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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

52.34 USD
-0.25
0.48%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
52.85
+0.51
0.97%
1 day
-0.48%
5 days
-5.80%
1 month
-8.80%
3 months
-17.34%
6 months
-19.92%
Year to date
-19.15%
1 year
-17.08%
5 years
-15.47%
10 years
-6.42%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

4.57% less ownership

Funds ownership: 54.01% [Q2] → 49.44% (-4.57%) [Q3]

8% less funds holding

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

19% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.99B [Q2] → $2.41B (-$579M) [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

37% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 62 | Existing positions reduced: 98

40% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 48

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 15 articles about EWY published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
11 hours 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.
EWY: South Korea Looks Like One Of The Most Attractive Picks In Asia
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
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
Negative
Market Watch
2 weeks ago
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
Neutral
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
2 weeks ago
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
Negative
CNBC International TV
2 weeks ago
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
Negative
CNBC International TV
2 weeks ago
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
Negative
CNBC
2 weeks ago
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
Negative
WSJ
2 weeks ago
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
Negative
Invezz
2 weeks ago
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
Negative
Investors Business Daily
2 weeks ago
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall
South Korea is in turmoil and several stocks are taking a hit. The post South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall
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