Korean Dictionary
How to say "ETF" in Korean
“ETF” in Korean is 상장 지수 펀드 (pronounced "Sangjang jisu peundeu").
상장 지수 펀드
Sangjang jisu peundeu
Usage & Context
Exchange-Traded Fund that tracks an index. ETFs are increasingly popular in Korea for passive investing.
Example Sentence
ETF에 투자하는 것이 좋아요.
Investing in ETFs is good.
How to use 상장 지수 펀드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “ETF” is 상장 지수 펀드, romanized as Sangjang jisu peundeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 상장 지수 펀드.
Pronunciation Guide
상 (sang) sounds like 'sang' as in 'sang a song'. 장 (jang) is like 'jang' in 'jangly'. 지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' as in 'jeep'. 수 (su) is like 'soo' as in 'soon'. 펀드 (peundeu) is 'pun-duh'. The full phrase is 'sang-jang jee-soo pun-duh'. The acronym 'ETF' is also very commonly used, pronounced 'ee-tee-eh-peu'.
More Example Sentences
Observing a current trend in the Korean investment market.
요즘 젊은 투자자들이 ETF에 많이 투자해요.
Young investors these days invest a lot in ETFs.
Describing a personal investment strategy to a friend.
저는 특정 산업 분야의 ETF를 주로 매매해요.
I mainly trade ETFs in specific industry sectors.
Explaining a key feature and benefit of ETFs.
상장 지수 펀드는 주식처럼 실시간으로 거래할 수 있다는 장점이 있어요.
ETFs have the advantage of being tradable in real-time like stocks.
Cultural Context
While '상장 지수 펀드' (sangjang jisu peundeu) is the full Korean name, the acronym 'ETF' (이티에프, itiepeu) is overwhelmingly more common in daily conversation, financial news, and online communities in Korea. ETFs have seen a massive surge in popularity among Korean retail investors, especially younger generations, due to their low fees, diversification benefits, and ease of trading (like stocks). They are often discussed as a key tool for passive investing and building diversified portfolios.
Editorial note
We review entries like 상장 지수 펀드 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
ETF 투자
ETF investment
ETF 매매
ETF trading
해외 ETF
Overseas ETF
Related Expressions
인덱스 펀드
indekseu peundeu
Index fund (similar concept)
주식
jusik
Stock
채권
chaegwon
Bond
패시브 투자
paesibeu tuja
Passive investment
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