Kakao Pay Securities Adds Three New Domestic Equity Funds, Expanding Investment Opportunities

Private Equity Fund of Funds Type
Small Investments Now Possible in Products Previously Exclusive to High-Net-Worth Individuals
Includes Active Funds from KCGI and Mirae Asset

Kakao Pay Securities is expanding its fund offerings by adding three new products to meet the growing demand for investments in the domestic stock market. The lineup includes a product that allows general investors to experience private equity fund strategies, previously limited to high-net-worth individuals, with small investments, thereby providing more diversified investment opportunities.

Starting October 29, Kakao Pay Securities will begin selling funds such as the 'iM Asset Tiger Focus Securities Investment Trust (Private Equity Fund of Funds Type)', 'KCGI Korea Securities Investment Trust No.1 [Equity]', and 'Mirae Asset Long-Term Growth Focus Securities Investment Trust No.1 [Equity]'. With this addition, the total number of funds brokered and sold by Kakao Pay Securities will increase to 31.

This new inclusion reflects the recent trend of increased investor interest in domestic equity active funds. By adding 'domestic equity' funds to a product lineup that previously focused on overseas investments, the company has broadened the range of choices to better suit the preferences and investment objectives of individual investors.

The core product, 'iM Asset Tiger Focus', is structured to indirectly invest in Tiger Asset Management's private equity fund. Its main feature is that it allows small investments in a public fund format, even though the underlying private equity fund typically requires a minimum investment of 300 million won. The fund flexibly selects and concentrates on stocks without restrictions on industry or sector, and may also invest in overseas stocks when opportunities are identified. This fund is classified as risk grade 1 (very high) and is suitable for investors with an aggressive, long-term investment orientation.

'KCGI Korea' is a fund that focuses on domestic industries and companies with global competitiveness. Based on KCGI's proprietary risk management model, it has consistently delivered strong risk-adjusted returns while reducing volatility. As of the previous day, the Ce class posted a one-year return of 68.76%, outperforming the KOSPI 200's 64.75%.

'Mirae Asset Long-Term Growth Focus' selects industries and companies with high sustainability and growth potential, investing broadly from large-cap stocks to KOSDAQ mid- and small-cap stocks. The fund constructs its portfolio by comprehensively evaluating not only companies' financial indicators but also management capabilities, brand value, and the sustainability of business models, and it is characterized by a proactive management strategy that responds to market changes. During the same period, the Ce class recorded a one-year return of 89.18%, significantly outperforming the KOSPI 200.

Kakao Pay Securities stated, "With the addition of these three funds, we are able to offer options that reflect the diverse investment preferences and market demands of our users. In particular, it is significant that private equity fund strategies, previously limited to high-net-worth individuals, can now be experienced with small investments." The company added, "We will continue to discover strategic funds that are difficult to access through ETFs, providing a differentiated investment experience unique to Kakao Pay Securities."

Detailed information about the funds can be found in the 'Fund' menu under the Securities tab of the Kakao Pay app. However, investors should be aware that principal losses may occur if market volatility increases.