- +210.6% price growth over the last year
- +109.8% YTD performance
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Strong day for Korea Fund Inc (The) stock price on Thursday rising 6.80% to $80.05
(Updated on Jun 18, 2026)
The Korea Fund Inc (The) stock price gained 6.80% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026), rising from $74.95 to $80.05. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.29% from a day low at $77.71 to a day high of $80.27. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 7.46% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -15 thousand shares and in total, 20 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.59 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 68.02% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $118.52 and $145.62 at the end of this 3-month period.
KF Signals & Forecast
The Korea Fund Inc (The) stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $74.21 and $69.80. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, June 05, 2026, and so far it has risen 22.16%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Korea Fund Inc (The) stock
Korea Fund Inc (The) finds support from accumulated volume at $78.15 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $2.56 between high and low, or 3.29%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.37%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $77.34 (-3.38%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 9 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (KF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect Korea Fund Inc (The) to open at $79.34, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $78.07 and $82.03, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.96 (+/-5.08%) up or down from last closing price. If Korea Fund Inc (The) takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.08% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $78.15, some $1.90 (2.37%) from the current price of $80.05, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Korea Fund Inc (The) stock A Buy?
Korea Fund Inc (The) holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.920
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $79.34 ( 0.88%).
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KF Performance
Trading levels for KF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 81.90 | 2.32% |
| R2 | 80.93 | 1.09% |
| R1 | 80.32 | 0.339% |
| Price | 80.05 | |
| S1 | 78.37 | -2.10% |
| S2 | 77.76 | -2.86% |
| S3 | 76.78 | -4.08% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 80.05 | |
| S1 | 78.15 | -2.37% |
| S2 | 65.53 | -18.14% |
| S3 | 64.67 | -19.21% |
KF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $1.38 | 3.90% |
| 2 | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 06, 2025 | $0.454 | 2.32% |
| 3 | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | Jan 06, 2025 | $0.454 | 2.32% |
| 4 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Jan 04, 2019 | $3.32 | 11.76% |
| 5 | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $9.11 | 26.56% |
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