iShares MSCI South Africa ETFEZA
EZA
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Funds holding %
of 7,327 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $268M [Q4 2024] → $275M (+$7.77M) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 19 | Existing positions reduced: 19
7.73% less ownership
Funds ownership: 84.03% [Q4 2024] → 76.3% (-7.73%) [Q1 2025]
10% less funds holding
Funds holding: 70 [Q4 2024] → 63 (-7) [Q1 2025]
36% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 14
76% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $640K | Put options by funds: $2.7M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EZA.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
EZA: Gold And Banks Keep Working
EZA has outperformed gold, global banks, and the S&P 500 since October 2023, driven by strong momentum and a bullish macro backdrop. The ETF offers a compelling valuation, with a P/E just above 10 and a PEG ratio under 1.0x, plus a high 5.81% dividend yield. EZA's portfolio is concentrated in Financials and Materials, making it sensitive to trends in global banking and gold prices.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
EZA: Pressure Likely To Persist
A continued rise in sovereign and country risks pose threats, especially given the emerging faultlines in the GNU and South Africa's tariff vulnerabilities. Foreign operators listed on the JSE might experience contrasting outcomes, yet, global macro-level concerns remain. Factors such as supportive Gold prices and robust performance from Naspers have carried EZA in recent times.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
EZA: Great Dividends But Low Growth
South Africa offers investment opportunities, but growth remains low; EZA ETF provides access with a 7.37% dividend yield and a low expense ratio of 0.59%. EZA is concentrated in Financials, Basic Materials, and Communication sectors, with high volatility and limited diversification; top 10 holdings make up over 60% of the portfolio. South Africa's economic conditions include low GDP growth, high unemployment, and moderate inflation; interest rates are unlikely to drop significantly due to rising inflation.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Country ETF Dividends
Topping the list and outperforming in that span have been emerging market countries like Brazil and India, which are both up well over 6.5%. International ETFs don't only have momentum on their side, but they also offer higher yields than the US at the current moment. Across all 22 ETFs, the average yield stands at 3.25%.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
EZA: A Low Valuation But High-Risk Investment
iShares MSCI South Africa ETF has high exposure to economically sensitive sectors, leading to potential volatility, especially during economic downturns. EZA's lack of technology sector exposure weakens its long-term growth prospects, contributing to poor performance over the past decade. Despite South Africa's gradually improving economy, EZA's low valuation reflects weak growth prospects and high volatility, making it less attractive.
Positive
Barrons
7 months ago
South Africa's Stock Rally May Have Legs
Continued little improvements in South Africa can go a long way. More privatization can boost growth.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
China Outperforms The Rest Of The World
Shanghai CSI 300 has gone from a 52-week low to a 52-week high in only a couple of weeks. Other than China and Hong Kong, Australia is the only other international market starting the week at a 52-week high.
Positive
CNBC Television
10 months ago
Market strengths here… and abroad
Market strengths here… and abroad.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields
US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
EZA: Overreaction To GNU Government And Lower Inflation
The iShares MSCI South Africa ETF has surged over 15% in six months due to a favorable election result and a potential regional interest rate pivot. Despite improved investor sentiment, I'm cautiously optimistic about South Africa's new government. Moreover, cyclical economic challenges have emerged. EZA ETF's portfolio appears concentrated, raising concerns about its cyclical performance and exposure to geopolitical risks.
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