What Are Korean ETFs?
Korean ETFs trade on the KRX just like stocks. They’re an easy way to get exposure to Korean markets without picking individual stocks.
The Big Three Korean ETF Providers
TIGER ETFs (Mirae Asset)
- Korea’s largest ETF provider
- Wide product range
- Popular funds: TIGER 200, TIGER NASDAQ100
KODEX ETFs (Samsung Asset Management)
- Second largest provider
- High liquidity
- Popular funds: KODEX 200, KODEX Leverage
KINDEX ETFs (Korea Investment Trust)
- Smaller but competitive
- Popular funds: KINDEX 200
Must-Know Korean ETFs
| ETF | Ticker | Description | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIGER 200 | 102110 | Top 200 KOSPI stocks | 0.05% |
| KODEX 200 | 069500 | Top 200 KOSPI stocks | 0.15% |
| TIGER NASDAQ100 | 133690 | US NASDAQ 100 exposure | 0.07% |
| KODEX Leverage | 122630 | 2x KOSPI 200 | 0.64% |
| TIGER EV Battery | 305540 | EV Battery sector | 0.40% |
| KODEX Semiconductor | 091160 | Semiconductor sector | 0.45% |
For Foreign Investors
If you’re outside Korea, consider these alternatives for Korean market exposure:
- EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF) — trades on NYSE
- FLKR (Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF)
- KORU (Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X)