iShares MSCI South Korea ETF vs iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Korea ETF trades at $177.32 (market cap $26.25B), while iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech trades at $33.26 (market cap $264.50M). The key difference: iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is far larger — about 99.2× iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech's market cap, and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold iShares MSCI South Korea ETF for 47 Days and iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech for 73 Days on average.
| EWY | IDRV | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.25B | $264.50M |
Volume | 19,056,075 | 48,021 |
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $219.20 | $45.48 |
52-Week Low | $80.72 | $32.68 |
Typical Hold Time | 47 Days | 73 Days |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF) is trading at $177.18, down 3.56% amid broad Asian market weakness driven by rising oil prices and global bond yields. The ETF shows a bearish technical signal with moving averages indicating selling pressure, though RSI levels suggest potential oversold conditions. Recent news highlights South Korea's KOSPI volatility, with semiconductor stocks facing pressure despite strong AI demand fundamentals and corporate earnings resilience.
The outlook remains cautious due to concentrated exposure to Samsung and SK hynix, making EWY highly sensitive to memory cycle trends. While AI infrastructure spending provides long-term growth potential, near-term risks include rising borrowing costs, oil price volatility, and geopolitical tensions. The ETF's heavy technology weighting creates both opportunity and vulnerability to sector-specific headwinds.
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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.
Read more on EWY →IDRV invests in global companies at the forefront of self-driving and electric vehicle innovation. It provides exposure to the full EV value chain, including battery technology and autonomous systems, with top holdings like Albemarle, Rivian, and Tesla.
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