Samsung Asset Management's KODEX Money Market Active ETF Surpasses 300 Billion Won in Net Individual Purchases This Year

Samsung Asset Management announced on July 23 that the 'KODEX Money Market Active' exchange-traded fund (ETF) has recorded a net purchase of 302.5 billion won by individual investors this year. This is the largest amount among domestic parking-type ETFs. Analysts attribute this to concentrated demand from individual investors who seek both stability and liquidity amid uncertain market conditions.

KODEX Money Market Active is designed based on the management approach of money market funds (MMFs) that invest in highly liquid assets with high credit ratings, such as ultra-short-term bonds and commercial paper (CP). While it maintains a portfolio composition similar to that of general MMFs, it is subject to fewer operational regulatory burdens compared to traditional MMFs, allowing for more flexible management. In particular, to minimize risks from interest rate fluctuations or market volatility, the fund strictly limits its investment targets and focuses its portfolio on assets with high credit ratings, thereby enhancing stability. These features provide a foundation for investors to safely entrust their short-term funds even in rapidly changing market environments.

Building on this, the KODEX Money Market Active ETF, which was listed in August last year, has continued its rapid growth. Its current net asset value stands at 6.8412 trillion won, making it the largest among all short-term parking-type ETFs. This year alone, it has attracted 2.7641 trillion won in new funds, ranking first among all ETFs.

MMFs are products that can increase both liquidity and stability as their assets under management grow. Based on this principle, KODEX Money Market Active maintains the largest net assets in Korea, enabling even more efficient and stable asset management. Therefore, experts advise that investors should prioritize the scale of management when selecting a short-term fund allocation.

With the current benchmark interest rate at 2.50% per annum, the ETF offers the potential for higher returns than general MMFs, attracting not only individual investors but also strong buying interest from institutional investors. Since its listing in August last year, KODEX Money Market Active ETF has achieved an annualized return of 3.45%, drawing significant attention from institutional investors considering short-term fund management. In particular, its 'next-day redemption' feature, which enables fund withdrawal on the next business day after a sale through over-the-counter creation and redemption, makes it an attractive management tool for institutional investors for whom liquidity is crucial.

Yoon Sungin, a manager at Samsung Asset Management, said, "With growing volatility in the financial markets and lingering expectations of interest rate cuts, investors are looking for safe havens that offer not only stability but also the potential for additional returns, rather than simply locking up their funds." He added, "We will continue to meet investors' needs through strict credit management and flexible management strategies."

Meanwhile, the KODEX Money Market Active ETF can be fully included (100%) in individual retirement pension (IRP, DC) accounts, making it an effective alternative for managing idle funds within pension portfolios.

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