'Mirae Asset, the World's 12th Largest ETF Manager, Surpasses 250 Trillion Won in ETF Net Assets'

36.8% Average Annual Growth Over the Past Decade
Strengthening Position in the Global ETF Market
'TIGER,' the Premium ETF, Ranks No. 1 Among Individual Investors

Mirae Asset Global Investments announced on September 24 that its total net assets in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide have surpassed 250 trillion won.

As of September 23, the total assets under management (AUM) of ETFs operated by Mirae Asset Global Investments across countries including South Korea, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan amounted to 254 trillion won. This is larger than the domestic ETF market. The company now ranks 12th among global ETF managers. Over the past decade, it has achieved an average annual growth rate of 36.8%, outperforming the global average annual growth rate of 19.5% for ETF managers during the same period.

After launching the 'TIGER ETF' in South Korea in 2006, Mirae Asset Global Investments became the first domestic asset manager to list an ETF on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011, marking its full-scale entry into overseas ETF markets. Since then, Park Hyunju, Global Strategist Officer (GSO) and Chairman of Mirae Asset Group, has led the company's global expansion through mergers and acquisitions, starting with 'Global X Canada' in 2011, followed by 'Global X' in the United States in 2018, and 'Global X Australia' in 2022, establishing Mirae Asset Global Investments as a global ETF manager.

Mirae Asset Global Investments continues its rapid growth by strengthening local expertise and pursuing continuous innovation. The assets under management of Global X in the United States have grown rapidly since its acquisition and are now approaching 100 trillion won. Global X Canada has solidified its position as the fourth-largest ETF manager in Canada, focusing on income-type ETFs.

The company has also shown remarkable growth in Europe and Japan. In Europe, the world's second-largest ETF market, Global X EU has achieved an average annual growth rate of 208% over the past five years. Global X Japan, the only ETF-focused asset manager in Japan, recently surpassed 5 trillion won in assets under management.

In South Korea, the TIGER ETF has surpassed 80 trillion won in assets under management, driven by strong preference from individual investors. Currently, individual investors hold approximately 75.5 trillion won across all domestic ETFs. The TIGER ETF accounts for 31.6 trillion won, making Mirae Asset Global Investments the only asset manager to surpass 30 trillion won in this category. Its market share is about 42%, ranking first in popularity among individual investors.

Mirae Asset Global Investments has been chosen by global investors for its 'killer products' developed through innovative product development and management expertise. The 'Global X HSECI Covered Call Active,' launched in 2024 as Hong Kong's first covered call ETF, provides stable monthly distributions and has received strong support from local retail investors. Recently, the company also introduced the group's first AI model-based ETF, 'Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond,' which is recognized as an innovative product representing the era of artificial intelligence (AI) finance.

A differentiated portfolio is another strength of Mirae Asset's global ETFs. The 'Artificial Intelligence & Technology' ETF, which includes companies across the AI ecosystem such as AI software, big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), has attracted over 2.4 trillion won in inflows this year alone. The 'Global X Defense Tech' ETF, which focuses on the defense industry theme, has expanded its share of European companies and included next-generation AI-based defense stocks, achieving overwhelming returns compared to traditional defense ETFs.

The company is also serving as a long-term investment partner for investors by creating 'premium ETFs.' The 'TIGER US Nasdaq 100 ETF' is the first domestic ETF to track the Nasdaq 100 index. Since its listing in October 2010, when its share price was 10,000 won, it has now surpassed 150,000 won, establishing itself as a symbol of long-term investment in US stocks for Korean investors.

Kim Younghwan, Head of Innovation and Global Management at Mirae Asset Global Investments, stated, "Mirae Asset is constantly pursuing innovation to strengthen its competitiveness in the global market," and added, "We will do our best to provide differentiated investment solutions to investors through our global ETF platform and help them prepare for a stable retirement."

Mirae Asset Global Investments celebrated the 'TIGER US Nasdaq 100 ETF' surpassing 100,000 won last February by displaying a congratulatory image on the Nasdaq Tower electronic billboard in the United States.

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