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Mirae Asset's Global X Japan Lists Korea Semiconductor ETF on Tokyo Stock Exchange

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-08

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Global X Japan, a subsidiary of Mirae Asset, is launching an ETF on the Tokyo Stock Exchange tracking top Korean semiconductor firms like Samsung and SK Hynix.

What Happened

Product Launch: Global X Japan, an affiliate of Mirae Asset, is set to list the 'Global X Korea Semiconductor Top 10 ETF' on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 9th. The fund tracks the FnGuide Semiconductor TOP 10 Index and offers semi-annual dividend distributions.

Investment Strategy: The ETF allocates 50% of its portfolio to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, with the remaining half invested in eight leading domestic semiconductor equipment, materials, and parts manufacturers. This structure is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the entire Korean semiconductor supply chain.

Market Context: The rapid growth of the AI industry has fueled global demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), drawing significant attention to Korean chipmakers. Samsung and SK Hynix currently hold a dominant combined market share in both the global DRAM and HBM sectors.

Corporate Background: Global X Japan is a joint venture between Mirae Asset's Global X and Japan's Daiwa Securities Group. This new listing aims to enhance accessibility for Japanese investors looking to capitalize on the growth of the South Korean semiconductor industry.

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