iShares MSCI South Africa ETF
EZA
Market cap $300M

47.68 USD

-1.33

2.71%

At close Nov 11, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

47.70

+0.02

0.04%

1 day

-2.71%

5 days

-5.55%

1 month

-4.75%

3 months

8.59%

6 months

11.01%

Year to date

16.78%

1 year

23.62%

5 years

-6.27%

10 years

-29.75%

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Funds holding %

of 6,759 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

1,336% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $24.1M | Put options by funds: $1.68M

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $295M [Q1] → $281M (-$13.7M) [Q2]

6% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 16

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 64 [Q1] → 63 (-1) [Q2]

2.54% less ownership

Funds ownership: 110.58% [Q1] → 108.04% (-2.54%) [Q2]

53% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 9 | Existing positions reduced: 19

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Research analyst outlook

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

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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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The iShares MSCI South Africa ETF has surged over 15% in six months due to a favorable election result and a potential regional interest rate pivot. Despite improved investor sentiment, I'm cautiously optimistic about South Africa's new government. Moreover, cyclical economic challenges have emerged. EZA ETF's portfolio appears concentrated, raising concerns about its cyclical performance and exposure to geopolitical risks.

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As U.S. interest rates remain elevated and the dollar continues its strong run for much of 2024, emerging market equities have still delivered impressive performances. While trailing behind the S&P 500, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF NYSE: EEM has climbed 5.7% year-to-date.

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ETFs have exploded in popularity over the last decade, accelerating rapidly since the so-called ETF rule arrived in 2019. All kinds of thematic ETFs have emerged for investors to consider.

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The Investment Case For South Africa: EZA Is The Ultimate 'Buy Low' Opportunity

South Africa is perceived as corrupt and dangerous, but the country also has excellent demographics, strong geography, and a considerable existing capital base. SA's equity market is heavily discounted vs. other global markets as a result of poor economic performance, but as the political winds shift, this may change. We see the recent election result as a strong indication that the country is on the way to righting itself.

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Still, there's a long way to go as the country tries to end corruption, dysfunction, and high unemployment with a coalition government. Bond yields are down and stocks are up.

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EZA: Resource Rich And Under The Radar

iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) provides easy access to South African equities, tracking the MSCI South Africa 25/50 Index. The fund has a concentrated portfolio, with top holdings in companies like Naspers Limited and FirstRand Limited. EZA outperforms the VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) and offers exposure to South Africa's resource-heavy economy, despite potential risks like political instability.

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