Hantoo Asset Management ACE Japan Nikkei225(H) ETF, 27.69% Return Since the Beginning of the Year

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‘ACE Japan Nikkei225(H) ETF,’ an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Korea Investment Trust Management, recorded a return of 27.69% since the beginning of the year.

On the 16th, Korea Investment Trust Management stated, "According to financial information provider FnGuide, the ACE Japan Nikkei225(H) ETF has shown excellent performance not only in returns since the beginning of the year but also over the past 1 year, 3 years, and since its listing." They added, "It recorded returns of 20.79% over the past year, 35.33% over the past 3 years, and 116.69% since its listing on March 3, 2016."

This ETF focuses on investing in 225 stocks with high liquidity, including large-cap companies listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Its underlying index tracks the ‘Nikkei225 Index,’ which is calculated and published by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The depreciation of the Japanese yen can boost returns by leading to earnings surprises for Japanese export companies and stimulating domestic demand through increased tourism to Japan. The Bank of Japan is expected to continue supporting the weak yen for the time being, which is a positive factor for the Japanese stock market.

Kim Chan-young, Head of Digital ETF Marketing at Korea Investment Trust Management, said, "With the yen recently hitting its lowest point in 33 years, interest in investing in Japan is rising." He added, "For investors expecting further gains in Japanese stocks by the end of the year, this product along with the ACE Japan TOPIX Leverage (H) ETF are attractive options." Kim also noted, "In particular, the Japanese government is actively supporting the revival of the semiconductor industry," adding, "Along with the benefits of the weak yen, improvements in the semiconductor market and the advantages from CHIP4 make the ‘ACE Japan Semiconductor ETF’ a noteworthy stock to watch."

The ACE Japan TOPIX Leverage (H) ETF is a leveraged product that tracks twice the daily return of the ‘Japan TOPIX Index,’ which is calculated and published by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is suitable for those willing to take on higher risks for more aggressive investment. Its returns over the past 1 year, 3 years, and since listing (June 16, 2014) are 48.20%, 91.58%, and 211.55%, respectively.

The ACE Japan Semiconductor ETF selects 25 semiconductor companies listed on the Japanese stock market based on market representativeness and competitiveness, investing in them with equal weighting. Its underlying index tracks the Korean won-converted ‘Bloomberg Japan Semiconductor Select Top 25 Price Return Index.’

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