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iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) Perpetual Futures

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Market Overview

EWY tracks the MSCI South Korea Index, providing exposure to Korean equities dominated by Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai, and other major Korean conglomerates. EWY perpetual futures offer concentrated exposure to Korean semiconductor, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors, with strong correlation to global tech cycle health and Chinese consumer demand for Korean products.

EWY Perps Data — ETF Category

This page tracks perpetual futures data for ETF contracts including volume, open interest, funding rates, and liquidation flows. ETF perps on decentralized exchanges mirror the exposure of their underlying indices and commodities, making the data directly comparable to index and commodity perp metrics. Open interest in SPY and QQQ perps reflects retail and institutional equity positioning that tends to correlate with crypto market conditions, particularly during tech-driven rallies where BTC and NDX move together. GLD perp funding rates and open interest serve as a proxy for precious metals demand that complements the XAUUSD commodity perp data. Volume trends across ETF perps help identify whether multi-asset traders are rotating between equity, commodity, and crypto exposure on-chain.

Trading Tips for iShares MSCI South Korea ETF Perps

EWY moves closely with global semiconductor cycle data — Samsung and SK Hynix together represent a large portion of the index. Monitor DRAM and NAND pricing trends and quarterly semiconductor earnings for EWY direction. EWY also reacts to KRW currency movements, as USD-denominated ETF returns are affected by won exchange rate changes.

Where to Trade iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) Perpetual Futures

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) perpetual futures are available on 2 exchanges. Compare fees, leverage, and features below to find the best platform for trading EWY perps.

Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.020%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.8/5
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Ostium
Arbitrum
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
200x
Rating
7.5/5

Frequently Asked Questions — iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)

What is the current EWY perpetual futures funding rate?
The live iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) funding rate is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing EWY perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest EWY perp trading fees?
The cost comparison table above estimates total trading costs (maker/taker fees plus slippage) for a $100,000 EWY perpetual futures trade across all major exchanges. Compare fees for EWY perps on both centralized and decentralized platforms to find the most cost-effective venue.
How does iShares MSCI South Korea ETF open interest compare across exchanges?
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding EWY derivative contracts on each platform. Rising open interest indicates new capital entering the market, while declining OI suggests positions are being closed.
What does the EWY long/short ratio indicate?
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF long/short ratio shows the balance between traders betting on price increases (longs) versus decreases (shorts) across exchanges. An extreme ratio in either direction can signal potential reversals as crowded positioning often leads to liquidation cascades.
Where can I trade EWY perpetual futures?
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) perps are currently listed on 2 exchanges. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each platform.

Category: ETF · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized