iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)
| Assets | $7.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 12.66 |
| Shares Out | 77.75M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 17.67% |
| 1-Year Return | +67.76% |
| Volume | 7,069,788 |
| Open | 93.85 |
| Previous Close | 91.87 |
| Day's Range | 93.73 - 94.81 |
| 52-Week Low | 48.49 |
| 52-Week High | 100.79 |
| Beta | 1.21 |
| Holdings | 88 |
| 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
56.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 23.40% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 16.61% |
| KB Financial Group Inc. | 105560 | 2.76% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 005380 | 2.22% |
| Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. | 034020 | 2.09% |
| NAVER Corporation | 035420 | 2.01% |
| Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. | 055550 | 1.95% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 1.78% |
| Celltrion, Inc. | 068270 | 1.71% |
| Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. | 012450 | 1.70% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.29814 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.65102 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| 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 |
News
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The U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal Wednesday following months of negotiations that will lower tariffs placed against the longtime Asian ally in exchange for hundreds of billions of dollar...
South Korea gives details of trade deal struck with the U.S.
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South Korea's Economy Accelerated in Third Quarter
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EWY Offers Geographic Diversification And Interesting AI Play
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF offers geographic diversification and significant AI exposure through large holdings in Samsung and SK hynix. EWY benefits from South Korea's export-oriented economy a...
South Korea's Market Ignores Tariff Threats. AI Is Driving the Rally.
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U.S. Commerce Sec. Lutnick on South Korea trade deal and Hyundai plant raid
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick discusses where trade negotiations stand with South Korea.
South Korea to unveil $150 billion investment in US shipbuilding under Trump trade deal
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South Korea's new tax proposals derail one of the world's best performing stock markets of 2025.
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South Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in
South Korea's exports rose for the second straight month in July, beating market expectations on strong chip demand and shipments being moved forward ahead of higher U.S. tariffs, which are expected t...
GM Stock Rises. Why Trump's South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News.
General Motors is a big beneficiary of lower import tariffs on South Korea. The U.S. auto maker builds cars there.
U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
The agreement comes after other American allies, like Japan, clinched their own deals to partly moderate President Trump's tariff threats.
Trump announces South Korea trade deal with $350B US investment hours before tariff deadline
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Trump says US will impose 15% tariff on South Korean imports
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an agreement with the Asian trading partner that avoids even higher levies.
Tariffs, especially the ones on chips, are the biggest risk factors to South Korea economy in H2: MS
Kathleen Oh of Morgan Stanley says there is now 'a lot of pressure' for South Korean trade negotiators in the U.S. to get the deal done. She views South Korea's fiscal position as 'manageable'.
South Korea's Economy Rebounds in Second Quarter
The pickup in Asia's fourth-largest economy was largely driven by resilient exports and policy support.