Shinhan Asset Management's 'SOL 200 Target Weekly Covered Call' ETF Surpasses 500 Billion Won in Net Assets

Shinhan Asset Management announced on the 15th that the net assets of the 'SOL 200 Target Weekly Covered Call' Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) have surpassed 500 billion won. This achievement was made in just about two months since its listing in March, and as of the 14th, the accumulated net purchases by individual investors reached 378.6 billion won, demonstrating explosive interest in the product.

Recently, as the KOSPI index surged by approximately 35% over the past month and the domestic stock market showed a strong recovery, large inflows of capital have been observed from investors seeking both capital gains from index growth and stable cash flow through monthly distributions. This product employs a 'target covered call' strategy, investing in the KOSPI200 index as the underlying asset while selling domestic weekly call options on a weekly basis to earn premium income. Additionally, it secures further distribution resources by adding dividend income generated from KOSPI200 constituent stocks.

Tax benefits have also been a major factor attracting investors. While dividend income from KOSPI200 stock investments is subject to dividend income tax, income from domestic option premiums is tax-exempt under current tax laws and is not included in the comprehensive financial income tax base, making it advantageous for investors seeking to reduce their tax burden.

Kim Jeonghyun, Head of the ETF Business Group at Shinhan Asset Management, stated, "As geopolitical risks in the Middle East are easing and the domestic stock market continues its upward trend, interest is growing among investors who wish to participate in the market's rise while expecting stable monthly cash flows. SOL 200 Target Weekly Covered Call maintains the advantages of the domestic target covered call strategy, while applying a structure for distributions at the beginning of each month to enhance convenience in managing investors' cash flows."

Shinhan Asset Management paid out the first distribution of 250 won per share on May 4, reflecting distribution resources accumulated over about one and a half months since the listing. The next scheduled distribution date is June 1, 2026, though the actual deposit timing may vary depending on each securities firm's policy.

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