iShares MSCI South Korea ETF vs Vale SA — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Korea ETF trades at $171.72, while Vale SA trades at $14.39 (market cap $61.97B). The key difference: Vale SA pays a 8.35% dividend while iShares MSCI South Korea ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vale SA nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWY | VALE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $219.20 | $17.82 |
52-Week Low | $71.22 | $9.71 |
Market Cap | — | $61.97B |
Enterprise Value | — | $78.22B |
Dividend Yield | — | 8.35% |
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 →Vale is the world's largest iron ore miner and one of the largest diversified miners, along with BHP and Rio Tinto. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets, with minor contributions from iron ore proxies, including manganese and coal. The base metals division is much smaller, primarily consisting of nickel mines and smelters with a small contribution from copper.
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