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EWY

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

Passive ETFEquity

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is designed to offer exposure to an assortment of equities from South Korea. An investment product established by BlackRock’s iShares division, EWY traces the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, which is composed primarily of mid-cap and large-cap South Korean companies. Staying in line with the specified index, EWY encompasses a variety of sectors. The most significant ones typically include technology, financials, consumer, cyclicals, and industrials. Therefore, given this sectoral diversification, the ETF may appeal to investors planning to broaden their global equity portfolios by gaining exposure to the South Korean market. Demonstrating characteristics typical for international ETFs, EWY offers its investors a chance to access a foreign market that might be otherwise challenging due to regulatory and logistical constraints. In addition to being passively managed—it seeks to replicate the performance of its benchmark rather than outperform it—EWY, as any ETF, offers daily liquidity, an important aspect for many investors.The fund was launched on May 2000. Furthermore, it’s crucial to note that investing in EWY involves risks including possible loss of principal. Market risks associated with international investing—currency fluctuations, differences in financial standards, and political instability—are also factors potential investors must consider. In conclusion, iShares MSCI South Korea ETF-USD provides multi-sector exposure to South Korean equities. Precision would thus be advised when integrating it into investment strategies.

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$180.20
-$1.9 (-1.07%) 3 days ago
1:30 PM 08/28/26 Closed
1D price range
$179.58$183.49
52W price range
$72.31$218.02
YTD Perf.
+83.35%
YTD Flows
Annualized volatility
Fund AuM
€23.74B
Share class AuM
€23.74B
TTM Yield
Tracking Error
Tracking Difference
ISIN
US4642867729
TER
0.59%
Inception date
5/9/2000
Issuer
Replication method
Dividend policy
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PerformanceDec 31, 2025 - Aug 28, 2026
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Data as of 07/31/26
Technology
48.63%
Finance
16.61%
Industrials
16.48%
Consumer Cyclicals
5.74%
Healthcare
3.88%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
2.60%
Non-Energy Materials
2.20%
Energy
1.07%
Unavailable
0.67%
Other
2.08%
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FAQ about EWY

EWY is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap South Korean Equities.
EWY tracks the MSCI Korea 25/50 Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
EWY carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.59%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
EWY was introduced to the market on May 9, 2000. It trades on Finland, among other exchanges
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, EWY, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
EWY oversees €23.74B in assets as of August 28, 2026.
EWY follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of August 28, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.13%.
As of July 31, 2026, EWY has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea.
As of July 31, 2026, EWY focuses largely on Technology, Finance and Industrials.
As of July 31, 2026, EWY holds 78 positions in its portfolio, with 62.99% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
As of July 31, 2026, EWY top three holdings include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and SK Square Co. Ltd..
The base currency of EWY is USD.
Data as of 07/31/26
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
21.33%
SK hynix, Inc.
20.12%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
2.98%
KB Financial Group, Inc.
2.46%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
2.17%
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
1.85%
Hyundai Motor Co.
1.82%
Hana Financial Group, Inc.
1.57%
Celltrion, Inc.
1.40%
NAVER Corp.
1.32%

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