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iShares MSCI Spain ETF

EWP · AMEX

Market closed$59.16$-0.120000 (-0.20%)After hours $59.16 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$59.28
Open$58.97
Day high$59.23
Day low$58.85
52-week high$60.49
52-week low$44.01
Market cap1.88B
Volume286.99K
Average volume365.22K
P/E ratio15.08
Forward P/E—
EPS3.92
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

EWP experienced a modest decline as neutral near- and mid-term technical readings weighed on sentiment, with support levels being tested and no significant positive catalysts emerging to offset the broader cautious market positioning.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF closed modestly lower, weighed down by a risk-off tone in global markets as escalating U.S.-Iran military strikes threatened Strait of Hormuz oil flows and a tech-led selloff rippled across equities. Key holdings Banco Santander and BBVA remain in focus ahead of Santander's H1 2026 earnings on July 22, with analysts maintaining Buy consensus and Santander actively repurchasing shares (77.5% of buyback program complete). ACS Group provided a constructive tailwind after launching its Coravel data center joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partners, securing a 140MW hyperscaler agreement.

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July 17, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF edged lower, weighed by mixed signals from its top holdings as broader Wall Street closed in the red. Banco Santander (19.5% of the fund) continues an active share buyback program ahead of its H1 2026 earnings release on July 22, while BBVA (13.3%) saw BofA downgrade it to Neutral citing Turkey macro uncertainty, even as Jefferies maintained a Buy rating. ACS Group bolstered its growth narrative by formally launching its Coravel data center joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partners, securing a 140MW hyperscaler agreement.

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July 15, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF edged higher, supported by strong momentum across its top Spanish holdings and a broader risk-on tone following a cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI report. Banco Santander — the ETF's largest holding at ~20% — saw its 12-month price target raised to $14.93 (implying ~10% upside) with a consensus Buy rating ahead of its H1 2026 results due July 22, while BBVA continues advancing a €1.46 billion share buyback. EWP's standout 37.6% one-year return has led all World Cup final-four single-nation ETFs, with 12% YTD gains outpacing the ETF Database Europe Equities category average.

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July 15, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI report that pushed headline inflation down to 3.5% and lifted broader risk sentiment. Spain's ETF has emerged as a standout among single-nation ETFs, posting 37.6% returns over the past year and 12% YTD — outperforming France, UK, and Argentina ETF peers — reflecting strength in its top holdings: Banco Santander (Moderate Buy consensus, near 52-week highs) and BBVA (active buyback program), alongside Aena reporting 31.6 million passengers in June (+3.8% YoY), underscoring Spain's resilience as a tourism hub. In after-hours trading, EWP slipped back roughly 1.8% amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.

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July 13, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF edged lower as European equities broadly retreated amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions that sent oil prices surging and dampened global risk appetite, with the STOXX 600 slipping early in the session. Spain's top holdings — including Banco Santander (19.7%), Iberdrola (13.8%), and BBVA (13.4%) — faced headwinds from the geopolitical backdrop, though BBVA continued its share buyback program and maintains Buy-rated analyst coverage from Goldman Sachs and Jefferies, while Aena received dual upgrades from Bernstein and BofA last week on strong summer traffic momentum. Adding a lighter note, Spain's World Cup final four run has drawn renewed attention to EWP as a unique single-nation ETF play.

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July 11, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF edged up modestly, outperforming amid a backdrop of recovering sentiment toward Spanish equities following a turbulent week. Key holdings drove the narrative: Aena (3.5% of fund) climbed 1.2% after Bernstein upgraded the airport operator to Outperform, adding to a prior BofA upgrade citing strong H2 traffic growth prospects. CaixaBank (4.7%) rose over 2% on a Fitch credit rating upgrade. These gains helped offset lingering headwinds from top holdings Santander (19.6%) and BBVA (13.2%), both of which faced selling pressure earlier in the week tied to U.S.-Spain trade rhetoric from Trump at NATO and BBVA's high court trial order in a corporate espionage case.

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July 10, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF edged higher, recouping some ground after a sharp mid-week selloff driven by renewed US-Iran hostilities and Trump's NATO remarks calling Spain a 'terrible partner' that rattled the IBEX 35. Investor sentiment improved Thursday as markets stabilized despite continued US-Iran strikes, while positive catalysts emerged for key EWP holdings: Fitch upgraded CaixaBank's credit rating, BofA upgraded Aena to Buy with a raised price target, and Santander advanced its share buyback program—partially offsetting concerns around BBVA's corporate espionage trial and Santander's Asia-Pacific restructuring.

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July 9, 2026The iShares MSCI Spain ETF declined as Spanish equities faced a double blow from escalating geopolitical tensions and direct U.S.-Spain trade friction. President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire MOU was 'over' triggered a global risk-off move, sending oil prices surging over 5% and pressuring European markets broadly. Compounding the selloff, Trump's aggressive rhetoric at a NATO summit targeting Spain as a 'terrible partner' and calling for trade cutoffs sparked a sharp selloff in top EWP holdings—Banco Santander fell ~4-5%, BBVA dropped over 3%, and ACS came under pressure—while a Bank of America upgrade of Aena to Buy with a raised price target provided a partial offset.

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Peers

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