Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) belongs to the South Korea Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KORU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KORU
KORU charges 1.32% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the South Korea Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | KORU vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 0.59% | 24.41B | May 2000 | KORU vs EWY | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 0.65% | 59.99M | Feb 2025 | KORU vs KDEF | |
| PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF | 0.65% | 1.85M | May 2026 | KORU vs KMCA | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 0.79% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | KORU vs MKOR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KORU
KORU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 3 ETFs in the South Korea Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 86 | 24.41B | May 2000 | KORU vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 85 | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | KORU vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 85 | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | KORU vs MKOR | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 8 | 59.99M | Feb 2025 | KORU vs KDEF |
Top Performing KORU Alternatives (YTD)
KORU is at 65.13% YTD. No ETFs in the South Korea Equities category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 61.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 61.59% | 24.41B | May 2000 | KORU vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 61.37% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | KORU vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 55.62% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | KORU vs MKOR | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | -17.97% | 59.99M | Feb 2025 | KORU vs KDEF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KORU
KORU has 159.66% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the South Korea Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 45.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 45.23% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | KORU vs MKOR | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 51.45% | 59.99M | Feb 2025 | KORU vs KDEF | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 53.42% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | KORU vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 54.29% | 24.41B | May 2000 | KORU vs EWY | |
| PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF | 74.58% | 1.85M | May 2026 | KORU vs KMCA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KORU
KORU has a 1-year max drawdown of -80.90%. There are 4 ETFs in the South Korea Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -29.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | -29.42% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | KORU vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | -34.17% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | KORU vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -34.21% | 24.41B | May 2000 | KORU vs EWY | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | -48.41% | 59.99M | Feb 2025 | KORU vs KDEF |
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Often Compared With KORU
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