EWY · iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY tracks the MSCI South Korea and returned +147.9% over the past year.
Key facts
Its ten largest equity positions
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| SK hynix Inc. | 31.02% | |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 24.00% | |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO.,LTD | 3.44% | |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 3.10% | |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 2.45% | |
| KB Financial Group Inc. | 1.40% | |
| HYUNDAI MOBIS CO.,LTD | 1.22% | |
| DOOSAN ENERBILITY CO., LTD. | 1.22% | |
| SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. | 1.15% | |
| SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO.,LTD | 1.04% |
Compare EWY
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Period by period
| Window | Total return | S&P 500 | Gap to S&P 500 | Gap to Nasdaq-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | −4.4% | +3.3% | −7.7 pts | −3.6 pts |
| 6 months | +52.0% | +16.0% | +36.0 pts | +31.3 pts |
| 1 year | +147.9% | +17.5% | +130.4 pts | +124.9 pts |
| 3 years | +227.1% | +77.9% | +149.3 pts | +132.1 pts |
| Since listing | +398.9% | +804.4% | −405.5 pts | −1275.0 pts |
In plain words
EWY is an index equity fund tracking the MSCI South Korea. Over the year to Sep 11, 2026 it returned +147.9% with distributions reinvested, against +17.5% for the S&P 500 and +23.0% for the Nasdaq-100. The prospectus expense ratio is 0.59% a year. By its holdings filed for May 31, 2026, 0% of the fund by weight is stocks the S&P 500 also holds, across 82 positions, with the top ten at 70.0%. It sat 13.9% below its high of Jun 18, 2026 on Sep 11, 2026.
| What it tracks | MSCI South Korea |
|---|---|
| Fund type | Index equity fund |
| Expense ratio (485BPOS XBRL, Dec 19, 2025) | 0.59% |
| Price | $188.72 |
| Listed since | Jan 4, 2010 |
| Net assets (SEC filing, whole fund, as filed for May 31, 2026) | $24.1bn |
| Below its high (ETFIQ) | −13.9% |
| Holdings | 82 |
| Top ten weight | 70.0% |
| Holdings as of (SEC N-PORT) | May 31, 2026 |
| Already in the S&P 500, by weight (ETFIQ) | 0.0% |
| Active share vs the S&P 500 (ETFIQ) | 100.0% |
| Already in the Nasdaq-100, by weight (ETFIQ) | 0.0% |
Questions people ask
- How has EWY performed?
- Over the year to Sep 11, 2026, EWY returned +147.9% with distributions reinvested, against +17.5% for the S&P 500. Over three years the figure is +227.1%.
- What does EWY cost?
- The prospectus expense ratio is 0.59% a year.
- What does EWY hold?
- 82 positions as filed for May 31, 2026, with the top ten at 70.0% of the fund. 0% of its weight is in stocks the S&P 500 also holds.
- How far is EWY below its high?
- 13.9% below its high of Jun 18, 2026, measured on the reinvested series to Sep 11, 2026.
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