# EWY ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF): 1-year total return +134.94%, price return +129.71%, max drawdown 34.21%, trailing yield 1.06%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/ewy/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF.

EWY gained 134.94% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+129.71% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 135.05% with dividends reinvested, or +17.82% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 34.21%, and it closed 12.46% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($219.20 on June 18, 2026). It pays dividends once a year: $2.04 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.06%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +7.28% | +7.28% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +6.52% | +6.52% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +56.17% | +56.17% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +97.37% | +97.37% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +134.94% | +129.71% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +252.88% (+52.23%/yr) | +228.28% (+48.61%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +135.05% (+17.82%/yr) | +111.53% (+15.46%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +97.37% | +97.37% |
| 2025 | +95.39% | +91.04% |
| 2024 | -20.46% | -22.34% |
| 2023 | +19.06% | +16.02% |
| 2022 | -26.60% | -27.47% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 34.21% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 34.21% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 42.27% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $219.20 on 2026-06-18 (-12.46% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $80.72 to $219.20 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 48.25%, from 2021-08-05 to 2022-09-30, recovered on 2025-10-24 (1120 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $2.04 per share in 1 payment, yield 1.06%. Last ex-dividend date: 2025-12-16 ($2.04).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.00 | 0 |
| 2025 | $2.04 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.30 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.65 | 1 |
| 2022 | $0.70 | 1 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/