iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)
“Our Conviction Level Is Really Strong”: Goldman Sachs Sees 90% Upside on Korean Stocks. Here Are the ETFs to Buy if They're Right.
Goldman Sachs Chief Asia-Pacific Equity Strategist Tim Moe raised the firm's Kospi target to 12,000, an implied roughly 90% upside even as the Korean market absorbs a violent unwind of leveraged retail products.
Kospi Index dives as Samsung, SK Hynix plunge: will it rebound this week?
The Kospi Index dropped by over 4% on Monday as the biggest constituent companies resumed their plunge. It dropped to 6,263 points, erasing some of the gains made on Friday, when it staged one of its best recoveries this year.
SK Hynix and Samsung stocks sink again: was Friday's record rally a brutal bull trap?
SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics shares fell sharply on Monday, giving back part of Friday's record rebound as investors locked in profits after one of the most dramatic sessions in South Korean market history. Samsung dropped 6.48% and SK Hynix lost 6.69% by 9:15 AM in Seoul, while the Kospi slid 4.25%.
Top 4 reasons why South Korea's Kospi Index and EWY ETF have plunged
The Kospi Index has plunged this year, moving from a record high of 9,410 in June to the current 5,817. This retreat has made it one of the worst-performing global indices.
Navigating South Korea's AI-Driven Volatility
Investors in the South Korean stock market have experienced a rollercoaster-like ride in 2026. With the recent pullback and the fundamental story still intact, the index is poised to bounce.
SK Hynix, Samsung stocks extend their crash today: how much further can they fall?
SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics stocks extended their selloff in Seoul on Wednesday as record memory-chip earnings failed to calm investors, sharply cutting the premium attached to the artificial-intelligence boom. SK Hynix reversed an early gain and fell more than 8% during trading on July 29, while Samsung dropped nearly 5%.
South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say
South Korea's top financial regulator said on Tuesday that authorities would consider a cap on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETF) investments for retail investors if needed, local media reports said.
Kospi Index recoils ahead of Samsung, SK Hynix earnings: buy the dip?
South Korea's Kospi Index pulled back modestly on Monday, even as a risk-on sentiment spread in the financial market. It dropped to 6,650, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387 as traders focused on the upcoming Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix earnings.
South Korean stocks: KOSPI seen hitting 10,000 by year-end
South Korea's benchmark index, KOSPI, has been under immense pressure in recent weeks – down over 20% from its all-time high on June 22nd. Still, analysts at Citigroup remain convinced the rout is “temporary” and South Korean stocks will recover sharply in the second half of 2026.
SK Hynix Makes its US Debut: Which ETFs Offer Exposure?
Friday, July 10, may have been ordinary for those outside the investment community, but for folks engaged with the market, it marked an opportunity to gain exposure to the second most valuable company in South Korea. On Friday, SK Hynix (SKHY) became available to U.S. investors via the Nasdaq.
Top catalysts for South Korea's Kospi Index this week
The Kospi Index is stuck in a local bear market after falling 21% from its year-to-date high. It ended the week at 7,475, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387.
EWY: Why South Korea's Bear Market Is A Warning Sign To U.S. Stock Investors
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is highly concentrated in Samsung and SK hynix, making it a leveraged AI hardware play. EWY recently entered a bear market, reflecting both global tech volatility and the outsized influence of its top holdings. Despite reforms and increased index weight, South Korea's market remains vulnerable due to governance issues and extreme tech sector concentration.
