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EWUS

EWUS NYSE

iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF · by BlackRock

Price
£46.20
YTD return
+5.50%
1Y return
8.20%
Expense ratio
0.59%
Dividend yield
2.80%
AUM
$65M
Country/Region 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ETFs Equity Risk: Medium-High Since 2012-01-25

EWUS provides exposure to small-cap UK equities, targeting companies with more domestic revenue exposure than their large-cap counterparts. UK small-caps offer a purer play on the UK domestic economy.

EWUS: UK Small-Cap Opportunity

The iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF provides access to the smaller, more domestically-focused segment of the UK stock market. While the FTSE 100 earns most revenue overseas, UK small-caps derive a larger share from the domestic economy.

Domestic Economy Exposure

UK small-caps provide genuine exposure to the UK domestic economy, including sectors like homebuilders, retailers, utilities, and regional banks. This makes EWUS attractive for investors who specifically want to bet on UK economic recovery or growth.

Value Opportunity

UK small-caps trade at significant discounts to both UK large-caps and US small-caps, creating potential value opportunities for patient investors. Historic underperformance has compressed valuations to levels not seen in decades.

Top holdings

Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.

#HoldingTickerSectorWeightPrice
1 Vistry Group VTY Consumer Cyclical 1.50% p303.00 -3.01%
2 Bellway plc BWY Consumer Cyclical 1.20% p2,166.00 -0.55%
3 Howden Joinery HWDN Industrials 1.10% p804.50 0.50%
4 Intermediate Capital ICG Financial 1.00%
5 Bytes Technology BYIT Technology 0.90% p437.00 5.61%

Frequently asked questions

How does EWUS compare to EWU?

EWU focuses on large and mid-cap UK stocks with global revenue, while EWUS targets small-caps with more UK domestic exposure. They complement each other well.

Are UK small-caps risky?

UK small-caps carry more volatility and liquidity risk than large-caps, but their domestic focus and low valuations may offer compelling long-term returns.

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