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Hanwha Asset Management's HBM Semiconductor ETF Surpasses 2 Trillion Won
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Hanwha Asset Management's HBM Semiconductor ETF Surpasses 2 Trillion Won

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hanwha Asset Management's 'PLUS Global HBM Semiconductor' ETF has surpassed 2 trillion won in net assets.
  • The ETF's assets doubled in about 20 days after reaching 1 trillion won late last month, driven by the booming memory semiconductor market.
  • This growth reflects strong investor interest in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductor sector.

Hanwha Asset Management's flagship exchange-traded fund (ETF), 'PLUS Global HBM Semiconductor,' has surpassed 2 trillion won in net assets, fueled by the booming memory semiconductor market. The ETF recorded 2.078 trillion won in net assets as of the closing price on June 23, according to Korea Exchange data reported by Hanwha Asset Management.

This significant milestone comes just about 20 days after the ETF's net assets reached 1 trillion won at the end of May. The rapid doubling of assets underscores a surge in investor demand and confidence in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductor sector, which is critical for advanced computing and artificial intelligence applications.

The performance of the 'PLUS Global HBM Semiconductor' ETF highlights the growing investor appetite for specialized technology funds. As the demand for high-performance memory solutions continues to rise, driven by advancements in AI and data processing, ETFs like this one are poised to attract further investment, reflecting the strategic importance of HBM technology in the global semiconductor landscape.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.