[2020 Asia Fund Awards] Focus on Quality Stocks... No.1 in General Equity Fund Returns

Best Asset Management Company Domestic Equity KTB Asset Management

Kim Tae-woo, CEO of KTB Asset Management

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] KTB Asset Management has been selected as the best asset manager in the domestic equity (active) category. As of the end of January this year, KTB Asset Management's domestic equity fund ranked first in general equity fund returns (1-year basis) among 43 asset management companies based on Zero-in data.

KTB Asset Management's strategy aims for balanced investment to continuously generate performance. Even within active funds, they subdivide into types such as general growth, value, and small-to-mid cap, selecting representative funds and focusing on their development.

Last year, with the expansion of the socially responsible investment fund market, they launched the 'KTB Jibae Gujo 1deungju Fund' which invests in companies excelling in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, delivering stable operational performance.

In particular, the 'KTB Little Big Star Fund,' which invests in industry-leading companies with strong competitiveness and next-generation top-quality small-to-mid cap stocks, has established itself as a leading domestic small-to-mid cap fund based on excellent performance as of the end of January for Class A shares: 3 months 2.06%, 6 months 6.31%, 1 year 4.50%, and 3 years 27.35%.

Recently, the performance of the 'KTB Market Star Fund' has also drawn attention. Its returns of 4.76% over 3 months, 12.30% over 6 months, and 5.42% over 1 year all rank within the top 10% compared to funds of the same type.

Kim Yongbeom, Executive Director of Equity Management at KTB Asset Management, emphasized, "Unlike in the past, in the current low-growth economic environment, focusing on companies with global competitiveness, high Return on Equity (ROE), and stable earnings quality is reflected in the fund's returns."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.