Korea Exchange (KRX) announced on April 16 that it will list four new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the securities market on July 21, 2026. The products, offered by Korea Investment Trust Management, BNK Asset Management, IBK Asset Management, and Mirae Asset Management, cover biotech, smart cars, ultra-short-term bonds, and U.S. tech stocks, broadening investor choices.
Diverse Thematic Offerings
Korea Investment Trust Management's 'ACE K-Bio Kosdaq Active' is an active ETF focusing on Kosdaq-listed biotech, beauty, and medical device firms. It selects holdings based on AI biotech relevance, liquidity, and price momentum. BNK Asset Management's 'BNK Smart Car' is a passive ETF investing in 20 domestic companies tied to intelligent vehicles, including autonomous driving and car-sharing technologies.
Stability and Global Exposure
IBK Asset Management's 'IBK Ultra-Short Bond Active' targets short-term government bonds, monetary stabilization bonds, high-grade corporate paper, and commercial paper, appealing to risk-averse investors amid interest rate volatility. Mirae Asset Management's 'TIGER US Tech NYSE100 Active' tracks the NYSE100 index of top 100 U.S.-listed companies, catering to demand for U.S. tech exposure.
Pricing and Market Trends
The IBK ultra-short bond ETF is priced at 100,000 won per share, while the other three are set at 10,000 won per share. The new listings reflect the growing ETF market, which offers easy access to specific sectors and strategies without the burden of individual stock selection. Asset managers are expected to continue diversifying ETF products to meet segmented investor needs.