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KB Asset Management's 'RISE Network Infrastructure' ETF Ranks First in 6-Month Returns
Electronic Technology · Telecommunications Equipment · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-27
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KB Asset Management's 'RISE Network Infrastructure ETF' has achieved the top 6-month return among domestic equity ETFs, driven by AI and 5G demand.
What Happened
Top Performance: KB Asset Management announced that its 'RISE Network Infrastructure ETF' recorded a 67.24% return over the past six months, ranking first among 398 domestic equity ETFs. The fund also demonstrated strong long-term performance with 1-year and 3-year returns of 346.8% and 479.3%, respectively.
Investment Focus: The ETF invests in key companies within the network infrastructure value chain, such as 5G equipment and base station manufacturers. It differentiates itself by excluding traditional telecom carriers like KT and SK Telecom, focusing instead on technology-heavy infrastructure firms.
Key Holdings: Major holdings currently include Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, LG Innotek, and Lee Soo Petasys. The fund is benefiting from increased AI infrastructure spending and shareholder return policies from major tech firms.
Market Outlook: KB Asset Management expects the demand for network infrastructure to grow significantly due to digital transformation and the AI boom. The firm remains optimistic that the ETF will continue to attract investor interest as these sectors remain central to the modern economy.