TIMEFOLIO China AI Tech Active ETF Surpasses 50% Return in Just 8 Months Since Listing

'Active ETF powerhouse' TIMEFOLIO Asset Management has demonstrated the excellence of its active management strategy. Its active ETF, which invests in China's AI (artificial intelligence) and tech industries, surpassed a 50% return in just about eight months since its listing.

TIMEFOLIO Asset Management announced on the 20th that the 'TIMEFOLIO China AI Tech Active ETF' has recorded a return of 53.15% since its listing on May 13 last year. This figure outperformed the Hang Seng Tech Index (KRW-converted), which represents major Chinese tech stocks and rose by 13.43% during the same period.

With its return exceeding 50%, the fund also outperformed passive ETFs investing in the China AI industry that were listed on the same day last year. As of the same date, representative examples include ▲TIGER China Tech TOP10 (23.88%), ▲KODEX China Humanoid Robot, and ▲PLUS China AI Tech TOP10 (16.77%). In terms of returns alone, TIMEFOLIO's performance was calculated to be about twice as high.

This performance gap is attributed to fundamental differences in management approach. While passive ETFs mechanically include stocks with the highest market capitalization, the active ETF managed by TIMEFOLIO is characterized by its managers' ability to swiftly respond to market changes based on their discretion.

The TIMEFOLIO China AI Tech Active ETF expanded its portfolio across the entire Chinese AI value chain, including ▲semiconductors (Nanya Technology, Hua Hong Semiconductor, SMIC), ▲optical modules (Innolight, Eoptolink), and ▲big tech (Alibaba), as well as robotics (UBTECH), covering all stages of the industry. By responding quickly to rapidly changing trends and the development direction of the Chinese AI industry, it achieved a significant difference in returns.

TIMEFOLIO China AI Tech Active went beyond simply investing in large-cap companies, instead selectively concentrating on core companies within the Greater China AI industry value chain-spanning China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong-that possess real technological capabilities and growth potential. Key investments included optical module companies such as Innolight and Eoptolink Technology, Taiwanese semiconductor company PSMC, Nanya Technology, as well as firms in AI semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and application software sectors.

A TIMEFOLIO Asset Management representative stated, "The Chinese AI tech market is highly volatile and the pace of technological change is extremely fast, making in-depth research and agile management strategies essential. Discovering and adjusting the weight of leading stocks that drive structural changes in the industry is the very essence of 'active ETFs,' which are the key to outperforming the market."

TIMEFOLIO's active ETFs are continuing their rapid external growth based on this outstanding management performance. ETF assets under management (AUM) surpassed 3.8 trillion won in March 2025 and recently exceeded 4 trillion won, further solidifying its position as a leader in active ETFs.