Seok-Goo Nam

KIC-IM is an active, long-term, value-oriented manager that invests in a range of securities that include not only traditional assets such as stocks and bonds but also alternative investments such as private equity, real estate, and hedge funds, as well as investments in inflation-linked bonds and commodity indexes to prepare for inflation and improve diversification. In 2010, they have also expanded the proportion of emerging markets. Based on thorough and systematic valuations, the firm invests in undervalued stocks based on intrinsic value. KIC-IM believes that the inefficiency of the market can create excess returns through research-based value investments. Their strategic asset allocation is finalized with the approval of the KIC’s top decision-making committee, the Steering Committee.