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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

EWY

Market cap $24B

163.46 USD

+6.00

3.81%

At close Updated Oct 28, 9:46 AM EDT

1 day

3.81%

5 days

7.55%

1 month

-10.96%

3 months

7.93%

6 months

5.89%

Year to date

59.91%

1 year

73.07%

5 years

101.58%

10 years

195.86%

News

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 38.8%

Neutral 24.7%

Negative 36.5%

EWY: The Memory Cushion That Gives Back More Than It Protects

I view iShares MSCI South Korea ETF through a memory lens, given its concentration in SK hynix and Samsung Electronics. EWY provides a middle-ground memory exposure, but its diversification cushion is less effective than expected, especially after recent pullbacks. EWY's correlation with DRAM and SMH remains high, limiting its utility for non-memory Korea exposure or as a true hedge.

EWY: The Memory Cushion That Gives Back More Than It Protects

South Korea's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Third Quarter

The economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, as the artificial-intelligence boom continued to drive strong semiconductor exports, offsetting weakness elsewhere.

South Korea's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Third Quarter

Kospi Index outlook: death cross nears ahead of SK Hynix earnings

The Kospi Index stayed under pressure on Monday as investors awaited upcoming earnings from SK Hynix and major US tech companies. It fell to 5,477 points, down more than 1.3% from Friday's close, and now sits about 42% below its year-to-date high of 9,400 points.

Kospi Index outlook: death cross nears ahead of SK Hynix earnings

Korea and Taiwan Built Economies on AI. One Failed IPO Shows Their Fragility.

Thetwo economies now risk entering a tech version of the “resource curse,” writes William Pesek.

Korea and Taiwan Built Economies on AI. One Failed IPO Shows Their Fragility.

Kospi Index analysis as Samsung, SK Hynix jumps despite key Ken Griffin warning

Kospi Index jumped by over 4% on Wednesday as companies in the memory industry bounced back. It rose to 5,772 points, up modestly from this week's low of 5,465, mirroring what happened in the United States where the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 soared.

Kospi Index analysis as Samsung, SK Hynix jumps despite key Ken Griffin warning

Where the AI Trade Is Still Ripping

An ugly week for the AI trade

Where the AI Trade Is Still Ripping

Data center stocks slide as Korea IPO plunges 30%, pressuring tech sentiment

Shares of cloud provider Elice Group dropped 30% during their market debut in South Korea. Elice Group has been compared to CoreWeave, the U.S. neocloud at the center of last week's sell-off.

Data center stocks slide as Korea IPO plunges 30%, pressuring tech sentiment

Here's why KOSPI and Nikkei 225 are falling sharply on October 20

South Korean and Japanese stocks fell on Tuesday despite an overnight rebound in US technology shares, as investors remained unwilling to rebuild exposure to Asia's biggest artificial intelligence trades before a crucial earnings week. The KOSPI was down 2.36% at 5,631.95 by 11:20 am in Seoul, after touching 5,493.24.

Here's why KOSPI and Nikkei 225 are falling sharply on October 20

Zacks Investment Research

Samsung Appears to Be a Good Bet Ahead of Q3: ETFs in Focus

Samsung forecasts a surge in Q3 profits, highlighting the AI-driven memory-chip boom, putting memory, South Korean equity and semiconductor ETFs in focus.

Samsung Appears to Be a Good Bet Ahead of Q3: ETFs in Focus

Zacks Investment Research

Is This the Right Time to Invest in South Korean ETFs?

South Korea's market selloff has slashed valuations, but upgraded growth forecasts and upcoming catalysts could create an opportunity for ETF investors.

Is This the Right Time to Invest in South Korean ETFs?

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