Mirae Asset Achieves Over 1 Trillion Won in Retail Net Purchases for 'TIGER 200 ETF'
In an effort to avoid the volatility of individual stocks or sectors, long-term and installment-based funds seeking stable, broad diversification in the Korean stock market are flocking to the country’s leading index-tracking products. As a result, 'TIGER 200' exchange-traded fund (ETF) from Mirae Asset Global Investments, which achieved the highest return among KOSPI200-tracking ETFs, has surpassed 1 trillion won in cumulative net purchases by retail investors since the start of the year.
On August 14, Mirae Asset Global Investments announced that the cumulative net purchase by individual investors in the TIGER 200 ETF reached 1.0371 trillion won as of August 13, according to data from the Korea Exchange. Supported by continuous inflows from retail investors and solid performance, its net asset value has also expanded to 10.3539 trillion won.
The TIGER 200 ETF is a flagship index-tracking ETF that broadly invests across KOSPI200 constituents—such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix—as well as key sectors including semiconductors, automobiles, financials, industrials, and telecommunications.
The ongoing preference among investors is backed by strong performance. Since the beginning of the year, the TIGER 200 ETF has recorded a 78.0% return—the highest among KOSPI200-tracking ETFs listed in Korea. It is meeting the demand for benchmark index investing thanks to its low fee structure and stable management.
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Analysts note that as more investors seek to avoid concentration in specific sectors and participate in the overall growth of Korea’s stock market, leading index ETFs are gaining attention as a long-term investment tool. Jeong Hui-hyeon, Head of the ETF Management Division at Mirae Asset Global Investments, stated, "The TIGER 200 ETF is a benchmark index ETF equipped with low fees, excellent management performance, and high liquidity," adding, "It can serve as an effective investment vehicle for those looking to invest in the Korean stock market through long-term and installment-based strategies."
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