KOREA FUND INC
The Korea Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in securities, primarily equity securities, of Korean companies. The Fund primarily invests in equity securities listed on the Korea Stock Exchange. The Fund directly invests in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign currencies. It invests in various sectors, including automobile components, biotechnology, chemicals, construction & engineering, consumer staples distribution & retail, electronic equipment, instruments & components, entertainment, food products, industrial conglomerates, interactive media & services, marine transportation, oil, gas & consumable fuels, semiconductors & semiconductors equipment, and others. Its investment adviser is JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Limited.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Dividend
Korea Fund Inc has a low dividend yield of 1.35%, indicating limited returns for investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $13.50 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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