iShares MSCI South Korea ETF vs Illumina, Inc. — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Korea ETF trades at $173.58, while Illumina, Inc. trades at $193.06 (market cap $29.12B). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Korea ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWY | ILMN | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Health |
52-Week High | $219.20 | $205.10 |
52-Week Low | $71.22 | $91.00 |
Market Cap | — | $29.12B |
Enterprise Value | — | $30.48B |
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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 →Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (less than 10% of sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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