Bond and Defense/Space ETFs Stand Out at the 2026 Securities & Pension Awards
Korea Investment Management was named the best bond fund manager at the 2026 Maeil Business Newspaper Securities & Pension Awards. Bond fund assets expanded by 3.87 trillion KRW year-over-year, with the net asset value of bond ETFs rising by 1.63 trillion KRW to total 5.67 trillion KRW, reflecting robust demand and steady growth. Notably, the KIM Credit Focus ESG Fund (C-W Class) delivered a 2025 annual return of 3.60%, ranking first among domestic corporate bond funds and underscoring the company's superior performance.
Meanwhile, the 'TIME Global Space Tech & Defense Active ETF' was recognized as the best overseas equity ETF at the same awards. It posted a 41% return in 2025 and surpassed a cumulative 110% return by 2026, evidencing exceptional performance. The ETF’s success owes much to agile management in response to the growth of the defense and space sectors, bolstered by expanding investments amidst global geopolitical tensions such as the Russia-Ukraine war. By integrating AI and data-driven defense tech companies into its portfolio, the fund achieved strategic differentiation. As a result, its total net assets exceeded 7 trillion KRW as of May 2026, solidifying its stature in Korea's active ETF market.
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