Analysis of 2024 Fund Growth
In 2024, the total net assets of the domestic fund market reached 1,098.7 trillion KRW, marking a 13.1% increase from the previous year. Notably, bond funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) saw significant gains, with increases of 24.9% and 46.6% respectively. This growth is associated with expectations of interest rate cuts, while stock funds increased by 20.8%.
In the domestic fund market, both public offering funds and private funds showed an upward trend, with public funds recording a 25.1% growth rate, the highest in the past five years. Overseas investment funds also surged by 22.8%, outpacing domestic investments, reflecting a trend of global diversification among domestic investors.
A net inflow of 91.9 trillion KRW into the fund market was observed, with bond funds demonstrating the most significant growth. The growth of bond funds was largely driven by changes in interest rate policies and investors' preference for safe assets. While the ETF market experienced rapid growth, some reports also noted trends of contraction.
Overall, despite economic uncertainties, the domestic fund market achieved substantial growth over the past year, adapting to diverse investment strategies and market changes.
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