# iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/EZA · data as of 2026-10-23 16:18 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA), nexqual.com/EZA" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 63.25 (-0.96% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 63.86 · day 62.7–63.61 · 52w 60.27–81.76 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.0% vs S&P 500 +14.7%; 5Y +69.2% vs S&P 500 +77.5%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.0% | +69.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.7% | +77.5% |
| Per year | +5.0% | +11.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.8% | 28.4% |
| Max drawdown | -24.3% (Feb 2026→Jul 2026) | -34.9% (Mar 2022→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
EWM (iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fun) USD 26.7 +0.28% · EWD (iShares MSCI Sweden ETF) USD 50.43 +0.19% · EWP (iShares MSCI Spain ETF) USD 57.41 -0.17% · EWO (iShares MSCI Austria ETF) USD 38.77 -0.40% · EWW (iShares MSCI Mexico ETF) USD 75.04 +0.12%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/EZA · 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 | 34.1% | ±7.8% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 36.8% | ±12.1% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 33.0% | ±12.8% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 32.5% | ±17.8% |