ATLASiShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.61% and the yield is 1.11%. The ten largest holdings are 63% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EWY
| Last price | $156.15 (+2.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 49% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $142.94 – $169.17 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.11% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
EWY fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | South Korea |
| Assets under management | $25.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.61% |
| Number of holdings | 78 |
| Portfolio turnover | 29% |
| Inception | May 9, 2000 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the equity market in Korea. The fund is non-diversified.
EWY top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 25.21% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 23.31% |
| SK Square Co Ltd 402340 | Technology | 2.90% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics 009150 | Technology | 3.04% |
| KB Financial Group 105560 | Financial Services | 1.89% |
| Shinhan Financial Group 055550 | Financial Services | 1.52% |
| Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. 005380 | Consumer Cyclical | 1.48% |
| Samsung SDI 006400 | Industrials | 1.30% |
| Hana Financial 086790 | Financial Services | 1.27% |
| Doosan Heavy Ind. & Const. 034020 | Industrials | 1.25% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EWY sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 58.2% |
| Industrials | 16.5% |
| Financial Services | 10.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 4.3% |
| Healthcare | 2.8% |
| Communication Services | 2.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.2% |
| Energy | 1.5% |
| Basic Materials | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 0.3% |
By region: Asia Developed 100.0%.
EWY returns and risk
| Year to date | +82.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +122.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +46.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +20.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +14.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 42.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.03 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EWY: frequently asked questions
What does EWY invest in?
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are SK Hynix Inc (25.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (23.3%), SK Square Co Ltd (2.9%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (3.0%), KB Financial Group (1.9%).
What is the EWY expense ratio?
0.61% a year: about $61.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EWY dividend yield?
1.11%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EWY go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 49%, with a likely range (50%) of $142.94 to $169.17 from $156.15 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EWY performed?
Year to date +82.9%, one year +122.1%, three years +46.5% a year, five years +20.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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