Hanwha Asset Management Launches Global ETF Strategy for Korean Industries
Hanwha Asset Management is implementing a global ETF strategy focused on Korean manufacturing sectors, driven by geopolitical shifts and AI infrastructure demand. The company's approach includes partnerships with overseas financial platforms to enhance global investment appeal.

Hanwha Asset Management is developing a global ETF strategy that centers on Korean manufacturing, taking advantage of geopolitical changes and increasing demand for AI infrastructure. The firm is packaging strategic sectors into exchange-traded funds, partnering with international platforms instead of establishing subsidiaries.
Key products include the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF), which launched in February 2025 and has surpassed $200 million in assets. Hanwha's strategy varies by region, with plans to engage US platforms, explore UCITS products in Europe, and pursue cross-listings in the Middle East.
The focus on sectors such as defense and nuclear energy aligns with regional investor interests as Gulf economies diversify. Additionally, the emphasis on AI infrastructure indicates a belief in sustainable growth in power and infrastructure investment, a move that could significantly influence global market dynamics.




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