Smart ETF Strategy for 2025: Investing in Korea’s Defense, Shipbuilding & Nuclear Sectors

Korea Thematic ETF Strategy for Defense, Shipbuilding, and Nuclear Energy (H2 2025) π― 2025 H2 Korea Thematic ETF Strategy: Defense, Shipbuilding, and Nuclear Energy Over the past 6 months, Korea's defense, shipbuilding, and nuclear power equipment sectors have recorded significant gains. Although individual stock valuations may now seem overheated for new investors, the broader sector outlook remains promising thanks to solid order backlogs and long-term structural themes. This article proposes a strategic approach: investing in thematic ETFs to reduce risk through diversification, while capturing potential upside in Korea’s high-momentum sectors. Let’s dive in. πΉ 1. Why Thematic ETFs? TIGER K-Defense & Aerospace ETF : +53.41% over 3 months – top performer in defense ETFs ( NewsPim ). PLUS K-Defense ETF : +71.88% over the past year, YTD gain up to 172% ( PLUS ETF Report ). ...