ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. vs iShares MSCI South Korea ETF — how do they compare? ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. trades at $16.72 (market cap $2.07B), while iShares MSCI South Korea ETF trades at $172.74. The key difference: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. pays a 17.28% dividend while iShares MSCI South Korea ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARR | EWY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.07B | — |
Sector | Financials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $19.12 | $219.20 |
52-Week Low | $14.05 | $71.22 |
Dividend Yield | 17.28% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities or RMBS. These are issued or guaranteed by U.S.-government-sponsored enterprises, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. The company's investment portfolio is composed of mortgage-backed securities, adjustable-rate mortgage securities, and multifamily mortgage-backed securities. In terms of total fair value, most Armour's investments are long-term, fixed-rate agency RMBS. Multifamily RMBS also represents a substantial amount. Fannie Mae guarantees most of the company's holdings. Armour derives substantially all its revenue as interest income from its investments.
Read more on ARR →EWY tracks the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, offering targeted exposure to large and mid-cap companies in South Korea. It is structurally centered on the global technology supply chain, industrials, and financial services, serving as a liquid tool for investors seeking a single-country view of this advanced, innovation-led economy.
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