ATLASiShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.51% and the yield is 2.99%. The ten largest holdings are 59% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EWQ
| Last price | $42.80 (+1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $41.86 – $44.19 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 2.99% |
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.
EWQ fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Europe |
| Assets under management | $333M |
| Expense ratio | 0.51% |
| Number of holdings | 54 |
| Portfolio turnover | 3% |
| 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 designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the French equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
EWQ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TotalEnergies SE TTE | Energy | 8.67% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. SU | Industrials | 7.97% |
| Airbus Group SE AIR | Industrials | 6.32% |
| Safran SA SAF | Industrials | 6.32% |
| Air Liquide SA AI | Basic Materials | 6.02% |
| LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton MC | Consumer Cyclical | 5.39% |
| LOréal S.A. OR | Consumer Defensive | 5.37% |
| BNP Paribas SA BNP | Financial Services | 5.06% |
| Sanofi SA SAN | Healthcare | 4.50% |
| AXA SA CS | Financial Services | 3.76% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EWQ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 32.7% |
| Financial Services | 12.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 8.8% |
| Healthcare | 8.6% |
| Energy | 8.4% |
| Basic Materials | 7.2% |
| Technology | 4.1% |
| Communication Services | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 2.4% |
| Real Estate | 1.2% |
By region: Europe Developed 96.7%, North America 1.8%, Asia Developed 1.6%.
EWQ returns and risk
| Year to date | -5.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +9.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.37 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EWQ: frequently asked questions
What does EWQ invest in?
iShares MSCI France ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are TotalEnergies SE (8.7%), Schneider Electric S.E. (8.0%), Airbus Group SE (6.3%), Safran SA (6.3%), Air Liquide SA (6.0%).
What is the EWQ expense ratio?
0.51% a year: about $51.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EWQ dividend yield?
2.99%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EWQ 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 $41.86 to $44.19 from $42.80 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EWQ performed?
Year to date -5.4%, one year -1.2%, three years +9.2% a year, five years +5.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Europe
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