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NYSEARCA:EWZ

Ishares Msci Brazil Index Fund (EWZ)

35.06
+0.92 (2.69%)
as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 23, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) offers broad exposure to the large- and mid-cap equity market in Brazil, characterized by significant representation from sectors such as financials, commodities, and companies associated with real assets. Given the current market dynamics, the fund is positioned as a higher beta investment, beneficial in environments where commodity prices are rising or when the U.S. dollar weakens. Experts highlight Brazil's attractive valuations compared to the U.S., suggesting that the holdings within the fund are likely to outperform in conditions that favor reflation or commodity-driven growth. Moreover, investing in this fund can be a strategic move for diversification away from the U.S. tech sector and Canadian equities, providing a potential hedge against localized market risks.

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TOP PICK

The chart shows a long downtrend from 2014, followed by a base and then an uptrend. It is now pulling back slightly and testing the trend line, and thinks it will go up for a little bit. This is going to be a trade.

DON'T BUY

The election has happened and the incumbent stayed in power. The Brazilian economy has been tough. The initial knee jerk reaction happened right after the election. There was not a new leader in place to take on the challenges and put forward economic reforms, so he would not be positive on investing in this today.

WAIT

Some problems in Latin America. Two economies are stressing. Military brought in to retail stores because of inflation challenges. EWZ has huge exposure to several miners. It is not the best way to play it. There are smaller and mid-cap ways to play it. BRF might be a good one. As Fed begins to taper, he recommends waiting on Brazil.

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(Market Call Minute.) MSCI Brazil ETF. They are very reliant on China, just like Canada. Feels it has the wind at its back.
DON'T BUY
MSCI Brazil ETF. Wouldn't go to Brazil right now as they have a big issue with inflation and commodity trades are starting to unwind. Commodity companies are going to be what drives Brazil.
DON'T BUY
Brazilian ETF. Caller wanted to short it, but guest doesn’t recommend it.
COMMENT
Brazil ETF. If you are going to invest in emerging markets ETF's are probably the best ways to do it. Fairly volatile. Brazil, China and India are going to continue to do well over the next several years. Claymore BRIC ETF (CBQ-T) would give you a better diversification of countries.
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Brazil ETF. Showing some very good signs of reaching an important low right now. Good support right around the current level. Bouncing off the 200 day moving average. Momentum indicators all gave a Buy signal yesterday. Seasonality is from around the end of October through to the beginning of May.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 2/09. Up 82.05%.) Brazil long-term play but he is scaling back a little because it is a little frothy and he doesn't like the developments about wanting to have nationalization or increased exposure on energy related issues.
TOP PICK
Brazil. Fundamentally, this country is much more self-contained than a lot of other export oriented countries. It is an exporter but there is plenty of domestic growth as well as self-sufficiency in energy. Have a couple of huge oil finds off their shores. Finances are in very good shape.
TOP PICK
Energy in Brazil. Also commodity related type of economies. Geared to rise and fall very much with the area of energy. Clever way of playing energy and emerging markets at the same time.
BUY
Traditional Brazilian exchange market. Very popular product. Brazil has been a very hot market over the last 5, 6 years. If you like Brazil this is a nice way to go.
BUY
Economics of Brazil is in very good shape.
BUY
A Top Pick on his last visit. Drifted down to some degree because it is sensitive to oil prices and is even more sensitive to the other emerging markets. Brazil is a terrific story on a longer-term basis. The country is managing its finances well. The Government bonds have been moved up to investment grade. Good domestic growth and not very sensitive to the US consumer.
TOP PICK
Likes the price. When it got up to $100, it was getting too high. Brazil is a very good story. They have domestic growth and energy independence.
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