Samsung Asset Management lansira prvi APAC Metaverse Theme Active ETF na HKEX-u

Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (“SAMHK”) announced the launch of the first APAC metaverse theme active ETF in Hong Kong in July, titled Samsung Asia Pacific ex NZ Metaverse Theme ETF (Exchange Ticker: 3172.HK).

The listing is set to go live on July 7, 2022, on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (“SEHK”). The ETF sets the listing price at HKD15, board lot size of 50 units, price per lot is HK$750. The ETF is expected to be the first global APACblockchain ETF in Asia, whose management fees will be charged 0.85% per annum.

Samsung said the new ETF is “a simple tool that can help investors investing in Metaverse povezani industries in APAC ex NZ.” According to the company, the categories that will be considered may include but are not limited to augmented reality/virtual reality, artificial intelligence, social media, online gaming, digital transactions, devices, platforms and content.

As of now, the company has not shared an official announcement for the details of its top 10 holdings.

The metaverse is a virtual space created with the new internet using 3D technologies to imitate, simulate or enhance physical reality by technologies. The technologies involved in the metaverse are virtual reality, blockchain and augmented reality.

According to Gartner, the metaverse market may reach US$783.3 billion in 2024 with a CAGR of 13.1% since 2020.

As Metaverse business is in a vast and rapid developing stage, 3172.HK as an actively managed portfolio can grasp the investment opportunity in a “time to market” manner.

Samsung has also further stated that it is considering plans to list Amplify’s some other flagship ETFs in the Korean and overseas markets. The Korean investment company revealed that it is assessing a way to list Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF, in Korea or Hong Kong.

Previously, the group pokrenut another blockchain technology ETF in Hong Kong (Stock code: 3171.HK) last Friday (June 23), which is the first global technology active ETF, tracking various crypto companies. Its top 10 holdings include US-listed exchange CME Group, which offers bitcoin futures contracts, cryptocurrency banking group Silvergate, and IBM.

Samsung has been showcasing its growing interest in the crypto space with the release of its new flagship phone Galaxy S22 Ultra, Blockchain.News prijavili.

Južnokorejska elektronska kompanija objavila je da je S22 Ultra opremljen kripto novčanikom, a korisnici će također moći pohraniti ID dokumentaciju i ključeve u digitalnom formatu.

The electronics giant said that the new features in S22 Ultra are set to release later in the year first in South Korea before expanding globally.

Dodatne funkcije koje dolaze s novom funkcijom digitalnog ID-a uključuju skladištenje dokumentacije kao što su nacionalne lične karte, vozačke dozvole, digitalne debitne i kreditne kartice, te digitalni ključevi za kuće i automobile.

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