KB Asset Management's 'RISE Korea Strategic Industry Active' ETF Surpasses 200 Billion Won in Net Assets

KB Asset Management's 'RISE Korea Strategic Industry Active' Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has surpassed 200 billion won in net assets, drawing attention in the market thanks to its outstanding returns.

On April 30, KB Asset Management announced that the RISE Korea Strategic Industry Active ETF has exceeded 200 billion won in net assets as investment inflows continue steadily. According to FnGuide, as of April 29, the product recorded a three-month return of 38.02%, ranking first among all domestic active ETFs listed this year. The product has demonstrated its competitiveness by leveraging the agility unique to active management, even amid heightened global geopolitical risks and increased market volatility.

Launched in January, the 'RISE Korea Strategic Industry Active ETF' is designed to invest in six national strategic industries that the government is actively fostering, collectively referred to as 'ABCDEF': AI & Semiconductor, Bio, Culture, Defense, Energy, and Factory (advanced manufacturing). The fund selectively invests in these sectors, which represent Korea's future growth engines. These industries are closely aligned with global growth trends and possess significant mid- to long-term growth potential. The fund flexibly adjusts its sector allocation according to changing market conditions in pursuit of excess returns.

As of April 30, the fund's major holdings are Samsung Electronics (23.44%), SK hynix (13.42%), Hyosung Heavy Industries (5.23%), TSE (4.03%), and Samyang Foods (3.76%), among others.

Jung Sangwoo, Head of ETF Management Division at KB Asset Management, stated, "The RISE Korea Strategic Industry Active ETF is not a product that simply follows short-term trends, but rather invests in the future growth pillars of the Korean economy," and added, "We will strive to deliver differentiated results through industry diversification and proactive management strategies, even in highly volatile market environments."

To strengthen its investment solutions in response to changing market conditions, KB Asset Management plans to establish a new active ETF management unit in the first half of the year. In addition, the company will enhance its research and management capabilities related to diverse investment themes such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, power infrastructure, dividends, and covered calls.

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