RISE Samsung Electronics SK hynix Bond Hybrid 50 ETF Surpasses 1 Trillion Won in Net Assets... Fastest-Ever for Domestic Bond Hybrid ETF

Only 36 Trading Days After Listing
Ultra-Low Total Expense Ratio of 0.01% Per Annum

KB Asset Management announced on the 21st that the net asset value of 'RISE Samsung Electronics SK hynix Bond Hybrid 50' surpassed 1 trillion won as of the 20th.

According to KB Asset Management, this milestone was achieved only 36 trading days after its listing on February 26, marking the fastest-ever 1 trillion won breakthrough for a domestic bond hybrid exchange-traded fund (ETF).

This ETF allocates 25% each to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, with the remaining 50% invested in high-quality bonds such as short-term treasury bonds. It is the first product in Korea to focus investments on leading domestic semiconductor companies—Samsung Electronics and SK hynix—while enhancing stability through bonds. The total expense ratio is 0.01% per annum, reducing cost burdens for long-term investors.

A KB Asset Management representative explained, "A key factor behind its popularity is that it can be included 100% in retirement pension accounts." Bond hybrid ETFs are classified as safe assets in defined contribution (DC) and individual retirement pension (IRP) accounts, allowing investments regardless of risk asset limits.

Additionally, the structural growth in demand for high-performance semiconductors, driven by the proliferation of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, is also increasing the investment appeal. The evolution of the AI paradigm from a focus on learning to inference, along with the spread of agentic AI and physical AI, is expected to further boost semiconductor demand in the future.

Yook Donghwi, Head of ETF Product Marketing at KB Asset Management, stated, "The rapid inflow of funds is being driven by combined investment demand from those seeking long-term growth in the semiconductor industry and those making pension investments." He added, "'RISE Samsung Electronics SK hynix Bond Hybrid 50 ETF' will be an efficient alternative for investors looking to increase their exposure to semiconductors within their retirement pension accounts."

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