The 'Presidential' Portfolio: How South Korean ETF Returns Hit 268% Amid a Market Surge
Explore how South Korean ETF returns reached 268% as the KOSPI eyes 9,000. Learn about the market reforms and strategies driving this massive growth for investors. Introduction: A New Era for the Korean Stock Market Imagine a market once plagued by the 'Korea Discount' suddenly skyrocketing, with its primary index, the KOSPI, leaping from the 3,000 range to nearly 9,000. This is the current sentiment surrounding the South Korean market. While many retail investors hesitated, a high-profile benchmark—President Lee Jae-myung’s personal investment portfolio—has demonstrated the massive potential of South Korean ETF returns , boasting a staggering 267.8% gain over just one year. The 'Presidential' Strategy: Concentrated Gains in KOSPI 200 Exactly one year ago, then-candidate Lee Jae-myung publicized his investment in the Korean market to signal confidence to the 'ants' (a local term for retail investors). His strategy was simple but effective, focusing on the countr...