FNGuide Delivers Record Performance Fueled by Explosive ETF Market Growth
FNGuide is experiencing robust growth in its index licensing business, benefiting from the rapid expansion of South Korea’s ETF market. The nation’s total ETF assets under management (AUM) are projected to surge from KRW 173 trillion in 2024 to KRW 297 trillion by the end of 2025, reaching KRW 361 trillion in Q1 2026. FNGuide's own AUM is anticipated to climb swiftly from KRW 14 trillion in 2024 to KRW 33 trillion in 2025, and to KRW 50 trillion by the first quarter of 2026. The popularity and strong performance of thematic ETFs—particularly those focused on AI, energy, renewable energy, and semiconductors—have driven significant inflows, with 167 ETFs tracking FNGuide indices.
For FY2024, FNGuide’s revenue is expected to rise 38% year-on-year to KRW 48.8 billion, with operating profit nearly doubling to KRW 21.1 billion thanks to booming ETF-related index sales. The listing of five new ETFs this year underscores the company’s agile response to market trends, while flagship funds such as TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 and KODEX Samsung Group continue to play pivotal roles in its growth engine.
Improved profitability driven by operational leverage suggests further valuation re-rating potential for FNGuide. Notably, the company’s stock price has soared by approximately 234.3% since the start of the year, underlining investor optimism fueled by the firm’s expanding market presence, innovative product introductions, and strategic development in the rapidly maturing ETF landscape.
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