EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETFETF · Country ETFs$175.00+$4.94 (+2.91%)as of Aug 19, 9:45 AM ET
EWY monthly returns
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has averaged 1.34% per month, positive in 58% of months. Month-by-month returns for iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) below, through August 17, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.3%
308 months
Best month
+30.7%
Apr 2026
Worst month
-28.5%
Oct 2008
Positive months
58%
of all months
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +17.9% | |
| Jul 2026 | -22.2% | |
| Jun 2026 | -1.9% | |
| May 2026 | +28.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | +30.7% | |
| Mar 2026 | -18.7% | |
| Feb 2026 | +23.7% | |
| Jan 2026 | +25.9% | |
| Dec 2025 | +9.3% | |
| Nov 2025 | -6.3% | |
| Oct 2025 | +21.1% | |
| Sep 2025 | +10.9% | |
| Aug 2025 | -0.8% | |
| Jul 2025 | +1.4% | |
| Jun 2025 | +18.4% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-30%-20%-10%+0%+10%+20%+30%
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Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from EWY's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ#
- What is iShares MSCI South Korea ETF's average monthly return?
- iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) has averaged about 1.34% per month, positive in roughly 58% of months. The best month was Apr 2026 (+30.7%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-28.5%).