Semiconductor ETFs Boom Amid Surging AI and Memory Demand
Since 2023, South Korea’s semiconductor ETF market has experienced rapid growth fueled by robust demand from retail investors. Mirae Asset's 'TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 Leverage ETF' has become the top theme leverage ETF among individual investors, with assets swelling to 2.5 trillion KRW and a remarkable return of 404.8%. This growth has been driven by soaring demand for AI infrastructure and memory chips, with large-cap stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix serving as core holdings. Similarly, Shinhan Asset Management's 'SOL AI Semiconductor TOP2 Plus ETF' exceeded 2 trillion KRW in AUM, spotlighting increased inflows from retail and institutional investors.
Internationally, Korean investors are notable players in global semiconductor ETFs. The 'Roundhill Memory ETF'—which allocates over 47% to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix—reached 6 billion USD in just five weeks post-listing, reflecting strong market appetite. Capital flows are diversifying as some investors take profits after sharp ETF rallies, shifting funds to other AI and semiconductor-focused ETFs both domestically and in U.S. markets.
Simultaneously, domestic semiconductor-themed ETFs are increasingly favored by pension and long-term institutional investors, with hybrid products like those from KB Asset Management and Shinhan featuring prominently. However, due caution is warranted, as these performance-distribution ETFs carry principal risk.
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