# HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF (HKOR)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/hkor · ISIN IE00B3Z0X395 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, HKOR (HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF, ISIN IE00B3Z0X395) closed at £116.05 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.50% a year (about £50 on £10,000). Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its total return was +152.6%, or +97.4% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from HSBC, launched in 2011. It tracks the 100% MSCI Korea Capped - USD - Benchmark TR Net. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Its ongoing charge is 0.5% a year — about £50 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.

Latest close: **£116.05** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | HKOR |
| ISIN | IE00B3Z0X395 |
| Category | Emerging markets |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | HSBC |
| Tracks | 100% MSCI Korea Capped - USD - Benchmark TR Net |
| Income | Distributing |
| Ongoing charge | 0.50% a year (£50 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £333m |
| Launched | 2011 |
| Domicile | Ireland |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

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 | +144.77% | +137.09% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +209.88% | +179.62% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +152.55% | +97.43% | income reinvested |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −20.5%, 2023 +12.2%, 2024 −22.7%, 2025 +75.4%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +100.7%. Returns of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +145.4%; to 30/09/2025: +19.7%; to 30/09/2024: +1.6%; to 30/09/2023: +13.1%; to 30/09/2022: −29.4%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -20.5% | -27.2% | Price |
| 2023 | +12.2% | +7.7% | Price |
| 2024 | -22.7% | -25.3% | Price |
| 2025 | +75.4% | +69.4% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +100.7% | +95.1% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 45.49% | -27.51% |
| 3 years | 31.66% | -27.51% |
| 5 years | 27.61% | -34.37% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 45.5% over 1 year, 31.7% over 3 years, 27.6% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF since October 2021, in pounds: −34.4% from 10/12/2021 to 04/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −30.0% (12 months to 01/07/2022); the highest was +251.5% (12 months to 29/05/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF was 14.4% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (19/06/2026), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF 0.50% a year, as of 01/10/2026: 43 of the 140 other emerging-market share funds charge more, 11 the same and 86 less (share classes counted once).

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.50%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

## Top holdings

Largest positions (as of 28/09/2026):

| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics | 28.24% |
| SK hynix | 18.49% |
| SK Square | 4.23% |
| Samsung Electronics | 3.72% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics | 3.50% |
| KB Financial Group | 2.45% |
| Capital Cash Ctrl | 2.09% |
| Hyundai Motor | 1.97% |
| Shinhan Financial Group | 1.93% |
| Doosan Enerbility | 1.53% |

All 79 holdings: https://fundology.uk/fund/hkor/holdings

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