'TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 ETF,' Korea's Largest Semiconductor ETF, Surpasses 3 Trillion Won

Mirae Asset Global Investments announced on January 13 that the net assets of the 'TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 ETF' have surpassed 3 trillion won.

According to the Korea Exchange, as of January 12, the net assets of the TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 ETF reached 3.3667 trillion won. This marks the first time a domestic semiconductor-themed ETF has exceeded 3 trillion won in net assets, making it the largest ever within this theme.

The ETF tracks the 'FnGuide Semiconductor TOP10 Index.' It is characterized by concentrated investment in the top 10 domestic semiconductor companies, with a focus on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. As of January 12, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounted for 25.4% and 32.7% of the portfolio, respectively, representing the highest proportion of these two stocks among domestic semiconductor ETFs. Over the past year, the ETF recorded a return of 123.92%, benefiting from the strong performance of the semiconductor sector.

Amid expectations of a favorable semiconductor market, individual investors are increasingly channeling funds into semiconductor-themed ETFs. Since the beginning of the year, the TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 ETF has seen net individual purchases amounting to 211.5 billion won, ranking first among domestic semiconductor-themed ETFs.

Mirae Asset Global Investments offers a lineup of four domestic semiconductor ETFs, including the TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 ETF, the leveraged TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 Leverage ETF, the TIGER Semiconductor ETF that invests across the entire semiconductor industry, and the TIGER AI Semiconductor Core Process ETF, which focuses on core processes in AI semiconductors.

Jung Huihyeon, Head of ETF Management at Mirae Asset Global Investments, stated, "As memory semiconductor supply shortages become more pronounced in the field, spot prices are rising rapidly," adding, "The TIGER Semiconductor TOP10 ETF will establish itself as a core investment vehicle representing the Korean semiconductor industry."