Korean ETF Market Accelerates Growth through Globalization and Product Innovation
KB Asset Management is sharpening its focus on customized asset allocation strategies, strengthening both pension and ETF offerings, and planning to introduce new products targeting younger generations and those emphasizing domestic equities. Mirae Asset Global Investments’ 'TIGER' ETF series has reached a record-breaking KRW 100 trillion in assets, expanding its influence in pension and global asset allocation markets while also excelling in real estate and alternative investments.
The Financial Services Commission is actively promoting the globalization of Korea’s capital markets by allowing foreign investor access to domestic ETFs and advancing various institutional reforms. Kiwoom Asset Management is shifting investment culture from a focus on savings and real estate toward stocks and ETFs, while strategically investing in innovative companies to transform its business structure.
Korea Investment Management highlights the importance of diversified investing in multiple ETFs and big tech shares to mitigate long-term risk, especially amid the era of technological innovation and AI. As major asset managers and regulatory authorities push multifaceted strategies such as pension and ETF innovation, globalization, and long-term portfolio diversification, the domestic ETF market is poised for accelerated growth.
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Bae Jae-kyu "Hold on, those who persevere make money. We are at the beginning of a 20-year megatrend" - Chosun IlboHold on, those who persevere make money as seen by the father of ETFs on the KOSPI, Chosun Ilbo Money Bae Jae-kyu, head of Korea Investment Trust Management. The time spent enduring in the market directly determines profits. Because it's hard to endure the volatility of a single issue, it is advisable to use diversified products to reduce emotional risk.