Qualitative Maturity and Investment Growth in the Domestic ETF Market
Despite the significant growth of the domestic Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market, with a total net asset value surpassing 250 trillion won, qualitative maturity remains lacking. Most ETFs tend to mimic existing products, limiting the industry's development. Samsung Asset Management and Mirae Asset Global Investments dominate market share, and as competition intensifies, management fees are on a downward trend. Industry experts suggest that there must be a shift towards more 'unique concepts and strategies' for qualitative enhancement.
Contributions to ETFs through Defined Contribution (DC) and Individual Retirement Pension (IRP) accounts have significantly increased, with an inflow of 1.6359 trillion won over approximately 10 months. The expansion in ETF investment is attributed to the strength in global stock markets and increased demand focused on major indices, largely driven by investors in their 50s. There is also sustained investment interest in Chinese and domestic markets, as well as gold spot. Fund investments are also on the rise, indicating a trend towards balanced investments.
Korea Investment & Securities is enhancing retirement pension investment convenience through digital innovation, in line with these changes. Over the past 10 months, the ETF investment amount through retirement pension accounts has increased by 1.6359 trillion won, while DC and IRP account reserves have also seen substantial growth. Investments in the U.S. and global theme-based products are identified as key drivers of this increase.
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Korea Investment & Securities sees a 1.6 trillion increase in ETF investments through retirement pension accounts over 10 months - News Pim[Seoul=News Pim] Reporter Kim Kahee = Korea Investment & Securities, a subsidiary of Korea Financial Group, announced on the 17th that investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through retirement pension accounts (DC, IRP) have increased by 1.6359 trillion won over about 10 months. According to Korea Investment & Securities, the amount for DC accounts was 8.4 trillion won at the end of last year.
Korea Investment & Securities, Retirement Pension ETF Investments Up 94%...Led by Those in Their 50s - Yonhap InfomaxInvestments in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) through retirement pension accounts such as defined contribution plans (DC) and Individual Retirement Pensions (IRP) are becoming increasingly active. According to Korea Investment & Securities on the 17th, investments through retirement pension accounts have increased by 1.6359 trillion won over approximately 10 months. The retirement pension account balance, which was 8.4 trillion won at the end of last year, has grown to 11.5 trillion won this month. Among these, ETF investment has doubled from 1.7486 trillion won to 3.3845 trillion won. The proportion of ETFs in retirement pension accounts increased from 20.8% to 29.4%. The spread of direct ETF investments is influenced by strong global stock markets and major national indices.
250 Trillion Won ETF Market Built by 'Copy and Paste' [Reporter’s Truth] - Cookie NewsThe domestic ETF market is rapidly expanding. Just five years ago, the total net assets (AUM) were at 50 trillion won, but earlier this month, it surpassed 250 trillion won. The number of listed ETFs has also exceeded 1,000.