South Korea Bond

South Korea bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their... South Korea bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of South Korea. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the South Korean Won. Depending on their mandate, these funds may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. Notably, South Korean corporations have much higher debt than the government. The government’s debt as of 2023 was around US$890 billion, while corporations had around US$3 trillion. Investors can purchase these funds for both capital growth and income. The country is a developed market economy seen as politically stable. These investments are usually appropriate for conservative investors. Last Updated: 12/24/2024 View more View less

South Korea bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of South Korea. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to... South Korea bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of South Korea. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the South Korean Won. Depending on their mandate, these funds may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. Notably, South Korean corporations have much higher debt than the government. The government’s debt as of 2023 was around US$890 billion, while corporations had around US$3 trillion. Investors can purchase these funds for both capital growth and income. The country is a developed market economy seen as politically stable. These investments are usually appropriate for conservative investors. Last Updated: 12/24/2024 View more View less