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Solactive is pleased to extend its collaboration with Hanwha Asset Management with the launch of the Hanwha PLUS AI Agents ETF, which tracks the Solactive US AI Agents Index. This ETF offers investors targeted exposure to U.S.-listed companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, particularly those driving advances in generative, agentic, and autonomous AI systems.
The artificial intelligence sector is experiencing explosive growth, catalyzed by developments in generative AI and intelligent software agents. In 2024, AI integration in global enterprises reached 72%, with 65% of enterprises already deploying generative AI solutions, a dramatic acceleration from the previous year[1]. In 2025, the global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $243.72 billion, with the U.S. accounting for the largest market share at $66.21 billion. By 2030, this figure is expected to more than triple to $826.73 billion, underscoring the significant long-term potential.[2]
The Solactive US AI Agents Index tracks the performance of leading US-listed companies that develop the software, systems, and infrastructure powering intelligent AI agents. These agents enable autonomous operation, adaptive intelligence, and interactive communication across sectors. Using the broad Solactive GBS Global Markets All Cap USD Index as its starting universe, the index uses Solactive’s proprietary natural language processing tool, ARTIS®, to identify companies involved in four key areas: autonomous systems, conversational AI, industrial and enterprise automation, and generative and adaptive AI. The index selects 15 companies that meet specific size and liquidity criteria and are ranked based on their ARTIS® scores. To ensure a well-balanced portfolio, it uses a combined approach that considers both market size and business relevance, with no single company exceeding a 15% weighting.
The ETF listed on 20 May 2025 on the Korean Stock Exchange with ticker code 0050E0.KS.
Timo Pfeiffer, Chief Markets Officer at Solactive, commented: “It is a pleasure to work with Hanwha Asset Management again. Artificial intelligence agents are transforming industries, and as part of our data-driven and transparent index construction, the Solactive US AI Agents Index provides accurate exposure to the key players in this rapidly evolving market.”
Yongcheol KIM, ETF Portfolio Management Team at Hanwha Asset Management, commented: “It is our pleasure to deepen our partnership with Solactive by launching the Hanwha PLUS AI Agents ETF. With the rapid development of AI technology, AI agents have emerged in earnest, maximizing productivity and efficiency. Companies are expected to expand the use of AI agent platforms to introduce AI agents, demonstrated by the performance and revenue prospects of AI agent platform providers such as Salesforce and ServiceNow. The ETF is composed of companies providing AI Agent platforms, positioning them to benefit from the AI agent era.”
[1] Adoption of artificial intelligence among organizations worldwide from 2017 to 2024, by type
[2] Artificial Intelligence – Worldwide
