Hanwha Asset Management Invests in 'Future Growth' at Once... "PLUS Hanwha Group Stock ETF Listed"

Hanwha Asset Management announced on the 24th that it will newly list the ‘PLUS Hanwha Group Stock’ exchange-traded fund (ETF), which invests in Hanwha Group, ranked 7th in the domestic business world. This ETF focuses on major listed affiliates of Hanwha Group, offering potential benefits from next-generation growth industries such as aerospace, defense, and eco-friendly energy.

The ‘PLUS Hanwha Group Stock’ ETF forms a balanced investment portfolio by including representative affiliates from various sectors of Hanwha Group. The constituent stocks are △Hanwha Aerospace △Hanwha Ocean △Hanwha Systems △Hanwha Solutions △Hanwha △Hanwha Life Insurance △Hanwha Engine △Hanwha Investment & Securities △Hanwha Industrial Solutions △Hanwha General Insurance △Hanwha Galleria, totaling 11 stocks.

Hanwha Group leads next-generation core industries including aerospace and defense. Aerospace-related affiliates such as Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems have launched the ‘Space Hub.’ Through this, they integrate core technologies of the space industry such as launch vehicles, satellite development, and satellite internet services, building an advanced space industry value chain. As a ‘Korean-type launch vehicle system integrator,’ they possess independent launch vehicle manufacturing infrastructure. They are leading the transition to a private-sector-centered ‘New Space’ era. In the global space industry, expected to grow to about 2,500 trillion won by 2035, Hanwha Group is rapidly expanding its business areas through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and research and development (R&D) investments in the satellite communication sector.

Additionally, Hanwha Group provides advanced defense solutions covering ground, marine, aviation, and electronic warfare systems. It plays a role in strengthening social and security infrastructure. Through exports of major weapon systems such as the K9 self-propelled howitzer, Chunmoo, and Redback, it is strengthening its position in the global market. It has global competitiveness in defense sectors including ground defense, guided weapon systems, radar, engines, and special vessels.

Hanwha Group is leading the transition to eco-friendly energy such as solar power, hydrogen, and wind power. Hanwha Ocean is leading the global eco-friendly ship market with LNG carriers based on independently developed LNG technology. Hanwha Solutions is pursuing sustainable growth in eco-friendly energy sectors including solar power, hydrogen, and wind power.

Combining Hanwha Ocean’s expertise in energy production facilities and transportation technology with Hanwha Solutions’ capabilities in energy and materials fields such as hydrogen, wind power, LNG, and ammonia, they are building a ‘clean energy value chain.’

Hanwha Group’s financial affiliates are also showing stable growth. Hanwha Life Insurance, Hanwha General Insurance, and Hanwha Investment & Securities are leading digital finance through proactive investments and strategic use of advanced technologies such as AI and big data. They are expanding financial service businesses targeting the U.S. and Asian markets, aiming to become a global comprehensive financial group. Beyond finance, through the wellness program brand ‘LIFEPLUS,’ they provide differentiated experiences and life-cycle tailored services.

Hanwha Galleria strengthens its position in the premium retail sector by offering high-end experiences and value across customers’ lifestyles and leading cultural trends. Through a network of regional representative premium department stores including Galleria Luxury Hall and VIP marketing, it provides differentiated customer experiences. It has entered the premium F&B content business, expanded the premium food hall ‘Gourmet 494,’ and launched the global burger brand ‘Five Guys,’ achieving notable results.

The balanced business portfolio of Hanwha Group’s affiliates across next-generation growth industries and various sectors acts as a strength of the ‘PLUS Hanwha Group Stock’ ETF.

Geum Jeong-seop, head of the ETF Business Division at Hanwha Asset Management, said, “Hanwha Group possesses outstanding technology and market competitiveness in defense, aerospace, and eco-friendly energy sectors,” adding, “As the global security environment becomes unstable, the importance of the defense industry is increasing, and investments in eco-friendly energy to respond to climate change are continuously expanding.” He continued, “This ‘PLUS Hanwha Group Stock’ ETF is an investment product that can capture the benefits of growth in these industries at once, providing domestic investors with a great opportunity to share in Hanwha Group’s innovation and growth.”