ETF trading value share 30% surpassed · KRX 7a.m. opening delayed
ETF trading value share exceeded 30%, with about 34trillion won changing hands in a day. Shinhan Asset Management’s AI Semiconductor TOP2Plus ETF surpassed 7trillion won in net assets, and the Korea Exchange postponed the introduction of a pre-market at 7a.m. until the end of 2026.
ETFs’ share of on-exchange trading30exceeded %. About 34trillion won changed hands in a day, directly and indirectly reflecting changes in the trading patterns of individuals and institutions.
Some ETFs promoting monthly distributions recorded high returns this year. One particular product posted a return of more than % this year, and demand from investors seeking monthly distributions is growing.99The return exceeded % this year, and demand from investors seeking monthly distributions is growing.
Shinhan Asset Management’s AI Semiconductor TOP2Plus ETF surpassed 7trillion won in net assets. The product ranked 3th in size among semiconductor-themed ETFs.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix 4posted gains in the % range. This rise was seen in 6the month of 18during pre-market trading on the day.
The Korea Exchange announced that it would postpone until the end of next year the opening of pre-market trading planned for the morning at 7 o'clock, 6in the month of 19the reason for the postponement and the specific implementation schedule will be announced later.
Market participants believe that the expanded share of ETF trading and the postponement of the introduction of pre-market trading will affect trading hours and liquidity for the time being.