iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
BlackRock (iShares) · Since 2007
Annual fee
0.45%
$45/year per $10,000
Fund size
$142M
AUD
Dividend yield
0.62%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
81
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
IKO provides exposure to South Korean equities through a diversified portfolio of companies listed on the MSCI South Korea Index. The fund tracks large and mid-cap stocks across various sectors of the South Korean economy. With a MER of 0.45% p.a., it offers a cost-efficient way to access this regional market. General information only, not financial advice.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 23.3% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 22.2% |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents (KRW) | 6.8% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 3.2% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. | 3.1% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 2.5% |
| KB Financial Group Inc. | 1.7% |
| NAVER Corporation | 1.4% |
| Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. | 1.4% |
| Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. | 1.3% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 51% |
| Industrials | 19.7% |
| Financials | 10.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 6.4% |
| Health Care | 3.3% |
| Communication | 3.2% |
| Consumer Staples | 2% |
| Energy | 1.5% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Korea (South) | 100% |
| United States | 0% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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IKO provides exposure to South Korean equities through a diversified portfolio of companies listed on the MSCI South Korea Index.
IKO's annual management fee is 0.45% p.a. ($45 per $10,000 invested).
IKO pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.