| Name | Korea Investment and Securities |
|---|---|
| Category | Sell-Side / Investment Bank |
| Tier | Tier 2 — Top Regional |
| Headquarters | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| AUM | $40B |
| Employees | ~2,685 |
| Year Founded | 1974 |
| Trading Speed | Medium Frequency |
| Flagship Strategy | KIS |
| Glassdoor Rating | 3.4/5.0 |
Korea Investment and Securities (KIS) is one of the leading securities firms in South Korea with significant electronic trading and algorithmic execution operations. The firm has been expanding quantitative capabilities in equities and derivatives trading across Korean and Asian markets.