The KORUS ETF Strategy: Asset Allocation for AI, Defense, and Macro Resilience (March 2026)
Discover the March 2026 KORUS ETF Model Portfolio by THOTH Investment. Optimize your 401K, RRSP, and TFSA with top US and Korean ETFs in AI and Defense.
March 2026 ETF Model Portfolio
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As we move through the first quarter of 2026, global markets find themselves at a rare and defining crossroads — one shaped by the emergence of a New Cold War and a technological revolution of generational proportions. Escalating geopolitical tensions are accelerating the structural realignment of global supply chains, while persistent macro volatility continues to challenge the foundational assumptions of conventional portfolio construction.
In this environment, a traditional 60/40 allocation is no longer sufficient. What investors need today is a more disciplined, conviction-driven approach: one capable of navigating systemic risk while positioning for the secular megatrends that will reshape economies and markets for decades to come.
That is precisely what The Kairos is built to deliver.
US-Listed ETFs: Capturing Global Megatrends
Core Asset Allocation (ALLW, VT)
Tech & Geopolitical Resilience (QTUM, BOTZ, SHLD)
| Ticker (ETFs) | Weight (%) | Macro & Market Summary |
|---|---|---|
| ALLW | 20 | Multi-asset All Weather strategy. Balanced across stocks, bonds, gold, and commodities for risk-adjusted returns in any market environment. |
| VT | 20 | Total world equity. Invests in major global stocks across developed and emerging markets, with core weighting toward the US. |
| QTUM | 20 | Focused exposure to the quantum computing ecosystem — one of the most transformative technology revolutions of the coming decade. |
| BOTZ | 20 | Thematic ETF targeting companies set to benefit from the accelerating convergence of artificial intelligence and robotics. |
| SHLD | 20 | Leading global defense companies ETF. The strategic choice for geopolitical risk management and precision manufacturing investment. |
| ETFs | Weight (%) | Macro & Market Summary |
|---|---|---|
| RISE 글로벌자산배분액티브 | 20 | 미국 대형주, 국내종합채권, 금 투자 등 리스크를 분산하는 멀티에셋 전략형 ETF. |
| TIGER 토탈월드스탁액티브 | 20 | FTSE Global All Cap 지수 추종. 전 세계 주식에 분산 투자하는 한국형 VT ETF. |
| SOL 미국양자컴퓨팅TOP10 | 20 | IONQ를 포함한 미국 양자 컴퓨터 상위 10대 종목에 집중 투자. |
| TIGER 글로벌AI&로보틱스 INDXX | 20 | 전 세계 주요 기술 기업들이 주목하는 AI와 로봇의 결합에 투자. |
| PLUS K방산 | 20 | 국내 방산 기업 ETF. 항공우주 및 조선 산업 포함. 지정학적 리스크 관리의 핵심. |
South Korea-Listed ETFs: Tax-Efficient Global Exposure
Broad Market & Multi-Asset (RISE, TIGER Total World)
K-Defense and Advanced Tech (SOL Quantum, TIGER AI, PLUS K-Defense)
RISE 글로벌자산배분액티브 (RISE Global Multi-Asset Active):
A multi-asset active ETF designed for risk diversification, allocating across US large-cap equities, domestic aggregate bonds, and gold.
TIGER 토탈월드스탁액티브 (TIGER Total World Stock Active):
A Korean equivalent to the VT ETF, tracking the FTSE Global All Cap Index to provide highly diversified exposure to global equities.
SOL 미국양자컴퓨팅TOP10 (SOL US Quantum Computing Top 10):
Concentrated investment in the top 10 US quantum computing companies, including industry leaders like IONQ.
TIGER 글로벌AI&로보틱스 INDXX (TIGER Global AI & Robotics INDXX):
Capitalizes on the convergence of artificial intelligence and robotics, targeting key global technology companies driving this structural shift.
PLUS K방산 (PLUS K-Defense):
A pure-play Korean defense ETF covering the aerospace and shipbuilding sectors. A core holding for hedging geopolitical risks in the New Cold War era.
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