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you are currently viewing:Korean Retail Investors Continue to Embrace U.S.-Listed ETFs, with 21 ETFs, Among Top 50 Overseas Securities Purchased in JulyAugust 21, 2026-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs industry, reported today that 21 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in July 2026 were U.S.-listed ETFs. This compares with 22 U.S.-listed ETFs among the top 50 overseas securities purchases in June, May, and April 2026, indicating continued strong investor demand for ETF products despite a modest decline in representation. In dollar terms, Korean retail investors purchased US$12.61 billion of U.S.-listed ETFs in July 2026. While this remains a significant level of investment activity, it is below the 2025 monthly peak of US$15.85 billion recorded in October, highlighting some moderation in buying activity from record levels. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted) Highlights Korean retail investors purchased US$12.61 billion and sold US$6.95 billion of the top overseas ETFs in July 2026. Twenty-one of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in July were U.S.-listed ETFs. More than half of these ETFs (11 of 21) provided leveraged or inverse exposure, highlighting investors' continued interest in tactical and high-conviction trading strategies. The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares ETF (SOXL) was the most purchased overseas ETF, attracting US$7.87 billion in gross purchases during July. The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares ETF (SOXL) was also the most sold overseas ETF, with US$4.08 billion in gross sales during the month. Source: ETFGI |
18 of the Top 50 Overseas Securities Purchased by Korean Retail Investors Were U.S.-Listed ETFs
October 2, 2026-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem through subscription research, consulting services, industry events and ETF TV, reports that 18 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in September 2026 were U.S.-listed ETFs.
PAAMC HK Lists Ping An AI Select ETF and Ping An Healthcare 50 Select ETF on SEHK
September 29, 2026-Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or the "Company" ), the offshore asset management platform of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An Group"), is pleased to announce that the Company launches two exchange-traded funds (ETFs)-Ping An AI Select ETF (HKD Counter: 03510/ USD Counter: 41510) and Ping An Healthcare 50 Select ETF (HKD Counter: 03500/ USD Counter: 41500) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("SEHK") today.
ChinaAMC Launches Cash Flow ETF and Asia's First HALO ETF Tracking Solactive Indices
September 29, 2026-Solactive is pleased to extend its collaboration with ChinaAMC with the launch of the ChinaAMC Franklin HK-US Equity Cash Flow Focus ETF and the ChinaAMC HK-US HALO ETF, tracking the Solactive G2 Cash Flow Index NTR and the Solactive Global HALO Select Index, respectively. The two indices apply distinct systematic approaches to equity selection across the Hong Kong and U.S. markets.
Solactive Launches the Solactive US Mega Technology Focus 12 Index, Providing the Underlying Benchmark for Rakuten Investment Management's New Concentrated Equity Fund
September 25, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Rakuten Investment Management, Inc. with the launch of Rakuten US Technology Concentrated Equity Index Fund, tracking the Solactive US Mega Technology Focus 12 Index (Solactive・米国超大型テクノロジー株式12指数). The fund provides focused exposure to 12 of the largest U.S. technology leaders by total market capitalization
Global X Launched KOSPI 200 ETF (3408/9408 HK) in Hong Kong with the lowest fee[1]
September 15, 2026- The Fund adopts a single management fee structure with annual ongoing charges fixed at 0.49%1, the lowest among Hong Kong peers.
Tracking 200 recognised Korean companies, including global tech leaders at the heart of the AI supply chain.
LinqAlpha and KOSCOM Sign MOU to Expand Access to Korean Market Data for Global Investors
September 9, 2026-Partnership combines KOSCOM's Korean financial market data with LinqAlpha's AI-native investment intelligence platform, beginning with ETF data
KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF (LUMA) Now Accessible in Japan Through Licensed Securities Firms
September 01, 2026-LUMA joins AGIX and KOID under KraneShares' Japan foreign investment trust notification filings, enabling access through eligible licensed securities firms.
