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EZA Ishares MSCI South Africa ETF

Over the last 15 years (2011-082026-09), $10,000 invested in EZA with dividends reinvested grew to $18,9834.32% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -53.99%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Growth of $10,000 · 2011-082026-09 · dividends reinvested

CAGR (annualized return)
4.32%
Volatility (annualized)
24.35%
Worst drawdown
-53.99%
Sharpe ratio
0.23

About EZA

iShares MSCI South Africa ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of South African equities through the MSCI South Africa 25/50 Index. It provides focused exposure to a single-country market and is used by investors seeking access to South Africa’s publicly listed companies in a diversified ETF structure. The fund primarily holds large- and mid-cap stocks across key sectors such as financials, materials, communications, retail, and technology-related businesses, reflecting the composition of the South African equity market. Managed by BlackRock’s iShares brand, the ETF serves as a practical tool for gaining targeted regional exposure within emerging markets. Its portfolio construction emphasizes broad market representation while excluding smaller companies, making it a concentrated but liquid vehicle for accessing South African corporate activity.

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