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Retail Investors Pour Over 2 Trillion KRW into TIGER Nasdaq 100 ETF This Year
Finance · Investment Managers · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-10
Retail investors have net-bought over 2 trillion KRW of the TIGER Nasdaq 100 ETF in 2024, highlighting strong demand for U.S. tech-focused long-term assets.
What Happened
Investment Surge: Retail investors have aggressively accumulated the 'TIGER Nasdaq 100 ETF,' with net purchases exceeding 2 trillion KRW so far this year. This trend underscores the persistent appetite among Korean investors for long-term exposure to U.S. growth stocks.
Performance Metrics: As the longest-running Nasdaq 100 ETF in Korea, the fund has seen its net assets grow by over 4 trillion KRW this year, making it the largest of its kind in Asia. Since its inception in 2010, the ETF has delivered a cumulative return exceeding 1,600%.
Market Drivers: The Nasdaq 100 index is heavily weighted toward major U.S. technology companies driving the AI revolution. Investors are increasingly utilizing this ETF as a core component of their retirement portfolios, seeking stable growth through diversified exposure to industry leaders.
Strategic Significance: Mirae Asset Global Investments noted that the milestone reflects deep investor confidence in proven U.S. growth indices. The fund, often paired with S&P 500 ETFs, has become a staple for retail investors looking to build long-term wealth through pension accounts.