The ETF World Cup: The Winner Is EPU, But I Prefer EWY

iShares MSCI Peru ETF delivered the highest five-year total return among 41 country-specific ETFs, driven by copper and silver miners. South Korea (EWY) and Taiwan (EWT) outperformed the S&P 500 over five years, benefiting from AI and memory chip demand. International diversification is compelling, but expense ratios for iShares country ETFs range from 0.49% to 0.75% annually.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

Kospi Index today: here's why South Korean stocks are soaring

The Kospi Composite Index jumped by nearly 10% today, June 12, and moved closer to the all-time high. It jumped to KRW 8,430, a few points below the record high of KRW 8,925.

Invezz • Jun 12, 2026

KRX CEO talks about Korea's foreign investors & MSCI DM prospects

Jeong Eun-Bo, CEO & Chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX), talks to CNBC's Lisa Kim about foreign investment in the South Korean markets, and evaluates the country's chances of ascending the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

CNBC International TV • Jun 12, 2026

Bank of Korea Governor Signals Readiness to Raise Rates as Inflation Risks Mount

Gov. Shin Hyun-song 's remarks will likely reinforce market expectations that the central bank will resume tightening as soon as next month.

WSJ • Jun 12, 2026

KOSPI tumbles as Asian markets face fresh Iran shock and oil spike

Asian stocks fell on Thursday, reversing an early attempt at gains, as hotter US inflation data and a fresh escalation in the Iran conflict pushed investors back into defensive positions and drove oil prices higher. The mood across regional markets weakened after Wall Street suffered a sharp selloff overnight, with traders reassessing the outlook for interest rates and earnings growth.

Invezz • Jun 11, 2026

An ETF Retirement Portfolio for Moderate-Risk Investors

Building a retirement portfolio in today's market? Here's a balanced ETF mix featuring dividends, short-term bonds, global stocks and commodities.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 11, 2026

South Korea Has a Chip Conundrum—Huge Profits and a Serious Selloff

Korea has been a hot market but shares are falling back to earth, especially those of memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.

Barrons • Jun 11, 2026

Taiwan's 50 Richest 2026: AI Demand Drives Up Tycoons' Wealth By 56% To A Record $308 Billion

This story is part of Forbes' coverage of Taiwan's Richest 2026. See the full list here.

Forbes • Jun 10, 2026

A massive 16% market swing just rocked South Korea over 24 hours. The retail ‘ants' holding the wheel are driving dangerously.

Increasing use by retail investors or ‘ants' of leveraged products to gain fast exposure to market upside is amplifying market volatility on Korea's rollercoaster exchange.

Market Watch • Jun 9, 2026

The Korean Stock Market Just Crashed Sunday Night. Will the Nasdaq Follow Tomorrow?

South Korea's KOSPI tripped circuit breakers in early Monday local trading and is down roughly 7.25% as of 10:45 p.m.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 8, 2026