{"id":89105,"date":"2026-05-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/?p=89105"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:00:00","slug":"21-may-2026-investment-product-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/21-may-2026-investment-product-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"21 May 2026: Investment Product Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#012169\">Mutual Funds \u2503 21 May 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global X Japan Semiconductor ETF (2644.JP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Growth Potential<\/strong>. The Global X Japan Semiconductor ETF enables investors to capture high growth potential by investing in Japanese companies whose primary operations\u00a0reside\u00a0across the semiconductor industry value chain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unconstrained Approach<\/strong>.\u00a0The composition of the ETF\u2019s underlying index transcends traditional sector and industry classifications, tracking an emerging thematic trend.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ETF Efficiency<\/strong>. Through a single transaction, the Global X Japan Semiconductor ETF provides immediate exposure to dozens of Japanese corporations heavily anchored in the semiconductor industry.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fund Name (Ticker)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>Global X Japan Semiconductor ETF (2644.JP)\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Description<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>This ETF tracks the FactSet Japan Semiconductor Index, aiming to replicate the investment performance of its constituent stocks.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Asset Class<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>Equities\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>30-Day Average Volume\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>1,542,906\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Assets of Fund (as of\u00a019\u00a0May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a569,036,410,123\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>12-Month Yield\u00a0(as of\u00a019\u00a0May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>0.6082%\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P\/E Ratio\u00a0(as of\u00a019 May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>24.8x\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P\/B\u00a0Ratio(as of\u00a019 May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>0.97x\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expense Ratio\u00a0(Annual)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>0.649%\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Holdings<\/strong> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-276.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89111\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(as of 30 April 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-279.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89114\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89115\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Source: Bloomberg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-282.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89117\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global X Japan\u00a0Defense\u00a0Tech ETF (513A JP)\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Focus on Japan\u2019s Defense Technology Industry<\/strong>. The Global X Japan Defense Tech ETF stands as Japan\u2019s first ETF focused on the domestic defense industry. The underlying index is compiled using modified market-capitalization weighting, imposing a 15% cap on individual large-cap companies and a cumulative 20% cap on emerging enterprises.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coverage of Defense Tech Applications<\/strong>. The index\u00a0construction goes beyond traditional defense manufacturing to incorporate companies applying advanced technology to the defense sector, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and 3D radar.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential to Benefit from Policy Dividends<\/strong>. Japan has actively developed its domestic defense industry in recent years. With the passage of its highest-ever defense budget in April 2026, the Japanese defense industry is well-positioned to\u00a0benefit\u00a0from substantial policy dividends.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fund Name (Ticker)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>Global X Japan\u00a0Defense\u00a0Tech ETF (513A JP)\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Description<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>This ETF tracks the Mirae Asset Japan Defense Tech Index, aiming to replicate the investment performance of its constituent stocks.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Asset Class<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>Equities\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>30-Day Average Volume\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>515,989\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Assets of Fund (as of 19 May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a518,694,439,966\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>12-Month Yield\u00a0(as of 19 May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>N.A.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P\/E Ratio\u00a0(as of 19 May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>N.A.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P\/B\u00a0Ratio(as of 19 May)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>0.94x\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expense Ratio\u00a0(Annual)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>0.649%\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Holdings<\/strong> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-283.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89118\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(as of 30 April 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kgieworld.sg\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89119\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img 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