Samsung Active Asset Management Seeks Strategies to Overcome ETF Crisis
Samsung Active Asset Management’s U.S.-based brain disease treatment ETF is facing delisting risks due to shrinking net assets. In response, the fund has renamed itself 'Samsung Active KoAct U.S. Alzheimer's & Brain Disease Treatment Active ETF' and has switched its benchmark index to the Solactive US Alzheimer's & CNS Therapeutics Index. This is seen as a strategic move to re-engage investors and emphasize the ETF's unique value proposition.
The brain disease treatment market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 16-32% by 2030, which presents potential growth avenues for the ETF. Nevertheless, the sector also faces challenges such as stiff market competition and a lack of investor focus, which currently contributes to asset depletion. Market analysis indicates that ongoing innovations in this sector, along with FDA approvals, could critically impact the ETF's future performance.
Ultimately, Samsung Active Asset Management aims to highlight the ETF’s strengths to expand its market share, potentially aiding in restoring trust among investors and stakeholders. These changes also offer important implications for investors exploring newly emerging opportunities within the brain disease treatment market.
Decline in Gold Prices and ETF Market Adjustment
Gold prices have recently experienced a significant drop, leading gold-related ETFs into an adjustment phase. With a decline of over 9% from all-time highs, primary gold ETFs have decreased by up to 12%. Experts perceive this as a 'healthy correction,' forecasting that ongoing gold purchases by central banks will provide support for prices.
In the domestic market, the collapse of the 'Kimchi Premium' in gold is particularly noteworthy. The ETF tracking KRX gold spot plummeted 22% from its peak, attributed to both the fall in international gold rates and the resolution of excessive domestic market premiums. This adjustment has realigned domestic gold prices closer to international levels, which is seen as a long-term positive shift. Analysts view the current environment as an opportunity for value-buying, and potential changes in US Federal Reserve monetary policy could further bolster favorable outlooks for gold.
NH-Amundi Asset Management Launches 'HANARO High-Dividend Securities TOP3 Plus ETF'
NH-Amundi Asset Management has launched the 'HANARO High-Dividend Securities TOP3 Plus ETF'. This ETF focuses on investing in prominent domestic securities companies with strong profitability and a history of high dividends, aiming to provide stable returns to investors. With FnGuide High-Dividend Securities TOP3 as the underlying index, Korea Financial Group, Mirae Asset Securities, and NH Investment & Securities constitute approximately 60% of the portfolio.
As the economic environment improves, notably with the rise in the KOSPI index, investor sentiment toward the domestic stock market is improving. In this context, major securities firms are strengthening shareholder return policies such as dividend expansions, which enhance the ETF's appeal. The 'HANARO High-Dividend Securities TOP3 Plus ETF' is gaining attention as a promising investment vehicle that offers the potential for stable dividends alongside the improved performance of securities firms.
Mirae Asset's 'TIGER 200 Target Weekly Covered Call ETF' Leads in Returns After One Month
Mirae Asset's 'TIGER 200 Target Weekly Covered Call ETF' has captured significant attention, achieving the highest returns among domestic weekly covered call ETFs just one month post-listing. It delivered a post-listing return of 17.33%, closely mirroring about 95% of the KOSPI 200 index's 18.27% growth. The ETF aims for an annual distribution rate of up to 7% while following the KOSPI 200 index, thus seeking stable performance.
Investors are increasingly optimistic about its steady returns and potential for rising distributions. Recently, a distribution payment of 62 KRW was made, offering further investment prospects to holders. To foster a culture of long-term investment, Mirae Asset is enhancing disclosures and providing educational initiatives, thus empowering investors with clearer insights.
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