# iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/EWA · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA), nexqual.com/EWA" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 28.97 (-0.89% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 29.23 · day 28.94–29.11 · 52w 24.94–30.48 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +34.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.9% | +34.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.9% | +6.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.1% | 18.5% |
| Max drawdown | -10.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -24.3% (Mar 2022→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
EWC (iShares MSCI Canada Index Fund) USD 60.94 -0.62% · EWS (iShares MSCI Singapore ETF) USD 31.15 -0.54% · EWM (iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fun) USD 26.62 -0.11% · EWH (iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index Fu) USD 21.79 -1.00% · EWG (iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund) USD 41.35 -0.84%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/EWA · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 21.0% | ±4.7% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 21.5% | ±9.5% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 19.0% | ±11.6% |