KODEX 200 ETF: Emerging Pillar of the Korean Stock Market

The KODEX 200 ETF by Samsung Asset Management has reached an unprecedented net asset value of KRW 14.3937 trillion, setting a new record in the Korean ETF market. This ETF has emerged as the largest since the market's inception in 2002, with notable capital inflows focused on large-cap stocks amid the KOSPI surpassing the 5000 mark. Its high liquidity allows it to minimize slippage during large transactions, making it increasingly attractive to investors.
In conjunction with the strong performance of the Korean stock market, retirement pension funds are also gravitating towards KODEX 200. An analysis by Samsung Securities indicates that last year, pension investors predominantly favored the KODEX 200 ETF. Pension assets are shifting from overseas investments to domestic ETFs, driven by the high returns being generated. This trend suggests that the approximately KRW 500 trillion in retirement pensions could become a major source of capital for the domestic stock market.
Furthermore, an analysis of retirement pension accounts by Samsung Securities reveals an inflow of KRW 1.091 trillion into the KODEX 200 ETF recently. This trend underscores the re-evaluation of the domestic stock market as a viable long-term investment venue. The significant inflow of pension funds strengthens market support, and the liquidity and profitability of the KODEX 200 ETF are expected to attract further investor interest.
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