What is UAE's expense ratio?

iShares MSCI UAE ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.590%.

How large is iShares MSCI UAE ETF?

UAE holds $313 in assets under management.

What index does UAE track?

iShares MSCI UAE ETF tracks MSCI All UAE Capped NR USD as its primary benchmark.

iShares MSCI UAE ETF launched on April 29, 2014.

What currency does UAE trade in?

UAE trades in USD on Nasdaq - All Markets.

iShares MSCI UAE ETF

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About this fund

iShares MSCI UAE ETF (UAE) is a Sharia ETF managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, listed on Nasdaq - All Markets in USD. It charges a 0.59% net expense ratio and holds $313 in assets as of Aug 13, 2026. The fund tracks MSCI All UAE Capped NR USD and was launched on Apr 29, 2014.

Benchmark: MSCI All UAE Capped NR USD
Advisor: BlackRock Fund Advisors
Exchange: Nasdaq - All Markets
Distribution: Semi-Annually

AUM: $313
Expense Ratio: 0.59%
Yield (12-mo): 4.39%
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark: MSCI All UAE Capped NR USD
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol: 307.0K
Inception: Apr 29, 2014

NAV & premium/discount

as of Aug 12, 2026

NAV

$19.57

Premium / Discount

+0.37%

Median Prem/Disc (1Y)

+0.08%

52-Wk NAV High

$22.14

52-Wk NAV Low

$17.52

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

Risk metrics

vs benchmark MSCI All UAE Capped NR USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Aug 13, 2026

+0.98%

-1.01%

+0.87%

+6.83%

-7.27%

YTD

+6.16%

+1.72%

3Y ann.

+13.33%

5Y ann.

+10.47%

10Y ann.

+5.41%

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Aug 12, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)

136.0K

Avg Vol (1M)

161.8K

Avg Vol (3M)

307.0K

Avg Vol (1Y)

396.1K

Avg Spread

0.157%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense

0.59%

Gross expense

0.59%

Management fee

0.59%

Distributions

Frequency: Semi-Annually

12-month yield

4.39%

Recent payments per share (USD)

Jun 15, 2026

0.6631 USD

Dec 16, 2025

0.1883 USD

Jun 16, 2025

0.5960 USD

Dec 17, 2024

0.0188 USD

Classification

Frequently asked questions

What is UAE's expense ratio?: iShares MSCI UAE ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.590%.
How large is iShares MSCI UAE ETF?: UAE holds $313 in assets under management.
What index does UAE track?: iShares MSCI UAE ETF tracks MSCI All UAE Capped NR USD as its primary benchmark.
When did UAE launch?: iShares MSCI UAE ETF launched on April 29, 2014.
What currency does UAE trade in?: UAE trades in USD on Nasdaq - All Markets.

News & analysis on UAE

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May 8, 2026

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UAE ETF Rebalancing: What Changed and What It Means for Investors

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April 1, 2026

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ETFs 101: Why They’re Booming Worldwide and What GCC Investors Need to Know

ETFs have surpassed mutual funds as the preferred investment vehicle, with $348.4 billion flowing into U.S. ETFs in early 2025 alone. This guide explains what ETFs are and why GCC investors are increasingly adopting them for diversified portfolio exposure.

September 8, 2025