[2021 Capital Investment Awards] Samsung Asset Management's Swift Response with Innovative Products like Metaverse Launch

Best Asset Management Company Award in Equity Management Division

Shim Jong-guk, CEO of Samsung Asset Management

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] Samsung Asset Management has been selected as the Best Asset Manager in the equity management sector for its contribution to investors' asset growth by swiftly responding to emerging industries and attention-grabbing markets and launching innovative products.

The core competency of Samsung Asset Management's equity management division lies in quickly responding to investor needs by launching products and helping generate steady returns. In particular, the "Samsung Global Metaverse Fund" is a case of market leadership by recognizing this year's industry buzzword first and enabling investors to invest in the global metaverse market. It surpassed 100 billion KRW in assets under management within four months of launch, ranking first among metaverse funds in the industry.

Regarding the structurally growing semiconductor industry, the "Samsung Global Semiconductor Fund" was also introduced, allowing investment in the top 20 global semiconductor companies, including those in Korea. Since its launch on September 28, this fund has recorded returns exceeding 10%. Unlike the basic semiconductor ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) that tracks the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, this fund enables investment in the structural growth of the semiconductor business across a much broader scope, including domestic companies.

Among funds investing in overseas countries, all of the highest-yielding funds were from Samsung Asset Management. Among major emerging markets that showed significant stock price increases this year, the "Samsung Vietnam Fund" and the "Samsung India Small & Mid-Cap FOCUS Fund" achieved returns exceeding 80% and 70%, respectively. A Samsung Asset Management official stated, "Based on a global 24-hour management system connecting the Seoul headquarters with Hong Kong, New York, and London offices and a close collaboration system, we are achieving stable returns."

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