Remarkable Growth and Popularity of Samsung Asset Management's Covered Call ETFs

Two prominent covered call ETFs by Samsung Asset Management have recently achieved notable success. 'KODEX 200 Target Weekly Covered Call' and 'KODEX Financial High Dividend TOP10 Target Weekly Covered Call' have combined assets exceeding 1.3 trillion KRW, with the former on the verge of becoming the first Korean 'Trillion-Asset Club' ETF. These ETFs offer high and consistent dividends, making them highly popular among investors.
These products seek stable returns by investing in the KOSPI 200 index and major financial stocks, guaranteeing stable income through price appreciation and options selling. 'KODEX 200 Target Weekly Covered Call' aims for an annual return of around 17%, while 'KODEX Financial High Dividend TOP10 Target Weekly Covered Call' boasts impressive returns of 42.7% year-to-date.
Investors are also drawn to the reliable monthly cash flow and tax benefits these ETFs offer. Particularly, the tax exemption on option premium income has made these products more appealing to high-net-worth individuals.
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