(EWY) iShares MSCI South Korea - Ratings and Ratios

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is designed to track the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, a benchmark that includes large- and mid-cap companies in South Korea. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities from its underlying index or in investments that closely replicate the economic characteristics of those securities. As a non-diversified fund, it can concentrate its holdings in a smaller number of securities, which may result in higher volatility compared to diversified funds. The ETF provides exposure to key sectors in the South Korean economy, including technology, manufacturing, and industrials. For more information, visit http://www.ishares.com.

EWY offers a way to gain exposure to South Koreas equity market, which is heavily influenced by global trade dynamics, technological innovation, and regional geopolitical developments. The funds underlying index is free float-adjusted and market capitalization-weighted, ensuring that larger companies have a greater influence on performance. This structure aligns the fund with the broader trends in the Korean stock market, making it a popular choice for investors seeking emerging market exposure in a developed economy. The ETFs average trading volume of 3.4 million shares indicates moderate liquidity, while its expense ratio is competitive with other single-country emerging market ETFs.