Matthews Korea Active ETF

MKOR

Market cap $91.6M

Trump's threat to raise tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% puts exporters and ETFs like EWY at risk, as investors brace for renewed trade tensions.

2025 was a significant year for international investing. Many portfolios keep international exposure in a core sleeve.

The season for ETF renewal is here as investors prepare their portfolios for the new year. The ETF ecosystem offers an ever-growing list of options to consider, but within that list can be found hidden gems that may be worth consideration.

The Matthews Korea Active ETF, which took over from the Matthews Korea Fund in 2023, has done reasonably well in the grand scheme of things. While it may not be as cheap and stable as EWY, it shines in other areas. Unlike a lot of other trade partners of the US, South Korea won't be vulnerable to the threat of reciprocal tariffs, but could face challenges if the US employs non-tariff barriers.

It's been a head-spinning week for ETF investors monitoring geopolitical risks to stocks in their portfolios.

South Korea is in turmoil and several stocks are taking a hit. The post South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

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Goldman Sachs is bullish on South Korea. The research house believes that the market will offer the highest earnings growth next year.