iShares MSCI France ETFEWQ
EWQ
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $327M [Q2] → $317M (-$10.1M) [Q3]
4.94% less ownership
Funds ownership: 52.71% [Q2] → 47.77% (-4.94%) [Q3]
18% less funds holding
Funds holding: 109 [Q2] → 89 (-20) [Q3]
32% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 23 | Existing positions reduced: 34
60% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.38M | Put options by funds: $3.41M
61% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 33
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EWQ.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about EWQ published over the past 30 days
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Political Turmoil Clouds Brighter Outlook For French Banks
The long-awaited upturn in French banks' fortunes faces headwinds from mounting political uncertainty following the fall of the country's government. The political instability comes as France's three largest banks - BNP Paribas SA, Crédit Agricole SA and Société Générale SA - forecast a turnaround in the performance of their domestic retail banks.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
EWQ: This Is Why France Is Increasingly Looking Like Greece
The developments that began in June will lead France to a chaotic political situation by the end of 2024. Uncertainty demands a premium, and the growing budget deficit makes the market price French bonds as Greek ones while the political impasse is not resolved. Despite this scenario, the valuation is not so attractive, pricing a downside of 5.7%, which supports holding the EWQ ETF.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
EWQ: A Good Way To Access France When The Trend Turns
France's economy faces challenges, but the iShares MSCI France ETF offers exposure to diverse French stocks, tracking the MSCI France Index with a 0.50% expense ratio. The ETF's top five holdings, including LVMH and TotalEnergies, make up 36% of assets, highlighting a concentrated yet diversified portfolio. Sector allocation emphasizes France's strength in industrials and luxury goods, differing from broader European funds with minimal exposure to real estate and utilities.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
China Outperforms The Rest Of The World
Shanghai CSI 300 has gone from a 52-week low to a 52-week high in only a couple of weeks. Other than China and Hong Kong, Australia is the only other international market starting the week at a 52-week high.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
French Inflation Sees A Sharp Downward Surprise
Inflation in France surprised to the downside in September and should continue to moderate. Energy inflation could continue to be negative, as oil prices in euros are likely to remain below their level from a year ago for the next few months.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
EWQ: Much Better Growth Ahead In 2025
iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) is recommended as a buy due to its fair valuation and expected earnings growth in 2025. EWQ has underperformed the S&P 500 due to low technology exposure but benefits from France's improving macroeconomic environment. France's declining inflation and strengthening economy, along with a weakening U.S. dollar, are positive tailwinds for EWQ.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
EWQ: Not Prudent To Bet On French Equities Post Election Results
iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) has had a choppy 2024 with only low single-digit returns, underperforming both global and European stocks. Political uncertainty in France, fiscal deficit concerns, and weak economic indicators suggest caution in investing in French equities. LVMH, accounting for 11% of EWQ's portfolio, faces challenges in the luxury goods market in China, whilst it also does not appear to offer attractive earnings growth.
Positive
Yahoo Finance
5 months ago
French stocks rebound despite hung parliament
French stocks, as tracked by the CAC 40 index (^FCHI), are showing signs of recovery following the country's recent parliamentary elections. The second round of voting resulted in a win for the left-wing alliance, which secured the most seats.
Neutral
CNBC
5 months ago
What a hung parliament in France could mean for markets
In the run-up to the second round vote, analysts at Citi warned that stock markets may be slightly too optimistic about the French election. Analysts at investment firm Daiwa Capital Markets also spoke of uncertainty, if no single party managed to gain an absolute majority.
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