Individual Investors Flock to 'Active ETFs' Chasing High Returns

Individual investors are actively investing in the 'Active Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)' market in pursuit of higher returns. This growing interest from retail investors is a key factor rapidly expanding the overall ETF market size.

Asset management firms are accelerating their market preemption, focusing on specific growth themes such as semiconductors and aerospace, as well as OCIO (Institutional Mandate) businesses. Brokerages are also seeking to diversify their revenue sources by launching various products, including NH Investment & Securities' ETF strategy products and Hana Securities' fractional investment offerings.

Mirae Asset Securities has announced the upcoming listing of single-stock leverage ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix by the end of this month. This move further highlights the growth trend in the active ETF market.