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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

80.28 USD
+0.45
0.56%
At close Updated Sep 18, 9:51 AM EDT
1 day
0.56%
5 days
2.29%
1 month
10.27%
3 months
18.28%
6 months
40.92%
Year to date
57.04%
1 year
26.9%
5 years
21.56%
10 years
60.59%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

263% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $774M | Put options by funds: $213M

133% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 7 (+4) [Q2]

115% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 71 | Existing positions closed: 33

65% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.97B [Q1] → $3.25B (+$1.28B) [Q2]

18% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 80 | Existing positions reduced: 68

15% more funds holding

Funds holding: 234 [Q1] → 269 (+35) [Q2]

2.75% less ownership

Funds ownership: 69.52% [Q1] → 66.77% (-2.75%) [Q2]

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about EWY published over the past 30 days

Neutral
CNBC Television
6 days ago
U.S. Commerce Sec. Lutnick on South Korea trade deal and Hyundai plant raid
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick discusses where trade negotiations stand with South Korea.
U.S. Commerce Sec. Lutnick on South Korea trade deal and Hyundai plant raid
Positive
ETF Trends
20 days ago
After Avoiding a Recession, This South Korea ETF Could Rise Further
South Korea managed to avoid a technical recession recently, which could keep bullish winds in the sails of South Korea ETFs. These include the Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU).
After Avoiding a Recession, This South Korea ETF Could Rise Further
Positive
Fox Business
23 days ago
South Korea to unveil $150 billion investment in US shipbuilding under Trump trade deal
'The Big Money Show' previews President Donald Trump's meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung as they discuss a potential deal and analyze market reaction. #foxbusiness #usnews #southkorea #tradedeal
South Korea to unveil $150 billion investment in US shipbuilding under Trump trade deal
Negative
Market Watch
1 month ago
South Korea's new tax proposals derail one of the world's best performing stock markets of 2025.
It's the new president's tax proposals that upset the market, not the 15% U.S. tariffs
South Korea's new tax proposals derail one of the world's best performing stock markets of 2025.
Positive
Reuters
1 month ago
South Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in
South Korea's exports rose for the second straight month in July, beating market expectations on strong chip demand and shipments being moved forward ahead of higher U.S. tariffs, which are expected to weigh in the second half of the year.
South Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in
Positive
Barrons
1 month ago
GM Stock Rises. Why Trump's South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News.
General Motors is a big beneficiary of lower import tariffs on South Korea. The U.S. auto maker builds cars there.
GM Stock Rises. Why Trump's South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News.
Positive
Forbes
1 month ago
U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline
Positive
CNBC
1 month ago
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Neutral
NYTimes
1 month ago
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
The agreement comes after other American allies, like Japan, clinched their own deals to partly moderate President Trump's tariff threats.
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
Positive
New York Post
1 month ago
Trump announces South Korea trade deal with $350B US investment hours before tariff deadline
“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has agreed to a Full and Complete Trade Deal with the Republic of Korea,” Trump, 79, wrote on Truth Social.
Trump announces South Korea trade deal with $350B US investment hours before tariff deadline
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