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iShares MSCI Chile ETF

$38.28

$0.56 (-1.44%)

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$38.87

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$38.91

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$38.16

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$38.84

52W High

$39.88

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$24.43

Volume

388.54K

Mkt Cap

$847.58M

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Chile's Election Confirms What ECH Was Already Pricing In

The iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) is rated Hold, reflecting a balanced risk-reward after a sharp rally driven by improved macro and pro-market political signals. Recent momentum in ECH is largely priced in, with the ETF up 57.5% over 12 months and trading near 52-week highs. Key sector exposures include Financials (25.9%), Basic Materials (17.6%), and Industrials (17.2%), amplifying sensitivity to macro and regulatory shifts.

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ECH: Still A Good Hold Following Pre-Election Outperformance

The iShares MSCI Chile ETF has matched the S&P 500's performance since my last review. ECH has significantly outperformed the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by 14.7 percentage points recently. Chile's stock market is showing a breakout trend ahead of national elections, signaling positive momentum.

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ECH: Growth Prospects, Copper Outlook, Geopolitical Risks

Chilean equities have surged in 2025, but I recommend a HOLD on the iShares MSCI Chile ETF due to risk/reward concerns. The short-term economic outlook is stable, supported by copper demand and low political risk ahead of the November elections, but long-term growth remains weak. Valuations are fair versus historical averages, yet global risks—especially copper price sensitivity and US-China tensions—temper upside potential.

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ECH: Chilean Companies Are Overvalued

I rate the iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) a hold due to short-term headwinds and overvaluation versus regional peers. Chile's economy is heavily reliant on copper and lithium, both facing weak short-term outlooks despite long-term potential from the energy transition. ECH's concentrated portfolio and higher P/E ratio increase risk, while its dividend yield and diversification lag behind the iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF).

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ECH: Chile Is Hot In 2025, But Some Signs Of A Consolidation Ahead

ECH offers attractive valuation and strong YTD momentum, but its concentrated, bank-heavy portfolio increases risk. Despite a compelling PEG ratio and solid long-term growth, recent dividend declines and high volatility warrant caution. Technical signals suggest a potential near-term pullback, even as the long-term trend remains bullish after a multi-year breakout.

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ECH: Hopes On November Elections Might Lead To High Gains At High Risk

The iShares MSCI Chile ETF offers potential for risk-seeking investors due to the possibility of a new government in upcoming elections. ECH is fundamentally attractive with a P/E ratio of 11.91, a book ratio of 1.27, and good liquidity, but it's highly concentrated in financials. Chile's economic outlook is neutral with 4% GDP growth, rising inflation, and unemployment, but a low debt/GDP ratio and trade surplus are positives.

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ECH: Well Positioned For 2026 And Beyond

Chile's economy is showing signs of recovery, with recent growth picking up, as highlighted by the World Bank's positive outlook. Despite economic improvements, Chile's Central Bank remains cautious and is still quarters away from considering rate cuts. Inflation peaked in 2022, but new mining investments, particularly in copper, are driving economic optimism.

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Emerging Markets Watchlist: March 10, 2025

Our emerging markets watchlist tracks nine indexes from emerging economies around the world. Emerging markets are countries with economies in the process of rapid growth and industrialization.

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ECH: Bullish Chile Ahead Of Its 2025 Presidential Election

Chilean equities have underperformed due to uneven commodity prices and weakness in other LatAm markets such as Brazil. Despite recent setbacks, Chile's economy has shown resilience, and dramatic interest rate cuts should provide support in 2025. The ECH ETF offers diversified exposure across various sectors, making it a good way to get access to Chile's market.

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Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields

US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

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ECH: A Well-Constructed Fund With Favorable Prospects

Chile's ETF has underperformed, but it is structurally one of the most attractive in Latin America. Chile's outlook has improved with the rise in commodity prices over the past few years. The country's ETF is surprisingly diversified and has broader exposure than many single country funds can offer.

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ECH: More Than Just Copper

The iShares MSCI Chile ETF provides diversified exposure to Chile's economy beyond Copper, with top holdings in Financials and Materials sectors. ECH is the only fund offering pure-play exposure to the Chilean equity market, with unique sector mix including Financials, Materials, and Utilities. While ECH has underperformed compared to the US S&P 500, it may offer long-term potential for investors seeking exposure to a well-diversified emerging economy like Chile.

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ECH: Fade Chile's Copper Bounce

A surge in copper prices may have sent Chilean large caps higher. But looking past the cyclical bounce, the same through-cycle issues remain. The yield helps, but investors still aren't getting much value here.

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Copper Minig ETFs at All-Time Highs: Here's Why

The price of copper is rallying and helping mining stocks higher.

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Showcasing Seeking Alpha's February 2024 New Analysts

A record 39 new analysts joined us in February 2024, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the community.

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ECH: Lukewarm On Chile, Despite Yield And Value Features

ECH tracks Chile's investable market index and has a large exposure to its lithium industry, which will continue to be in demand for the production of EVs. Chile's economic growth was stifled in 2023, but key indicators suggest growth is on the horizon. ECH is well-positioned to offer investors both value and yield with possible upside potential.

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Copper Prices to Surge in 2024? Likely ETF Beneficiaries

Copper prices are poised to surge by more than 75% in the next two years, primarily due to disruptions in mining supply chains and a growing demand for the metal, per a report by BMI, as quoted on CNBC.

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Brief Run Through New Investments

Overall, it's been a difficult year, natural resources not the place to be. Rough performance right now is looking to be roughly flat. As something of an outlier, I have bought iShares Chile ETF. I was looking for cheap stocks around the world and Chile leapt out as ridiculously cheap. Next targets are more stocks in China / South America, and potentially some PE funds / fund of funds / similar ideas in the UK.

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ECH ETF - Things Are Looking Up

The iShares MSCI Chile ETF has underperformed global stocks this year, with uncertainty around the rewriting of the constitution playing a part. We touch upon some notable macro cogs that are improving. ECH is dirt-cheap from a valuation angle, and the risk-reward on the charts looks compelling.

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ECH: Don't Chase The 8% Yield Offered By Chilean Stocks

Coming off a blockbuster 2022, Chilean equities have begun to normalize lower. The economy is also starting to feel the impact of slower global growth, while political uncertainty looms large. Valuations screen cheaply at first glance but come with significant risks and cyclicality.

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