iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EWL

What does EWL invest in?

The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Switzerland 25/50 Index (the "Underlying Index"), composed of Swiss equities. The Fund will at all times invest at least 80% of its assets in the securities of its Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities in its Underlying Index.

What is the expense ratio of EWL?

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EWL?

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) manages $2.92B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EWL actively managed or an index fund?

EWL is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (EWL's is 0.50%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EWL launched?

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) launched in March 1996 and is managed by IShares.

How has EWL performed?

EWL's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.