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 09/25/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AMEM EWY | +0.16%+1.62% | +0.92%-8.16% | n/a+86.32% | n/a+133.43% | n/a+231.45% | n/a+150.20% |
| Flows | AMEM EWY | +$1M-$1.70B | +$5M+$3.44B | -+$7.72B | -+$8.95B | -+$9.83B | -+$9.08B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AMEM EWY | +15.74%+60.30% | n/a+53.17% | n/a+36.17% | n/a+31.26% |
| Max drawdown | AMEM EWY | -7.41%-30.10% | n/a-35.20% | n/a-35.20% | n/a-40.82% |
| Max drawdown duration | AMEM EWY | 47d90d | n/a99d | n/a99d | n/a1414d |
Trading data
AMEM | EWY | |
Last sale 9/29/2026 at 3:08 PM | $25.00 | $185.65 |
| Previous close 09/28/2026 | $24.92 | $183.58 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/29/2026 at 3:08 PM
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AMEM | EWY | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.00 | $185.65 |
| 1D performance | +0.32% | +1.13% |
| AuM | $5.54 M | $26.24 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 | 75 |
| 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
17.87%
United Kingdom
11.68%
USA
10.64%
Republic of Korea
10.23%
Other
49.58%
EWY
Republic of Korea
99.49%
Other
0.51%
Sectors
AMEM
Technology
41.43%
Non-Energy Materi.
17.68%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
12.11%
Healthcare
8.14%
Other
20.65%
EWY
Technology
53.05%
Industrials
16.09%
Finance
14.57%
Other
16.29%
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Diversification
AMEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
66.59%
EWY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
66.67%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
AMEM
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.92%
Advantech Co., Ltd.
6.28%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
5.02%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.79%
Antofagasta Plc
4.72%
Barrick Mining Corp.
4.57%
Jabil, Inc.
4.13%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
4.12%
ASML Holding NV
4.00%
WEG SA
3.85%
Rio Tinto Plc
3.84%
BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS
3.69%
Kimberly-Clark de México SAB de CV
3.37%
Saudi Telecom Co.
3.16%
Unilever Plc
3.12%
EWY
SK hynix, Inc.
23.69%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
22.24%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
2.86%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
2.66%
KB Financial Group, Inc.
2.00%
Hyundai Motor Co.
1.72%
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
1.62%
Hana Financial Group, Inc.
1.38%
HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
1.31%
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
1.29%
Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd.
1.29%
NAVER Corp.
1.20%
Samsung C&T Corp.
1.17%
Kia Corp.
1.13%
Celltrion, Inc.
1.12%
Frequently asked questions about AMEM and EWY
Which ETF is bigger: AMEM or EWY?
As of September 25, 2026, AMEM holds $5.54 M in assets under management (AUM), while EWY manages $26.24 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 66.59% of its assets in the top 15. EWY has 78 securities and a top 15 weight of 66.67%.
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