Korea Investment Management's 'ACE AI Semiconductor TOP3+' Achieves Top Returns Among Sobujang ETFs

by Kim Youngwon

Published 17 Apr.2026 08:44(KST)

Leading in Returns Even Year-to-Date

Korea Investment Management announced on April 17 that the 'ACE AI Semiconductor TOP3+' Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) ranked first in returns among materials, parts, and equipment (so-called "Sobu-jang") ETFs in all categories-over six months, year-to-date, and one year.

According to Koscom ETF Check, as of the previous day’s closing price, the ACE AI Semiconductor TOP3+ ETF recorded returns of 115.91% over six months, 90.55% year-to-date, and 346.29% over one year. These figures are the highest among the 16 Sobu-jang ETFs listed in Korea.

Korea Investment Management's 'ACE AI Semiconductor TOP3+' Achieves Top Returns Among Sobujang ETFs

There has also been continuous inflow of funds. The ETF’s net asset value stands at 649 billion won, representing an increase of approximately 386% from its 133.6 billion won net asset value at the end of last year.

Launched in October 2023, the ACE AI Semiconductor TOP3+ ETF recently changed its name from the previous ‘ACE Semiconductor Focus.’ A Korea Investment Management representative explained, "This change was made to more intuitively convey the strategy of focusing investment on core domestic HBM stocks, which represent the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor sector."

This ETF makes concentrated investments of about 75% in three stocks: SK hynix (27.85%), Samsung Electronics (25.59%), and Hanmi Semiconductor (20.65%). These companies are recognized as major players with global competitiveness in the HBM market and related equipment sectors. In addition, the portfolio includes other key domestic Sobu-jang companies, enabling a focused approach to the entire semiconductor ecosystem.

Nam Yongsoo, Head of ETF Division at Korea Investment Management, stated, "With the advancement of AI technology, the semiconductor industry is restructuring into a high-growth, HBM-centered model," adding, "Going forward, the utilization of ETFs like this one, which invest in core stocks and across the supply chain, will become even more important."