KB Asset Management said on the 14th that the net worth of the "RISE Samsung Electronics SK hynix Bond Mixed 50 ETF" has topped 2 trillion won.
On Feb. 26, it surpassed 2 trillion won in 51 trading days since listing, the shortest period among domestic bond-mix exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
This product is an ETF that includes leading domestic semiconductor corporations Samsung Electronics and SK hynix at 25% each, with the remaining 50% invested in high-quality bonds such as short-term Treasury bonds. It is a strategy that considers growth and stability at the same time.
According to financial data firm FnGuide, the ETF's one-month return recently came in at 25.81%. The total fee is around 0.01% per year, keeping fee burdens low.
This product is classified as a safe asset under defined contribution (DC) and individual retirement pension (IRP) rules. Under the current system, retirement pension accounts are limited to a 70% investment cap for risky assets such as equity ETFs. However, ETFs recognized as bond-mix can be included up to 100% within the account. Therefore, even investors who have fully used their risky asset limits can further increase their semiconductor exposure.
Yuk Dong-hwi, head of ETF product marketing at KB Asset Management, said, "As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry spreads, demand for high-performance semiconductors is growing structurally, and long-term investment demand for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix is steadily expanding."