E Fund Asia Semiconductor ETF (03486) rose more than 5% during the trading session, bringing its total gain since early April to over 40%. At the time of writing, the ETF was up 4.9% to HK$19.06, with a turnover of HK$6.94 million. The rally was supported by strong earnings from major technology companies and enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, which drove Asia-Pacific technology stocks higher on Monday. Memory chip leaders stood out particularly, with SK Hynix climbing as much as 12% to a record high, while Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. advanced up to 5%. Notably, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter revenue of ₩133.9 trillion on April 30, up 69% year-on-year, and operating profit of ₩57.2 trillion, soaring 756% compared to the same period last year—exceeding its total profit for the full year of 2025. According to public information, E Fund Asia Semiconductor ETF tracks the Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index, which includes 30 leading Asian semiconductor companies such as SK Hynix, TSMC, SMIC, and Hua Hong Semiconductor, covering key segments including chip design, manufacturing, packaging and testing, and equipment and materials. It is regarded as a preferred tool for capturing investment opportunities in Asia's semiconductor sector.
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