iShares MSCI South Korea ETF vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Korea ETF trades at $172.24, while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $56.02 (market cap $49.21B). The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV pays a 0.65% dividend while iShares MSCI South Korea ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWY | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Financials |
52-Week High | $219.20 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $71.22 | $21.20 |
Market Cap | — | $49.21B |
Enterprise Value | — | $47.21B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.65% |
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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 →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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