iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF (EWUS) Performance
EWUS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.5% total return
- 5 years
- +1.6% a year
- 10 years
- +5.5% a year
- Since first price
- +6.5% a year since 2012
EWUS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EWUS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.7% | +0.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.5% | +2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.3% | +3.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.8% | +4.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.5% | +5.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +67.0%+18.6%/yr | +50.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +8.3%+1.6%/yr | −8.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +71.5%+5.5%/yr | +27.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 26, 2012 | +151.8%+6.5%/yr | +67.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: EWUS vs SPY
From Jan 26, 2012: EWUS grew to $25,181, SPY to $74,357.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EWUS returns by calendar year
8 of 13 full years positive. Best 2013 (+39.2%), worst 2022 (−31.2%). 2026 is year to date.
EWUS annual returns table
| Year | EWUS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.8% | −15.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +25.1% | −13.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +3.5% | −11.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.4% | −18.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −31.2% | −44.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +12.6% | −12.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −2.6% | −49.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +35.1% | −14.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −20.1% | −26.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +32.2% | −4.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −11.6% | −23.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +8.4% | −11.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −8.1% | −21.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +39.2% | −8.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
EWUS largest drawdowns
Now 5.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2019 | −49.3% | Mar 23, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | 3 months | 1.1 years |
| Sep 3, 2021 | −48.1% | Oct 12, 2022 | Jan 22, 2026 | 1.1 years | 4.4 years |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −27.1% | Jun 27, 2016 | Sep 19, 2017 | 1.0 years | 2.2 years |
| Jun 11, 2018 | −26.5% | Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 13, 2019 | 6 months | 1.5 years |
| Feb 28, 2014 | −21.3% | Oct 15, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | 8 months | 1.2 years |
| Jan 29, 2026 | −15.2% | Mar 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | 2 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EWUS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.8% | +2.0% | +4.9% | +6.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.2% | 21.3% | 21.7% | 20.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.66 | 0.03 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.11 | 0.04 | 0.32 | 0.48 |
| Best month | +11.5% | +13.6% | +16.9% | +16.9% |
| Worst month | −11.1% | −14.5% | −27.0% | −27.0% |
| Best 12 months | +31.7% | +31.7% | +68.5% | +68.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.5% | −41.8% | −41.8% | −41.8% |
| Positive months | 58% | 50% | 56% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.90 | 1.02 | 1.13 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 0.80 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
EWUS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 166 | −41.8% | +8.2% | +68.5% | 66% |
| 3-year (a year) | 142 | −9.0% | +4.1% | +22.2% | 67% |
| 5-year (a year) | 118 | −6.3% | +2.4% | +12.3% | 75% |
| 10-year (a year) | 58 | −0.4% | +2.8% | +7.9% | 97% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EWUS performance overview
iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF (EWUS) returned +8.5% over the past year and +5.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +6.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $25,181. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −49.3%, from Dec 16, 2019 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 10 months to get back to the old high. EWUS finished 8 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+39.2%) and the worst 2022 (−31.2%). Volatility has been 20.1% a year.
Related: EWUS chart, EWUS holdings, EWUS dividends. See the EWUS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EWUS performance FAQ
What is the EWUS return over the past year?
EWUS returned +8.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 5.0%.
What is the average annual return of EWUS?
EWUS has returned +1.6% a year over 5 years, +5.5% a year over 10 years, +6.5% a year since January 26, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EWUS be worth?
$10,000 invested in EWUS at its first recorded close on January 26, 2012 would be worth about $25,181 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EWUS?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −31.2%. The best was 2013 at +39.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EWUS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −49.3% between December 16, 2019 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on February 5, 2021, 10 months after the bottom.
How volatile is EWUS?
Over the past 3 years EWUS had an annualized volatility of 18.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.66 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).