KODEX US Humanoid Robot ETF Surpasses 100 Billion KRW in Net Assets

Samsung Asset Management announced on August 18 that the 'KODEX US Humanoid Robot' ETF, which invests in core companies within the US humanoid robot industry, has become the first domestically listed humanoid robot-themed ETF to surpass 100 billion KRW in net assets.

Since its listing in April this year, the KODEX US Humanoid Robot ETF has achieved a cumulative return of 38.7%. This performance is more than 15.2 percentage points higher than that of the Nasdaq 100 Index over the same period. Cumulative net purchases by individual investors have reached 47.4 billion KRW.

The KODEX US Humanoid Robot ETF invests in leading US tech companies such as Tesla, Nvidia, and Palantir, which are spearheading the humanoid robot ecosystem based on their AI capabilities and capital strength. Unlike other humanoid robot ETFs, this ETF differentiates itself by allocating a relatively higher weight to its core companies, thereby reflecting recent trends in the tech sector.

In the past, the tech industry was understood as a value chain divided into development, manufacturing, and supply. However, the industry is now shifting toward a structure where leader companies, equipped with both innovative technology and capital, drive the entire sector. Innovative companies with strong AI capabilities and capital are now leading growth. The KODEX US Humanoid Robot ETF is recognized for effectively capturing these industry trends.

Another advantage is its ability to respond to rapidly changing markets through active quarterly rebalancing. In fact, during its first rebalancing in June, the ETF removed two stocks-NXP Semiconductors and Serve Robotics-and added five others, including Amphenol and Teledyne Technologies. Among the existing holdings, Palantir rose to become one of the top three in terms of weighting.

The 'KODEX China Humanoid Robot ETF', which invests in the Chinese humanoid robot industry, has also delivered strong results, recording a one-month return of 13.6%. China has been unveiling its humanoid robot technologies by hosting a series of related events. Companies such as UBTECH, Unitree, and Dobot have been actively launching new products, securing growth momentum.

Han Donghoon, a manager at Samsung Asset Management, stated, "Although there is still a perception that the humanoid robot industry belongs to the distant future, the technology is now close to completion." He added, "However, since mass production and commercialization are still in their early stages, it is appropriate to focus investments on companies that are best positioned to benefit."

He further commented, "We will strive to deliver strong returns so that the humanoid theme can go beyond its current boundaries and become the new standard for tech investment in the era of Physical AI."

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