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iShares MSCI South Africa ETF
EZA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.96% | -8.91% | -7.57% | +23.47% | +67.25% | +67.89% |
| Flows | -$69M | -$143M | +$48M | +$103M | +$143M | +$184M |
Characteristics
The iShares MSCI South Africa ETF is built to track the MSCI South Africa 25/50 Net Total Return - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 28 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 3, 2003 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 28
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +32.39% | +32.22% | +27.18% | +27.49% |
Max drawdown | -14.35% | -24.19% | -24.19% | -34.20% |
Max drawdown duration | 82d | 148d | 148d | 1126d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 929d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is EZA?
EZA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does EZA track?
EZA tracks the MSCI South Africa 25/50 Net Total Return - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does EZA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap South African Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of EZA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of EZA is 0.59%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was EZA launched?
EZA was launched on February 3, 2003, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of EZA?
EZA is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of EZA?
As of July 27, 2026, EZA manages $526.81 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EZA performed recently?
As of July 27, 2026, EZA delivered a return of -1.96% over the past month (1M performance), -8.91% over the past three months (3M), and -7.57% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for EZA?
As of July 27, 2026, EZA has seen net flows of -$69M in the past month (1M flow) and +$48M year-to-date (YTD).
Does EZA pay dividends?
As of July 27, 2026, EZA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 8.14%.
How many holdings are in EZA
As of June 30, 2026, EZA holds 28 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is EZA?
As of June 30, 2026, EZA holds 28 securities, with 79.39% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EZA?
As of June 30, 2026, EZA holds a portfolio of 28 underlyings, with its largest positions including Anglogold Ashanti Plc, Naspers Ltd. and Gold Fields Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does EZA invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, EZA has its largest geographic exposures in South Africa and USA.
What sectors or themes does EZA focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, EZA is primarily exposed to Finance, Non-Energy Materials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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