iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EWN

What does EWN invest in?

The iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF is designed to replicate the financial performance of a comprehensive benchmark index made up of equity securities from the Netherlands.

What is the expense ratio of EWN?

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

How big is EWN?

iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF (EWN) manages $581.4M 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 EWN actively managed or an index fund?

EWN 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 (EWN's is 0.50%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EWN launched?

iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF (EWN) launched in March 1996 and is managed by IShares.

How has EWN performed?

EWN'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.