iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
8.6% more ownership
Funds ownership: 55.04% [Q3] → 63.64% (+8.6%) [Q4]
9% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $178M | Put options by funds: $163M
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 235 [Q3] → 223 (-12) [Q4]
13% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 55
26% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.71B [Q3] → $2.01B (-$698M) [Q4]
35% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 53 | Existing positions reduced: 82
43% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 4 (-3) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EWY.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about EWY published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Country ETFs Since Liberation Day And Pause Day
The S&P 500 (SPY) rallied 5.7% this week but remains down 5.4% since the close on "Liberation Day" on 4/2. The average country ETF is down 4% since 4/2, so SPY has underperformed that since Trump's Rose Garden announcement. Asian countries like Vietnam (VNAM) and Thailand (THD) had some of the harshest reciprocal tariffs announced on Liberation Day, and since the pause, these two have bounced back 16.7% and 14.1%.
Positive
Barrons
2 weeks ago
Korea's Market Is Much More Than Cars. 4 Chip and Defense Stocks for Right Now.
The dip in Korean stocks could be worth buying on, once the smoke clears. Less known to markets are Korean defense stocks, which have been soaring on anticipated demand from a rearming Europe.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Country ETF Dividends
Topping the list and outperforming in that span have been emerging market countries like Brazil and India, which are both up well over 6.5%. International ETFs don't only have momentum on their side, but they also offer higher yields than the US at the current moment. Across all 22 ETFs, the average yield stands at 3.25%.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Emerging Markets Watchlist: March 10, 2025
Our emerging markets watchlist tracks nine indexes from emerging economies around the world. Emerging markets are countries with economies in the process of rapid growth and industrialization.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
EWY: Sitting Out The South Korean Rally
After a poor 2024, South Korea has rallied year-to-date. Valuations aren't that cheap as a result. Meanwhile, fundamental challenges still loom large.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
EWY: What To Do When Korea Is Cheaper Than China
Korean equities, tracked by EWY, are once again cheaper than Chinese equities, making them attractive due to Korea's technological edge and U.S.-friendly stance. EWY is around 21% Samsung, and most of the time acts as a proxy for this otherwise difficult-to-trade stock. Samsung underperformed the broader Korean market on the back of downward earnings revisions, and now trades at 9x 2026 estimated GAAP EPS.
Positive
CNBC
1 month ago
South Korean defense stocks track gains in global peers amid rising security concerns
Gains among South Korean names were led by Hanwha Aerospace, Korea Aerospace Industries, Hyundai Rotem and LIG Nex1. The pickup in South Korean stocks comes amid expectations of higher defense costs in Europe, after regional leaders held security talks that touched on bolstered military spending.
Negative
Invezz
2 months ago
Asian stocks bleed after Trump's tariffs: Nikkei down 2%, Kospi crashes 3%
Asian stock markets are trading lower on Monday, following negative cues from Wall Street on Friday. Investor sentiment has been impacted by concerns over higher inflation after the US imposed new tariffs over the weekend.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
FLKR: Better Than EWY, But Political Shenanigans Make This A Risky Bet
FLKR and EWY are the two offerings that investors can pursue if they are looking for unlevered ETF products that cover South Korean equities. We highlight why the former is the better choice of the two. South Korea is in the throes of major political upheaval while the Trump administration could levy some unsavory surprises on Korea's exports which account for 44% of GDP.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
EWY: South Korea Looks Like One Of The Most Attractive Picks In Asia
South Korea's stock market has declined recently due to economic and political risks. Weaker economic data in recent quarters has further harmed equity market sentiment. The combination of political instability and poor economic performance has created a challenging environment for investors.
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