Hyundai Motor Group Stocks Revalued... Spotlight on SOL Automobile ETF Series

Recently, the structural revaluation trend of the automotive industry has been gaining momentum in the domestic stock market. The 'SOL Automobile TOP3 Plus' ETF, which focuses on major affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group such as Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Mobis, and Kia, and the 'SOL Automobile Parts Fn' ETF, which invests in electronic component companies that are key to future vehicles such as autonomous driving, are drawing significant attention.

On December 11, Shinhan Asset Management announced that the SOL Automobile Parts Fn ETF recorded a one-month return of 20.69%. During the same period, the SOL Automobile TOP3 Plus ETF also rose by 16.48%.

The SOL Automobile TOP3 Plus ETF recently surpassed 100 billion won in net assets, solidifying its position as a leading automotive ETF. It invests approximately 70% of its assets in Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis.

Recently, Hyundai Motor Group has been pursuing a strategy to build an ecosystem based on 'physical AI,' including robotics, autonomous driving, and data centers. The group has declared a transition from a traditional automaker to a technology-based company. In fact, Hyundai Motor has successively announced plans for the development of humanoid robots, mass production of robots in partnership with Boston Dynamics, the development of autonomous driving software, and the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

The recently announced strategy highlights the establishment of a robot mass production system, advancement of autonomous driving software, and the transition to AI data centers and smart factories as core pillars.

The plan to begin initial mass production of the humanoid robot 'Atlas' next year, along with large-scale investments in AI-driven manufacturing innovation, is expected to enhance the mid- to long-term competitiveness of the Korean automotive industry. Analysts note that this not only leads to a revaluation of individual companies but also expands the growth premium across the entire automotive sector.

The SOL Automobile Parts Fn ETF comprehensively includes key companies that are expanding their businesses across the entire future vehicle value chain, including electronics, robotics, and autonomous driving, in addition to traditional auto parts companies. Its distinguishing feature is balanced investment in a variety of growth companies, such as Hyundai AutoEver, electronic component manufacturers like inverter and motor producers, and robotics and hardware manufacturers.

Kim Junghyun, Head of ETF Business at Shinhan Asset Management, explained, "As Hyundai Motor Group expands into a 'future-oriented manufacturing company' based on robotics, autonomous driving, and AI, a full-scale structural revaluation of the group is underway." He added, "The SOL Automobile ETF series can efficiently capture companies at the center of these changes and are products that most directly reflect the structural growth trend of the automotive sector."

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