KIS INDEX
KIS Index Family Overview
  • Providing the first and most extensive lineup of bond indices in Korea, announced daily through domestic and global data vendors
  • Developing and offering customized index tailored to the investors’ tastes and the portfolio composition strategies of managers
  • Offering a verified service through by applying the patent (Patent No. 10-1139952) for the only real-time bond index generation method in Korea
Types of KIS Index Family
Types Name Contents
Closing price
index
All Bond
Index
Hankyung-KIS-Reuters An index calculated based on all investable bond that encompasses the entire Korean bond market
Bell Wether
Index
KOBI30 An exclusive index composed of 30 highly liquid bonds for an Index Fund
KOBI120 Consists of 120 investable bonds with remaining maturities of less than 3 years for rational management and mid-term performance evaluation of the Index Fund
Money Market
Index
KOFIA-Hankyung-KIS CP An index for tracking short-term financial market trends based on corporate commercial paper yields and evaluating the performance of cash equivalents
KIS-MMF Index An index to understand the trends in the short-term financial market and serving as a benchmark for MMF Fund’s performance evaluation
KOBI Pension An index aiming to manage and evaluate performance of funds that target long-term duration
KOBI Market An Index Fund-exclusive index designed to track the duration of the Korean market with a focus on 40 flagship and highly liquid securities
Other Index ELB Index An index that represents the Korean equity-linked bond market
NH-FCY Bond Index An index consists of US government bonds and US corporate bonds
Real-time ETP Index MK Money Market Index (2010) As Korea's first short-term ETF, the index consists of 12 bonds, including MSB and AAA-rated bonds, with the purpose of using ETF's benchmark index
KIS 10Y KTB Index (2010) Consists of three 10-year government bonds, as part of the index tracking the settlement benchmark bonds of 10-year government bond futures with the purpose of using the benchmark index of the long-term government bond ETF
KOBI Credit (2010) A real-time index developed with the purpose of using the benchmark index of Korea's first high-grade corporate bond ETF
MK MSB Index(2010) Consists of 5 MSBs with the purpose of using Korea's first short-term ETF benchmark index
KIS 10Y KTB Leverage Index(2012) Index leverages the yield of three 10-year government bonds using 10-year government bond futures.
KIS MSB 6M Index(2012) Index consists of 3 MSBs with remaining maturity ranging from 0 to 9 months
KIS MSB 5M Index(2013) Index consists of 8 MSBs with remaining maturity ranging from 0 to 10 months
KIS MSB Short Term Index(2013) Index consists of 5 MSBs with remaining maturity ranging from 0 to 10 months
KOBI Half Credit Index(2016) Credit bond ETF benchmark index that consists of 40 securities, including KTB, bank bonds, and credit bonds (with AAA~AA credit ratings).
KIS KTB Composite 1Y~10Y Index(2017) Index consists of government and special bonds with remaining maturities ranging from 1 to 10 years from the KIS Composite Bond Index
KIS KTB Composite 3M~1.5Y Index (2017) Index consists of government and special bonds with remaining maturities ranging from 3 months to 1.5 years from the KIS Composite Bond Index
KIS KTB Composite 4~5Y Index (2017) Index consists of government and special bonds with remaining maturities ranging from 4 to 5 years from the KIS Composite Bond Index
KIS KTB 3-10Y Index (2018) Index consists of a 1:1 weighted basket of 3-year and 10-year KTB futures
KIS U.S. TREASURY BOND 0-1Y INDEX(2019) Index consists of 20 securities with remaining maturities of 1 year or less from US Treasury Note
KIS Composite Financial Bonds 2.5-3Y Index (2019) Index consists of AAA-rated bank bonds and A0 or higher-rated other financial bonds with remaining maturities between 2.5 and 3 years from the KIS Composite Bond Index
KIS ESG Composite Credit Index(2020) Index consists of eligible investment-grade credit bonds denominated in KRW, focusing on ESG issued bonds and bonds issued by high-rated ESG companies
KIS CD Rate Investment Index(2020) Index consists of 10 CD items from Korean commercial banks and special banks, reflecting changes in the short-term money market
KIS Short-term MSB Index(2020) Index consists of 3 MSB coupon bonds with remaining maturities of 0 to 9 months
KIS REITs Real Estate Infrastructure Bond TR Index A composite index that consists of alternative assets, including real estate, infrastructure, and REITs, mixed with a bond index consisting of medium to long-term government bonds, in a 7:3 ratio
KIS Composite Index: AA- or Higher(2020) Index consists of bonds meeting AA- or higher credit rating and with an outstanding balance of KRW 50 billion or more from the KIS Composite Bond Index, mixed with a liquidity index in a 95:5 ratio
KIS MSB 6M PLUS Index(2021) Index consists of 12 securities, including MSB and bonds with AAA-rated or higher rating, with the purpose of tracking short-term ETF benchmark index
KIS Government Bond 30Y Enhanced Index(2021) Index consists of 3 securities of 30-year government bonds, with 30% of the total amount borrowed in cash (RP sell) with borrowing costs deducted, added with an identical basket that uses borrowed cash. The index can potentially provide high investment returns in the event of a decline in long-term interest rates
KIS Short Term Composite Index: AA- or Higher(2021) Index consists of composite bonds with a remaining maturity ranging from 6 months to 1 year, tracking short-term bond market trends, and consisting of AA- or higher-rated bonds for enhanced stability
KIS Short Term Composite Index: A- or Higher(2021) Index consists of composite bonds with a credit rating of A- or higher, tracking the overall Korean bond market trends, and consisting of A- or higher-rated bonds for enhanced stability
KIS 2023 Maturity Credit Composite Bond Index(AA- or Higher)(2022) Index consists of special bonds that mature in 2023 and a credit rating of AA- or higher, and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more, including special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds
KIS 2025 Maturity Credit Composite Bond Index(AA- or Higher)(2022) Index consists of special bonds that mature in 2025 and a credit rating of AA- or higher, and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more, including special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds
KIS 3Y KTB Futures Tracking Index(2022) Index consists of four types of 3-year government bonds, three types of 5-year government bonds, and two types of 10-year government bonds, designed to track the performance of 3-year government bond futures for use in KTB ETF benchmark index
KIS 3Y KTB Futures Hedge Index(2022) Index consists of five types of 3-year government bonds and five types of 5-year government bonds, designed to hedge the performance of 3-year government bond futures for use in KTB ETF benchmark index
KIS TIPS Index(2022) Benchmark index for the performance of inflation-linked bond ETFs, consists of the most recently issued three types of inflation-linked bonds
KIS KTB2310 Maturity Index(2022) Index consists KTB with a maturity within a month of Oct 13th 2023, MSB, and AAA-rated special bonds with an issuance balance over KRW 50 billion, with a ratio of 1:1:2
KIS Short Term Bond Alpha AA- or Higher Index(2022) Index reflects short-term market trends, consists of bonds from KIS Composite Bond Index with a credit rating of AA- or higher and a remaining maturity of 3 months to 1 year, including government bonds, municipal bonds, special bonds, MSB, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds
KIS Credit 2312 Maturity Index(2022) Index consists of a basket of special bonds and bank bonds with maturities in December 2023 and January 2024, credit rating of AA- or higher, and issuance balance of 50 billion KRW or more, as well as other financial bonds and corporate bonds
KIS Credit 2412 Maturity Index(2022) Index consists of a basket of special bonds and bank bonds with maturities in December 2024 and January 2025, credit rating of AA- or higher, and issuance balance of 50 billion KRW or more, as well as other financial bonds and corporate bonds
KIS Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index(2022) Index consists of other financial bonds and corporate bonds with a credit rating below AA0 above A+, maturity ranging from 1 to 5 year to reflect Korea's mid-term corporate bond market trend
KIS Corporate Bond 2410 Maturity Index(2022) Index consists of other financial bonds and corporate bonds with a maturity within a month of October 11, 2024, with a credit rating of A+ or higher and an issuance balance of 50 billion KRW or more
KIS 2025-08 Maturity Corporate Bond A+ or Higher Index(2023) Index consists of bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds(no warranty) with a maturity between Jul and Sep 2025, credit rating of A+ or higher and issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS Credit Composite Bond Index, Maturity at Mar 2025(AA- or higher)(2023) Index consists of special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds with a maturity within a month of Mar 2025, with a credit rating of AA- or higher and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS 2409 Maturity Credit Composite Bond Index (AA- or Higher)(2023) Index consists of special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds with a maturity between Aug and Oct 2024, with a credit rating of AA- or higher and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS 2609 Maturity Credit Composite Bond Index (AA- or Higher)(2023) Index consists of special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds with a maturity between Aug and Oct 2026, with a credit rating of AA- or higher and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS STRIP 30Y Index(2023) Index consists of the most recently issued 30-year government bonds, consisting of 3 types of STRIPS
KIS Market Price MMF Index(2023) Index that consists of short-term bonds, including KOFR(Korea Overnight Financing Repo Rate), Bank of Korea call rate, CD91 rate(KOFIA), and CP(Commercial Paper), to represent the performance of short-term financial market
KIS Composite Bond Market Index(AA- or Higher)(2023) Index consists of government bonds, municipal bonds, special bonds(includes public bonds issued by KEPCO, Korea Expressway Corp, K-water, and KDIC), MSB, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds(including guaranteed bonds and ABS) from KIS Composite Bond Index
KIS Composite Bond Index(AA- or Higher)(2023) Index consists of government bonds, municipal bonds, special bonds(includes public bonds issued by KEPCO, Korea Expressway Corp, K-water, and KDIC), MSB, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds(including guaranteed bonds and ABS) from KIS Composite Bond Index by KIS Pricing
KIS Credit 2506 Maturity (AA- or Higher) Total Profit Index(2023) Index that calculates the performance of special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds with a maturity between May and Jul 2025, credit rating of AA- or higher, and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS Credit 2606 Maturity (AA- or Higher) Total Profit Index(2023) Index that calculates the performance of special bonds, bank bonds, other financial bonds, and corporate bonds with a maturity between May and Jul 2026, credit rating of AA- or higher, and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS MSB 1Y Index(2023) Index consists of 3 types of MSB with a remaining maturity of 1 year
KIS Corporate Bond 2404 Maturity Index(2023) Index consists of other financial bonds and corporate bonds with a maturity a month before or after Apr 12, 2024, credit rating of A+ or higher, and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS Corporate Bond 2510 Maturity Index(2023) Index consists of other financial bonds and corporate bonds with a maturity within a month before or after Oct 17, 2025, credit rating of A+ or higher, and an issuance balance of KRW 50 billion or more
KIS-Kiwoom KTB 30Y Index (2023) Index consists of three types of KTB 30Y(current and previous benchmark bonds), with weight allocation of 50% for benchmark bond, 40% for previous benchmark bond(1st), and 10% for previous benchmark bond(2nd)