iShares MSCI Chile ETFECH
ECH
0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 2 (+0) [Q4]
0.33% less ownership
Funds ownership: 26.97% [Q3] → 26.64% (-0.33%) [Q4]
11% less funds holding
Funds holding: 56 [Q3] → 50 (-6) [Q4]
13% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $146M [Q3] → $126M (-$19.6M) [Q4]
31% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 11 | Existing positions reduced: 16
40% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 15
52% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $371K | Put options by funds: $779K
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ECH.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
ECH: Hopes On November Elections Might Lead To High Gains At High Risk
The iShares MSCI Chile ETF offers potential for risk-seeking investors due to the possibility of a new government in upcoming elections. ECH is fundamentally attractive with a P/E ratio of 11.91, a book ratio of 1.27, and good liquidity, but it's highly concentrated in financials. Chile's economic outlook is neutral with 4% GDP growth, rising inflation, and unemployment, but a low debt/GDP ratio and trade surplus are positives.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
ECH: Well Positioned For 2026 And Beyond
Chile's economy is showing signs of recovery, with recent growth picking up, as highlighted by the World Bank's positive outlook. Despite economic improvements, Chile's Central Bank remains cautious and is still quarters away from considering rate cuts. Inflation peaked in 2022, but new mining investments, particularly in copper, are driving economic optimism.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Emerging Markets Watchlist: March 10, 2025
Our emerging markets watchlist tracks nine indexes from emerging economies around the world. Emerging markets are countries with economies in the process of rapid growth and industrialization.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
ECH: Bullish Chile Ahead Of Its 2025 Presidential Election
Chilean equities have underperformed due to uneven commodity prices and weakness in other LatAm markets such as Brazil. Despite recent setbacks, Chile's economy has shown resilience, and dramatic interest rate cuts should provide support in 2025. The ECH ETF offers diversified exposure across various sectors, making it a good way to get access to Chile's market.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
ECH: A Well-Constructed Fund With Favorable Prospects
Chile's ETF has underperformed, but it is structurally one of the most attractive in Latin America. Chile's outlook has improved with the rise in commodity prices over the past few years. The country's ETF is surprisingly diversified and has broader exposure than many single country funds can offer.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
ECH: More Than Just Copper
The iShares MSCI Chile ETF provides diversified exposure to Chile's economy beyond Copper, with top holdings in Financials and Materials sectors. ECH is the only fund offering pure-play exposure to the Chilean equity market, with unique sector mix including Financials, Materials, and Utilities. While ECH has underperformed compared to the US S&P 500, it may offer long-term potential for investors seeking exposure to a well-diversified emerging economy like Chile.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
ECH: Fade Chile's Copper Bounce
A surge in copper prices may have sent Chilean large caps higher. But looking past the cyclical bounce, the same through-cycle issues remain. The yield helps, but investors still aren't getting much value here.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Copper Minig ETFs at All-Time Highs: Here's Why
The price of copper is rallying and helping mining stocks higher.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
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