iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS)
About this ETF
EWZS is essentially a bet on the sectors that dominate the Brazillian small-cap market. That being said, it still invests in a variety of different sectors, giving it a broader classification. The index is rebalanced quarterly and uses market capitalization to select and weigh its constituents. The fund uses a representative sampling strategy, which means it will invest in a sample of securities that collectively have an investment profile similar to that of the underlying index. Overall, EWZS is a viable choice for investors who want neutral exposure to the Brazilian small-cap market.
Price
Top 10 holdings
| COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO DE MINAS G CSMG3.SA | 5.44% |
| TOTVS SA TOTS3.SA | 5.12% |
| LOJAS RENNER SA LREN3.SA | 4.68% |
| SENDAS DISTRIBUIDORA SA ASAI3.SA | 3.92% |
| ALLOS SA ALOS3.SA | 3.66% |
| MULTIPLAN EMPREENDIMENTOS IMOBILIA MULT3.SA | 3.29% |
| METALURGICA GERDAU PREF SA GOAU4.SA | 2.79% |
| SMARTFIT ESCOLA DE GINASTICA E DAN | 2.76% |
| TRANSMISSORA ALIANCA ENERGIA ELETR TAEE11.SA | 2.55% |
| NATURA SA NATU3.SA | 2.53% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | +1.99% |
| 3 months | -15.84% |
| 6 months | -0.60% |
| Year to date | +3.17% |
| 1 year | +1.75% |
| 3 years (ann.) | -3.96% |
| 5 years (ann.) | -7.68% |
| 10 years (ann.) | +3.63% |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 31.70% |
| Sharpe (1y) | 0.21 |
| Sharpe (3y) | 0.01 |
| Sortino (1y) | 0.31 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -22.33% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | -55.48% |
| Max drawdown (full) | -81.65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 1.38 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.54 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 6,948 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | USD 0.1385 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-05 | USD 0.0899 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | USD 0.2824 |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | USD 0.1289 |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | USD 0.2427 |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | USD 0.2137 |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-27 | USD 0.2451 |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-13 | USD 0.1692 |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-19 | USD 0.3210 |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-15 | USD 0.2177 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-05 | USD 0.0343 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-17 | USD 0.3414 |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-16 | USD 0.2436 |
| 2020-12-30 | 2021-01-06 | USD 0.0358 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-18 | USD 0.0771 |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-19 | USD 0.0785 |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-20 | USD 0.1497 |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-21 | USD 0.2262 |
| 2018-12-28 | 2019-01-04 | USD 0.0629 |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-24 | USD 0.3079 |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-25 | USD 0.3200 |
| 2017-12-28 | 2018-01-04 | USD 0.0181 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-26 | USD 0.3700 |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-26 | USD 0.1680 |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-28 | USD 0.2490 |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-28 | USD 0.1480 |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-28 | USD 0.0560 |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-07-01 | USD 0.2430 |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-24 | USD 0.1560 |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-07-02 | USD 0.2800 |
| 2013-12-27 | — | USD 0.0310 |
| 2013-12-18 | — | USD 0.0710 |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-05 | USD 0.2710 |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-27 | USD 0.3270 |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-28 | USD 0.4060 |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-29 | USD 0.1720 |
| 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-28 | USD 0.4020 |
| 2010-12-21 | — | USD 0.1030 |
ESG profile
Benchmark: average of 4,066 funds of the same asset class with derived ESG data.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 1.05% | +19.93% | 1.48 |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 1.07% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 1.09% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY | 0.09% | 789.23B | 1.00% | +19.71% | 1.49 |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 1557.T | 0.09% | 789.09B | 0.49% | +37.54% | 2.26 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY.AX | 0.09% | 788.13B | 1.00% | +11.84% | 1.13 |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS | 0.05% | 652.30B | 2.61% | +20.58% | 1.21 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 QQQ | 0.18% | 481.14B | 0.43% | +28.14% | 1.43 |
| Vanguard Growth ETF VUG | 0.03% | 393.80B | 0.39% | +16.85% | 0.99 |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA | 0.03% | 317.30B | 2.60% | +21.64% | 1.23 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF IEMG | 0.09% | 156.92B | 0.4% |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF VWO | 0.06% | 162.80B | 0.4% |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS | 0.05% | 652.30B | 0.1% |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF SPYM | 0.02% | 159.32B | 0.0% |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 0.0% |

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