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Mirae Asset Launches ETF Combining Korean Chip Giants with US Short-Term Treasuries
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25
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Mirae Asset Global Investments has listed a new ETF that allocates 50% to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and 50% to short-term US Treasury bonds.
What Happened
Product Structure: Mirae Asset Global Investments has introduced a new ETF that allocates 25% each to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, with the remaining 50% invested in US Treasury bonds with maturities of one year or less.
Strategic Differentiation: Unlike traditional bond-mixed funds that rely on local currency debt, this product incorporates US short-term Treasuries, ensuring that half of the portfolio is denominated in USD.
Yield Management: By leveraging the higher interest rate environment in the US, the fund utilizes Treasury interest as a primary source for monthly distributions while minimizing price sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations through short-duration assets.
Investment Benefits: As a bond-mixed ETF, it is eligible for 100% allocation within retirement accounts, offering a balanced approach for long-term investors seeking both domestic growth and dollar-denominated stability.