(EWY) MSCI South Korea - Overview
Etf: Korean Stocks, Large Companies, Mid Companies, Equities
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 35.2% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -1.50% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 2.85 |
| Alpha | 125.93 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 1.174 |
| Beta Downside | 0.946 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 27.36% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 1.31 |
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?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.78%, over one month by -5.58%, over three months by +36.26% and over the past year by +125.69%.
Is EWY a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the EWY price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |