Surging Popularity of EMP Funds and Retirement Pension ETFs
The ETF Managed Portfolio (EMP) funds, utilizing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to diversify assets, are experiencing rapid growth. The total setup amount for EMP funds has increased by 84.8% within a year, reaching 1.96 trillion KRW, as they gain attention as a stable asset allocation strategy amidst market volatility. These funds are also expected to emerge as key instruments in the retirement pension market.
Samsung Securities has achieved the top return rate (13.77%) in the Defined Contribution (DC) retirement pension sector, capitalizing on the popularity of ETFs. The balance of ETFs in DC and IRP accounts surged by 118%, reaching approximately 7.3 trillion KRW. Samsung Securities further supports investors by providing an 'ETF Gathering' service for automatic purchasing. Additionally, the company enhances customer satisfaction through free commission and flexible account management services, alongside offering professional consultations at their pension center.
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