There is growing investor interest in semiconductor companies with ties to artificial intelligence. (Image created by AI/ChatGPT)
SEOUL, March 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Asset Management announced on March 26 that its KODEX AI Semiconductor ETF has exceeded 100 billion won in net assets, highlighting growing investor interest in semiconductor companies with ties to artificial intelligence.
The exchange-traded fund focuses on domestic companies involved in AI semiconductor technologies, including high-bandwidth memory chips (HBM), 5G networks, autonomous driving, and Internet of Things (IoT). Industry giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix make up more than 40% of the fund’s total assets.
The fund has delivered a 16.6% return since the beginning of the year, reflecting the robust performance of South Korea’s semiconductor sector.
“The semiconductor market is reaching new heights driven by AI technology advancement, and the industry structure is becoming increasingly specialized,” said Lee Dae-hwan, a fund manager at Samsung Asset Management. “We aim to provide investors with more precise market access strategies through our diverse ETF lineup.”
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
