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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -16.60% | -8.34% | +61.15% | +81.77% | +199.08% | +118.09% |
| Flows | +$160M | +$1.25B | +$8.08B | +$9.18B | +$10.19B | +$9.50B |
Characteristics
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is built to track the MSCI Korea 25/50 Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 78 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 9, 2000 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 78
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +51.03% | +53.80% | +36.68% | +31.59% |
Max drawdown | -21.55% | -35.20% | -35.20% | -40.82% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 122d | 122d | 1414d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1076d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is EWY?
EWY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does EWY track?
EWY tracks the MSCI Korea 25/50 Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does EWY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap South Korean Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of EWY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of EWY is 0.59%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was EWY launched?
EWY was launched on May 9, 2000, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of EWY?
EWY is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of EWY?
As of October 21, 2026, EWY manages $23.09 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EWY performed recently?
As of October 21, 2026, EWY delivered a return of -16.6% over the past month (1M performance), -8.34% over the past three months (3M), and 61.15% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for EWY?
As of October 21, 2026, EWY has seen net flows of +$160M in the past month (1M flow) and +$8.08B year-to-date (YTD).
Does EWY pay dividends?
As of October 21, 2026, EWY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.29%.
How many holdings are in EWY
As of August 31, 2026, EWY holds 78 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is EWY?
As of August 31, 2026, EWY holds 78 securities, with 66.67% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EWY?
As of August 31, 2026, EWY holds a portfolio of 78 underlyings, with its largest positions including SK hynix, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK Square Co. Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does EWY invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, EWY has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does EWY focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, EWY is primarily exposed to Technology, Industrials and Finance.
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