KOSPI 8,000 era, 480trillion-won ETF influence grew
KOSPI 8,000 was recorded. The ETF market totaled 480trillion won, with individual buying and changes in asset managers’ products emerging simultaneously.
KOSPI 8,000 was recorded. Korea Exchange Chairman Jung Eun-bo described it as a starting point for achieving a Korea premium. The index hit a new intraday high. The relevant figures are confirmed by indicators disclosed by the exchange.
The ETF market totaled 480trillion won. This size has been cited as a major item in recent fund flows. Passive and leveraged products are actively traded in the market.
Individual investors showed buying interest, particularly in semiconductor stocks. Some individuals concentrated their purchases on semiconductor-related ETFs and large-cap semiconductor stocks. Individual buying accounted for an important part of market supply and demand.
More high school students are studying charts while reading financial newspapers. Retiree groups have also been seen taking part in investing through “allowance challenges.” Investment participation has taken diverse forms across generations.
Korea Investment Management announced that it would separate its passive ETF business. Samsung Asset Management launched a 2…-times tracking ETF based on Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The two asset managers are adjusting their product portfolios.
Some investors said they need to look for alternative stocks that can reduce volatility. Both the flow of funds and product composition are changing at the same time. The change in the makeup of market participants is relatively pronounced.