(EWY) MSCI South Korea - Overview

ETF Category: Miscellaneous Region | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 18.280m USD | Total Return: 172.5% in 12m

Korean Stocks, Large Companies, Mid Companies, Equities
Total Rating 93
Safety 76
Buy Signal 0.53
Miscellaneous Region Category Rotation: +3.5
TER: 0.59%
AUM: 18.3B
Avg Turnover: 2.78B USD
ATR: 4.44%
Peers RS (IBD): 98.4
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility35.7%
Rel. Tail Risk-1.10%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio2.85
Alpha134.75
Character TTM
Beta1.194
Beta Downside0.887
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD27.36%
CAGR/Max DD1.32

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: EWY MSCI South Korea

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 April 16, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 144.92 with a total of 16,120,764 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.46%, over one month by +8.88%, over three months by +30.50% and over the past year by +172.48%.
Is EWY a buy, sell or hold? MSCI South Korea has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts/targets for the EWY price?
Analysts Target Price - -
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