EWG - iShares MSCI Germany ETF
| Previous Close | 30.34 |
| Open | 30.63 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 2200 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 2900 |
| Day's Range | 30.38 - 30.75 |
| 52 Week Range | 30.08 - 35.87 |
| Volume | 3,215,151 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,857,836 |
| Net Assets | 3.81B |
| NAV | 31.51 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.16% |
| YTD Return | -4.18% |
| Beta (3y) | 1.23 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.49% |
| Inception Date | 1996-03-12 |
ETF Database•3 days agoETF Scorecard: June 22 Edition
To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week’s Thursday close.
- Investopedia•4 days ago
These 3 European Nations Could Lead the Way Lower
As investors in Europe and other parts of the world look on in anticipation of a friendly resolution, investors seem to be hedging their positions by shifting capital out of European equities and into other asset classes such as commodities. In the paragraphs below, we'll take a look at charts of exchange-trade funds (ETFs) that track Austria, Belgium and Germany because these financial markets seem to be most sensitive to recent geopolitical developments. Active traders are constantly trying to monitor the flow of capital around the world, and many do this by using long-term moving averages or key trendlines.
- Market Realist•7 days ago
Germany’s Falling Service Activity Weakens Its Business Climate
According to Markit Economics, Germany’s service PMI weakened further in May, falling month-over-month to 52.1 from 53. It met the market estimate of 52.1 but marked its weakest expansion since September 2016.
ETF Database•10 days agoETF Scorecard: June 15 Edition
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- ETF Trends•11 days ago
ECB Plans to Terminate Bond-Buying Program
The European Central Bank's plan to spur the economy with a massive bond-buying program will come to a halt in December as it decided on Thursday to keep interest rates flat through next summer. The decision to keep rates static came as the result of incoming data correlating with the ECB's earlier economic forecasts. The ECB's monthly bond purchase program was granted an extension through the final quarter of the year, but at a slower pace--a sign that the bond-buying would most likely come to a halt in December if the Eurozone economy remains robust.
- Market Realist•12 days ago
How Political Turmoil Is Impacting Eurozone Manufacturing PMI
According to a report from Markit Economics, the final Eurozone manufacturing PMI has been falling gradually from its record high of 60.6 in December 2017. It was the slowest expansion in manufacturing activity since February. Major member countries of the Eurozone such as Spain, Italy, Germany (EWG), and France (EWQ) also witnessed the slower expansions in manufacturing activity in May as compared to April.
- Market Realist•13 days ago
Why Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Fell in May
According to a report by Markit Economics, Germany’s final manufacturing PMI has been falling gradually since December 2017. It stood at 56.9 in May as compared to 58.1 in April. The PMI figure met the preliminary market estimate of 56.8. May’s Germany manufacturing PMI figure was the lowest expansion in manufacturing activity since February 2017.
- Market Realist•18 days ago
European Markets Are Mixed Early on June 7
Following a weak performance for two weeks, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stable note. Since then, the index has been consolidating. On Thursday, the FTSE 100 Index opened the day higher, failed to maintained stability, and traded with mixed sentiment below opening prices in the morning session.
- Investopedia•19 days ago
3 Country-Specific ETFs That Look Poised to Move Lower
Traditionally, investing in foreign companies would require certain account privileges and was generally reserved for sophisticated traders. In this article, we take a look at how active traders are keeping an eye out for falling prices in certain markets around the globe such as Brazil, Russia and Germany. The broad market pullback in Brazil over the past couple of months has pushed prices of equities in that country below key levels of support such as the 200-day moving average.
- Market Realist•21 days ago
European Markets: Improved Risk Appetite
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index declined last week and clocked the second consecutive weekly loss. Amid the improved global risk appetite, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on Monday and was trading at two-week high price levels in the early hours. The European market sentiment was supported by the improved global risk appetite following the release of stronger-than-expected US jobs data on Monday, which shifted the market’s focus away from ongoing global trade war concerns.
- Market Realist•24 days ago
European Markets Are Higher, Italy Avoids Repeat Elections
After starting this week on a weaker note, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index rebounded on Wednesday and closed almost flat on Thursday. Amid the improved sentiment, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on Friday. The index was consolidating at one-week high price levels in the early hours.
- ETF Trends•25 days ago
Germany ETFs Try to Endure Italy Chaos
The iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEArca: EWG), the largest exchange traded fund tracking German equities listed in the U.S., and the Xtrackers Germany Equity ETF (Cboe: GRMY) are among the Germany ETFs ...
- Market Realist•25 days ago
Geopolitical Factors Are Affecting Germany’s Economic Sentiment
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- Market Realist•25 days ago
European Markets: Decreased Concerns about Italy
The FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stable note and declined sharply on Tuesday to three-week low price levels amid the dented market sentiment. However, the FTSE 100 Index started to recover and closed higher on Wednesday. Carrying forward the strength, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on May 31. The index was consolidating above opening prices in the morning session.
Market Realist•26 days agoGerman Ifo Business Climate Was Flat in May
Are the Eurozone’s Key Economic Indicators Signaling a Change? According to a report provided by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research, the German Ifo Business Climate Index remained unchanged in May 2018 at 102.2. Although German’s business climate remained flat in May, there wasn’t any further decline in this index during the month, which signals that economic activity, investors’ sentiment, and the business climate index improved at a softer rate in May. The rising political uncertainty seems to be affecting Germany’s overall economic performance in the same month.
- InvestorPlace•26 days ago
3 U.S. Stocks to Buy as International Growth Slows
You can call it the “Donald Trump effect.” Throughout both the campaign and the actual administration, the president has routinely stated that he will put America first. While the major domestic indices aren’t exactly lighting up the stat sheets, U.S. stocks are at least gaining some traction. In contrast, international markets are noticeably struggling.
- Market Realist•26 days ago
Are the Eurozone’s Key Economic Indicators Signaling a Change?
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Market Realist•26 days agoEuropean Markets Are Mixed on May 30
After a brief pullback last week, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this holiday-shortened week on a weaker note by declining on Tuesday. The FTSE 100 Index opened slightly lower on May 30. The index was consolidating at three-week low price levels in the morning session.
Market Realist•27 days agoEuropean Markets: Political Uncertainty in Italy and Spain
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index pulled back last week and broke the eight-week gaining streak. The United Kingdom’s market was closed on Monday for the spring bank holiday. The FTSE 100 Index opened lower on May 29 and was trading at three-week low price levels in the morning session.
- Market Realist•last month
European Markets Rebound amid North Korea’s Response
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stronger note and closed at record high price levels in the first two trading days of the week. Amid the weak market sentiment, the FTSE 100 Index declined as the week progressed. On Friday, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher and was trading with mixed sentiment in the morning session.
ETF Database•last monthETF Scorecard: May 25 Edition
To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week’s Thursday close.
- Zacks•last month
U.S. Auto Tariff Risk Put These ETFs and Stocks in Focus
The U.S. government announced a national security investigation into auto imports, which may boost/hurt these ETFs and stocks.
- Market Realist•last month
European Markets Are Mixed, Pullback in Automobile Stocks
After starting this week on a stronger note and surging higher in the first two trading days, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index pulled back on Wednesday amid the dented market sentiment. The FTSE 100 Index opened slightly higher on Thursday. The index was trading with mixed sentiment in the morning session on Thursday.
- Market Realist•last month
European Markets Pulled Back Early on May 23
Following a strong performance for eight trading weeks, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stronger note and closed at fresh record-high price levels in the first two trading days this week. The FTSE 100 Index opened lower on May 23 and was trading with weakness in the morning session.
- Market Realist•last month
European Markets Are Cautious, Italian Yields Rise
After gaining for eight consecutive trading weeks, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stronger note by rising to record high price levels on Monday. Carrying forward the strength, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on May 22. The index was trading with strength at fresh record high price levels in the morning session.
