# iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/EWY · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), nexqual.com/EWY" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 149.06 (-4.98% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 156.88 · day 148.3–153.4 · 52w 86.9–220.89 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold EWY (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +69.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +106.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold EWY. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tepper | Appaloosa Management | 6.55% | $490M | Added +1.0% |
| Yacktman Asset Management |  | 1.39% | $113M | Reduced -43.1% |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +69.2% | +106.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +69.5% | +15.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 58.4% | 31.6% |
| Max drawdown | -34.2% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) | -40.1% (Dec 2021→Sep 2022) |

## Peers
EWT (iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF) USD 103.99 -4.59% · EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund) USD 94.6 -1.17% · EWS (iShares MSCI Singapore ETF) USD 31.15 -0.54% · EWW (iShares MSCI Mexico ETF) USD 74.95 -0.79% · EWZ (iShares MSCI Brazil ETF) USD 41.85 -1.55%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/EWY · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 7 | 61.6% | ±7.3% |
| 2026-11-06 | 14 | 57.6% | ±9.4% |
| 2026-11-13 | 21 | 53.9% | ±10.6% |
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 52.6% | ±11.9% |
| 2026-11-27 | 35 | 51.4% | ±12.9% |
| 2026-12-04 | 42 | 51.5% | ±14.1% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 52.2% | ±16.6% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 48.2% | ±18.6% |