iShares MSCI France ETF
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Avestar Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI France ETF (NYSEARCA:EWQ) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,571 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $581,000. Avestar Capital LLC owned about 0.15%
European equities eked out a modest gain on Thursday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 reversing early losses to finish 0.12% higher as investors assessed a shifting global economic landscape, incoming corporate news, and rising expectations of US monetary easing. Germany's DAX led the region's major indices, advancing 0.22% to end the day at 23,777.
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France is an underappreciated export powerhouse whose listed companies reap three-quarters of their sales beyond its borders. Of the top 10 names in the index, only BNP Paribas could be considered domestic-facing.
iShares MSCI France ETF faces significant risks due to France's political instability, economic stagnation, and government dysfunction. EWQ offers attractive valuation metrics, including a low P/E ratio and well-diversified holdings, but these are outweighed by macroeconomic and political headwinds. Persistent gridlock, high debt-to-GDP, weak wage growth, and demographic challenges undermine France's near-term investment outlook.
It's the year of foreign equities ETF diversification and performance. For many ETF issuers, their international or ex-U.S. ETF strategies have led their suites for performance amid rising domestic risks.
European Central Bank Governing Council Member Joachim Nagel says "the bar is high" to issue another interest rate cut. Speaking to Bloomberg TV's Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene, the Bundesbank president said the euro zone is in a “kind of equilibrium,” with inflation and interest rates both at 2%.
EZU slipped 0.6% past month despite stronger-than-expected Eurozone GDP growth and easing trade uncertainty. Growth in Spain, France and Ireland offset declines in Germany and Italy.
EWQ offers attractive value, robust dividend yield, and global diversification via French companies with significant international revenue streams. Key sectors—luxury, aerospace, energy, and healthcare—are poised for strong growth, offsetting France's modest economic outlook. The ETF's mix of defensive and growth industries, plus mid-cap exposure, creates a balanced risk/reward profile with superior historical performance.
Trade tensions between the United States and the European Union have intensified, as former President Donald Trump escalates demands for significantly higher tariffs in ongoing negotiations. With an August 1 deadline looming, both sides face a standoff that could trigger retaliatory measures and unsettle global markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% in any deal with the European Union, the Financial Times reported on Friday, adding that the administration is now looking at a reciprocal tariff rate that exceeds 10%, even if a deal is reached.
A new Trump tariff threat targets a bloc of 27 countries that add up to the largest U.S. trade partner.
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and on Mexico, cementing a new high level of levies with key trading partners ahead of an Aug. 1 implementation.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday his administration is imposing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, hiking up the tariff rate for two of the U.S.'s biggest trading partners despite lengthy negotiations.
Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from August.
The president made the announcement on social media, even as the EU was hoping for a trade agreement
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe CEO Wolfgang Fink discusses the German economy and investor sentiment on the sidelines of the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference in Berlin.
European shares kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, recouping the previous session's losses, as markets heaved a sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his threat to impose a 50% tariff on the region.
European stocks, particularly French equities, are reasonably valued, with the iShares MSCI France ETF breaking out from a long consolidation phase. EWQ offers exposure to large- and mid-sized French companies, with a significant allocation to Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors. Despite increased volatility, EWQ's strong relative strength and low PEG ratio make it a compelling buy for diversification and potential upside in 2025.