Overview
Largest Australia equity ETF. BHP, Commonwealth Bank, CSL, Rio Tinto among top holdings. High 4%+ dividend yield from Australian corporate culture. Direct exposure to iron ore, copper, gold, and LNG via world-class miners.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BHP | BHP Group Ltd. | 19.4% |
| CBA | Commonwealth Bank | 13.8% |
| CSL | CSL Limited | 7.4% |
| RIO | Rio Tinto PLC | 5.8% |
| NAB | National Australia Bank | 5.4% |
| WBC | Westpac Banking | 4.8% |
| ANZ | ANZ Group Holdings | 4.4% |
| WES | Wesfarmers Ltd. | 4.2% |
| WOW | Woolworths Group | 3.8% |
| MQG | Macquarie Group | 3.4% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
EWA offers a unique developed market proposition combining world-class mining and resources companies with a highly profitable banking sector and defensive consumer staples exposure. BHP and Rio Tinto provide direct leverage to global commodity supercycles including iron ore, copper, and lithium. The Big Four banks deliver consistent high dividends. Australia's proximity to Asia creates structural demand for resource exports. The high dividend culture — driven by Australia's franking credit tax system — makes EWA attractive for income-focused international investors seeking above-average distributions.
Who It's For
Income investors seeking international diversification with above-average dividend yields, and commodity cycle investors wanting mining and resources exposure within a stable developed market framework. EWA suits those who want to benefit from Asian economic growth through the commodity exporter angle. The AUD/USD currency exposure provides additional diversification benefits from the US dollar.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $20.42 | -- |
| 2017 | $26.18 | +28.2% |
| 2018 | $21.82 | -16.6% |
| 2019 | $25.18 | +15.4% |
| 2020 | $22.42 | -11.0% |
| 2021 | $28.42 | +26.8% |
| 2022 | $22.82 | -19.7% |
| 2023 | $26.42 | +15.8% |
| 2024 | $28.18 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $32.18 | +14.2% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.08% |
| 2017 | 3.82% |
| 2018 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.18% |
| 2022 | 4.02% |
| 2023 | 3.78% |
| 2024 | 3.82% |
| 2025 | 4.12% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2.8B | -- |
| 2017 | $3.4B | +21.4% |
| 2018 | $3.0B | -11.8% |
| 2019 | $3.4B | +13.3% |
| 2020 | $3.0B | -11.8% |
| 2021 | $3.8B | +26.7% |
| 2022 | $2.8B | -26.3% |
| 2023 | $3.2B | +14.3% |
| 2024 | $3.8B | +18.8% |
| 2025 | $2.4B | -36.8% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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