Guinness Atkinson Launches K-Beauty ETF (KBTY) to Capture South Korean Cosmetics Growth
Guinness Atkinson Asset Management has announced the launch of the Guinness Atkinson™ K-Beauty ETF (ticker: KBTY). The fund is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to the South Korean beauty ecosystem, including major brands, contract manufacturers (ODMs), retail networks, and medical aesthetics companies. This move follows South Korea's rise as a global cosmetics powerhouse, having surpassed France in 2024 to become the top exporter of skincare and makeup to the United States. The fund aims to capitalize on the structural advantages of the Korean manufacturing sector, which allows for rapid product development cycles of three to six months. With South Korea recording $11.4 billion in cosmetics exports in 2025, KBTY seeks to offer a dedicated vehicle for investors to participate in this long-term secular growth trend. The ETF carries an expense ratio of 0.55%.
Topics: Asset Management ETF Launch K-Beauty Industry South Korean Cosmetics