- CUSIP
- 500634209
- Issuer
- Allianz Global Investors
- Inception Date
- Aug 29, 1984
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
KF Performance Chart
The Korea Fund Inc (KF) is up 119.6% since the beginning of the year. KF is currently trading at $80 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,637.
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Returns By Period
The Korea Fund Inc (KF) has returned 119.60% so far this year and 213.32% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KF has achieved an annualized return of 18.06%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
The Korea Fund Inc
- 1D
- -0.36%
- 1M
- 20.74%
- YTD
- 119.60%
- 6M
- 124.41%
- 1Y
- 213.32%
- 3Y*
- 52.60%
- 5Y*
- 21.40%
- 10Y*
- 18.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
KF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, KF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +51.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -35.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, KF closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +20.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 10, 1998 at -16.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27.67% | 23.31% | -21.48% | 32.34% | 25.72% | 6.77% | 119.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.44% | 3.89% | -2.13% | 2.52% | 9.23% | 20.49% | 3.12% | -1.55% | 11.87% | 18.29% | -4.53% | 6.45% | 99.36% |
| 2024 | -7.74% | 10.79% | 6.31% | -7.16% | -1.44% | 3.70% | 4.10% | 0.56% | -9.94% | -6.24% | -4.03% | -7.73% | -19.29% |
| 2023 | 15.75% | -9.46% | 0.63% | -2.68% | 4.30% | 3.77% | 4.15% | -8.88% | -4.23% | -11.70% | 18.74% | 6.12% | 12.34% |
| 2022 | -8.22% | -0.58% | -4.05% | -0.83% | -3.32% | -15.64% | 4.61% | -3.97% | -21.46% | 6.45% | 22.20% | -3.73% | -30.02% |
| 2021 | 3.79% | 1.24% | 2.33% | 2.12% | 2.37% | 1.76% | -3.18% | -2.57% | -5.95% | -0.39% | -4.34% | 12.14% | 8.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Korea Fund Inc has an annualized alpha of 4.19%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 05, 1987.
- This fund participated in 122.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 118.56% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.23 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.19%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 118.56%
- Downside Capture
- 122.39%
Expense Ratio
KF has an expense ratio of 0.02%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KF ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Korea Fund Inc (KF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.81 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.67 | 1.37 | +0.30 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.45 | 2.78 | +5.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 30.35 | 12.44 | +17.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Korea Fund Inc provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $3.32 | $9.11 | $0.53 | $0.07 | $5.23 | $4.02 | $0.33 | $4.35 |
Dividend yield | 0.55% | 1.20% | 2.46% | 0.00% | 15.93% | 26.50% | 1.30% | 0.24% | 18.67% | 9.75% | 1.03% | 13.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Korea Fund Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.32 | $3.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.11 | $9.11 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Korea Fund Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Korea Fund Inc was 85.25%, occurring on Aug 18, 1998. Recovery took 1746 trading sessions.
The current The Korea Fund Inc drawdown is 0.36%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 bear market1998 | -85.25%Aug 1998 | 8y 11mo | 6y 11mo | 15y 10moSep 1989 - Jul 2005 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -77.00%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 11y 10mo | 13y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -47.62%Sep 2022 | 1y 3mo | 3y 3d | 4y 3moJun 2021 - Oct 2025 |
1988 bear market1988 | -37.38%Sep 1988 | 7mo 5d | 4mo 15d | 11mo 20dFeb 1988 - Feb 1989 |
2026 bear market2026 | -25.42%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 1d | 2mo 2dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -85.25% | -56.78% | -28.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.42% | -9.10% | -16.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.04% | -18.90% | -9.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.62% | -25.43% | -22.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.91% | -33.92% | -18.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.36% | -1.80% | +1.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.85% | -10.71% | -27.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.06% | 2.03% | +5.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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