The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) offers targeted exposure to South Korea's leading high-tech exporters, benefiting from a surge in AI-driven memory chip demand and ongoing corporate governance reforms. Despite a high valuation at 22.37 times earnings, the ETF's growth potential is supported by structural tailwinds including possible MSCI reclassification to developed market status. While bullish on EWY, investors should remain cautious about concentration risks, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical uncertainties. Overall, EWY is rated a BUY for investors seeking exposure to South Korea's tech-driven growth story.
SK Hynix, South Korea's second most valuable company, debuted on the Nasdaq on July 10, 2026, with its shares rising about 14% on the first day. This listing allows U.S. investors direct access to the chipmaker, which supplies memory chips to major t...
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) has entered a bear market, largely due to its heavy concentration in Samsung and SK hynix, making it sensitive to AI hardware sector volatility. Despite recent reforms and increased index weight, South Korea's m...
