iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

EWY tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap Korean firms.

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IMCD to acquire the life science business of YCAM in South Korea and expand its footprint in the beauty and personal care markets

Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF

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It's been a head-spinning week for ETF investors monitoring geopolitical risks to stocks in their portfolios.

South Korea ETFs struggle despite country showing ‘resiliency' after martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly announced plans to impose an emergency period of martial law on Tuesday, although back-tracked on the shock order shortly afterward. The political whiplash thrust South Korea, a key U.S. ally and critical link in international supply chains, into the global spotlight and rattled financial markets.

South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks

South Korean shares declined on Wednesday after the nation's president declared martial law and then rescinded it hours later in the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

South Korea stocks slide as President Yoon's failed martial law bid stokes turmoil

While the unexpected declaration of martial law was promptly struck down by parliament, the episode is likely to leave a bad taste in investors' mouths.

South Korea Political Tumult Could Sour Appetite for Korean Assets

South Korean stocks are slipping in US trading after President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the opposition of anti-state activities and announced an emergency martial law on Tuesday. In an unannounced televised address, the president blasted his political opponents for sympathizing with North Korea.

South Korean stocks tumble as President Yeol declares emergency martial law

KB Financial Group

Korea Electric Power

KPOP and Korean Entertainment ETF

POSCO

Shinhan Financial Group

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

Woori Bank

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South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall

South Korean stocks faced a sharp drop after president Yoon Suk Yeol moved to declare martial law on Tuesday. Yoon announced the decision in a late-night television address, dubbing the move necessary in a bid to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces.

South Korean stocks tank as president declares martial law

South Korean stocks dropped in the U.S. on Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked emergency powers and declared martial law, raising fear of instability in the world's 13th largest economy. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, tumbled 6% to hit a 52-week low.

South Korean stocks rocked in U.S. trading after martial law declared

Coupang

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, accusing political opposition of plotting an insurgency.

Coupang, Other South Korean Stocks Tumble As President Declares Martial Law

Captivision Inc

U.S.- and U.K.-listed shares of South Korean stocks slumped on Tuesday after its president made a sudden declaration of martial law.

Korean stocks hammered after declaration of martial law

The announcement came after Korean markets closed Tuesday evening.

South Korea President Invokes Martial Law. Stocks Are Falling.

Geopolitical tensions and a strong US Dollar contribute to bearish sentiment on the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, despite its compelling valuation. EWY's significant exposure to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, along with a high concentration in IT, adds to its risk profile. Technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, with key support levels identified around $55 and $47-$48, suggesting potential buying opportunities.

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Shanghai CSI 300 has gone from a 52-week low to a 52-week high in only a couple of weeks. Other than China and Hong Kong, Australia is the only other international market starting the week at a 52-week high.

China Outperforms The Rest Of The World

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US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields

Korean equities have low multiples even compared to other emerging markets. The US dollar has likely peaked and will support emerging markets as it weakens further. Korea is looking to enact tax policies that specifically seek to improve shareholder returns.

EWY: 3 Reasons Why Korean Stocks May Be A Good Buy

The Korea-focused EWY ETF remains one of the best ways to gain exposure to chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. Potential verification by Nvidia for Samsung's HBM3E memory will boost EWY's return. EWY stocks remains attractive value-wise at 13.4 time earnings and 1.1 times book value.

EWY Set To Gain From Current Semiconductor Upcycle Led By SK Hynix, Samsung

Equities here in the US have gotten off to a weak start this month, with the S&P 500 down modestly over the past couple of sessions. The US-traded ETF that tracks Mexican stocks is down 8.3% month-to-date and 12.3% year-to-date.

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WisdomTree India Earnings Fund

VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF

The U.S. economy is strong and is benefiting a great deal from the energy transition and the advent of artificial intelligence. Indeed, the Federal Reserve estimates that the economy will grow at a very rapid annualized rate of 3.5% this quarter.

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The iShares MSCI Korea ETF is a tech-heavy fund with over $5 billion in assets, making it the largest South Korea-focused ETF. EWY is heavily weighted towards tech giants like Samsung and SK Hynix, and is currently trading at attractive valuation multiples. The South Korean government's $7 billion investment in AI and semiconductors could serve as a strong tailwinds for the fund.

EWY: Undervalued Tech-Forward Play

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From 2024's low in mid-January to its high in mid-April, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index gained more than 10%, providing investors with some of the emerging markets best returns in the past few years and giving investors a reason to buy emerging markets ETFs for the first time in a long while.  The index represents 24 emerging markets countries, accounting for 85% of each country's free float-adjusted market capitalization.

The 3 Best ETFs to Ride the Emerging Markets Recovery Wave

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5 Seeking Alpha analysts discuss current market trends and give some portfolio advice. Highlighting the versatility of single country ETFs and playing defense within the tech sector.

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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF provides exposure to Korean markets, with a focus on semiconductors dominated by Samsung. DRAM prices are increasing, benefiting Samsung and SK Hynix, even though we are worried about the ongoing glut in semiconductors and general demand. Hawkish policies benefit financials right now, and strong exports due to a still weak Won benefit consumer discretionary exposures like automotive.

EWY: Won Should Improve, Hawkishness Helps Financials

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SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF

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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF

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Direxion MSCI Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF

While the China macro story of ongoing transition is a headwind to the rest of Asia, there is more to the region's economic health than this.

Asia-Pacific Is Not Just China

Few want to own stocks in a country that has been as unfriendly to shareholders as South Korea has been. The government is trying to change that by using Japan's playbook.

South Korea Could Be the Next Hot Stock Market

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