Korea's ETF Market Surpasses 400 Trillion KRW Amid Rapid Growth and Thematic Innovation
The Korean ETF market has surpassed KRW 400 trillion in assets under management, signaling robust growth and record-breaking scale. This surge is driven by rising stock prices in key industries like semiconductors and artificial intelligence, alongside the shift towards performance-based pension investments and changing investment culture. Major thematic ETFs, such as TIGER and KODEX, now manage assets ranging from KRW 20 trillion to KRW 25 trillion, with heavy allocations to industry leaders like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
At the same time, the active ETF sector has expanded significantly, with total assets exceeding KRW 100 trillion. Active products, managed by professional fund managers, are delivering superior returns over passive ETFs and are especially popular in innovative sectors like AI and robotics. Leading asset managers, including Samsung and Timefolio, are launching ETFs focused on future-growth industries such as robotics and aerospace, further diversifying the market. While some recent ETFs have underperformed initially, overall, the market is evolving with increased diversity and new growth avenues. Strengthening tax benefits and developing adaptable products to meet changing market conditions are cited as keys to further invigorating investment activity.
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