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EWQ tracks a market-cap-weighted index of French companies. It covers the top 85% of French companies by market cap.

The long-awaited upturn in French banks' fortunes faces headwinds from mounting political uncertainty following the fall of the country's government. The political instability comes as France's three largest banks - BNP Paribas SA, Crédit Agricole SA and Société Générale SA - forecast a turnaround in the performance of their domestic retail banks.

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The developments that began in June will lead France to a chaotic political situation by the end of 2024. Uncertainty demands a premium, and the growing budget deficit makes the market price French bonds as Greek ones while the political impasse is not resolved. Despite this scenario, the valuation is not so attractive, pricing a downside of 5.7%, which supports holding the EWQ ETF.

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France's economy faces challenges, but the iShares MSCI France ETF offers exposure to diverse French stocks, tracking the MSCI France Index with a 0.50% expense ratio. The ETF's top five holdings, including LVMH and TotalEnergies, make up 36% of assets, highlighting a concentrated yet diversified portfolio. Sector allocation emphasizes France's strength in industrials and luxury goods, differing from broader European funds with minimal exposure to real estate and utilities.

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Shanghai CSI 300 has gone from a 52-week low to a 52-week high in only a couple of weeks. Other than China and Hong Kong, Australia is the only other international market starting the week at a 52-week high.

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Inflation in France surprised to the downside in September and should continue to moderate. Energy inflation could continue to be negative, as oil prices in euros are likely to remain below their level from a year ago for the next few months.

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iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) is recommended as a buy due to its fair valuation and expected earnings growth in 2025. EWQ has underperformed the S&P 500 due to low technology exposure but benefits from France's improving macroeconomic environment. France's declining inflation and strengthening economy, along with a weakening U.S. dollar, are positive tailwinds for EWQ.

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US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

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iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) has had a choppy 2024 with only low single-digit returns, underperforming both global and European stocks. Political uncertainty in France, fiscal deficit concerns, and weak economic indicators suggest caution in investing in French equities. LVMH, accounting for 11% of EWQ's portfolio, faces challenges in the luxury goods market in China, whilst it also does not appear to offer attractive earnings growth.

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In the run-up to the second round vote, analysts at Citi warned that stock markets may be slightly too optimistic about the French election. Analysts at investment firm Daiwa Capital Markets also spoke of uncertainty, if no single party managed to gain an absolute majority.

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The deteriorating eurozone growth trend was led by France, which saw output fall for a second consecutive month and at the fastest rate for five months. Fueling the manufacturing downturn was a steepening in the rate of loss of new orders.

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Recent political turbulence in France due to the rising popularity of RN presents investment opportunity in the French stock market. The market fears potential anti-EU government in France, similar to Brexit impact on UK market. The risk of "frexit" is unlikely as not considered by RN, French economic prospects remain strong.

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French stocks have taken a beating on election worries, dragging down popular equity indexes focused on countries outside the U.S.

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Equities here in the US have gotten off to a weak start this month, with the S&P 500 down modestly over the past couple of sessions. The US-traded ETF that tracks Mexican stocks is down 8.3% month-to-date and 12.3% year-to-date.

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Business activity in the euro area rose for a third successive month in May, the rate of growth accelerating to a one-year-high. Price pressures cooled, with services sector inflation - the recent stickiness of which has been a major concern for policymakers worried about sustained elevated inflation.

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iShares MSCI France ETF is a popular choice for investors looking for exposure to leading French companies with diversification and liquidity. The ETF has performed well, with an uptrend since late last year and a bullish "Golden Cross" formation on the chart. Top holdings include Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, TotalEnergies, Airbus, and L'Oreal, representing significant percentages of the portfolio.

EWQ: An Ideal ETF For The Best Of France

The iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) tracks the MSCI France Index and provides exposure to one of the largest economies in Europe. EWQ has generated over 48% total returns over the past 5 years, outperforming the MSCI Europe index and regional peers. EWQ offers a relatively attractive entry point with modest valuation, but investors should consider risks such as sluggish European growth and geopolitical tensions.

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Business activity in the euro area came close to stabilising in March, as provisional PMI® survey data registered only a marginal decline in output of goods and services.

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Domestically, the French economy remains as lackluster as it's ever been. Its equities, on the other hand, screen quite attractively. Even after the 2023 rally, French large caps offer good upside potential.

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Stocks in the group of wealthy democracies known as the G7 are up in 2023, with exchange-traded funds tracking those regions climbing last week amid a broader recent rally in equities globally.

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The Information Technology sector is the top-performing sector this year, leaving regional ETFs with limited exposure to tech stocks at a disadvantage. The iShares MSCI France ETF is one such ETF with limited tech exposure, but it is still recommended as a cheap and high-yielding investment. EWQ has a diversified portfolio with a focus on large-cap stocks, and its valuation is attractive with a low price-to-earnings ratio and solid long-term earnings growth.

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The Rugby Union World Cup starts in France on September 8. Prepare for several weeks of sweaty scrums, rambunctious rucks and muscular mauls.

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EWQ is a market-cap weighted ETF that provides exposure to French equities. Risks include the significant exposure to LVMH and the Industrials sector. Regardless, due to the lack of any competitive alternatives, it is the most cost-efficient way to gain exposure to France.

EWQ: The Best Way To Access French Equities

The US Dollar Index has been rising since mid-July, leading to a slide in the EUR/USD pair. The iShares MSCI France ETF has been keeping pace with the S&P 500 despite the rising dollar. EWQ offers exposure to French equities, has a low valuation, and is supported by technical indicators, making it a favorable investment.

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Both last year and again this year, emerging market equities have seen modest outperformance relative to developed markets. That has also been the case in July with an average gain of 5.24% for EM countries versus a 2.85% rise for their developed market peers. From a technical perspective, the gains in emerging markets - proxied by the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) - have resulted in a move above resistance at some of the past year's highs.

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The seasonally adjusted HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index, based on approximately 85% of usual survey responses, dropped from 49.9 in June to 48.9 in July, its lowest since last November. The dearth of new orders meant backlogs of work fell at an increased rate as companies often relied on previously placed orders to support current operating levels.

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