Kyobo AXA Tomorrow Ultra-Short-Term High-Quality Bond Fund Surpasses 2 Trillion Won in Net Assets

Kyobo AXA Asset Management announced on October 14 that the Kyobo AXA Tomorrow Ultra-Short-Term High-Quality Bond Fund surpassed a total net asset value of 2 trillion won as of the 2nd.

After reaching the 1 trillion won mark on June 20, the fund increased by approximately 1 trillion won in just four months. Over the past year, the fund posted an annual return of 3.45% for the C class, making it the best performer among ultra-short-term bond funds in the industry.

The recent inflow of funds is attributed to changes in both domestic and international interest rate environments. The market expects the U.S. to continue cutting interest rates next year, following this year’s reductions. As a result, there are also expectations for a continued downward trend in domestic interest rates. These factors are driving demand for bond-type products, which offer not only coupon income but also the potential for capital gains when interest rates fall.

The fund offers high liquidity, as investors can receive their funds on the business day following a redemption request. It is attracting significant attention as a highly useful product for corporate liquidity management and for individual investors seeking to manage surplus funds.

The Kyobo AXA Tomorrow Ultra-Short-Term High-Quality Bond Fund builds its portfolio around short-term bonds and commercial papers with high credit ratings. The maturity of the bond assets is typically managed within a 3 to 6 month range. Reflecting the current financial market environment, where the domestic base rate cut cycle remains valid, the fund has recently extended its maturities. This is a strategic decision to secure not only coupon income but also additional capital gains in the event of interest rate cuts.

Kyobo AXA Asset Management is also managing the 'Kyobo AXA Tomorrow Long-Term High-Quality Bond K-1 Fund,' a mid- to long-term fund with maturities managed between 4 and 6 years, at a scale of 1.6 trillion won. In August, the company launched a new fund, the 'Kyobo AXA Mid-Term High-Quality Bond ESG Fund,' which manages maturities between 1 and 3 years.

Kyobo AXA Asset Management has established a robust lineup of bond funds ranging from ultra-short-term to long-term products. The company is further strengthening its market competitiveness by expanding customers’ fund selection options, enabling them to respond more proactively to changing market conditions.

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