iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWYNYSEARCABlackRockEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $26.90B
- Expense ratio
- 0.59%
- Dividend yield
- 1.30%
- Holdings
- 85
- 52-week range
- $84.39$220.89
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 14.15M
EWY ETF: iShares MSCI South Korea ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $149.92 - $155.16 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $220.89 |
| 52-Week Low | $84.39 |
| Open | $154.92 |
| Volume (last close) | 20.38M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 14.15M |
| 1 Day Change | −2.26% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −14.35% |
| 6 Month Change | +2.55% |
| YTD Change | +52.83% |
| 1 Year Change | +76.48% |
| 5 Year Change | +94.38% |
| 10 Year Change | +180.62% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.04 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.30% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +56.92% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Assets (AUM) | $26.90B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Total Holdings | 85 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 2000 |
| 50-Day MA | $179.49 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $159.63 |
| RSI | 33.00 |
| Stochastic %K | 0.21 |
| Stochastic %D | 4.37 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
EWY at a Glance
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is an equity ETF from BlackRock, launched in May 2000. It manages $26.90B in assets and charges a 0.59% expense ratio, about $59 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 85 positions. The largest are SK hynix Inc. (KRX:000660, 24.05%), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX:005930, 23.00%) and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KO:005930, 21.96%). The top 10 holdings make up 106.6% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (57.9%), Industrials (16.0%) and Financials (10.7%). 100.0% of assets are in Korea.
It pays distributions yielding 1.30% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $2.04 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 76.5% over one year, up 94.4% over five years and up 180.6% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
What is the current price of EWY?
The latest EWY price is $150.44 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $84.39–$220.89. The share price is up 76.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for EWY?
EWY's annual expense ratio is 0.59%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does EWY pay dividends?
Yes, EWY pays a 1.30% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 16, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of EWY?
As of Oct 4, 2026, EWY's largest holdings are SK hynix Inc. (24.1%), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (23.0%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (22.0%) (combined weight: 69.0%). The fund holds 85 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does EWY compare to similar ETFs?
Compare EWY (0.59% expense ratio, $26.90B AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.