iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF Price & Performance (EWU)

Investors injected a historic $11 billion into European equity ETFs in the first quarter, marking a dramatic reversal from recent years. However, funds focused on the UK, like the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF, continue to see net outflows, highlighting uneven optimism across European markets.123

Vanguard Funds has declared April dividends for its diverse ETF lineup, with distribution scheduled for April 30. Investors in UK Gilts, Euro Corporate Bonds, and U.S. Treasury ETFs will receive varying payouts, reflecting robust activity across government, corporate, and emerging market bond segments.4

The UK's inflation rate dropped to 2.6% in March, coming in below forecasts. Despite this, ETFs tracking British equities, such as the iShares MSCI United Kingdom, have experienced lackluster performance and ongoing investor withdrawals, underscoring persistent caution toward UK assets.567