Surge in AI and Innovation-Themed ETFs Listed on Korean Exchange

Kiwoom Asset Management has launched the 'KIWOOM US AI Tech High Beta' ETF, focusing on investments in leading AI and innovation technology companies. The fund utilizes large language models for keyword analysis to actively select the top 30 US AI and frontier tech firms each quarter, employing a high beta strategy to capitalize on market volatility. Its portfolio includes diverse themes such as AI semiconductors, data centers, fiber optics, and space, with weighting based equally on market capitalization and beta. As a passive ETF suitable for long-term and pension investments, it offers a leveraged focus on thematic high-volatility stocks while managing single-theme risks.
On June 12, the Korea Exchange announced the simultaneous listing of eight new ETFs covering a range of industries and strategies. Notable products include the 'RISE Hyundai Motor Physical AI', 'UNICORN KOSDAQ Bio Active', 'KODEX Semiconductor Target Weekly Covered Call', 'PLUS Mid-Term Composite Bond (A-rated or higher) Active', 'PLUS Silver Bond Hybrid', 'TIGER Google Value Chain', 'KIWOOM US AI Tech High Beta', and 'HANARO US AI Memory Semiconductor TOP4+'. These ETFs span sectors such as automotive, biotechnology, semiconductors, bonds, silver, and global tech value chains. Investors should be aware that each product has inherent advantages, risks, and may incur additional costs depending on the investment strategy.
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Korea Exchange to List 8 New ETFs from 7 Asset Management Companies - NewsPim[Seoul=NewsPim] Reporter Yang Tae-hoon = The Korea Exchange announced on the 8th that it plans to list 8 ETFs from KB Asset Management, Hyundai Asset Management, Samsung Asset Management, Hanwha Asset Management, Mirae Asset Global Investments, Kiwoom Asset Management, and NH-Amundi Asset Management on the KOSPI on the 12th.
Kiwoom Investment Asset Management to list 'US AI Tech High Beta' ETF on the 12th - NewsPim[Seoul=NewsPim] Reporter Kim Ga-hee: Kiwoom Investment Asset Management announced on the 8th that it will list the 'KIWOOM US AI Tech High Beta' Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on the 12th. According to the company, this product is structured around specific industry classifications or static keywords, unlike traditional thematic ETFs.
"Leverage Effect with AI Theme Volatile Stocks"… Kiwoom Asset Management Launches 'High Beta' ETF - Yonhap InfomaxKiwoom Asset Management is launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that automatically identifies and invests in leading AI themes on a quarterly basis. The fund targets high-risk, high-reward investors by selectively investing in volatile theme stocks, offering potential returns similar to leverage products. On the 8th, Lee Kyung-jun, head of Kiwoom Asset Management's ETF division, held a briefing via YouTube about the 'KIWOOM US AI Tech High Beta' ETF, which will be listed next week (12th). This product uses large language models (LLM) to select groups of AI and frontier tech (innovative tech companies).

