iShares Poland ETF Returns 38.53% Versus Vanguard Europe ETF’s 20.19%
iShares MSCI Poland ETF delivered a 38.53% one-year gain and 127.78% five-year return, versus Vanguard Europe ETF’s 20.19% and 60.45% gains. The Poland fund holds $643M with a 0.59% expense ratio and 2.89% yield, but currency swings and geopolitical proximity to Russia-Ukraine present concentrated risks.
1. Performance Comparison
Over the past year, iShares MSCI Poland ETF posted a 38.53% return, nearly double Vanguard Europe ETF’s 20.19%. On a five-year basis, the Poland fund returned 127.78% versus the Europe ETF’s 60.45%, highlighting a significant performance gap.
2. Fund Profile
The Poland ETF holds $643 million in net assets, charges a 0.59% expense ratio and pays a 2.89% dividend yield. Top holdings concentrate in financials, energy and materials, reflecting strong domestic consumption growth and institutional support from NATO and EU membership.
3. Risk Factors
Single-country concentration exposes investors to currency risk, as the zloty’s value against the dollar directly affects returns. Geopolitical proximity to the Russia-Ukraine conflict adds an elevated risk premium through higher defense spending and regional uncertainty.