iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY
Market cap $3.29B

55.68 USD

+0.85

1.55%

At close Jan 21, 4:00 PM EST

Pre-market

56.13

+0.45

0.81%

1 day

1.55%

5 days

2.94%

1 month

5.51%

3 months

-9.60%

6 months

-15.37%

Year to date

8.92%

1 year

-4.87%

5 years

-11.13%

10 years

-1.85%

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Funds holding %

of 6,823 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

4.25% less ownership

Funds ownership: 54.88% [Q2] → 50.63% (-4.25%) [Q3]

8% less funds holding

Funds holding: 251 [Q2] → 232 (-19) [Q3]

19% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.03B [Q2] → $2.47B (-$568M) [Q3]

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 6 (-2) [Q3]

35% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $40.6M | Put options by funds: $62.8M

36% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 45

37% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 62 | Existing positions reduced: 98

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EWY.

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Financial journalist opinion

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.

FLKR: Better Than EWY, But Political Shenanigans Make This A Risky Bet

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.

EWY: South Korea Looks Like One Of The Most Attractive Picks In Asia

IMCD to acquire the life science business of YCAM in South Korea and expand its footprint in the beauty and personal care markets

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands ( 18 December 2024) – IMCD N.V. ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading distribution and formulation partner of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire the personal care and pharmaceutical business of YCAM Corporation, a distributor based in South Korea ("YCAM").

IMCD to acquire the life science business of YCAM in South Korea and expand its footprint in the beauty and personal care markets

South Korea ETFs struggle despite country showing ‘resiliency' after martial law

It's been a head-spinning week for ETF investors monitoring geopolitical risks to stocks in their portfolios.

South Korea ETFs struggle despite country showing ‘resiliency' after martial law

Bloomberg Markets and Finance

South Korea's Markets Are Stable, Says Finance Minister

South Korea's finance minister says fears the nation will slide into a recession next year are “excessive." Choi Sang-mok also says the impact of this week's martial law decree on markets was "very limited.

South Korea's Markets Are Stable, Says Finance Minister

CNBC International TV

Mizuho Americas: Weaker Korean won would impact major companies

Farzin Azarm of Mizuho Americas says a weaker Korean won would impact major companies like SK Hynix and Samsung.

Mizuho Americas: Weaker Korean won would impact major companies

CNBC International TV

South Korea's political uncertainty complicates BOK's job - StanChart

Park Chong Hoon of Standard Chartered Bank discusses how South Korea's political turmoil will complicate the Bank of Korea's job.

South Korea's political uncertainty complicates BOK's job - StanChart

South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly announced plans to impose an emergency period of martial law on Tuesday, although back-tracked on the shock order shortly afterward. The political whiplash thrust South Korea, a key U.S. ally and critical link in international supply chains, into the global spotlight and rattled financial markets.

South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks

South Korea Political Tumult Could Sour Appetite for Korean Assets

While the unexpected declaration of martial law was promptly struck down by parliament, the episode is likely to leave a bad taste in investors' mouths.

South Korea Political Tumult Could Sour Appetite for Korean Assets

South Korean stocks tumble as President Yeol declares emergency martial law

South Korean stocks are slipping in US trading after President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the opposition of anti-state activities and announced an emergency martial law on Tuesday. In an unannounced televised address, the president blasted his political opponents for sympathizing with North Korea.

South Korean stocks tumble as President Yeol declares emergency martial law

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