Record-breaking Growth in Korea’s ETF Market and Surge in Thematic Products
Backed by historic rallies in the Korean stock market, the domestic ETF market's capitalization has surpassed 500 trillion KRW, marking unprecedented growth. The era of the KOSPI 8000 has seen flagship funds such as KODEX200 and TIGER US S&P500 lead the sector. New ETF listings—particularly leverage products linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix—are attracting considerable investor interest, while inflows from retirement pension funds further fuel overall market expansion.
Specifically, ETFs based on FnGuide indices have amassed over 77 trillion KRW in assets under management, with more than 30 trillion KRW concentrated in single-theme semiconductor ETFs. Notably, Mirae Asset’s 'TIGER Semiconductor TOP10' has climbed to third place in the market with 14.5 trillion KRW in total assets. Other thematic ETFs centered on batteries, shipbuilding, and dividends are also seeing growing inflows, signalling broadening investor preferences. The rapid advancement of the ETF market elevates the importance of liquidity providers (LPs), who are now earning record-high salaries for their crucial roles in market stability. As interest intensifies in index design and diversification of thematic offerings, the ETF market is set to sustain its strong growth momentum.
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