iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)
| Assets | $23.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 20.96 |
| Shares Out | 120.75M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 19.48% |
| 1-Year Return | +172.60% |
| Volume | 17,099,326 |
| Open | 195.21 |
| Previous Close | 205.00 |
| Day's Range | 194.09 - 202.00 |
| 52-Week Low | 69.85 |
| 52-Week High | 220.89 |
| Beta | 1.46 |
| Holdings | 86 |
| 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
65.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 26.92% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 22.12% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 4.73% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. | 009150 | 3.39% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 005380 | 1.84% |
| KB Financial Group Inc. | 105560 | 1.57% |
| Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. | 055550 | 1.24% |
| Samsung C&T Corporation | 028260 | 1.19% |
| Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. | 034020 | 1.17% |
| Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | 032830 | 1.16% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2.03707 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
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Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff
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Why one of the world's 'most developed markets' isn't getting developed market status, according to MSCI
South Korea was hoping to take the first step to an upgrade to developed-market status with MSCI this year. However, the index provider's latest review kept the country in its Emerging Markets categor...
Kospi Index, EWY ETF jumps after Micron earnings, but major risks remain
South Korea's Kospi Index jumped by over 5% on Thursday, and is slowly nearing its all-time high of 9,387. It has soared by 184% in the last 12 months, making it the best-performing global index.
Kospi Index forms bearish divergence ahead of Micron earnings
The Kospi Index retreated sharply this week, reaching its lowest level since June 12, as technology stocks plunged. It retreated by 10% on Tuesday, and continued the trend today, June 24.
How the Red-Hot KOSPI Index Has Become a Canary in the Tech Stocks Coal Mine
South Korea stocks are correcting. U.S. markets should take heed.
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Why The AI Chip Boom Is Punishing South Korea's Government Bonds
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Asia's Stock Market Boom Isn't Over. Why the Blockbuster Gains Can Continue.
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Bank of Korea Warns Inflation May Stay Elevated Despite Middle East Truce
South Korea is likely to see elevated inflation for a prolonged period as higher energy costs spread into the broader economy and creates fresh risks for policymakers, the Bank of Korea said.
Bank of Korea Governor Signals Readiness to Raise Rates as Inflation Risks Mount
Gov. Shin Hyun-song 's remarks will likely reinforce market expectations that the central bank will resume tightening as soon as next month.
KRX CEO talks about Korea's foreign investors & MSCI DM prospects
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Kospi Index today: here's why South Korean stocks are soaring
The Kospi Composite Index jumped by nearly 10% today, June 12, and moved closer to the all-time high. It jumped to KRW 8,430, a few points below the record high of KRW 8,925.
South Korea Has a Chip Conundrum—Huge Profits and a Serious Selloff
Korea has been a hot market but shares are falling back to earth, especially those of memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.
KOSPI tumbles as Asian markets face fresh Iran shock and oil spike
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Increasing use by retail investors or ‘ants' of leveraged products to gain fast exposure to market upside is amplifying market volatility on Korea's rollercoaster exchange.
Here's why South Korea's Kospi Index is rising today (June 9)
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Foreign capital is fleeing South Korean stocks: here's why you should buy instead
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has emerged as one of the standout performers this year – capturing headlines with record year-to-date gains of more than 70%. Yet, this meteoric rise has triggered...
Korean Stocks Under Pressure, Jensen Huang in Seoul
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Korean Authorities Urge Banks to Step Up Controls as Won Slumps
South Korean authorities urged banks to step up measures against what they described as “speculative market-disrupting behavior.”
Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars
Seoul resident Laura Byun has long preferred U.S. mutual funds over Korean shares, but the KOSPI's blistering rally changed that and her risk tolerance for debt.