iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.47% and the yield is 1.80%. The ten largest holdings are 65% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EWL
| Last price | $64.99 (+1.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $63.66 – $67.00 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.80% · semi annual |
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.
EWL fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Europe |
| Assets under management | $2.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.47% |
| Number of holdings | 40 |
| Portfolio turnover | 10% |
| Inception | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid- capitalization segments of the equity market in Switzerland. The fund is non-diversified.
EWL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 14.06% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 11.93% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 11.56% |
| UBS Group AG UBSG | Financial Services | 6.25% |
| ABB Ltd ABBN | Industrials | 4.42% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG ZURN | Financial Services | 4.69% |
| Compagnie Financière Richemont SA CFR | Consumer Cyclical | 4.43% |
| Swiss Re AG SREN | Financial Services | 2.92% |
| Lonza Group AG LONN | Healthcare | 2.85% |
| Givaudan SA GIVN | Basic Materials | 2.32% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EWL sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 38.6% |
| Financial Services | 19.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 12.7% |
| Industrials | 12.3% |
| Basic Materials | 7.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.7% |
| Communication Services | 1.4% |
| Technology | 1.0% |
| Real Estate | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 0.4% |
By region: Europe Developed 100.0%.
EWL returns and risk
| Year to date | +1.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +7.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +13.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.59 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EWL: frequently asked questions
What does EWL invest in?
iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Roche Holding AG (14.1%), Novartis AG (11.9%), Nestle S.A. (11.6%), UBS Group AG (6.3%), ABB Ltd (4.4%).
What is the EWL expense ratio?
0.47% a year: about $47.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EWL dividend yield?
1.80%, paid semi annual. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EWL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $63.66 to $67.00 from $64.99 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EWL performed?
Year to date +1.4%, one year +7.7%, three years +13.6% a year, five years +6.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Europe
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