EWY News & Analysis
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Kospi Index Climbs 60% in 2026, Upgraded Forecast from Goldman Sachs
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) has increased almost 60% in 2026, with a target set by Goldman Sachs at 9,000, representing a 34% increase from the current level of 6,715. Key contributors to this growth are major semiconductor companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, which together comprise over half of the Kospi index. Earnings for Kospi firms are expected to surge by 300% in 2026 due to demand for memory chips and AI technology. Investors may find opportunities, given the Kospi's current P/E ratio of approximately 12, significantly lower than the S&P 500's ratio of around 26.
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KORU (NYSEARCA:KORU) Losses 42% in Single Day Amid Market Decline
On June 5, 2026, KORU (NYSEARCA:KORU) experienced a 42% loss, reducing a $10,000 investment to approximately $5,811. This drop followed a 14% decline in the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY), indicating that KORU's 3x leverage amplified the market's overall downturn. The MSCI Korea index, heavily weighted by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which fell by 6% and 10% respectively, was impacted by over $1.21 billion in foreign investment withdrawals. Despite this decline, KORU remains up 236% year-to-date from a starting value of $181.55 on December 31, 2025.
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