EZU - iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF
| Previous Close | 41.38 |
| Open | 0.00 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 21500 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 43500 |
| Day's Range | 0.00 - 0.00 |
| 52 Week Range | |
| Volume | 0 |
| Avg. Volume | 4,493,604 |
| Net Assets | 6.2B |
| NAV | 41.50 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.97% |
| YTD Daily Total Return | 21.50% |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.14 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.47% |
| Inception Date | 2000-07-25 |
- ETF Trends
4 ETFs to Look at After Traders Poured $1.5B Into Euro-Focused Funds
U.S. traders have been racking up bets that Europe's economy has bottomed out with $1.5 billion poured into ETFs that focus on European assets, according to a Bloomberg report. “The downward momentum in manufacturing seems to have stalled out,” said Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment strategist at BMO Wealth Management, which had $74 billion of assets under administration as of July 31. WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (HEDJ) : seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index.
- Benzinga
14 Most Shorted European Stocks
European stocks have severely lagged U.S. stocks over the past year. In that stretch, the iShares MSCI EMU Index (BATS: EZU ) is up just 6%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) is up 50.9%. Eurozone ...
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Is First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (FDD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Smart Beta ETF report for FDD
- Barrons.com
Can Anything Stop This Stock Market?
Despite signs of a weakening global economy and other unsettling news, equities keep rising in the U.S. and abroad.
- Barrons.com
Fund Managers Are Starting to Look at These European Stocks
There’s still a lot of political unrest and economic uncertainty in Europe, but some fund managers are starting to spot some value
- ETF Trends
It May Finally be Time For Europe ETFs To Score
Europe’s equities also look more attractive, with valuations of European and U.S. equities exhibiting their widest divergence since the end of 2016 on certain measures. According to FactSet data, the Stoxx Europe 600 was trading at 14 times forecast earnings, compared to the S&P 500’s 17 times, which represent a wider gap than its long-term average over the past decade. European markets have been mired by political risks surrounding Brexit, government finances in Italy and weak German growth.
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Eurozone ETFs in Focus on Weak PMI Data
Given the monetary easing policies, investing in a Eurozone ETFs could be a good idea.
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Europe ETFs Strengthen as ECB Cuts Rates, Signals More QE
Europe-related ETF gathered momentum Thursday after the European Central Bank cut key deposit rates and hinted at further supporting the Eurozone economy through accommodative measures. On Thursday, the ...
- ETF Trends
Reasons to Like This Eurozone ETF
According to FactSet data, the Stoxx Europe 600 was trading at 14 times forecast earnings, compared to the S&P 500’s 17 times, which represent a wider gap than its long-term average over the past decade. Importantly, financial conditions in the Eurzone are improving and that could pave the way for the European Central Bank (ECB) to consider more monetary stimulus. “The ECB is likely to announce new stimulus in the coming months in an effort to lift stubbornly low inflation,” said BlackRock in a recent note.
- Investopedia
Europe ETFs Jump Amid Hopes of Brexit Breakthrough
European ETFs rallied Tuesday after Britain's Conservative party instilled Boris Johnson as its leader. Trade these ETFs ahead of the Brexit deadline.
- ETF Trends
Political Risk in Italy Drags on Europe ETFs
Italy country-specific and broader Europe ETFs took a hit on growing concerns about the stability of the Italian government's ability to pay back debt. The iShares MSCI Italy Capped ETF (EWI) was among the worst performers on Friday, falling 2.9%. Meanwhile, the broader Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) declined 0.6% and iShares MSCI EMU ETF (EZU) was 0.8% lower.
- Market Realist
Is Lagarde the Right Choice for ECB Chief?
In a surprise move, Christine Lagarde was nominated as the president of the European Central Bank on Wednesday. What are the implications?
- Market Realist
Will Global Manufacturing PMI Bounce Back in July?
The global manufacturing PMI reading for June indicated a contraction in the manufacturing sector.
- ETF Trends
Overlooked Europe ETFs Merit Consideration
The iShares MSCI EMU ETF (CBOE: EZU) is flirting with a year-to-date gain of 12%, but many investors remain apprehensive about embracing European equities. Europe’s equities also look more attractive, with valuations of European and U.S. equities exhibiting their widest divergence since the end of 2016 on certain measures. According to FactSet data, the Stoxx Europe 600 was trading at 14 times forecast earnings, compared to the S&P 500’s 17 times, which represent a wider gap than its long-term average over the past decade.
- ETF Trends
Are Risks Abound for Europe ETFs?
The iShares MSCI EMU ETF (CBOE: EZU) is up 11.54% year-to-date and while that fund and rival Eurozone exchange traded funds are trading higher, the region faces significant political risks that could potentially weigh on financial markets there. Europe’s equities also look more attractive, with valuations of European and U.S. equities exhibiting their widest divergence since the end of 2016 on certain measures. According to FactSet data, the Stoxx Europe 600 was trading at 14 times forecast earnings, compared to the S&P 500’s 17 times, which represent a wider gap than its long-term average over the past decade.
- Morningstar
Investors Have Failed to Time Currencies With Hedged ETFs
Edwin Lefevre's classic tome, "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator," chronicles the career of Jesse Livermore, an infamous trader from the early 20th century. The book is often cited by traders and investors alike for the many lessons gleaned from Livermore's stock market trials--a mixed series of successes and failures. Livermore apparently never took his own advice.
- ETF Trends
A Refreshed View on Europe ETFs
The iShares MSCI EMU ETF (CBOE: EZU) and other Eurozone-focused exchange traded funds are trading higher this year. EZU, one of the largest funds in that group, is higher by more than 14% and some market observers are betting on more monetary stimulus by the European Central Bank (ECB) to prop up the region’s fragile economies. As the markets rebounded from the last year’s pullback, many shunned the European markets.
