Is iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 05/05/2010, the iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

EUSA: A Suboptimal Choice With Surprisingly Higher Risk, Lower Reward

iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF is a passively managed vehicle tracking the MSCI USA Equal Weighted Index since September 2015. EUSA could be a solution to IVV's valuation and top-heaviness issues. And it does deliver here, with an about 11.45x lower weighted average market cap and a much lower P/E. However, surprising issues arise: EUSA has not only underperformed IVV since the index change in 2015 but also delivered higher volatility and deeper maximum drawdowns.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 25, 2025

EUSA: Conservative Valuation Suggests Strong Return Potential

iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF offers diversified exposure to mid- and large-cap U.S. stocks. The fund has fallen in 2025, but outperformed popular market-cap weighted funds. EUSA's equal-weighting reduces single-stock and sector-specific risks, making it appealing amid market sell-offs driven by risk aversion. The fund's portfolio offers a strong forward ROE of 17.58% and a potential five-year IRR of 12.09%, suggesting undervaluation.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2025

Best ETFs From This Advisor Includes Gutsy Bet Against Bitcoin

With the election of Donald Trump, the markets will look for the best ETFs. So says Larry Glazer of Mayflower Advisors.

Investors Business Daily • Dec 6, 2024

EUSA's Underweight In Technology Makes It Less Attractive

EUSA's equal-weighted approach reduces concentration risk but limits growth potential compared to the S&P 500 due to lower exposure to fast-growing tech stocks. EUSA's sector allocation is more balanced but overweight in industrials and underweight in technology, impacting its earnings growth potential negatively. EUSA has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade, with an average annual return of 9.5% versus 13.1% for the S&P 500.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 1, 2024

Broadening Out Beyond ‘Mag 7': Equal-Weight ETFs on a Roll

Persistent fears over market concentration have led many investors to grow wary of sticking with the mega-cap growth trade that carried the major averages higher throughout much of 2024.

ETF Trends • Aug 29, 2024

Are Dividend Growth Funds Ready for Liftoff?

The dominance of a few large technology stocks in the S&P 500 has caused concern among investors, but there may be useful alternatives in the form of equal-weighting approaches or dividend-growth strategies.

ETF Trends • Mar 12, 2024

EUSA: A More Balanced Approach

The iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF provides low-cost access to U.S. large and mid-cap stocks with an equal-weighted approach.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 27, 2024

EUSA: What Makes It Different From RSP?

iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF is an equal-weight ETF with a portfolio of 610 companies. It is well-diversified across sectors and holdings. Compared to RSP, EUSA is tilted to mid-caps. RSP is a larger and more liquid fund.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2023

EUSA: Equal Weight Midcap Equities Treading Water

The iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF is an equity exchange-traded fund that tracks the MSCI USA Equal Weighted Index. The index is an equal-weight take on large and mid-cap segments of the US market. EUSA has failed to post a substantial performance this year, with a total return of only 4.9%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2023