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NORWvsEWLETF Comparison

ETF 1
NORW

Global X MSCI Norway ETF

This fund is part of
Europe Blended Cap
+0.01%
VS
ETF 2
EWL

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF

This fund is part of
Europe Blended Cap
+0.01%

Global X MSCI Norway ETF (NORW) and iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) belong to the same industry segment: Europe Blended Cap. NORW's top 3 sector exposures are Energy, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, EWL's top sector exposures are Healthcare, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Both NORW and EWL have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%. NORW is up 29.17% year-to-date (YTD) with +$20M in YTD flows. EWL performs worse with 10.55% YTD performance, and +$1.37B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NORW and EWL below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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NORW vs EWL performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
NORW
EWL
+1.72%+9.36%
+1.92%+1.58%
+29.17%+10.55%
+34.88%+14.81%
+83.17%+59.99%
+45.16%+41.72%
Flows
NORW
EWL
-$3M+$158M
+$812K+$809M
+$20M+$1.37B
+$22M+$1.46B
+$11M+$1.34B
-$13M+$1.12B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
NORW
EWL
+14.44%+16.22%
+16.02%+16.16%
+18.19%+15.07%
+21.92%+16.13%
Max drawdown
NORW
EWL
-7.52%-9.06%
-13.77%-13.49%
-15.97%-13.56%
-33.23%-28.82%
Max drawdown duration
NORW
EWL
50d66d
91d156d
48d185d
1147d925d
Trading data

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NORW
EWL
Last sale
11/13/2026 at 2:30 PM
$36.49
$64.78
Previous close
11/11/2026
$36.36
$64.90
Consolidated volume
11/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 11/13/2026 at 2:30 PM
Live
Closed
NORW
EWL
Last price
$36.49
$64.78
1D performance
+0.36%
-0.18%
AuM$91.19 M$3.12 B
E/R0.5%0.5%
Characteristics
NORW
EWL
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkMSCI Norway IMI 25/50 IndexMSCI Switzerland 25/50 Index
N° of holdings5938
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateAugust 17, 2009March 12, 1996
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

NORW
Norway
89.24%
Other
10.76%
EWL
Switzerland
98.97%
Other
1.03%

Sectors

NORW
Energy
31.76%
Finance
25.06%
Industrials
12.97%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
11.43%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.76%
Other
10.02%
EWL
Healthcare
37.65%
Finance
20.27%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
13.52%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.91%
Industrials
7.98%
Other
11.68%
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Diversification

NORW

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

70.6%
EWL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.4%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of September 30, 2026
NORW
Equinor ASA
12.16%
DNB Bank ASA
11.59%
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
6.19%
Aker BP ASA
4.98%
Norsk Hydro ASA
4.92%
Mowi ASA
4.10%
Telenor ASA
3.66%
Storebrand ASA
3.51%
Subsea 7 SA
3.38%
Frontline Plc
3.19%
Yara International ASA
3.11%
Orkla ASA
3.07%
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
2.40%
Vår Energi ASA
2.20%
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge ASA
2.14%
EWL
Roche Holding AG
13.87%
Novartis AG
12.38%
Nestlé SA
10.97%
UBS Group AG
6.41%
ABB Ltd.
4.56%
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA
4.46%
Zurich Insurance Group AG
4.45%
Lonza Group AG
2.84%
Swiss Re AG
2.38%
Holcim Ltd.
2.36%
Givaudan SA
2.29%
Galderma Group AG
2.22%
Sandoz Group AG
2.14%
Sika AG
2.11%
Alcon AG
1.96%
Frequently asked questions about NORW and EWL

How have the NORW and EWL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of November 11, 2026, NORW is up 29.17% year-to-date (YTD), while EWL has returned 10.55%. That puts NORW better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NORW or EWL?

Year-to-date, the NORW ETF saw +$20M in flows, compared to +$1.37B for EWL.

Which ETF is more volatile: NORW or EWL?

Over the past year, NORW had a volatility of 16.02%, while EWL experienced 16.16%.

Which ETF is bigger: NORW or EWL?

As of November 11, 2026, NORW holds $91.19 M in assets under management (AUM), while EWL manages $3.12 B.

What sectors do the NORW and EWL ETFs invest in?

NORW leans toward sectors like Energy, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, EWL focuses on Healthcare, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

What are the top holdings of the NORW ETF and EWL ETF?

NORW top holdings include Equinor ASA, DNB Bank ASA and Kongsberg Gruppen ASA. EWL holds in its top three: Roche Holding AG, Novartis AG and Nestlé SA.

Which ETF is more diversified: NORW or EWL?

NORW holds 59 securities with 70.6% of its assets in the top 15. EWL has 41 securities and a top 15 weight of 75.4%.

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