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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 |
Hong Kong First! Global X Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Enhanced Income ETF
August 20, 2026-One ETF Offering Three Potential Sources of Income: Dividends [1], Capital Appreciation [1], and Option Premiums[1]
Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited ("Mirae Asset Hong Kong"), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Global X Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Enhanced Income ETF (the "Fund").
Mirae Asset Securities Launches WTI Leverage ETNs in First Partnership with Solactive
August 19, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Mirae Asset Securities through the launch of two ETNs track the Solactive WTI Leverage Index family. The new ETNs are designed to provide leveraged and inverse exposure to short-term movements in WTI crude oil futures. expanding the range of exchange-traded commodity-linked investment products available in the Korean market.
Korea Investment Launches ETF Bundling Five Strategic Industries
August 11, 2026---Semiconductors at Core, Alongside Four Other Strategic Sectors, for Diversification
Korea Investment Management said on the 11th that it has listed a new exchange-traded fund, the ACE Semiconductor Plus Strategic Industries ETF, which invests in a bundle of South Korea's key strategic industries, led by semiconductors.
Axis Mutual Fund launches Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund & Axis Nifty Energy ETF
August 10, 2026---NFOs offering exposure to India's evolving capital energy ecosystem
Axis Mutual Fund, one of India's leading asset management companies, announces the launch of the Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund and Axis Nifty Energy ETF providing investors with a simple and transparent way to participate in India's fast-evolving energy ecosystem.
Korea Investment Launches ETF Betting on Chips and Strategic Industries
August 10, 2026--Chips at Least 40%, With Fixed Stakes in Shipbuilding, Defense and Nuclear; One Rotating Strategic Sector Such as Autos or Humanoids
Korea Investment Management is launching an exchange-traded fund that invests in domestic strategic industries with global competitiveness, centered on semiconductors and including shipbuilding, defense and nuclear power.
Retail assets in STI exchange-traded funds surge fivefold to $4.2b: SGX
August 10, 2026--Retail investors bought nearly $20b of Singapore equities since 2020.
Combined retail assets under management in Straits Times Index (STI) exchange-traded funds increased fivefold from $884m to $4.2b, according to the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
IDX Launches Gold ETF, Confirms Sharia Compliance
August 10, 2026--The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) launched a gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) in collaboration with five investment managers on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Jio-BlackRock enters India's ETF market with Nifty 50 fund
August 4, 2026--The ETF will track the Nifty 50 Index, giving investors an exposure to India’s 50 largest listed companies through a single investment
Jio Financial Services and BlackRock on Tuesday launched the JioBlackRock Nifty 50 ETF, marking their entry into India's exchange-traded fund market through their asset management joint venture.
Daiwa Asset Management Launches iFreeETF German Government 0-3 Month Bill Tracking the Solactive German Government 0-3 Month Bill Index
August 3, 2026--Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Daiwa Asset Management Co. Ltd. through the launch of iFreeETF German Government 0-3 Month Bill, which tracks the Solactive German Government 0-3 Month Bill Index. The product is designed to provide investors with exposure to German government bills at the shortest end of the maturity spectrum.
Asset Management One Launches ETF Tracking the Solactive JGB Futures Short Index
July 30, 2026--Solactive is pleased to announce its first ETF collaboration with Asset Management One Co., Ltd. through the launch of the One ETF JGB Futures Short Index (612A), which tracks the Solactive JGB Futures Short Index. The product is designed to provide short exposure to Japanese government bond futures through a fixed income index solution.
