Two easy ways to invest in Malaysia

An ETF and a closed-end fund is available to get exposure to Malaysian equities:

1.ETF
iShares MSCI Malaysia Index (EWM).
Total Assets= $395M. Dividend yield is over 4%. As a commodity-driven economy Malaysia’s growth is tied to commodities like crude oil, palm oil, rubber, etc.

2.Closed-end Fund
Malaysia Fund (MAY)
Trades at a discount of about 14% to NAV. Total Assets=$57M.

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