iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF remains a top-performing country fund, but recent tech-driven weakness prompts a continued "Hold" rating. EWY's valuation is compelling with a 9.6x P/E and sub-1 PEG, yet high volatility and concentration risk demand careful entry timing. Technical momentum has faded; shares are in correction territory with key support at $88.53 and a potential attractive entry near $81.
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Stock investors bought 121,163 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 1,320% compared to the typical daily volume of 8,532 call options. iShares MSCI South Korea ETF Stock Performance NYSEARCA:EWY
Cullen Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY) by 94.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 196,402 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 95,185 shares during the period. Cullen
BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd bought a new stake in iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 7,476 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $537,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional
One of the most persistent themes this year has been global defense. Historically, it has been an industry that tends to shine when geopolitics drives the macro narrative.
Bank Julius Baer and Co. Ltd Zurich decreased its position in shares of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY) by 42.1% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,671 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling
Hyundai Motor Group will invest 125.2 trillion won ($86.47 billion) in South Korea from 2026 to 2030, the automaker said on Sunday after Seoul finalised a trade deal reducing U.S. tariffs on South Korean autos to 15% from 25%.
The U.S. and South Korea released details of a trade agreement on Friday that includes a $150 billion Korean investment in the American shipbuilding sector and an additional $200 billion earmarked for industrial sectors, the two countries said.
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY - Get Free Report) was the target of unusually large options trading activity on Tuesday. Investors purchased 12,804 put options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 58% compared to the average daily volume of 8,089 put options. Institutional Trading of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF Institutional
Korean stocks are on fire this year, driven by AI gains and market reforms. Foreign investors are now net buyers of Korean stocks.
Following are some of the details released by South Korea's chief policy adviser Kim Yong-beom, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said the two nations had reached a trade deal. Washington has not confirmed the details of the agreement.
CNBC's Chery Kang reports from the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, as South Korean auto and shipbuilding stocks surge in early trade following the country's landmark trade pact with the U.S.
The U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal Wednesday following months of negotiations that will lower tariffs placed against the longtime Asian ally in exchange for hundreds of billions of dollars in investments toward the U.S.
Following are some of the details released by South Korea's chief policy advisor Kim Yong-beom, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said the two nations had reached a trade deal. Washington has not confirmed the details of the agreement.
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A weakening greenback is being compounded by global de-dollarization and lower interest rates, creating an environment for emerging markets (EM) ETFs to prosper. In turn, more investors are flocking into EM equities, but for more targeted exposure, South Korea could present an intriguing alternative.
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South Korea has a higher chance of reaching a trade deal with the U.S. by the time of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea later this month, the country's chief policy advisor said on Sunday.
South Korea's stock market is going gangbusters this year. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, is up 48% year to date.
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF offers geographic diversification and significant AI exposure through large holdings in Samsung and SK hynix. EWY benefits from South Korea's export-oriented economy and leading memory chipmakers, though demographic challenges and global trade risks remain concerns. With a low portfolio P/E ratio, EWY is attractively valued compared to U.S. peers, despite moderate fees.