ATLASiShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.52% and the yield is 3.80%. The ten largest holdings are 73% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EWM
| Last price | $27.00 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $26.54 – $27.74 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 3.80% |
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.
EWM fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Asia-Pacific |
| Assets under management | $243M |
| Expense ratio | 0.52% |
| Number of holdings | 21 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| 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 underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid- capitalization segments of the Malaysian market. The fund is non-diversified.
EWM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bank Berhad PBBANK | Other | 15.92% |
| CIMB GROUP HOLDINGS CIMB | Banks | 13.34% |
| MALAYAN BANKING MAYBANK | – | 10.92% |
| Tenaga Nasional Berhad TENAGA | Other | 6.32% |
| Gamuda Berhad GAMUDA | Other | 6.16% |
| Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad PMETAL | Other | 6.11% |
| YTL POWER INTERNATIONAL YTLPOWR | – | 4.17% |
| AMMB HOLDINGS AMBANK | Other | 3.47% |
| SD GUTHRIE SDG | – | 3.44% |
| HONG LEONG BANK HLBANK | Other | 3.16% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EWM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 49.8% |
| Industrials | 12.9% |
| Utilities | 10.9% |
| Basic Materials | 8.6% |
| Communication Services | 5.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.6% |
| Healthcare | 3.3% |
| Energy | 3.3% |
By region: Asia Emerging 100.0%.
EWM returns and risk
| Year to date | +0.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +13.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +4.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +2.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.77 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EWM: frequently asked questions
What does EWM invest in?
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Public Bank Berhad (15.9%), CIMB GROUP HOLDINGS (13.3%), MALAYAN BANKING (10.9%), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (6.3%), Gamuda Berhad (6.2%).
What is the EWM expense ratio?
0.52% a year: about $52.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EWM dividend yield?
3.80%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EWM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $26.54 to $27.74 from $27.00 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EWM performed?
Year to date +0.5%, one year +8.6%, three years +13.0% a year, five years +4.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Asia-Pacific
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