Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>South Korea has swung from net underweight to the largest Asia ex-Japan overweight, and now the region’s second-largest allocation.</li>
<li>But the overweight is highly concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, whilst the rest of South Korea sits underweight with Asia Ex-Japan investors.</li>
<li>Outside the top 2, a new cohort is emerging: rising ownership in names like Hanwha Aerospace and Samsung Biologics signals early-stage interest among investors.</li>
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South Korea has swung from net underweight to the largest Asia ex-Japan overweight, and now the region’s second-largest allocation.
But the overweight is highly concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, whilst the rest of South Korea sits underweight with Asia Ex-Japan investors.
Outside the top 2, a new cohort is emerging: rising ownership in names like Hanwha Aerospace and Samsung Biologics signals early-stage interest among investors.


South Korea: Record Highs, Record Concentration

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial, KIH, LG Chem, SK Innovation, LG Energy Solution.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial, KIH, LG Chem, SK Innovation, LG Energy Solution.


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Sep): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, KIH

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Mirae Asset Securities

Mirae Asset Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Mirae Asset Securities Co.,Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services. The Company offers fixed income securities brokerage, securities dealing, equity underwriting, and other services. Mirae Asset Securities also deals with mergers and acquisitions, foreign currency, and financial derivatives

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The KOSPI continues its semiconductor-led rally, surpassing 5,000p only three months after crossing the 4,000p mark.</li><li>Because the rally has been primarily earnings-driven, valuation pressure remains limited, with the KOSPI’s 12-month forward P/E standing at 10.6x.</li><li>Over the past three months, the KOSPI has climbed approximately 30%, while the EPS consensus has been revised up 37%. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The KOSPI continues its semiconductor-led rally, surpassing 5,000p only three months after crossing the 4,000p mark.Because the rally has been primarily earnings-driven, valuation pressure remains limited, with the KOSPI’s 12-month forward P/E standing at 10.6x.Over the past three months, the KOSPI has climbed approximately 30%, while the EPS consensus has been revised up 37%. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Equity Strategy[February] Positioning for the Market’s Next Phase

<ul><li>Momentum from robotics and autonomous driving remains intact.</li><li>Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is set to announce its AI robotics strategy on Jan. 6 and is expected to appoint an advanced vehicle platform division head in 1Q26.</li><li>In addition, a software-defined vehicle (SDV) prototype is set to be showcased in 3Q26. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Momentum from robotics and autonomous driving remains intact.Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is set to announce its AI robotics strategy on Jan. 6 and is expected to appoint an advanced vehicle platform division head in 1Q26.In addition, a software-defined vehicle (SDV) prototype is set to be showcased in 3Q26. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Mirae Asset Minutes [2026: Volume 1]Biweekly strategy meeting recap

<ul><li>We expect AI adoption to drive meaningful price, volume, and cost improvements in 2026, supporting strong momentum in the ad segment.</li><li>E-commerce growth has also been rebounding since 3Q25.</li><li>Our top pick is NAVER due to its attractive valuation. Our target price (W410,000) is based on a P/E of 29x (vs. current 2026F P/E of 18x).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We expect AI adoption to drive meaningful price, volume, and cost improvements in 2026, supporting strong momentum in the ad segment.E-commerce growth has also been rebounding since 3Q25.Our top pick is NAVER due to its attractive valuation. Our target price (W410,000) is based on a P/E of 29x (vs. current 2026F P/E of 18x).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Mirae Asset Minutes [2025: Volume 22]Biweekly strategy meeting recap

South Korea

KB Financial Group Inc. (the "Company"), in accordance with Financial Holding Companies Act, was established on September 29, 2008, through stock transfer with the former shareholders of its subsidiaries including Kookmin Bank in order to provide management services and financing to associated companies. The headquarters are located at Seoul, Korea

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KB Financial ADR (KB US)

South Korea: Record Highs, Record Concentration

South Korea is now the largest Asia ex-Japan overweight, but leadership is narrow. Samsung and SK Hynix dominate, while former core names like...

Steven Holden

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Sep): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, KIH

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Equity Strategy[February] Positioning for the Market’s Next Phase

Because the rally has been primarily earnings-driven, valuation pressure remains limited, with the KOSPI’s 12-month forward P/E standing at 10.6x.

Mirae Asset Securities

Mirae Asset Minutes [2026: Volume 1]Biweekly strategy meeting recap

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is set to announce its AI robotics strategy on Jan. 6 and is expected to appoint an advanced vehicle platform division...

Mirae Asset Securities

Mirae Asset Minutes [2025: Volume 22]Biweekly strategy meeting recap

We expect AI adoption to drive meaningful price, volume, and cost improvements in 2026, supporting strong momentum in the ad segment.

Mirae Asset Securities

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