France Considers Issuing More Shorter-Term Debt Amid Bond-Market Turmoil
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said in an interview that the country would be “strategic” in issuing new debt.
EWQ France ETF: Protests Today, Unsustainable Burdens Tomorrow
iShares MSCI France ETF faces significant macro risks from France's public debt, aging demographics, and rising civil unrest. EWQ fundamentals are attractive relative to U.S. equities, with a 13.04 PE, 1.34 PS, and a 3.11% dividend yield, but growth is sluggish. Heavy portfolio concentration in industrials (32%) and top holdings like Schneider Electric and Safran, which are expensive by global standards.
France mobilises €13 billion for tech sovereignty funding push
France has mobilised €13 billion ($14.89 billion) in additional institutional investor funding under the third phase of its Tibi initiative to finance French and European technology companies, the finance ministry said on Friday.
Trump warns France in exclusive interview with The Post: Kill tech tax or face 100% wine tariffs: ‘I have no choice'
A senior source close to the French president told reporters last week that the issue was "no longer up for debate" ahead of the G7—an account a US official immediately dismissed as "not accurate."
Major investment pledges at Choose France summit
France announced 71 foreign investment projects worth a combined €93 billion ($108.3 billion) at its annual Choose France business summit on Monday, adding they would create more than 15,600 jobs.
EWQ: France An Excellent Diversifier, Here's Why
The iShares MSCI France ETF offers cost-effective exposure to high-quality French blue chips, trading at a P/E of 17.85x versus the S&P 500's 30x. EWQ's sector allocation favors industrials (31%), benefiting from France's nuclear-driven low-energy costs and competitive advantage in European manufacturing. Top holdings include TotalEnergies, Schneider Electric, LVMH, Safran, and Airbus, with significant weights in energy, luxury, and aerospace/defense.
EWQ: Falling Real Rates Delayed The Bear Case, But 2026 May Not
EWQ: Falling Real Rates Delayed The Bear Case, But 2026 May Not
EWQ: French Stocks Remain Attractively Valued Heading Into 2026
The iShares MSCI France ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, benefiting from a stronger euro. With the ECB on hold and the Fed widely expected to continue with rate cuts, EUR/USD futures price in incremental EUR strength in 2026. Coupled with more attractive current valuations, this should allow EWQ to outperform the S&P 500 next year.
EWQ: French Equities In A Global Context
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.
EWQ: France Still Attractive, And The Chart Now Setting Up
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.
Cinco de Mayo 2025 Battle: Mexico vs. France ETF Showdown
Cinco de Mayo, meaning the fifth of May in Spanish, is a day of gratification for all Mexicans. The day honors the Mexican army's incredible victory over the French militia in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
EWQ Struggles In A Shaky French Economy
Rising debt, fiscal deficits, and political instability are weighing on the economy and The iShares MSCI France ETF. France's GDP growth is sluggish, with recent contraction in Q4 2024. Debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 112%, with growing fiscal deficits and limited political solutions.
