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›ETF Providers›Samsung Asset Management›278540
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278540
KR7278540000
Passive ETFEquity

278540 ETF · Samsung KODEX MSCI Korea Total Return ETF

The 278540 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Samsung Asset Management. It is built to track an index: MSCI Korea Index. The 278540 ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 80 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofAPAC Blended Cap1M perf.+11.95%
Last price
â‚©34,910
1M perf.
+28.32%
1M flows
-€58M
AuM
€1.38B
E/R
0.15%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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278540
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Performance & flows

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278540
â‚©35,047.74
+31.98%
APAC Blended Cap
+5.55%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+28.32%
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+31.98%
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+209.98%
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+215.17%
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+153.26%
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+34.85%
+34.85%
+67.21%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
ISIN
KR7278540000
AuM
€1.38B
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E/R
0.15%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/28/2026
â‚©35,047.74
1D NAV change
+0.38%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
80
Inception date
11/8/2017
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Distribution
South Korea
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Trust
Base currency
KRW
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI Korea Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
KODEX MSCI Korea TR ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI KOREA Gross TR(Total Return) Index (Local Currency).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+31.98%
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+209.98%
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+215.17%
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+153.26%
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Volatility
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
Republic of Korea
99.91%
Sectors
Information Technology
60.03%
Industrials
14.02%
Financials
8.92%
Consumer Discretionary
6.19%
Health Care
2.76%
Communication Services
2.68%
Materials
2.49%
Unavailable
0.66%
Other
2.25%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 80
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
SAMSUNG ELECTR
SK HYNIX
SAMSUNG ELEC-1P PRF
HYUNDAI MOTOR
KB FGI
SK SQUARE CO LTD
HANWHA AEROSPACE
DOOSAN ENERBILITY
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SHINHAN FINANC
KIA CORPORATION
CELLTRION
HANA FINANCIAL G
NAVER CORP
SAMSUNG SDI
POSCO HOLDINGS INC
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


278540’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

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Holdings review
87.11% of holdings have positive scoring
12.98% of holdings have negative scoring
6.18%
39.72%
41.22%
7.36%
Consensus levels
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Replication

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1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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278540
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

Samsung Asset Management
Samsung Asset Management ID Card
Number of funds
145
Total AuM
€66.29B
Expense ratio range
0.015% - 2.28%
Average expense ratio
0.3679%
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Frequently asked questions about 278540

What does Samsung KODEX MSCI Korea Total Return ETF, 278540, invest in?

278540 is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap South Korean Equities.

Which benchmark or index does 278540 replicate?

278540 tracks the MSCI Korea Gross Total Return Index - KRW, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of 278540?

278540 carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was 278540 launched?

278540 was introduced to the market on November 8, 2017. It trades on South Korea

Who is the ETF issuer of 278540?

Samsung KODEX MSCI Korea Total Return ETF, 278540, is provided by Samsung Asset Management. Learn more about Samsung Asset Management here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of 278540?

278540 oversees €1.38B in assets as of April 28, 2026.

How has 278540 performed lately?

Based on data from April 28, 2026, 278540 returned 28.32% over the past month, 31.98% over the last three months and 67.21% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for 278540?

As of April 28, 2026, 278540 recorded net flows of -€57M over the last month and -€214M year-to-date.

Does 278540 distribute dividends?

278540 follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.

What are the main country or region exposures of 278540?

As of March 31, 2026, 278540 has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea.

In which sector or theme does 278540 invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, 278540 focuses largely on Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.

How many securities does 278540 hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, 278540 holds 80 positions in its portfolio, with 73.63% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in 278540?

As of March 31, 2026, 278540 top three holdings include SAMSUNG ELECTR, SK HYNIX and SAMSUNG ELEC-1P PRF.

What is the base currency of 278540?

The base currency of 278540 is KRW.

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