iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.57% and the yield is 3.38%. The ten largest holdings are 66% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EPOL
| Last price | $42.85 (-1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $41.24 – $44.82 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.4% |
| Distribution yield | 3.38% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
EPOL fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Europe |
| Assets under management | $941M |
| Expense ratio | 0.57% |
| Number of holdings | 32 |
| Portfolio turnover | 19% |
| Inception | May 25, 2010 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of the large-, mid- and small-capitalization segments of the equity market in Poland. The fund is non-diversified.
EPOL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA PKO | Financial Services | 15.40% |
| Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA PKN | Energy | 13.41% |
| Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA PEO | Financial Services | 6.85% |
| Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA PZU | Financial Services | 5.87% |
| Allegro.eu S.A. ALE | Consumer Cyclical | 4.94% |
| Erste Bank Polska S.A. EBP | Financial Services | 4.52% |
| LPP S.A. LPP | Consumer Cyclical | 4.40% |
| KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. KGH | Basic Materials | 4.30% |
| mBank SA MBK | Financial Services | 3.39% |
| Dino Polska SA DNP | Consumer Defensive | 2.81% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EPOL sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 45.7% |
| Energy | 13.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.3% |
| Basic Materials | 6.2% |
| Communication Services | 5.5% |
| Utilities | 5.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.9% |
| Technology | 3.2% |
| Industrials | 1.5% |
| Healthcare | 0.6% |
By region: Europe Emerging 98.8%, Europe Developed 1.2%.
EPOL returns and risk
| Year to date | +25.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +44.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +43.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +17.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.91 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EPOL: frequently asked questions
What does EPOL invest in?
iShares MSCI Poland ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA (15.4%), Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA (13.4%), Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA (6.9%), Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA (5.9%), Allegro.eu S.A. (4.9%).
What is the EPOL expense ratio?
0.57% a year: about $57.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EPOL dividend yield?
3.38%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EPOL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $41.24 to $44.82 from $42.85 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EPOL performed?
Year to date +25.8%, one year +44.0%, three years +43.2% a year, five years +17.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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