Investors Pour Money into U.S. Indices and AI ETFs Over Past Year

By SONG YOONSEO Posted : July 27, 2026, 07:56 Updated : July 27, 2026, 07:56

◆아주경제 주요뉴스
▷미국지수·AI ETF에 뭉칫돈…최근 1년 투자자 자금 집중
- According to asset management industry sources and ETF CHECK, the top inflow of net funds over the past year was the TIGER U.S. S&P 500, which saw an influx of 849.32 billion won. U.S. index ETFs and artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have consistently ranked high in net fund inflows, driving recent demand in the ETF market.
- U.S. index ETFs have steadily absorbed long-term funds from pensions, retirement accounts, and systematic investments, playing a foundational role in the market. In contrast, AI and semiconductor ETFs have attracted significant short-term investments based on expectations for expanded AI investments and improved semiconductor market conditions.
- The total assets under management (AUM) of major index ETFs are also rapidly increasing. The AUM of four major index ETFs—KODEX 200, KODEX U.S. S&P 500, TIGER U.S. S&P 500, and TIGER U.S. Nasdaq 100—rose from 26.437 trillion won on July 31 last year to 70.6159 trillion won as of June 30 this year.
- The increase in AUM for major index ETFs reflects not only new fund inflows but also capital gains resulting from rising domestic and international stock markets. Nevertheless, the presence of multiple U.S. index ETFs among the top net fund inflows over the past year suggests a steady influx of long-term investment funds supporting the expansion of their management scale.

◆주요 리포트
▷실적 전망치 상향 여부가 분수령 [하나증권]
- This week, earnings reports from major tech companies and domestic memory firms are set to be released. The market will be looking to confirm increased capital expenditures (Capex) and revenue potential from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta.
- Additionally, the performance and outlook of domestic memory companies have become more critical than ever. Clear confidence in the market conditions and earnings will be necessary to restore investor sentiment.
- There appears to be a need for sufficient communication regarding short- and medium-term performance directions related to long-term supply contracts. This will determine whether and to what extent earnings forecasts will be revised upward.
- Furthermore, an active stance and additional comments regarding shareholder return policies will be essential to establish a viable price range for the stocks.

◆장 마감 후(24일) 주요공시
△ 하나증권 2분기 영업이익 2037억원…작년 동기 대비 783.3% 증가
△두산로보틱스, 2분기 영업손실 144억원…적자 축소
△제일기획, 2분기 영업이익 927억원…작년 동기 대비 0.6%↑
△현대로템, 2분기 영업이익 2324억원…작년 동기 대비 9.7% 감소
△유한양행, 자사주 4253억원 소각

◆펀드 동향(23일 기준, ETF 제외) 
▷국내 주식형: -5188억원
▷해외 주식형: 5482억원

◆오늘(27일) 주요일정
▷중국:공업이익(6월)
▷독일:Ifo 기업환경지수(7월)
▷미국:내구재수주(6월)



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