Structural Challenges in Domestic ETFs and Capital Rotation Toward Small-cap Stocks
Recently, discrepancies have emerged in the Korean ETF market between product names and the actual underlying portfolios, causing confusion among investors. For example, ETFs branded as Kakao, POSCO, or Doosan group funds reportedly include stocks that have little direct connection or are even in competition with these groups. This is attributed to the current Capital Markets Act, which requires portfolio diversification; for groups with a limited number of publicly listed affiliates, funds are compelled to include unrelated companies. Such structural distortions risk undermining investor trust and highlight the need for regulatory improvements.
Meanwhile, there has been a pronounced shift in investment capital from large-cap to small-cap stocks. ETFs focusing on undervalued small and mid-cap value stocks have delivered strong returns, drawing heightened attention from investors. This trend is further amplified by a proposed amendment to the Capital Markets Act, aimed at mandating more transparent corporate value disclosures and curbing practices that suppress share prices. As a result, overlooked small-cap stocks are emerging as new investment opportunities in the market.
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