iShares MSCI Philippines ETF
EPHE

$29.31

0.72%

Market Cap: $111M

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

13.06% more ownership

Funds ownership: 36.89% [Q1] → 49.95% (+13.06%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

31% less funds holding

Funds holding: 48 [Q1] → 33 (-15) [Q2]

32% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $67.8M [Q1] → $45.9M (-$21.9M) [Q2]

62% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 5 | Existing positions reduced: 13

63% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 24

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EPHE.

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Financial journalist opinion

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US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

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EPHE: Staying Sidelined On The Philippines

Philippine large caps have been in decline for over a decade now. Fundamentals offer little evidence of a change in fortunes. Pending a meaningful shift in the investment case, I'd remain sidelined.

EPHE: Staying Sidelined On The Philippines

EPHE: A Promising Prospect In A Tense Neighborhood

The Philippines is an interesting investment prospect due to its dynamic economy, young population, and proximity to Asian markets. As tensions in the South China Sea escalate, the US/Philippines relationship is strengthening, which could be a boon for equity markets.

EPHE: A Promising Prospect In A Tense Neighborhood

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