1Q Money Market Active ETF Posts Strong 1-Year Return

Hana Asset Management announced on the 18th that as of the 16th, the 1Q Money Market Active ETF recorded a 1-year return of 3.67%. The average return of the three money market ETFs that have been listed for more than one year was calculated at 3.61%.

Industry experts attribute the returns to Hana Asset Management's expertise in short-term bond management and its active management capabilities, which have secured the company a leading position in the Money Market Fund (MMF) sector.

Thanks to its performance over the past year, the net purchases of the 1Q Money Market Active ETF by individuals and banks have exceeded 110 billion KRW since January this year. Amid escalating geopolitical risks, such as the Israel-Iran war, and increased volatility in global stock markets, demand for investments in money market ETFs is expected to rise.

This year, Hana Asset Management has launched products including the 1Q US Dividend 30 ETF, the 1Q Comprehensive Bond (AA- or higher) Active ETF, the 1Q US S&P500 ETF, and the 1Q US S&P500 US Treasury Mixed 50 Active ETF.

The net assets of Hana Asset Management's 1Q ETFs grew by 248% year-on-year last year. This year, they have increased by another 45%. This is the fastest growth among all ETF management companies. The ranking of ETF net assets rose by one step, from 9th at the beginning of the year to 8th.

Kim Taewoo, CEO of Hana Asset Management, stated, "1Q ETFs will grow together with our clients as a trusted investment partner," adding, "We will focus on providing differentiated investment opportunities."

Both the 1Q Money Market Active ETF and the 1Q US S&P500 US Treasury Mixed 50 Active ETF are classified as safe assets, so 100% of the reserves in retirement pension (DC·IRP) accounts can be invested in them.