Mirae Asset Global Investments announced on May 14 that the 'TIGER China Tech TOP10 ETF' surpassed KRW 10 billion in net purchases by individual investors on its listing day.


According to the Korea Exchange, individual net purchases of the TIGER China Tech TOP10 ETF reached KRW 10.5 billion on May 13. This marks the largest net purchase by individuals on the listing day among equity ETFs newly listed in Korea this year, excluding covered call ETFs.


The TIGER China Tech TOP10 ETF is an ETF focused on next-generation technology companies in China. Its investment scope includes not only companies listed in Hong Kong but also those listed on mainland China. Through this approach, investors can target companies expected to benefit from China's industrial transformation as the country shifts from a manufacturing powerhouse to a technology leader.


As of May 13, the ETF's holdings include BYD, often referred to as the "Chinese M7," Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, Xiaomi, SMIC, Lenovo, as well as Cambricon and CATL, both listed on mainland China.


Cambricon is a company with GPU design capabilities, playing a key role in the Chinese government's top priorities of semiconductor localization and AI industry development following DeepSeek. In addition, SMIC is the largest foundry in China, while Tencent and Alibaba are recognized for their world-class AI technology.


Beyond the TIGER China Tech TOP10 ETF, Mirae Asset Global Investments offers a diverse lineup of TIGER China investment ETFs. The total net assets of China-focused ETFs listed in Korea currently stand at KRW 4.6 trillion, with TIGER ETFs accounting for KRW 3.6 trillion, or 79% of the total. The TIGER China Hang Seng Tech ETF, which invests in innovative Chinese technology companies listed in Hong Kong, is the largest Hang Seng Tech ETF currently listed in Korea.


Jung Hyun Jeong, Head of ETF Management at Mirae Asset Global Investments, stated, "China's industrial advancement is rapidly expanding from electric vehicles to the AI industry. In addition, we expect investment in China tech to further increase as macroeconomic uncertainties ease following US-China tariff negotiations." He added, "Through the TIGER China Tech TOP10 ETF, investors can access Chinese technology stocks with long-term growth potential."


To commemorate the launch of the TIGER China Tech TOP10 ETF, Mirae Asset Global Investments is holding a listing event for trading customers. Selected customers who meet daily trading and net purchase requirements for this ETF at KB Securities, SK Securities, and Eugene Investment & Securities will receive cultural gift certificates.



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