2025 KOSPI Index Performance: Record 75% Return Hits Post-Dot-Com High

A staggering 75.7% surge in a single year. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index just wrapped up its best performance since the 1999 dot-com era, closing the year at 4,214.17. This massive rally has significantly boosted domestic portfolios, outshining major global markets.

2025 KOSPI Index Performance and ETF Trends

According to Yonhap Infomax and the Korea Exchange (KRX), domestic equity ETFs became the star of 2025. While overseas-focused funds struggled to keep pace, the KODEX200 ETF saw its net assets more than double from 5.5 trillion won to 11.7 trillion won this year.

Can the Bull Run Last into 2026?

Analysts remain optimistic but cautious. NH Investment & Securities predicts the index could climb as high as 5,500 next year. However, concerns regarding AI profitability and the Federal Reserve's next moves are looming over the horizon.