5 Best Performing Country ETFs in 2022

4. iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (BATS:KWT)

YTD Return as of December 8: 5.37%

The iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (BATS:KWT) is an exchange traded fund that invests in the public equity markets of Kuwait. The fund mirrors the performance of the MSCI All Kuwait Select Size Liquidity Capped Index and employs a representative sampling technique. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of companies that operate across a diverse range of sectors, but has concentrated its investments in financials, industrials, and real estate.

The iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (BATS:KWT) has an expense ratio of 0.74% and is offering a yield of 7.98%. As of December 8, the fund has gained 5.37% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 by over 22%. The iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (BATS:KWT) is ranked high among the best performing country ETFs in 2022.

Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P. (AGLTY.KW) is among the top holdings of the iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (BATS:KWT). Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P. (AGLTY.KW) is a leading Kuwaiti supply chain services provider and is worth KWF 1.19 billion on the open market, as of December 8.