Diverse Developments and Growth in the Korean ETF Market
Recently, NH-Amundi Asset Management's HANARO Nuclear iSelect ETF has surpassed 750 billion won, drawing attention. This ETF has seen its assets grow by over 250 billion won in the past three months, with investments primarily in key companies like Doosan Enerability and Korea Electric Power Corporation. Notably, it has emerged as an important partner in the 'Team Korea' initiative, linked to the revival of nuclear projects in the United States.
The Korea Exchange plans to list four new ETFs managed by NH-Amundi Asset Management, Samsung Asset Management, and KB Asset Management on October 26. These ETFs encompass diverse investment themes, including robotics, financial bonds, semiconductors, and bond hybrids, increasing the total number of listed ETF products to 1,073. This expansion offers investors a wider range of investment opportunities across various sectors.
KB Asset Management's Yong-Hwi Yuk emphasizes the importance of risk management in the second half of the year, projecting a semiconductor-driven market in the first half. Highlighting bio and robotics as promising sectors, he recommends leveraging active ETFs like 'RISE Korea Strategy Industries Active.' This approach is expected to play a role in adjusting thematic allocations, given the high exposure to AI sectors.
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Korea Exchange to List 4 ETFs by NH-Amundi, Samsung, and KB - NewsPim[Seoul=NewsPim] Reporter Yang Tae-hoon = The Korea Exchange announced on the 24th that it will list four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by NH-Amundi Asset Management, Samsung Asset Management, and KB Asset Management on the securities market on the 26th. The funds to be listed include HANARO K Humanoid Theme TOP10.
NH-Amundi Investment 'HANARO Nuclear iSelect' surpasses 750 billion won in net assetsNH-Amundi Asset Management announced on the 24th that the net asset value of the HANARO Nuclear iSelect ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) has surpassed 750 billion won. According to the Korea Exchange, the net asset value of this ETF was tallied at 758.5 billion won as of the 20th of this month. Following its achievement of 500 billion won at the end of last year, it expanded by more than 250 billion won in about three months. HANARO Nuclear iSelect is the first nuclear-themed ETF launched in South Korea. The portfolio consists of 15 companies, including Doosan Enerbility, HD Hyundai Electric, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Hyosung Heavy Industries, LS Electric, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Additionally, it is centered around a team led by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.
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Humanoids and Chinese Semiconductors: 4 New ETFs Listed - DailianFour Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from Samsung Asset Management, KB Asset Management, and NH-Amundi Asset Management are newly listed on the securities market. According to the Korea Exchange on the 24th, the 'KODEX Financial Bond 1-2 Year (AA-Above) PLUS Active', 'KODEX China AI Semiconductor TOP10', 'RISE Samsung Electronics SK Hynix Bond Mix 50', and 'HANARO K-Humanoid Theme TOP10' will be listed on the market on the 26th.
HANARO Nuclear iSelect ETF Surpasses 750 Billion KRW in Net Assets - Hans Economy| Seoul = Hans Economy Reporter Choi Cheon-wook | The HANARO Nuclear iSelect ETF, a nuclear-themed ETF first launched in Korea by NH-Amundi Asset Management on June 28, 2022, has surpassed 750 billion KRW in net assets. According to the Korea Exchange on the 24th, as of the 20th, the net assets of this ETF were recorded at 758.5 billion KRW. Following its surpassing of 500 billion KRW last December, it has grown by more than 250 billion KRW in approximately three months, continuing its growth trend. This product has the highest weight in Doosan Enerbility at 24.35% among domestic nuclear-themed ETFs, and is centered around Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, a subsidiary of Korea Electric Power Corporation.
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