MSCI Austria ETF (EWO) Touches a New 52-Week High

EWO hits a new 52-week high as strong Austrian financials, industrial exports and European equity inflows boost the ETF.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 8, 2026

European Country ETFs Vs. The U.S.

US stocks crushed the rest of the world for a 15-year period coming out of the Financial Crisis, but we've seen the rest of the world actually outperform the US over the last 18+ months. A lot of the outperformance for international equities has come since the Tariff Tantrum in early 2025.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

Single-Country Swagger: Capture Localized Alpha With These ETFs

When it comes to broad international equities exposure, the sum of the parts is traditionally greater than the whole. Today, however, single-country exposure is also proving that individual parts can deliver a whole lot of performance.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

EWO: A Concoction Of Headwinds And Tailwinds Support A Neutral Stance

iShares MSCI Austria ETF, which completed 3 decades as a listed product in 2026, also hit lifetime highs this year, outperforming European and global peers with a 36% gain since last coverage. EWO's bank-heavy portfolio benefits from rising net interest margins, supported by ECB rate hikes, while the valuation-earnings tradeoff looks attractive vs. other pockets. Risks include weak Austrian consumer and business confidence, energy import vulnerabilities, and limited fiscal flexibility due to a rising deficit.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

Austrian Banks Fueled EWO's Gains; Margin Pressure Now Threatens The Income

Arnold Schwarzenegger's birthplace has quietly become one of Europe's best performing equity markets, and the iShares MSCI Austria ETF (NYSEARCA:EWO) is how most U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 20, 2026

Dividend Safety Check: EWO and Austrian Equity Income

The iShares MSCI Austria ETF (NYSEARCA:EWO) is the cleanest single-country vehicle US investors have for Vienna-listed equities, and after a 41% one-year run the conversation has shifted from price to payout.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 10, 2026

EWO: The Bullish Case For Austrian Equities

The iShares MSCI Austria ETF (EWO) offers concentrated exposure to Austrian equities, with nearly 50% in financials and significant allocations to energy and industrials. EWO has outperformed median ETFs across timeframes. Energy and industrial holdings benefit from infrastructure expansion and manufacturing revival, while ECB policy and sectoral catalysts support near-term upside.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 20, 2026

This Standout Europe Foreign Equities ETF May Surprise You

It's been a big year for ex-U.S. equities. Both broad international and market specific funds have delivered for ETF investors amid tariff concerns and a weakening U.S. dollar.

ETF Trends • Dec 5, 2025

EWO: Valuations Still Look Cheap, But Probably Prudent To Book Profits Now

Since we last covered it, EWO has delivered a 35% return in 7 months and outperformed Eurozone and Global stocks by 1.46x and 1.30x, respectively. Despite Austria's improving GDP, growth is still expected to lag Europe in a big way, while consumption momentum is slowing and inflation risks are rising. CRE sector pressures are weighing on Austrian banks profitability this year, but EWO's top stock - Erste Group Bank AG is faring much better.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

Best And Worst Country ETFs Since Trump 2.0

It has been 225 days since President Trump's Inauguration on January 20th, and the S&P 500 entered today up 8% since the last close before the Inauguration. Speaking of the G7, the US has been the worst market among these seven developed nations since Inauguration Day in January. Along with being the second-best performing country ETF since Inauguration Day, Vietnamhas easily been the best performer since April 8th with a gain of 77.5%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2025