Semiconductor & AI-Themed ETFs Lead Market Amid Growing Concentration
Over the past three months, semiconductor and AI-themed ETFs have demonstrated outstanding performance in the Korean market. The 'TIGER 200 IT Leverage' ETF led returns with a remarkable 213.98%, and ETFs heavily weighted in SK hynix and Samsung Electronics attracted substantial capital inflows, such as 'TIGER Semiconductor TOP 10' and 'KODEX AI Power Infrastructure'. The recent rise of the KOSPI index is also attributed to these two major chipmakers, reflecting their dominant market influence.
More than half of ETF turnover is now concentrated in products linked to these semiconductor giants, and around 30% of new ETF listings expose investors to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. This phenomenon is being driven by growing AI investments and expectations for memory market recovery, and could intensify with the launch of single-stock leverage ETFs. Asset management firms are expanding the ETF product lineup—from monthly income and bond-mixed products to leverage types—to meet diverse investor needs.
In contrast, interest in secondary battery-related ETFs has waned, with these products recording weak returns over the same period. Meanwhile, AI and quantum computing ETFs recorded strong gains and attracted significant fund inflows. Investors are advised to closely examine ETF structures and the composition of underlying assets, especially as concentrated exposure and rapid fund shifts can heighten portfolio risks going forward.
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