New Investment Funds in Korea and the USA

May 4, 2026, 10:05
AsiaFinance

Introduction

Companies in South Korea and the USA are making new types of investment funds called ETFs.

Main Body

In South Korea, eight companies will start new ETFs on May 22. These funds follow two big companies: Samsung and SK hynix. The government says companies cannot make fees too low. Now, big companies with more money and better tools will win. In the USA, some companies want to make ETFs about future events. These funds bet on elections or jobs. The government group called the SEC is checking these plans. They want to know if these funds are safe. The SEC is worried. They think some people might cheat. They also think investors can lose all their money very quickly.

Conclusion

Korean companies must work fast and follow fee rules. US companies must wait for the government to say yes.

Learning

⚑ The Power of 'Can'

In this text, we see the word can used in two different ways. This is a key step for A2 learners to understand possibility and permission.

1. Ability/Possibility *"investors can lose all their money"

  • Meaning: It is possible for this to happen.
  • Pattern: [Person] + can + [Action] β†’ It might happen.

2. Rules/Permission *"companies cannot make fees too low"

  • Meaning: The law says 'No'.
  • Pattern: [Person] + cannot + [Action] β†’ It is not allowed.

πŸ“¦ Word Building: The 'New' Idea

Notice how the text uses 'New' to describe different things:

  • New types β†’\rightarrow (Different kinds)
  • New ETFs β†’\rightarrow (Fresh products)

Tip: Use 'New' before a noun to tell the reader something is different from the past.

Example: New job β†’\rightarrow New city β†’\rightarrow New fund.

Vocabulary Learning

companies
business organizations that sell goods or services
Example:Many companies are hiring new staff.
companies (n.)
businesses that sell goods or services
Example:The companies in the city are hiring new workers.
investment
money put into something to make a profit
Example:She made an investment in a new startup.
investment (n.)
money put into something to earn more
Example:He made an investment in a new technology.
funds
money collected for a particular purpose
Example:The charity raised funds for the school.
funds (n.)
money set aside for a purpose
Example:The funds will be used to build a new park.
start
to begin
Example:They will start the project next week.
start (v.)
begin to do something
Example:She will start her new job next Monday.
follow
to come after or obey
Example:Please follow the instructions carefully.
follow (v.)
to go after or listen to
Example:The students will follow the teacher's instructions.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new policies.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:They built a big house on the hill.
fees
charges for services
Example:The fees for the course are high.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government will announce new rules.
money
currency used to buy goods
Example:He saved his money in a bank.
money (n.)
paper or coins used to buy things
Example:She saved money for a trip.
tools
devices used to do work
Example:He brought his tools to fix the bike.
tools (n.)
things used to do work
Example:He brought his tools to fix the bike.
win
to succeed or gain victory
Example:They hope to win the competition.
win (v.)
to succeed or get a prize
Example:They will win the competition if they practice.
future
time that will come
Example:We plan for the future.
future (adj.)
coming later in time
Example:We plan for a bright future.
safe
free from danger
Example:The playground is safe for children.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People enjoy music and art.