Trends in the ETF Market: Nuclear Energy, Dollar, and Local Parking-type Products
Recently, nuclear energy ETFs have been gaining attention in the capital market, reflected in their high returns. The HANARO Nuclear iSelect ETF achieved a 38% return in one month, which is 11 percentage points higher than the average for renewable energy ETFs. This trend mirrors investors' positive expectations in response to the government's strategy of balancing nuclear and renewable energy. The increased cash inflow into nuclear ETFs is clear evidence of this growing preference.
Meanwhile, Samsung Asset Management's 'KODEX U.S. Money Market Active' ETF recorded an unusual return of -3.49%. The depreciation of the dollar mixed with the strong won has significantly impacted returns due to exchange rate fluctuations. In contrast, the 'KODEX Money Market Active' maintained a stable return of 3.02% over the same period.
Lastly, Kiwoom Asset Management is struggling to establish a presence in the domestic ETF market. It has not made it to the top ranks of returns this year and is lagging behind competitors in net asset growth. Despite efforts in rebranding and organizational restructuring, the results have been negligible, largely due to the lack of flagship products, losing competitive edge to other firms.
Related ETF
Related News
Even Parking-Type ETFs Yield Negative Returns… KODEX US Money Market ETF Exposed to Currency Risk - Yonhap Infomax'Parking-type' Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), popular for managing short-term funds safely, have recently seen products yielding negative returns. According to Samsung Asset Management on the 17th, the market price (closing price) after the listing of the 'KODEX US Money Market Active' ETF recorded a -3.49% return. It was newly listed on the 13th of last month, with a net asset size of 205.8 billion won. This product simultaneously invests in US ultra-short-term safe assets and dollars. It is part of a lineup of popular parking-type products, along with the previously popular 'KODEX Money Market Active'. Investors consider these products for stable management of short-term surplus funds.
Related ETF
뉴스핌2025 6月 16
Lee Jae-myung's energy policy is 'right-click'...Top-ranked ETF yields are 'nuclear power'[Seoul=NewsPim] Reporter Lee Seok-hoon = President Lee Jae-myung is keen on increasing the proportion of renewable energy, such as establishing a climate energy department, but the capital market is betting on nuclear power. According to Koscom Check on the 17th, the HANARO Nuclear iSelect ETF has seen notable interest over the past month.
Related ETF
Kiwoom Asset Management 'Alone Outside the Ranks' Amid Fierce ETF Yield Competition - DailianDespite the rapid growth of the domestic Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market intensifying competition among management companies, Kiwoom Asset Management's presence remains weak. They have failed to gain an edge in the yield segment, a key factor that captures investor sentiment, compared to competitors. According to the Korea Exchange on the 17th, Kiwoom Asset Management has not made it to the list of companies operating ETFs in the top 10 yields for the recent 1 to 3 months since the beginning of the year.