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EPOL: Invest In The Economic Success Story Of The 21st Century
iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL) offers direct exposure to Poland's dynamic, high-growth economy, which could potentially join the G20 soon. EPOL has delivered accelerating returns: 76.25% over the past year, 37.1% annualized over three years, and 16.8% over five years, outpacing the S&P 500. Poland's economic resilience, integration with the EU, and smart deployment of EU funds underpin my bullish outlook and $60 price target for EPOL by year-end.
Best-Performing Country ETFs of 2025
EWY, GREK, EZA, EWP and EPOL surged in 2025 as international ETFs beat U.S. peers, due to cheaper valuations, policy stimulus and diversified market exposure.
EPOL: Buy Based On Strong Polish Momentum, Better Yield, And Lower Expense Ratio
iShares MSCI Poland ETF is rated 'Buy' for targeted Polish equity exposure, outperforming both CEE and the S&P 500 YTD. EPOL delivers higher returns, a current 3.80% dividend yield, and a lower 0.60% expense ratio versus CEE's 2.01% yield and 1.18% expense ratio. Geopolitical and economic risks persist, including spillover from Ukraine, potential energy shocks, and currency volatility, warranting careful portfolio allocation.
iShares MSCI Poland ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 274 | $8,657.75 | $11,157.28 | $2,499.53 | 28.87% |
 Point72 Asset Management LP Point72 Asset Management LP | 69,201 | $2.44M | $2.82M | $381,643.6 | 15.67% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 4,154 | $91,249.48 | $169,088.57 | $77,839.09 | 85.3% |
 Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 45 | $1,449 | $1,835.1 | $386.1 | 26.65% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 139,051 | $4.5M | $5.7M | $1.2M | 26.71% |
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iShares MSCI Poland ETF Profile
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Overview
The company in question is a financial fund focused on investing primarily in the equity market of Poland. It aims to closely follow the performance of a meticulously selected index composed of a diverse range of companies, encapsulating large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. This index is an integral benchmark for assessing the health and trends within the Polish equity market. The fund dedicates at least 80% of its assets toward investments that either are the component securities of the chosen index or possess economic characteristics markedly identical to those securities. This strategic allocation underscores the fund’s commitment to mirroring the index’s performance as faithfully as possible.
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- Index-Linked Equity Investments
The fund’s core offering involves investments that are either direct components of the targeted index or have economic characteristics significantly akin to those components. This approach enables the fund to strive for a performance that aligns closely with the index, thereby offering investors exposure to the market dynamics and opportunities within Poland's equity segments.
- Derivative Instruments
In addition to its equity investments, the fund may allocate up to 20% of its assets in derivative instruments such as futures, options, and swap contracts. These financial instruments are employed to potentially enhance the fund’s returns, manage risk, or gain exposure to certain assets or markets without the need for direct investment. It’s a strategy aimed at optimizing the fund’s overall performance and risk profile.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents
The fund maintains flexibility in its investment strategy by holding a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. This not only provides liquidity, allowing the fund to react promptly to market opportunities or to meet redemption requests but also serves as a risk management tool. By having immediate access to cash, the fund can better navigate through market volatilities and uncertainties.
