AMEMvsEWYETF Comparison
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Amana Developing World ETF (AMEM) and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) belong to the same industry segment: EM Large & Mid Cap. AMEM's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Non-Energy Materials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. In contrast, EWY's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Finance. AMEM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.91%, versus 0.59% for EWY. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AMEM and EWY below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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AMEM vs EWY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AMEM EWY | -8.28%-13.14% | -9.57%-10.16% | n/a+51.39% | n/a+59.86% | n/a+169.44% | n/a+110.32% |
| Flows | AMEM EWY | -$2K+$443M | +$2M-$2.15B | -+$7.97B | -+$8.82B | -+$10.09B | -+$9.84B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AMEM EWY | +16.47%+53.75% | n/a+56.47% | n/a+37.93% | n/a+32.72% |
| Max drawdown | AMEM EWY | -14.09%-30.30% | n/a-38.73% | n/a-38.73% | n/a-40.18% |
| Max drawdown duration | AMEM EWY | 49d37d | n/a143d | n/a143d | n/a1369d |
Trading data
AMEM | EWY | |
Last sale 11/13/2026 at 3:27 PM | $22.20 | $142.02 |
| Previous close 11/11/2026 | $22.53 | $145.38 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/13/2026 at 3:27 PM
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AMEM | EWY | |
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| Last price | $22.20 | $142.02 |
| 1D performance | -1.45% | -2.31% |
| AuM | $5.82 M | $21.58 B |
| E/R | 0.91% | 0.59% |
Characteristics
AMEM | EWY | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Saturna Capital | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index |
| N° of holdings | 31 | 74 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 24, 2026 | May 9, 2000 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
AMEM
Taiwan
19.22%
USA
11.01%
United Kingdom
10.95%
Republic of Korea
10.6%
Other
48.22%
EWY
Republic of Korea
96.78%
Other
3.22%
Sectors
AMEM
Technology
43.87%
Non-Energy Materi.
16.06%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
11.87%
Healthcare
9.16%
Other
19.05%
EWY
Technology
53.37%
Industrials
14.95%
Finance
14.4%
Other
17.28%
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Diversification
AMEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
67.32%
EWY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
66.28%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
AMEM
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
8.42%
Advantech Co., Ltd.
6.73%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
5.47%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
5.36%
Antofagasta Plc
4.39%
ASML Holding NV
4.34%
Barrick Mining Corp.
4.22%
Jabil, Inc.
3.96%
WEG SA
3.87%
BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS
3.82%
Rio Tinto Plc
3.59%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
3.45%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.36%
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
3.28%
Saudi Telecom Co.
3.07%
EWY
SK hynix, Inc.
23.72%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
22.77%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
3.11%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
2.73%
KB Financial Group, Inc.
1.92%
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
1.56%
Hyundai Motor Co.
1.46%
Hana Financial Group, Inc.
1.30%
Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd.
1.26%
HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
1.19%
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
1.14%
NAVER Corp.
1.06%
Samsung C&T Corp.
1.05%
Celltrion, Inc.
1.04%
Kia Corp.
0.96%
Frequently asked questions about AMEM and EWY
Which ETF is bigger: AMEM or EWY?
As of November 10, 2026, AMEM holds $5.82 M in assets under management (AUM), while EWY manages $21.58 B.
What sectors do the AMEM and EWY ETFs invest in?
AMEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Non-Energy Materials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, EWY focuses on Technology, Industrials and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the AMEM ETF and EWY ETF?
AMEM top holdings include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Advantech Co., Ltd. and Delta Electronics, Inc.. EWY holds in its top three: SK hynix, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK Square Co. Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: AMEM or EWY?
AMEM holds 31 securities with 67.32% of its assets in the top 15. EWY has 77 securities and a top 15 weight of 66.28%.
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