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May 25, 2026

Semiconductor ETFs extend gains; quantum computing stocks also rise on U.S. investment decision

Semiconductor-related products gained ground in South Korea’s domestic ETF market. From 18to22, ‘SOL Semiconductor Front-End Process’ rose 17.07% to rank 1, while the U.S. government’s decision to invest in quantum computing lifted related stocks.


Semiconductor ETFs extend gains; quantum computing stocks also rise on U.S. investment decision

25According to Korea Exchange data, semiconductor-related ETFs were strong in South Korea’s domestic exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. Investor sentiment improved after labor-management negotiations at Samsung Electronics were dramatically concluded, contributing to the gains. News of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran also had a positive effect on the market.

During the same period (from 18to22), the top-performing domestic ETF was 1‘SOL Semiconductor Front-End Process,’ which gained 17.07%. The calculation excluded leveraged and inverse products, as well as products with average daily trading volume below 10 shares. These criteria were applied in determining the rankings among the top performers.

‘IBK K-AI Semiconductor Core Tech’ gained 13.16% over the same period. ‘HANARO Fn K-Semiconductor’ rose 12.6%. Both products ranked among the top performers.

'TIGER China Semiconductor FACTSET' 12.38% higher. 'KODEX AI Semiconductor TOP2Plus' 11.82% higher. These securities also recorded top returns.

'SOL AI Semiconductor TOP2Plus' 11.59% higher. Quantum computing-related stocks also rose after the U.S. government announced an investment decision. Semiconductor stocks repeatedly fluctuated amid domestic and international factors, but maintained an upward trend during this period.

Sources: 파이낸셜뉴스 증권

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