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278540

Samsung KODEX MSCI Korea Total Return ETF

Passive ETF Equity

Not rated

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 77 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.

₩34,715

-₩355 (-1.01%) 2 days ago

12:00 AM 08/07/26 Closed

1D price range

₩34,260₩35,790

52W price range

₩14,157.42₩53,126.3

YTD Perf.

+66.81%

YTD Flows

Annualized volatility

Fund AuM

€1.3B

Share class AuM

€1.3B

TTM Yield

Tracking Error

Tracking Difference

Characteristics

ISIN

KR7278540000

TER

0.15%

Inception date

11/8/2017

Issuer

Samsung Asset Management

Benchmark

MSCI Korea Index

Replication method

Dividend policy

Capitalization

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PerformanceDec 30, 2025 - Aug 6, 2026

Flows

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Sector exposures

Data as of 06/30/26

Technology

74.93%

Finance

9.34%

Industrials

8.36%

Consumer Cyclicals

3.17%

Healthcare

1.41%

Non-Energy Materials

1.03%

Unavailable

0.10%

Other

1.66%

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FAQ about 278540

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

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

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

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

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

278540 oversees €1.3B in assets as of August 6, 2026.

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

As of June 30, 2026, 278540 has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea.

As of June 30, 2026, 278540 focuses largely on Technology, Finance and Industrials.

As of June 30, 2026, 278540 holds 77 positions in its portfolio, with 85.17% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

As of June 30, 2026, 278540 top three holdings include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..

The base currency of 278540 is KRW.

Top 10 holdings

Data as of 06/30/26

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

34.35%

SK hynix, Inc.

32.20%

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

3.74%

SK Square Co. Ltd.

3.44%

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

2.70%

Hyundai Motor Co.

1.45%

KB Financial Group, Inc.

1.24%

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

0.87%

Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd.

0.86%

Samsung C&T Corp.

0.84%

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