EWM - iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
| Previous Close | 30.53 |
| Open | 30.56 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 2900 |
| Day's Range | 30.50 - 30.65 |
| 52 Week Range | 28.23 - 36.56 |
| Volume | 705,775 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,262,220 |
| Net Assets | 559.44M |
| NAV | 30.47 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 3.77% |
| YTD Return | 1.84% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.77 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.47% |
| Inception Date | 1996-03-12 |
- ETF Trends•last month
Emerging Asia ETFs Look Like a Cheap Bargain Play for 2019
Asian markets were among the worst off in 2018 as trade tensions, U.S. interest rate hikes and China’s deleveraging policies sent investors running. However, now that the dust is settling, investors may ...
- ETF Trends•3 months ago
Asia ETFs Could Indirectly Benefit from U.S., China Trade War
As the U.S. and China duke it out over the ongoing trade war disputes, other Asian economies and country-specific ETFs could benefit from the side. Some researchers argue that countries exporting similar products that compete with China could end up as beneficiaries in the trade war between the U.S. and China, the Wall Street Journal reports. For example, Bank of America Merrill Lynch economists predict Taiwan, Vietnam and South Korea have the most to gain, given the countries' similar export profiles to China.
- ETF Trends•6 months ago
Emerging Market ETF Lures Investors As Turkey Tumbles
On heavy volume, the iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) sank nearly 11% Monday, extending a slide that is sending shockwaves throughout the emerging markets space while taking TUR to a new 52-week low. While Turkey's economic crisis, one that has seen its lira slide to record lows against the dollar, has investors pensive about emerging markets equities, one emerging markets single-country exchange traded fund is still luring investors. “The Southeast Asian nation’s stock market surged into overbought territory last week and the sole U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund tracking the measure attracted the most cash since 2011.
- Zacks•7 months ago
A Complete Breakdown of Slowing Manufacturing Growth in Key Asian Markets
Multiple key Asian economies released their Purchasing Managers' Index data for July this week. Most countries noted diminished production during the month, but why was this the case? Let's take a closer look.
- Zacks•7 months ago
Beyond China, These Asia ETFs to Feel the Heat of Trade War
Why these country ETFs may suffer due to trade tensions between the United States and China.
- ETF Trends•8 months ago
Asia ETFs Join Worst Losers in Trade War Selloff
As the global markets reeled in response to heightened trade tensions, Asian markets and Asia ETFs were among the worst off. Over three-fourths of the $2.1 trillion lost in stock values worldwide was associated ...
- ETF Trends•8 months ago
ETFs That Target Attractive Emerging Asian Economies
While the emerging markets have stumbled in recent months, investors should still consider opportunities in Asian markets and related exchange traded funds. Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and China ...
- Benzinga•9 months ago
Malaysia ETF Muddles Its Way Through Political Volatility
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (NYSE: EWM) is experiencing an eventful May. EWM, the lone U.S.-listed exchange traded fund tracking Malaysian stocks, sank after a surprise election result ended the 61-year reign of Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition. Mahathir Mohamad, 92, who previously served as Malaysia’s leader for over two decades, came out of retirement to defeat Razak. Mahathir joined forces with the Pakatan Harapan coalition.
- ETF Trends•9 months ago
Malaysia ETF Surges as Mahathir Takes Office
Malaysian equities have been on a wild ride, with the Malaysia ETF surging on Monday after the opposition party surprised observers by winning the office for the first time in six decades. The market was shut for three days last week as Mahathir Mohamad led an alliance to unexpectedly beat the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, Bloomberg reports. Gan Eng Peng, director of equities strategy and advisory at Affin Hwang Asset Management, argued that Mahathir’s vow to nullify the nation’s current goods and services tax, fuel subsidies and minimum wage realignment could benefit the consumer sector.
- ETF Trends•9 months ago
Malaysia ETF: Policy Shifts Could be Looming
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) experienced some volatility last week, plunging immediately following Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's surprise win in a recent election there. The lone US-listed exchange traded fund dedicated to Malaysian equities would rebound later in the week, but still finished the week with a loss of over 5%. Some ratings agencies are forecasting policy changes in the wake of the surprise election result.
- ETF Trends•9 months ago
Malaysia Moves Reveal Risks, Opportunity with International ETFs
The Malaysia country-specific exchange traded fund has experienced wild swings in the last couple of sessions and allowed U.S. investors to price this Southeast emerging market even during this foreign ...
- CNBC•9 months ago
After shocking election result, Malaysia may be headed for market volatility, economic change
Mahathir Mohamad's political comeback will likely have a big impact on Malaysian markets and its economy.
- ETF Trends•9 months ago
Malaysia ETF Plummets After Shock Election
Malaysian markets and country-specific ETF plunged Wednesday as it grew more likely that the opposition party could capture a surprise election win and end Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition 61-year reign. Malaysian markets soured Wednesday after it grew more likely that Mahathir Mohamad and opposition alliance would end the ruling coalition’s grip on power in Malaysia, which has not occured since the Southeast Asian country gained independence in 1957.
- Investor's Business Daily•11 months ago
These Stock Markets In South Asia Should Be On ETF Investors' Radar
Three Asia-focused ETFs form a different slice of ETF investing, offering exposure to a mix of emerging and frontier markets.
