iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU

$37.66

0.94%

Market Cap: $3.42B

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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)

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 4 (+2) [Q2]

3% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 36 | Existing positions closed: 35

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 213 [Q1] → 214 (+1) [Q2]

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.58B [Q1] → $1.53B (-$45M) [Q2]

6.58% less ownership

Funds ownership: 60.69% [Q1] → 54.1% (-6.58%) [Q2]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 59 | Existing positions reduced: 70

29% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $12.7M | Put options by funds: $18M

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

Why The Bank Of England Won't Diverge From The Fed For Long

The Bank of England may have got a head-start on the Federal Reserve, but the tone from UK policymakers is still much more cautious. We think the Bank will be more confident in the inflation outlook and will be content with accelerating the pace of cuts.

Why The Bank Of England Won't Diverge From The Fed For Long

Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming

With services inflation still elevated, the Bank of England is treading more carefully towards lower interest rates than the Federal Reserve. That suggests the committee will vote for no change this month.

Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming

EWU: A Quarter Point Rate Cut Doesn't Flash A Buy Signal

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF tracks large and mid-cap British stocks and can serve as a portfolio hedge for US-centric investors. Since my last article, the British government has seen a power shift to the Labour Party and the Bank of England has cut its benchmark lending rate. I don't view either of those developments as bullish catalysts, leading me to keep my cautious outlook in place going forward.

EWU: A Quarter Point Rate Cut Doesn't Flash A Buy Signal

Zacks Investment Research

UK ETFs Ready to Surge as Economic Outlook Improves

Improving growth forecasts, followed by the BOE reducing interest rates and a favorable inflation trend, increase the appeal of UK ETFs.

UK ETFs Ready to Surge as Economic Outlook Improves

U.K. Update: Life Under Labour

Labour's manifesto is largely fiscally neutral with total net policy measures amounting to approximately £0.5bn GBP, and higher spending offset by increased taxation.

U.K. Update: Life Under Labour

Is Now the Time to Invest in the U.K.?

With Britain's election coming to a close on Thursday, investors may wish to evaluate where the country's economy is currently positioned. While the U.K.'s economy has struggled to perform, some recent numbers have indicated potential momentum.

Is Now the Time to Invest in the U.K.?

United Kingdom Stocks, ETFs To Watch After Keir Starmer, Labour Party Win

Labour Party member Keir Starmer is set to become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom with a win over the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party.

United Kingdom Stocks, ETFs To Watch After Keir Starmer, Labour Party Win

Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer

The Bank of England kept rates on hold this month. Comments in the statement and minutes suggest officials are getting closer to cutting interest rates despite some recent unwelcome services inflation figures.

Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer

Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut

Six things to watch out for at the Bank of England's June meeting. The swaps curve is pricing barely a 5% chance of a rate cut.

Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut

EM Election Madness

Equities here in the US have gotten off to a weak start this month, with the S&P 500 down modestly over the past couple of sessions. The US-traded ETF that tracks Mexican stocks is down 8.3% month-to-date and 12.3% year-to-date.

EM Election Madness

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