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HONG KONG, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited ("SAMHK") announced the launch of

Samsung Asia Pacific ex NZ Metaverse Theme ETF (stock code: 3172.HK), the first

APAC Metaverse theme active ETF in Hong Kong*. The listing date will be on 7

July 2022 (Thursday), on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("SEHK"). The ETF sets

the listing price at HKD15, board lot size of 50 units, price per lot is at

around HKD750.

Metaverse enhances the Internet experience; simply refers to a virtual space

created with the new internet using 3D technologies to imitate, simulate or

enhance physical reality by technologies, i.e. virtual reality, blockchain and

augmented reality technologies. It also enables synchronous interactions with

extensive volume of digital data transactions and information sharing, thus

facilitating increased interconnectedness between physical and digital

activities. The Metaverse market may reach USD783.3 Billion in 2024 with a CAGR

of 13.1% since 2020**. Enterprises in China, Korea and Japan spearhead the

adoption of Metaverse as part of their business development, thus a huge

potential on the growth of Metaverse business in Asia Pacific region. As

Metaverse business is in a vast and rapid developing stage, 3172.HK as an

actively managed portfolio can grasp the investment opportunity in a "time to

market" manner.

Carmen Cheung, Head of ETF and Passive Investment said "Metaverse is a

disruptive technology revolutionize on how we interact on the internet,

enhancing our experience on lifestyle, work, education, socialise, virtual

travel to a location and even buy/sell real estate etc., through

three-dimensional avatars that can be controlled by a VR related device.

3172.HK ETF bring investors a diversified portfolio to invest Metaverse related

business across Asia Pacific (ex NZ) Equities.

*Source: Bloomberg, as of 16 June 2022

**Source: Gartner, as of 28 January 2022

ETF Information:

Stock Codes                 HKD Counter: 3172.HK

Initial Investment Amount   HKD750

Trade Lot                   50

Management Fee              0.85% p.a.

Investment Strategy         Actively Managed

Product Website             https://bit.ly/3xNuZFo　

Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited is principally engaged in asset

management and securities investment advisory services in Hong Kong. It holds

licenses from the SFC to conduct Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9

(asset management) regulated activities.

SOURCE: Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd.