iShares MSCI South Korea ETF vs Koninklijke Philips NV — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Korea ETF trades at $171.92, while Koninklijke Philips NV trades at $26.99 (market cap $26.58B). The key difference: Koninklijke Philips NV pays a 3.75% dividend while iShares MSCI South Korea ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Koninklijke Philips NV nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWY | PHG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Health |
52-Week High | $219.20 | $32.91 |
52-Week Low | $71.22 | $25.02 |
Market Cap | — | $26.58B |
Enterprise Value | — | $33.13B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.75% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Philips is a diversified global healthcare company operating in three segments: diagnosis and treatment, connected care, and personal health. About 50% of the company's revenue comes from the diagnosis and treatment segment, which features imaging systems, ultrasound equipment, image-guided therapy solutions and healthcare informatics. The connected care segment (27% of revenue) encompasses monitoring and analytics systems for hospitals and sleep and respiratory care devices, whereas the personal health business (remainder of revenue) includes electric toothbrushes and men's grooming and personal-care products. In 2021, Philips generated EUR 17.2 billion in sales and had 80,000 employees in over 100 countries.
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