Climate summit host Turkey proposes 2035 global electricity target

Turkey will seek to rally support for a global target for electricity to ‌meet 35% of the world's energy demand by 2035, aiming to cut fossil fuel consumption, the president of this year's global climate summit said on Tuesday.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

TUR: Turkish Equities Set To Benefit If Iran Ceasefire Holds

The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) has outperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2026, most recently benefiting from a ceasefire in neighbouring Iran. Even so, TUR holdings remain notably cheaper than U.S. large caps, offering small double-digit gains as long as downside risks do not materialize. TUR is principally invested in cyclical sectors, amplifying its earnings volatility throughout the economic cycle.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2026

From Tokyo To Oslo, Country ETFs Are Running Hot As Global Markets Ride Policy Shifts, AI Buzz

Early 2026 is shaping up as a stock-picker's market, with investors increasingly rewarding countries where inflation is peaking, policy clarity is improving, or growth drivers are strengthening.

Benzinga • Jan 27, 2026

4 Country ETFs Hovering Around a 52-Week High

ACWX tops SPY early in 2026. Norway, Turkey, South Korea and Japan ETFs hover near 52-week highs on higher oil price, easing inflation and chip rally.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 26, 2026

TUR: High Concentration, Weak Momentum, And Regional Risks Justify A 'Hold' Rating

iShares MSCI Turkey ETF is rated 'Hold' due to high sector concentration, weak momentum, and regional risks. TUR's top ten holdings comprise nearly 50% of assets, with over 63% exposure to industrials, financials, and consumer staples. Despite strong performance from select holdings, TUR delivered negative returns YTD and underperformed broader benchmarks.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

TUR: Positive Catalysts, Expensive Valuation

The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF offers broad exposure to Turkish equities, covering most of the free float-adjusted market cap. Key catalysts for TUR include ongoing monetary easing, benefiting industrials and potentially improving bank profitability as net interest income recovers. Given high valuation and persistent macro risks, I rate TUR as HOLD, awaiting a more attractive entry point despite positive economic momentum.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 20, 2025

These Single-Country ETFs Can Hedge Your U.S. Risk

Single-country funds can reduce overall portfolio risk by acting differently than the S&P 500, offering diversification beyond broad international indexes.

Barrons • Oct 22, 2025

Ratings agency Moody's boosted Turkey's credit ratings, citing stabilizing and disinflationary central bank policy

The ratings agency said Friday it lifted the country's long-term foreign currency sovereign-credit ratings and local currency issuer ratings to Ba3 from B1.

WSJ • Jul 25, 2025

TUR: Investing In The Turkish Economy

iShares MSCI Turkey ETF offers diversified exposure to Turkey's high-growth sectors—industrials, financials, and consumer defensives—positioning it for potential upside amid economic reforms. Risks like currency depreciation, high inflation, and political instability remain significant and could undermine returns for USD-based investors. TUR's lower expense ratio and broader diversification make it more appealing than ITKY, but concentrated holdings and low liquidity add to the risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2025

Country ETFs to Gain/Lose on Oil Price Rebound

A surprise Israeli strike on Iran sent oil prices soaring. This may prompt sharp reactions in country ETFs such as ENOR (upside) and INDY (downside).

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 13, 2025