The Lyxor MSCI Korea ETF offers you an opportunity to gain exposure to one of the fastest growing economy in Asia – Korea. You can own a piece of world class Korean companies such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor., and LG Electronics. The investment objective of the ETF is to achieve results that closely correspond to the performance of MSCI Korea Index insofar as possible minimizing the tracking error between the ETF performance and that of the Index.
1. Efficient access to “The Korean Opportunity” – A New Giant in the Making.
- As Asia's second largest market with proven performance, Korea is fast becoming a "must-have" in any investor's portfolio
2. Sustainable investment growth propelled by an emergence of world class companies focused on innovation and shareholder value.
- For instance, Korean companies have the world’s largest market share in Shipbuilding, DRAM Semiconductors and LCD, and ranks top 6 in automobile, steel, petrochemical, textiles industries
3. Increasing global investor demand as Korea transforms into an economic powerhouse in Asia.
4. Achieve diversification
- Invest in a portfolio of prominent Korean stocks
- Eliminate single stock or fund risk with a broad-based exposure
Lyxor International Asset Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Societe Generale, belonging to the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the Group. Lyxor AM offers the best in financial innovation and specializes in three businesses: structured alternative investments, structured funds, and index tracking for retail investors, institutional investors, management professionals and distribution networks for financial products.
The MSCI Korea Index is a free-float weighted equity index representing about 93 companies with combined market capitalization of Korean Won 517 trillion. It was developed with a base value of 100 as of 31 December 1987.
As at 5 March 2007
AMOREPACIFIC COR |
HITE BREWERY |
KOREAN REINSURAN |
POSCO |
ASIANA AIRLINES |
HONAM PETROCHEM |
KT CORP |
PUSAN BANK |
CHEIL COMMUN |
HYOSUNG CORP |
KT FREETEL CO |
S1 CORP |
CHEIL INDUS INC |
HYUNDAI AUTONET |
KT&G CORP |
SAMSUNG CORP |
CJ CORP |
HYUNDAI DEPT STO |
LG CHEM LTD |
SAMSUNG ELEC-PFD |
DAEDUCK ELECT |
HYUNDAI DEVELOPM |
LG ELECTRONICS |
SAMSUNG ELECTRO |
DAEGU BANK |
HYUNDAI ENG&CONS |
LG ELECTRON-PFD |
SAMSUNG ELECTRON |
DAELIM INDUS CO |
HYUNDAI HEAVY |
LG FASHION CORP |
SAMSUNG ENGINEER |
DAEWOO ENG & CON |
HYUNDAI MARINE |
LG HOUSEHOLD & H |
SAMSUNG FINE |
DAEWOO INTL CORP |
HYUNDAI MIPO DOC |
LG INTL CORP |
SAMSUNG FIRE & M |
DAEWOO SECS CO |
HYUNDAI MOBIS |
LG PETROCHEMICAL |
SAMSUNG HEAVY IN |
DAEWOO SHIPBLDG |
HYUNDAI MOTOR |
LG.PHILIPS LCD |
SAMSUNG SDI CO |
DAISHIN SECS CO |
HYUNDAI MOTOR-2 |
LOTTE CHILSUNG |
SAMSUNG SECS CO |
DAUM COMMUNICATI |
HYUNDAI SECS CO |
LOTTE CONFECTION |
SAMSUNG TECHWIN |
DONGBU INSURANCE |
KANGWON LAND INC |
LOTTE SHOPPING |
SHINHAN FINANCIA |
DONGKUK STEEL |
KCC CORP |
LS CABLE LTD |
SHINSEGAE CO LTD |
DOOSAN INFRACORE |
KIA MOTORS CORP |
MIRAE ASSET SEC |
SK CORPORATION |
GS ENGINEERING |
KOOKMIN BANK |
NCSOFT CORP |
SK TELECOM |
HANA FINANCIAL G |
KOREA ELEC POWER |
NHN CORP |
S-OIL CORP |
HANJIN HEAVY IND |
KOREA EXCHNG BNK |
NONG SHIM CO LTD |
TONG YANG INVEST |
HANJIN SHIPPING |
KOREA INVESTMENT |
ORION CORP |
WOONGJIN COWAY |
HANKOOK TIRE CO |
KOREA ZINC CO |
PACIFIC CORP |
WOORI INVT & SEC |
HANMI PHARM CO |
KOREAN AIR LINES |
POONGSAN CORP |
YUHAN CORP |
HANWHA CHEM CORP |
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A full description of the Lyxor ETF is set out in its Prospectus issued by Lyxor International Asset Management, the responsible person for the Lyxor ETF in Singapore. The Prospectus of the Lyxor ETF is available from RBC Dexia Trust Services Singapore Limited (Registration Number 199504677Z), the Singapore representative of the Lyxor ETF. All applications for units in the Lyxor ETF must be made on the application form accompanying the Prospectus. Past performance or any forecast is not necessarily indicative of future or likely performance. This document is published for information and general circulation only and does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person. The value of units in the Lyxor ETF and the income accruing to the units, if any, may rise or fall. Potential investors should read the Prospectus of the Lyxor ETF before deciding whether to invest in the units of the Lyxor ETF, and should seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment product or consider carefully whether the Lyxor ETF is suitable for him before investing. Investors may only redeem units with Lyxor International Asset Management under certain specified conditions. The listing of the units of the Lyxor ETF does not guarantee a liquid market for the units. The information contained herein is provided by Société Générale, the Singapore marketing representative of the Lyxor ETF. Any reference to Lyxor International Asset Management is a reference to such company solely in its capacity as the manager of the Lyxor ETF. Lyxor International Asset Management carries on fund management work outside Singapore and neither carries on business nor offers any services in Singapore. Please refer to the Prospectus for disclaimers on the Hang Seng Index.
Please note that the Lyxor ETF may make use of financial derivative instruments negotiated over-the-counter for efficient portfolio management and/or hedging purposes. Investors should refer to the Prospectus for more information.
