iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)

NYSEARCA: EWY · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
63.32
+0.28 (0.44%)
Dec 1, 2023, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.44%
Assets $3.48B
Expense Ratio 0.57%
PE Ratio 9.32
Shares Out n/a
Dividend (ttm) $0.70
Dividend Yield 1.10%
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 13, 2022
Payout Ratio 10.27%
1-Year Return +4.99%
Volume 5,116,021
Open 62.29
Previous Close 63.04
Day's Range 62.11 - 63.40
52-Week Low 54.49
52-Week High 67.95
Beta n/a
Holdings 111
Inception Date May 9, 2000

About EWY

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Equity
Category Miscellaneous Region
Region Asia-Pacific
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol EWY
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked MSCI Korea 25-50

Top 10 Holdings

48.17% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD 005930.KS 22.02%
SK HYNIX INC 000660.KS 6.84%
POSCO 005490.KS 3.29%
NAVER CORP 035420.KS 2.62%
HYUNDAI MOTOR 005380.KS 2.49%
SAMSUNG SDI LTD 006400.KS 2.40%
LG CHEM LTD 051910.KS 2.37%
KIA CORPORATION CORP 000270.KS 2.27%
KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC 105560.KS 2.02%
LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD 373220.KS 1.86%
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Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 13, 2022 $0.69741 Dec 19, 2022
Dec 13, 2021 $1.67852 Dec 17, 2021
Dec 14, 2020 $0.63027 Dec 18, 2020
Dec 16, 2019 $1.30763 Dec 20, 2019
Dec 18, 2018 $0.78991 Dec 24, 2018
Dec 19, 2017 $2.17624 Dec 26, 2017
Full Dividend History

News

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 ...

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27 days ago - Market Watch

Yacktman Asset Management Enters South Korea ETF Position

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2 years ago - CNBC

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3 South Korea ETFs for Q2 2021

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2 years ago - Investopedia

The EWY ETF: Solid Single-Country Exposure in Asia

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3 years ago - GuruFocus

Emerging markets are seeing a ‘long-term turnaround' as ETF nears three-year high: Oppenheimer

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3 years ago - CNBC

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3 years ago - ETF Trends

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3 years ago - ETFcom

South Korea ETF Retreats After a Spike in Coronavirus Cases

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3 years ago - ETF Trends

Beyond the S&P 500: Traders highlight best opportunities in global markets

It's not just the S&P 500 trying to recapture records -- South Korea, Germany, China and Japan are also marching back to highs. Two traders discuss where they're placing their bets beyond the U.S.

3 years ago - CNBC

3 Charts That Suggest Markets in Asia Are Headed Higher

Breaks beyond key resistance levels have active traders looking to these ETFs for exposure to countries such as China and South Korea.

Other symbols: AIAMCHI
3 years ago - Investopedia

ETF Edge: Credit Suisse delists several leveraged volatility ETFs

CNBC's Bob Pisani reports on the latest moves in exchange-traded funds.

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3 years ago - CNBC Television

South Korea ETF Rallies on Reopening Economy, 3rd Stimulus Installment

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3 years ago - ETF Trends

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3 years ago - ETF Trends

Samsung Stock: How To Invest In EWY,KF

Just what options are open to American investors who want to invest in South Korean electronics giant Samsung?

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3 years ago - Investopedia

U.S. stocks look fully priced — here’s where to put your money now

Investors have become much more bullish about U.S. stocks in just the past couple of weeks, according to the dozen indicators I track.

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4 years ago - Market Watch

3 Charts That Suggest Markets in Asia Are Headed Higher

Traders have recently focused attention within North America, but these charts suggest that it's time to increase international exposure.

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4 years ago - Investopedia

8 ETFs to Take Advantage of the Next Emerging Economies

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4 years ago - ETF Trends

Huawei Woes Could Be A Boon For This ETF

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