iShares MSCI Germany ETF(EWG · ETF)

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EWG $43.89
Snapshot
$43.89
52-Week Range
$37.98 – $44.85
YTD
+3.12%
IV Rank (30D)
33.44
Straddle Price
$1.85
P/C Vol Ratio
0.20
Info

iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) ETF

Exchange
ARCX
Inception
1996-03-12
Has Options
Yes
ETF Profile
holdings as of 2026-09-03
Holdings
56
AUM
$1.7B
Provider
iShares (BlackRock)
Inception
1996-03-12
Exchange
ARCX
Data As Of
2026-09-03
Expense Ratio
Dividend Yield
1.89%
Distribution
Semi-Annual
Recent distributions
Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Type
2026-06-15 2026-06-18 $0.8316 CD
2025-06-16 2025-06-20 $0.6793 CD
2024-06-11 2024-06-17 $0.7585 CD
2023-12-20 2023-12-27 $0.0015 CD
2023-06-07 2023-06-13 $0.7587 CD
2022-12-13 2022-12-19 $0.0086 CD
Asset Allocation
Top Holdings
top 50 of 56 holdings
Symbol Name Weight % Asset Class Country
SIE SIEMENS N AG 11.56% Equity (Foreign) DE
SAP SAP 11.11% Equity (Foreign) DE
ALV ALLIANZ 10.18% Equity (Foreign) DE
ENR SIEMENS ENERGY N AG 6.66% Equity (Foreign) DE
DTE DEUTSCHE TELEKOM N AG 5.76% Equity (Foreign) DE
IFX INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG 4.28% Equity (Foreign) DE
MUV2 MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESE 3.96% Equity (Foreign) DE
DBK DEUTSCHE BANK AG 3.61% Equity (Foreign) DE
DB1 DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG 3.05% Equity (Foreign) DE
DHL DHL N AG 3.00% Equity (Foreign) DE
RHM RHEINMETALL AG 2.96% Equity (Foreign) DE
BAYN BAYER AG 2.86% Equity (Foreign) DE
BAS BASF N 2.75% Equity (Foreign) DE
EOAN E.ON N 2.31% Equity (Foreign) DE
RWE RWE AG 2.20% Equity (Foreign) DE
MBG MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP N AG 1.88% Equity (Foreign) DE
CBK COMMERZBANK AG 1.45% Equity (Foreign) DE
ADS ADIDAS N AG 1.42% Equity (Foreign) DE
HEI HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG 1.28% Equity (Foreign) DE
DTG DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING E AG 1.24% Equity (Foreign) DE
BMW BMW 1.18% Equity (Foreign) DE
FRE FRESENIUS N 1.10% Equity (Foreign) DE
MTX MTU AERO ENGINES HOLDING AG 1.10% Equity (Foreign) DE
MRK MERCK 1.05% Equity (Foreign) DE
HNR1 HANNOVER RUECK 0.94% Equity (Foreign) DE
VOW3 VOLKSWAGEN NON-VOTING PREF AG 0.93% Equity (Foreign) DE
VNA VONOVIA SE 0.82% Equity (Foreign) DE
SHL SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG 0.78% Equity (Foreign) DE
SY1 SYMRISE AG 0.72% Equity (Foreign) DE
HEN3 HENKEL & KGAA PREF AG 0.68% Equity (Foreign) DE
G1A GEA GROUP AG 0.55% Equity (Foreign) DE
CON CONTINENTAL AG 0.46% Equity (Foreign) DE
QIA QIAGEN 0.46% Equity (Foreign) DE
TLX TALANX AG 0.45% Equity (Foreign) DE
BNR BRENNTAG 0.42% Equity (Foreign) DE
FME FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG 0.41% Equity (Foreign) DE
BEI BEIERSDORF AG 0.41% Equity (Foreign) DE
KBX KNORR BREMSE AG 0.39% Equity (Foreign) DE
HEN HENKEL AG 0.37% Equity (Foreign) DE
HOT HOCHTIEF AG 0.37% Equity (Foreign) DE
SRT3 SARTORIUS PREF AG 0.37% Equity (Foreign) DE
DHER DELIVERY HERO 0.30% Equity (Foreign) DE
HAG HENSOLDT AG 0.29% Equity (Foreign) DE
P911 DR ING HC F PORSCHE PRF AG 0.29% Equity (Foreign) DE
EVK EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG 0.28% Equity (Foreign) DE
LHA DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG 0.27% Equity (Foreign) DE
ZAL ZALANDO 0.27% Equity (Foreign) DE
PAH3 PORSCHE AUTOMOBIL HOLDING PREF 0.25% Equity (Foreign) DE
NEM NEMETSCHEK 0.23% Equity (Foreign) DE
RAA RATIONAL AG 0.18% Equity (Foreign) DE
Geographic Breakdown
Chart
Seasonality
MonthAvg ReturnYears of Data
Jan +2.72% 6
Feb -0.67% 6
Mar +1.40% 6
Apr +0.66% 6
May +2.28% 6
Jun -4.33% 6
Jul +2.56% 6
Aug -0.65% 6
Sep -2.47% 6
Oct +0.25% 5
Nov +4.15% 5
Dec +1.35% 5
Technical Indicators

Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.

Trend Indicators
  • SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
  • EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
  • MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
  • ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
  • +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
  • RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
  • Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
  • Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.

Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.

Volume & Volatility
  • Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
  • OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
  • Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
  • ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
  • HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.

Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →

Trend Indicators

SMA 20: $44.04
SMA 50: $42.76
SMA 200: $42.24
Current: $43.89
EMA 12: $43.96
EMA 26: $43.67
MACD: 0.2878 | Signal: -0.1335
BULLISH
ADX (14): 22.10
WEAK TREND
+DI: 34.33
−DI: 27.65

Momentum Oscillators

RSI (14): 53.63
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 26.50
Stoch %D: 20.39
Williams %R: -65.73

Volume & Volatility

BB Upper: $44.64
BB Lower: $43.43
NEUTRAL
OBV: 19,144,526
Vol SMA 20: 767,174
Vol ROC: 64.03%
ATR: $0.39
True Range: $0.24
HV 20: 10.3%
HV 30: 12.6%
HV 60: 15.3%

Data Summary

Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-09-09T00:00:00 – 2026-09-04T00:00:00
AI Analysis

LLM Stock Analysis Report

Executive Summary

Overall assessment: NEUTRAL with confidence level (6/10)

Key drivers and primary risks:

  • Technical indicators show a moderate uptrend, but recent price action has been consolidating.
  • News sentiment is mostly positive, which could provide support for the stock.
  • Risk metrics indicate moderate volatility, making it a higher-risk investment.

Investment thesis: EWG's moderate uptrend and positive news sentiment may lead to further consolidation or a potential breakout. However, high risk due to beta and recent price action suggests caution.

Recent news sentiment impact: Positive headlines have contributed to the stock's recent stability, but no significant catalysts are driving the price.

Technical Analysis

Trend Direction: Short-term (1-4 weeks): NEUTRAL; Medium-term (1-3 months): UPTRENDING; Long-term (3-12 months): UPTRENDING

Support/Resistance Levels: Key levels include $43.43 (lower Bollinger Band), $44.04 (SMA 20), and $44.64 (upper Bollinger Band)

Momentum Signals:

  • RSI: 53.63 (neutral)
  • MACD signal: Bullish (0.29 / Signal: -0.13 / Histogram: 0.42)
  • Stochastic %K: 26.50, %D: 20.39 (oversold)

Volume Analysis: Volume trends suggest institutional interest and support for the stock.

News & Sentiment Analysis

Recent Headlines Summary: Positive news headlines have dominated, with themes of progress in addressing child sexual violence, luxury travel destinations, and German spending plans.

Sentiment Assessment: Positive sentiment prevails (8/10)

Catalyst Identification: No significant upcoming events or announcements that could drive the price.

Market Narrative: News aligns mostly with the moderate uptrend, providing support for the stock.

Risk & Volatility Assessment

Beta Interpretation: Beta is 1.00, indicating moderate risk relative to market.

Volatility Regime: Current volatility is moderate (0.18), slightly higher than historical levels.

Options Market Signals:

  • IV Rank: Medium (33.4%)
  • Put/Call Volume Ratio: Bullish (0.20)
  • Put/Call OI Ratio: 1.17

Downside Protection: Support levels are present at $43.43 and $42.24.

Market Context & Positioning

Sector Performance: EWG is outperforming the broader market, but sector performance is neutral.

Institutional Activity: Institutional interest in the stock is moderate, suggesting support for the price.

Correlation Analysis: Stock moves relatively strongly with the market (R-squared = 0.72).

Relative Valuation: Position within trading range suggests a potential breakout or consolidation.

Key Levels & Action Items

Critical Price Levels: $43.43 and $44.04 are key support levels, while $44.64 is a resistance level.

Breakout/Breakdown Levels: A close above $44.64 could trigger a breakout, while a close below $42.24 could indicate a breakdown.

Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No significant events or announcements that could drive the price in the near term.

Risk Management: Consider stop-loss levels at $42.24 and position sizing considerations given moderate volatility and risk.

This comprehensive analysis provides an overview of EWG's technical, news, and risk factors. While recent price action has been consolidating, positive news sentiment and institutional interest suggest support for the stock. However, high risk due to beta and recent price action suggests caution, with key levels at $43.43 and $44.04 providing support and resistance respectively.

Generated
News
Options Activity
IV Rank (30D)
33.44
IV Rank (7D)
100
Avg IV
32.1%
Straddle (30D)
$1.85
Straddle (7D)
$1.02
P/C Volume
0.20
Spread Scanner GPU

Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →

Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)

score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.

Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)

RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.

Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
  • RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
  • MACD crossover + histogram trend
  • Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
  • Stochastic %K <20 / >80
  • Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
  • Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
  • Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
  • BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
  • IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
  • IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
  • Min open interest across all legs
  • OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05

score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →

Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.

Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.

Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Metric:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol points

How much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.

  • Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
  • Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
  • Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
  • Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each side

Which side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.

  • Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
  • Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
  • Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
  • Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together

Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:

  • High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
  • Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
  • Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
14 DTE / 10d
pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —
30 DTE / 10d
pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —

Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.

Volatility Surface

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Volatility Smile

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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
Beta (1Y vs SPY)
1.00
Correlation (SPY)
72.4%
0.52
Ann. Volatility
17.6%
SPY Volatility
12.8%

Moderate volatility - stock generally follows market

Beta & Alpha Over Time
Constituent Performance

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Constituents
Symbol Name Weight % Price 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month