(EWY) MSCI South Korea - Overview

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US4642867729

Etf: Korean Stocks, Large Companies, Mid Companies, Equities

Total Rating 90
Risk 60
Buy Signal -0.34
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility 49.7%
Relative Tail Risk -1.66%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio 2.73
Alpha 112.01
Character TTM
Beta 1.198
Beta Downside 0.961
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD 27.36%
CAGR/Max DD 1.22

Description: EWY MSCI South Korea March 05, 2026

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) invests primarily in equity securities of South Korean companies. Its portfolio mirrors the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, which tracks large and mid-capitalization firms in South Korea. This index is market capitalization-weighted, meaning companies with higher market values have a greater impact on the indexs performance. The South Korean economy is heavily influenced by manufacturing and technology sectors, with major global players in electronics and automotive industries.

EWY is a non-diversified fund, meaning it can concentrate a significant portion of its assets in a smaller number of securities or sectors compared to diversified funds. This can lead to higher volatility. For further in-depth analysis of EWYs holdings and performance, ValueRay offers comprehensive tools and data.

Headlines to watch out for

  • South Koreas export performance impacts ETF value
  • Global semiconductor demand influences index components
  • Geopolitical tensions with North Korea create market volatility
  • Korean Won exchange rate affects ETF returns

What is the price of EWY shares?

As of March 09, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 126.73 with a total of 43,566,922 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -14.10%, over one month by +0.54%, over three months by +36.30% and over the past year by +139.56%.

Is EWY a buy, sell or hold?

MSCI South Korea has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the EWY price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -