Koscom's information platform "ETF CHECK" is establishing itself as core market infrastructure as Korea's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market continues its steep growth, recently surpassing 500 trillion won in total net assets.
ETF CHECK is a platform that provides data related to ETFs and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) listed at home and abroad. Beyond a simple information service, it serves as a product promotion channel for asset management firms and a compass supporting investment decisions for investors.
Its real-time data capability is cited as a representative strength of the platform. Because ETFs are products whose market prices move in real time during trading hours, accurate valuation is important. ETF CHECK provides various investment information, including real-time investment metrics, fund inflow status, tracking error, and dividend yield. Through this, the platform helps investors manage their portfolios stably even in highly volatile environments, according to the company.
In the asset management industry, its function as a marketing hub is also being strengthened. According to Koscom, ETF CHECK records more than 1 million traffic visits per day on average, and because it draws a user base with strong interest in ETF investment, it is being used as a channel for effectively promoting new products and management performance. At the same time, it helps retail investors easily access investment information at the level of institutional investors. By contributing to resolving the asymmetry of financial information, it spans both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets.
Koscom plans to accelerate its push for foreign investors in response to the steep growth of Korea's ETF market, which has opened the "500 trillion won era." Koscom is currently moving ahead in earnest with building an English-language website and mobile service for ETF CHECK. When such services expand, foreign investors will also be able to access real-time ETF information and thematic portfolio analysis materials.
"ETF CHECK has contributed to securing trust in Korea's ETF market by reconstructing complex financial data quickly and intuitively," Kim Do-yeon, head of Koscom's data business division, said Tuesday. "Going forward, we will solidify our position as a leading platform supporting the business growth of asset management firms, and through the successful establishment of our English-language service, take the lead as a financial bridge promoting foreign investors' entry into Korea's capital market."
