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Woori Asset Management's Physical AI ETF Tops Performance Rankings in First Month

Finance · Investment Managers · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-11

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Woori Asset Management's 'WON Physical AI TOP2 Plus Active' ETF has secured the top spot among similar thematic funds just one month after its launch.

What Happened

Performance Milestone: Woori Asset Management’s 'WON Physical AI TOP2 Plus Active' ETF has outperformed its peers, ranking first among 11 similar thematic ETFs in Korea. Data from KG Zeroin shows the fund achieved a 5.62% return over the past month as of the 9th.

Investment Strategy: The fund manager attributed the success to a selective investment strategy focused on companies with proven profitability and clear earnings visibility. The active management approach allowed the fund to navigate market volatility effectively while capturing growth in the physical AI sector.

Portfolio Composition: The ETF holds a 50% combined stake in Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, with each accounting for 25% of the portfolio. Samsung serves as the 'brain' for intelligent platforms, while Hyundai provides the 'body' through its ownership of Boston Dynamics.

Future Outlook: Portfolio manager Yoo Jung-kyu noted that the fund will continue to prioritize companies with upward-trending earnings estimates within the tech and energy sectors. The team plans to maintain its active management style, adjusting weightings based on the evolving attractiveness of specific industry segments.

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