# iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (0JEW)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/0jew · ISIN US4642867729 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 05/10/2026, 0JEW (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, ISIN US4642867729) closed at $191.89 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.59% a year (about £59 on £10,000). Over the five years to 05/10/2026 its total return was +171.3%, or +112.1% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from iShares, launched in 2000. It tracks the MSCI Korea 25-50. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Its ongoing charge is 0.59% a year — about £59 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.

> This fund is domiciled outside the UK and EU and does not publish the key information document UK rules require, so most UK platforms do not offer it to retail investors. It is shown for reference.

Latest close: **$191.89** (05/10/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | 0JEW |
| ISIN | US4642867729 |
| Category | Emerging markets |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI Korea 25-50 |
| Income | Distributing |
| Ongoing charge | 0.59% a year (£59 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £15bn |
| Launched | 2000 |
| Domicile | United States |

## Past returns (periods to 05/10/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +138.90% | +131.40% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +227.43% | +195.46% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +171.30% | +112.08% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2021 −3.6%, 2022 −19.4%, 2023 +9.8%, 2024 −20.5%, 2025 +71.2%; 2026 to 02/10/2026 +106.6%. Returns of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +133.9%; to 30/09/2025: +19.0%; to 30/09/2024: +1.7%; to 30/09/2023: +11.3%; to 30/09/2022: −27.5%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -3.6% | -8.1% | Price |
| 2022 | -19.4% | -26.2% | Price |
| 2023 | +9.8% | +5.4% | Price |
| 2024 | -20.5% | -23.2% | Price |
| 2025 | +71.2% | +65.3% | Price |
| 2026 to 02/10/2026 | +106.6% | +100.8% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 45.91% | -29.12% |
| 3 years | 31.74% | -29.12% |
| 5 years | 28.36% | -34.67% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 02/10/2026: 45.9% over 1 year, 31.7% over 3 years, 28.4% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF since October 2021, in pounds: −34.7% from 10/12/2021 to 04/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since December 2020 was −29.9% (12 months to 01/07/2022); the highest was +240.3% (12 months to 29/05/2026). On 02/10/2026 the price of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF was 13.3% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (19/06/2026), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF 0.59% a year, as of 03/10/2026: 34 of the 142 other emerging-market share funds charge more, 0 the same and 108 less (share classes counted once).

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.59%** per year
- ISA eligible: no
- SIPP eligible: no

## Questions people ask

**What is the ongoing charge of 0JEW?**

The ongoing charge of 0JEW is 0.59% a year — about £59 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund’s value rather than billed to you. Platform and dealing fees are charged separately. Ongoing charge of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF 0.59% a year, as of 03/10/2026: 34 of the 142 other emerging-market share funds charge more, 0 the same and 108 less (share classes counted once).

**What does 0JEW track?**

0JEW tracks the MSCI Korea 25-50.

**Is 0JEW accumulating or distributing?**

0JEW is distributing: income is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year. It pays out annual.

**What is the ISIN of 0JEW?**

The ISIN of 0JEW is US4642867729. An ISIN identifies one exact share class of a fund; 0JEW is its ticker on the London Stock Exchange.

**What were 0JEW’s returns in each of the last five years?**

Calendar-year returns of 0JEW in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2021 −3.6%, 2022 −19.4%, 2023 +9.8%, 2024 −20.5%, 2025 +71.2%; 2026 to 02/10/2026 +106.6%. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

**How has 0JEW done after inflation?**

Over the five years to 05/10/2026 0JEW’s total return was +171.3%, or +112.1% after UK CPIH inflation. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

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