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Korea Investment Management Launches Semiconductor-Focused Mixed Asset ETF
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-24
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Korea Investment Management debuts the ACE Samsung Electronics SK Hynix Plus Bond Mixed 50 ETF, offering a balanced 50/50 exposure to chips and bonds.
What Happened
New ETF Launch: Korea Investment Management is set to list the 'ACE Samsung Electronics SK Hynix Plus Bond Mixed 50' ETF on the 25th. The fund maintains a 50% allocation to bonds, making it eligible for full investment within DC and IRP retirement accounts.
Portfolio Strategy: The fund tracks the 'KAP Samsung Electronics SK Hynix Plus Bond Mixed 50 Index' and includes major semiconductor players like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. The allocation is designed to capture growth in the AI semiconductor and power components sectors.
Income and Stability: The bond portion of the portfolio consists primarily of short-term government bonds and monetary stabilization bonds with maturities between one month and two years. Monthly distributions are funded through dividends from the underlying stocks and interest income from the bond holdings.
Market Outlook: Management highlighted that the fund is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing AI investment boom and the recovery in the memory chip market. By including power component suppliers, the ETF aims to provide a comprehensive play on the evolving semiconductor supply chain.