iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
| Assets | $5.18B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 9.25 |
| Shares Out | 186.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.70% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 53.47% |
| 1-Year Return | -4.38% |
| Volume | 29,305,472 |
| Open | 28.20 |
| Previous Close | 28.39 |
| Day's Range | 28.11 - 28.32 |
| 52-Week Low | 22.26 |
| 52-Week High | 31.14 |
| Beta | 0.84 |
| Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | Jul 10, 2000 |
About EWZ
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Brazil 25-50 index, a market-cap-weighted index of Brazilian firms covering the entire market-cap spectrum. EWZ was launched on Jul 10, 2000 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
55.84% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nu Holdings Ltd. | NU | 9.55% |
| Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. | ITUB4 | 9.15% |
| Vale S.A. | VALE3 | 9.14% |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PETR4 | 6.37% |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PETR3 | 5.64% |
| Banco Bradesco S.A. | BBDC4 | 3.85% |
| B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão | B3SA3 | 3.34% |
| WEG S.A. | WEGE3 | 3.10% |
| Ambev S.A. | ABEV3 | 2.91% |
| Embraer S.A. | EMBR3 | 2.79% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.51519 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.09197 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.91436 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.22097 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.75622 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.02172 | Dec 19, 2022 |
News
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: CAVA Slides On Sales Miss
CAVA shares plunged 22% after Q2 same-restaurant sales growth of 2.1% missed expectations, despite 20.3% revenue growth and solid new restaurant openings. Brazil announced $5.6 billion in aid to expor...
Brazil As A Special Target Of President Trump's Tariff Hikes
Trump's new executive order sharply raises U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports, with an effective average tariff now at 32.7%, a unique case globally. The GDP impact for Brazil is likely a 0.4%–0.6% hit...
Trump raises tariffs on India, Canada, Brazil and others over stalled trade deals
The Trump administration implements sweeping tariffs while securing deals with key partners and maintaining temporary truces with Mexico and China.
Trump's 50% Brazil coffee tariff expected to rejig trade, send more beans to China
The Trump administration's steep import tariff on Brazilian coffee looks set to reshuffle trade routes for beans from the world's top grower and exporter, benefiting China and incentivizing traders to...
Brazilian companies react to Trump's tariffs with relief and doubt
Brazilian companies reacted with a mix of relief and doubt after the White House surprised them on Wednesday with a list of nearly 700 exceptions to the 50% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump imposed ...
How Trump is justifying an executive order for 50% tariffs on Brazil
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose his threatened 50% tariffs on Brazil, setting a legal rationale that Brazil's policies and criminal prosecution of former President...
Trump order excludes aircraft, OJ, energy from Brazil tariffs
The U.S. excluded several of Brazil's major exports from the 50% tariff President Donald Trump signed into an executive order on Wednesday, including orange juice, some aircraft, wood pulp and energy ...
The Big 3: TSM, EWZ, LULU
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is a bull when it comes to TSMC (TSM). He sees the stock running up to $250 at the end of the week on expectations of a strong report, with ASML Holding (ASML) being the only ...
Brazil pledges retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. if Trump imposes 50% import taxes
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by ...
50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets
I recommend holding assets tracking major Brazilian indices despite new US tariffs, given heightened uncertainty and market volatility. Trump's 50% tariff on all Brazilian products will significantly ...
How a 50% US tariff rate could affect Brazilian exports
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil starting August 1, which could have a sharp impact on South America's agricultural powerhouse.
Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Goods From Brazil
President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, sharply escalating a dispute with Latin America's largest nation. Vinicius Andrade has more on "Bloomberg The Close.
US coffee, orange juice prices could surge if Trump's Brazil tariffs stick
Around a third of the coffee consumed in the U.S. comes from Brazil.
President Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs, bitcoin soars to $112,000
Morning Brief: Market Sunrise anchor Ramzan Karmali breaks down the latest international financial news. President Trump announced that Brazil will be hit with 50% tariffs for imports coming into the ...
Trump Slaps Brazil With 50% Tariff While Criticizing Prosecution Of Former President
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Pres. Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil starting August 1
CNBC's Megan Cassella joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest tariff news out of the Oval Office.
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil in retaliation for Bolsonaro trial, trade deficit
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will slap a 50% tariff on Brazil's imports.
Final Trade: EWZ, BABA, KWEB, WMT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
EWZ: Why Brazilian Equities Stand Out In The Global Shift To Emerging Markets
I'm adopting a bullish stance on EWZ, supported by FX tailwinds, attractive valuations, and a potential stabilization of the Selic rate, despite ongoing fiscal and political risks. The recent rally in...
EWZ: This Is Why Brazilian Stocks Are Rising Even With Interest Rates At 15%
Brazil's Central Bank hiked interest rates by 0.25% to 15%, reaching the highest level since 2006. Lula's expansionary fiscal policies clash with contractionary monetary efforts, fueling inflation. Po...
EWZ: 2 Reasons Why I Don't Own This ETF
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF underperforms its top holdings due to index concentration and inclusion of underperforming stocks, making it less attractive long-term. Stock picking in Brazil offers better ri...
Brazil Is Good For A 7% Stable Yield And Some Upside As The USD Depreciates
Brazil's private domestic sector is supported by government deficit spending and private credit but faces a drain from the external sector. The stock market has been stagnant since 2009, but ETFs offe...
EXCLUSIVE: These Emerging Markets Are The Calm In The Tariff Storm
As global markets spiral from fresh tariff hikes, some emerging markets defy the chaos—surviving and thriving.
How Brazilian Equities Are Positioned Amid The U.S. Tariff Shake-Up
Brazil's economy faces challenges with inflation persistently above target and double-digit interest rates, which are impacting the performance of the EWZ amid global trade tensions. The Brazilian eco...
