EWY — iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (ticker: EWY) is a equity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking MSCI Korea 25-50. It was launched on 2000-05-09.
About EWY
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF provides exposure to South Korean equities. It tracks the MSCI Korea 25-50 Index, offering a portfolio of 86 holdings. Holdings include major companies such as SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (24.03%) and SK HYNIX INC (19.5%). This ETF may be considered by investors seeking to access the South Korean equity market, specifically targeting large and mid-capitalization companies within the region.
- EWY holds 86 South Korean equity securities.
- The fund tracks the MSCI Korea 25-50 Index.
- Top holdings include SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD and SK HYNIX INC.
- The expense ratio is 0.59%.
- Total assets under management are $24.31B.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 5.96% |
| 1 Week | -14.33% |
| 1 Month | -2.40% |
| 3 Months | 46.48% |
| 6 Months | 95.27% |
| YTD | 90.95% |
| 1 Year | 183.12% |
| 3 Years | 197.05% |
| 5 Years | 117.45% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | 5930 | 26.94% |
| 2 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | 5930 | 26.94% |
| 3 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | 5930 | 26.94% |
| 4 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | 5930 | 26.94% |
| 5 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | N/A | 26.84% |
| 6 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | N/A | 26.84% |
| 7 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | N/A | 26.84% |
| 8 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | N/A | 26.84% |
| 9 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | N/A | 26.84% |
| 10 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | N/A | 26.84% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Size and Style |
| Segment | Equity: South Korea - Total Market |
| Region | Developed Asia Pacific |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Korea 25-50 |
| Inception Date | 2000-05-09 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | EWY |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $24.31B |
| Inception | 2000-05-09 |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Korea 25-50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EWY track?
EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF) tracks MSCI Korea 25-50, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of EWY?
EWY has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of EWY?
EWY has approximately $24.31B in assets under management.
Does EWY pay a dividend?
EWY distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues EWY?
EWY is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2000-05-09.
Open the interactive EWY dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.