KODEX Money Market Active Surpasses 500 Billion Won in Cumulative Net Purchases by Individual Investors

Individual investment funds are pouring into 'KODEX Money Market Active,' the largest money market ETF in Korea. Analysts attribute this trend to the demand from individual investors who seek both stability and liquidity amid uncertain market conditions.

Samsung Asset Management announced on August 21 that the KODEX Money Market Active ETF has recorded a cumulative net purchase of 514.4 billion won by individual investors.

Since the beginning of the year, KODEX Money Market Active has attracted over 2.7497 trillion won in capital inflows. It is the ETF with the largest increase in net assets so far this year.

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 papers (CP). While it maintains a portfolio structure similar to that of traditional MMFs, it is subject to fewer regulatory constraints, allowing for more flexible management.

To minimize risks from interest rate fluctuations and market volatility, the investment targets are strictly limited, and the portfolio is composed mainly of high-credit assets to enhance stability. This provides a foundation for investors to safely entrust their short-term funds even in rapidly changing market environments.

With the base interest rate at 2.50% per annum, the ETF offers the potential for higher returns than typical MMFs, attracting not only individual investors but also institutional investors. Since its listing in August last year, the KODEX Money Market Active ETF has posted a return of 3.53%, drawing attention from institutions seeking short-term fund management options. It has achieved a one-month annualized return of 2.70% and a one-year return of 3.37%, making it the highest-performing money market active ETF among those with net assets exceeding 1 trillion won.

Yoon Sungin, a manager at Samsung Asset Management, stated, "As volatility in the bond and stock markets increases, funds continue to flow into short-term products that offer stable returns. Through strict credit management and a flexible management strategy, we will provide the best parking-type ETF product in volatile market conditions."

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

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