iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)
| Assets | $4.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 8.45 |
| Shares Out | 71.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Payout Ratio | 24.31% |
| 1-Year Return | -7.81% |
| Volume | 2,360,632 |
| Open | 57.48 |
| Previous Close | 57.53 |
| Day's Range | 57.03 - 57.51 |
| 52-Week Low | 55.69 |
| 52-Week High | 69.52 |
| Beta | 1.10 |
| Holdings | 111 |
| Inception Date | May 9, 2000 |
About EWY
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Korea 25-50 index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap Korean firms. EWY was launched on May 9, 2000 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
46.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 17.10% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 9.39% |
| KB Financial Group Inc. | 105560 | 3.52% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 005380 | 2.85% |
| Celltrion, Inc. | 068270 | 2.55% |
| Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. | 055550 | 2.47% |
| NAVER Corporation | 035420 | 2.47% |
| Kia Corporation | 000270 | 2.43% |
| POSCO Holdings Inc. | 005490 | 1.96% |
| Hana Financial Group Inc. | 086790 | 1.85% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.651 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.697 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $1.679 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.630 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $1.308 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.790 | Dec 24, 2018 |
News
EWY: South Korea Stocks Stumble Post-Election, Eyeing Downside Targets
Geopolitical tensions and a strong US Dollar contribute to bearish sentiment on the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, despite its compelling valuation. EWY's significant exposure to Samsung Electronics an...
China Outperforms The Rest Of The World
Shanghai CSI 300 has gone from a 52-week low to a 52-week high in only a couple of weeks. Other than China and Hong Kong, Australia is the only other international market starting the week at a 52-wee...
Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields
US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage poin...
EWY: 3 Reasons Why Korean Stocks May Be A Good Buy
Korean equities have low multiples even compared to other emerging markets. The US dollar has likely peaked and will support emerging markets as it weakens further. Korea is looking to enact tax polic...
EWY Set To Gain From Current Semiconductor Upcycle Led By SK Hynix, Samsung
The Korea-focused EWY ETF remains one of the best ways to gain exposure to chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. Potential verification by Nvidia for Samsung's HBM3E memory will boost EWY's return. EWY st...
EWY: Undervalued Tech-Forward Play
The iShares MSCI Korea ETF is a tech-heavy fund with over $5 billion in assets, making it the largest South Korea-focused ETF. EWY is heavily weighted towards tech giants like Samsung and SK Hynix, an...
Roundtable Discussion On Gold, Tech, Bitcoin, Country ETFs And Ignored Stocks
5 Seeking Alpha analysts discuss current market trends and give some portfolio advice. Highlighting the versatility of single country ETFs and playing defense within the tech sector.
EWY: Won Should Improve, Hawkishness Helps Financials
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF provides exposure to Korean markets, with a focus on semiconductors dominated by Samsung. DRAM prices are increasing, benefiting Samsung and SK Hynix, even though we are w...
South Korea Could Be the Next Hot Stock Market
Few want to own stocks in a country that has been as unfriendly to shareholders as South Korea has been. The government is trying to change that by using Japan's playbook.
EWY: Play The 'Japan 2.0' Theme Via Korea
Korea's plan to apply the Japanese playbook has received a rather lukewarm market response so far. Even after last year's rally, Korean large-cap valuations remain inexpensive. Ahead of a potentially ...
EWY ETF: Not A Perfect Product, But Well-Positioned To Pick Up Steam (Rating Upgrade)
EWY is a popular way to play South Korean equities, but we pick out a few structural flaws in relation to its next biggest peer - FLKR. Korean macros are convalescing well, and the recent pick-up in e...
South Korean ETF soars after local authorities issue short-selling ban
A U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund that tracks the South Korean stock market is surging toward its best day since April — and potentially its best since 2020 — after South Korean financial regulators ...
South Korea's Exports Rebound In October 2023
South Korea's exports to mainland China have remained weak during 2023, recording a decline of 9.5% y/y in October. According to latest trade data from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and En...
Korea's Industrial Production Rebounds On Strong Chip Demand
The August IP data showed solid high-end chip demand with both production and related investment rebounding while subdued consumption and investment activity are drags on overall growth. Weak business...
EWY: Looking Forward To The Next Leg Of The Korean Rally
Korean large caps have outperformed their Asian counterparts this year on the back of tech-driven tailwinds. With generative AI investments showing no sign of slowing down, the iShares MSCI South Kore...
Korean Activity Data Point To A Cloudy Q3
According to recent industrial production, exports, and survey data, domestic demand will slow further, while a mediocre recovery is expected for exports. Government support to boost domestic demand w...
Korea Likely To See Modest Recovery Through Rest Of Year
We believe that Korea's economy bottomed out in the fourth quarter of last year. However, the recovery will be quite shallow going forward, so GDP growth will remain below potential levels. We forecas...
Yacktman Asset Management Enters South Korea ETF Position
Yacktman Asset Management (Trades, Portfolio) disclosed its first-quarter 13F portfolio update, revealing its top trades included a new holding in iShares MSCI South Korea ETF ( EWY , Financial) and b...
EWY: The Korean Recovery Is Just Getting Started
EWY: The Korean Recovery Is Just Getting Started
South Korea's Economy Faces Rising Headwinds In 2023
The South Korean economy slowed significantly during the second half of 2022, with GDP contracting by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) in the fourth quarter of 2022. South Korea's manufacturing sector re...
EWY: Falling Free Cash Flows Are A Red Flag
Weakness in the EWY over recent years has seen the PE ratio on the index fall below 10x, which is significantly below its developed market peers. Korea has strong economic fundamentals in terms of its...
EWY: Long Exposure To South Korea's Technology-Focused Economy
iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF provides investors exposure to South Korea's semiconductor & technology-focused economy. Local lawmakers are progressively opening the country up to foreign investo...