Semiconductor-led ETF Surge and Market Polarization: Domestic ETF AUM Surpasses KRW 200 Trillion
Following the recent surge of the KOSPI index beyond the 7,000 mark to new record highs, a wave of individual investors has entered the domestic stock market. As a result, assets under management (AUM) for domestic equity ETFs have surpassed KRW 200 trillion for the first time, with equity ETFs now accounting for an expanded 47% share of the overall ETF market. This growth is attributed to the ongoing boom in the memory semiconductor sector and the easing of geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which have driven significant capital inflows.
Notably, semiconductor and aerospace ETFs have posted dramatic gains, with the TIGER US Space Tech ETF achieving a daily return of 16.08% while funds increasingly concentrate on AI and semiconductor-themed ETFs. The robust performance of major semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has led to substantial outperformance among ETFs heavily weighted in these names, widening the return gap with broader, more diversified ETFs. Conversely, ETFs with more evenly distributed holdings among KOSPI constituents have seen only modest gains, highlighting intensified market polarization.
In international markets, semiconductor-related ETFs and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) have also registered sharp increases. However, analysts point to risks such as profit-taking pressures after rapid rallies and lingering global uncertainties. Meanwhile, the US market’s milestones—S&P500 and Nasdaq 100 reaching new records—are being led by a handful of big tech firms, fueling widespread concerns about underlying market fragility and concentration risk.
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