Korea Investment Corp.
Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) is South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund, headquartered in Seoul, established in 2005 by the government and the Bank of Korea. KIC manages over $200 billion in public funds as of late 2024/mid-2025, investing across global financial assets. It is tasked with enhancing international purchasing power, supporting Korea’s financial industry, and serves as a long-term institutional investor for the country. KIC employs a global staff (exact number not disclosed) and operates additional offices worldwide.
Investment Strategy
KIC employs a globally diversified investment strategy, aiming to deliver consistent and sustainable returns exceeding inflation and relevant benchmarks. Its portfolio consists of approximately 78% traditional assets (public equities and bonds) and 22% alternative assets (private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge funds), with a target to increase alternatives to 25% by 2027. KIC's philosophy emphasizes broad diversification, risk management, flexibility to capture investment opportunities, and a growing focus on sustainability and long-term value creation, under its 'Innovating our future 2035' vision.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (695)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 6.64% | $2.99B | 18,897,274 | $18.25 | $157.99 | +$842.3M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 5.98% | $2.69B | 5,403,540 | $119.08 | $497.41 | +$625.9M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 5.09% | $2.29B | 11,146,008 | $63.80 | $205.17 | -$264.7M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 3.64% | $1.64B | 7,454,803 | $93.54 | $219.39 | +$200.0M |
M META | META PLATFORMS INC | 2.84% | $1.28B | 1,731,325 | $185.32 | $738.09 | +$267.6M |