ATLASiShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.47% and the yield is 3.15%. The ten largest holdings are 54% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EWU
| Last price | $48.06 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $47.23 – $49.40 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 3.15% |
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.
EWU fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Europe |
| Assets under management | $3.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.47% |
| Number of holdings | 66 |
| Portfolio turnover | 6% |
| 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 UK market. The fund is non-diversified.
EWU top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 10.48% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 9.36% |
| AstraZeneca PLC AZN | Healthcare | 7.79% |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC RR | Industrials | 5.13% |
| Unilever PLC ULVR | Consumer Defensive | 4.22% |
| BP PLC BP | Energy | 4.03% |
| British American Tobacco PLC BATS | Consumer Defensive | 3.58% |
| Rio Tinto PLC RIO | Basic Materials | 3.37% |
| GSK plc GSK | Healthcare | 3.17% |
| Lloyds Banking Group PLC LLOY | Financial Services | 2.64% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EWU sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 23.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 15.1% |
| Energy | 14.2% |
| Healthcare | 13.1% |
| Industrials | 12.5% |
| Basic Materials | 8.6% |
| Utilities | 5.1% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 3.8% |
| Communication Services | 2.3% |
| Real Estate | 0.7% |
| Technology | 0.7% |
By region: United Kingdom 94.9%, Europe Developed 3.9%, Asia Developed 1.0%, Latin America 0.2%.
EWU returns and risk
| Year to date | +7.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +19.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.12 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EWU: frequently asked questions
What does EWU invest in?
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are HSBC Holdings PLC (10.5%), Shell plc (9.4%), AstraZeneca PLC (7.8%), Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (5.1%), Unilever PLC (4.2%).
What is the EWU expense ratio?
0.47% a year: about $47.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EWU dividend yield?
3.15%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EWU 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 $47.23 to $49.40 from $48.06 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EWU performed?
Year to date +7.6%, one year +15.0%, three years +19.3% a year, five years +11.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Europe
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