# KF ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> KF (Korea Fund, Inc. (The) New Common Stock): 1-year total return +128.09%, price return +119.52%, max drawdown 35.19%, trailing yield 2.01%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

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

Korea Fund, Inc. (The) New Common Stock.

KF gained 128.09% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+119.52% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 136.81% with dividends reinvested, or +17.98% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 35.19%, and it closed 14.03% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($80.05 on June 18, 2026). It pays dividends once a year: $1.38 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.01%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +6.48% | +6.48% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +0.48% | +0.48% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +54.30% | +54.30% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +89.48% | +89.48% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +128.09% | +119.52% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +251.10% (+51.97%/yr) | +229.91% (+48.85%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +136.81% (+17.98%/yr) | +51.69% (+8.32%/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) | +89.48% | +89.48% |
| 2025 | +104.65% | +96.96% |
| 2024 | -19.29% | -21.20% |
| 2023 | +12.34% | +12.34% |
| 2022 | -30.09% | -39.41% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 35.19% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 35.19% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 56.85% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $80.05 on 2026-06-18 (-14.03% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $31.09 to $80.05 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 60.12%, from 2021-08-05 to 2025-04-08, recovered on 2026-01-27 (294 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $1.38 per share in 1 payment, yield 2.01%. Last ex-dividend date: 2025-12-23 ($1.38).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.00 | 0 |
| 2025 | $1.38 | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.45 | 1 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | 0 |
| 2022 | $3.32 | 1 |

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