Mirae Asset's 'TIGER Korea Nuclear' ETF Launch
Mirae Asset Global Investments has launched the 'TIGER Korea Nuclear' ETF, focusing on nuclear energy exports. The ETF includes key holdings in Doosan Enerbility and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, with respective weights of 26.5% and 23.2%. The remaining assets are diversified among companies related to the nuclear value chain, such as KEPCO Engineering & Construction. As the first ETF centered on Korea's nuclear export value chain, it aims to leverage South Korea's strengths in construction capability and price competitiveness in the global market.
Doosan Enerbility has positioned itself as a next-generation nuclear foundry through its SMR agreement with the U.S., and Hyundai Engineering & Construction boasts notable global nuclear construction expertise. Addressing the increasing power demand driven by AI advancements and global nuclear demand, this ETF places Korea in a favorable light as a potential key beneficiary of the global nuclear activation trend. In particular, with the rising power demand driven by AI progress in the U.S., nuclear energy is gaining attention, and this is expected to positively impact the Korean nuclear industry.
Growing Popularity and Success of KB Asset Management's 'RISE Korea Financial High Dividend ETF'
KB Asset Management's 'RISE Korea Financial High Dividend ETF' has recently surpassed 100 billion won in net assets, garnering significant interest from investors. This high-yield ETF focuses on major domestic financial stocks, aiming for high dividend yields and stable medium to long-term performance. Notably, the ETF structures its investment portfolio based on the 'iSelect Korea Financial High Dividend Index', including major components such as Kiwoom Securities, Woori Financial Group, and DB Insurance.
With a year-to-date return of approximately 49.19%, the ETF has attracted investors seeking both stable cash flows and capital efficiency, especially in an environment of increasing economic uncertainty. This makes it an appealing investment option for those prioritizing steady income streams.
KB Asset Management's ETF has delivered impressive performance with a 29.16% return over the past three months and 37.96% over six months, underscoring the success of its portfolio composition, which considers dividend yield as well as key capital efficiency metrics like ROE and PBR.
The success of the 'RISE Korea Financial High Dividend ETF' exemplifies the continuing strength of the high-dividend stock investment trend, suggesting that high-dividend investments will remain popular among both institutional and individual investors.
Yuanta Securities Launches 'Stock Collecting Service' for Enhanced Investment
Yuanta Securities has launched a new 'Stock Collecting Service' enabling automatic purchases of domestic and international stocks and ETFs, as well as ETNs. This service allows investors to set a specific amount or quantity for automatic purchases, thereby facilitating investment through regular and fractional buying. Notably, it supports fractional trading in U.S. stocks, which enhances accessibility for small investors and provides opportunities to diversify investment portfolios.
One of the main advantages of this service is that it mitigates risk through regular and fractional investments. It is anticipated to attract a broad user base, particularly inexperienced investors like the MZ generation and beginners, by offering a system that makes investment more approachable. This initiative is expected to boost long-term confidence in the market.
Yuanta plans to expand this service to Asian markets, including China, Japan, and Taiwan. The expansion strategy aims to provide domestic investors with greater access to the Asian market. By offering more diversity in investment choices, the service allows clients to respond more agilely to global economic trends.
ETS and Mixed Funds: A New Investment Direction for Individuals
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become increasingly popular among individual investors this year, with notable inflows into overseas mixed-type mutual funds. In the past month alone, these mixed mutual funds attracted 249.4 billion won, exceeding the inflows into ETFs. These funds are founded on diversified investment strategies that include major US tech stocks and US Treasury bonds. Notable products include 'Korea Investment America Tech Step-Up Divestment (A)', 'Our Very Easy US IPO (H)(A-e)', and 'Kiwoom OCIO Target Return Growth Type (C-P2)'.
In the Korean Individual Retirement Pension (IRP) market, investors are also focusing on mixed ETFs that combine stocks and bonds. The IRP allows up to 70% of risky assets, but investors are leveraging these mixed ETFs to potentially increase this ratio to 85%. These mixed-type ETFs are emerging as a strategic approach to maximizing returns and buffering against long-term inflation impacts. Particularly, seasoned investors like Mr. Kim are achieving noteworthy yields in their IRP accounts, with the top 10% of ETF-heavy investors reporting returns as high as 9%, making this strategy prevalent among private bankers.
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