KODEX 200 Sees Net Assets Surge by 4.9 Trillion Won Since Start of Year

Samsung Asset Management announced on November 3 that 'KODEX 200', Korea’s first ETF listed in 2002, recorded a net asset increase of 4.9604 trillion won so far this year. Among all ETFs listed on the Korean stock market, it saw the largest net asset growth this year.

KODEX 200 has once again proven itself to be the most efficient and reliable vehicle for investing in the Korean stock market. In addition, it surpassed 10 trillion won in net assets, further solidifying its position as the top domestic equity ETF.

The ETF is composed of leading industries driving the Korean stock market, including major semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as well as AI, electric power, shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear power. It is regarded as a product that allows broad-based investment in the overall growth of the domestic stock market.

This year, the return of individual investors to the domestic stock market led to a significant increase in capital inflows. Since the beginning of the year, net purchases by individuals surpassed 1 trillion won, reaching 1.0932 trillion won. Not only did the government’s firm policy stance toward the domestic stock market spread by word of mouth among investors, but KODEX 200 has become the top choice for individual investors seeking to invest in Korean equities.

As Korea’s first ETF, KODEX 200 has built strong brand trust through its long history with investors and 23 years of proven management expertise. With high liquidity and a low tracking error (the difference between market price and net asset value), it is the most preferred product among investors managing large-scale funds.

As the Korean stock market currently delivers the highest returns among major global stock markets, the KODEX 200 ETF has also achieved outstanding performance. Since the beginning of the year, it has recorded a return of 85.3%, and since its initial listing, it has achieved a remarkable cumulative return of 1,064% (a tenfold increase).

Jung Jaeuk, Head of ETF Management Team 3 at Samsung Asset Management, expressed his expectations by saying, "KODEX 200 will continue to grow as a core asset for investors, even as the KOSPI surpasses 5,000." He added, "The recent large-scale capital inflows into KODEX 200 amid the KOSPI rally demonstrate that investors have strong confidence in the most fundamental and proven market representative index."

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