iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) Alternatives
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EWY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EWY
EWY charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWY vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWY vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWY vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWY vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | EWY vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWY
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | EWY vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | EWY vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | EWY vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | EWY vs FPA | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 94 | Nov 2, 2017 | EWY vs FLTW |
Top Performing EWY Alternatives (YTD)
EWY alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | EWY vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWY vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWY vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWY vs THD | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 11.95% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWY vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWY
EWY alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWY vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | EWY vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | EWY vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | EWY vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWY vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWY
EWY alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWY vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWY vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | EWY vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWY vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | EWY vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | EWY vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWY vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWY vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWY vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWY vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWY vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWY vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWY vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWY vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWY vs ACWI |
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