Korean ETFs 101: TIGER vs KODEX vs KINDEX (Complete Guide)
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: ...