Mirae Asset Global Investments today, 3 February 2026, began trading the Mirae TIGER China Securities ETF on the Korea Exchange (KRX)
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By ETFWorld.co.uk
Hyeon Joo Park, Founder & Global Strategy Officer Mirae Asset Global Investments
- Mirae Asset Global Investments launched the TIGER China Securities ETF on the Korea Exchange (KRX) today, 3 February.
- The fund tracks the Solactive China Securities Index, which includes traditional brokers and online platforms in equal measure.
- The launch comes at the start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which aims to strengthen capital markets.
- The product aims to offer exposure to companies that could benefit from increased retail investor participation in the Chinese stock market.
The fund aims to replicate the performance of the Solactive China Securities Index, a thematic index representing the securities sector in China.
The launch is strategically positioned at the start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), a period in which the government has outlined policies to strengthen the financial system, improve capital market functionality and expand financial openness. This policy environment provides a relevant framework for the sector, which is seen as a critical enabler of capital formation and financial innovation.
Methodology and Composition of the Underlying Index
The Solactive China Securities Index is constructed using a methodology that reflects the dual structure of the Chinese sector, divided between traditional intermediaries and digital platforms. Selection is based on free float market capitalisation.
Eligibility criteria:
- Listing: Companies listed on HKEX, Shanghai or Shenzhen Stock Connect, NYSE, or NASDAQ.
- Minimum thresholds: Total market capitalisation of at least USD 500 million and an average daily trading volume of at least USD 5 million.
Composition and balancing:
The index is composed of 12 companies. The weighting of the index is evenly distributed: 50% to six traditional full-service brokers and 50% to six leading online platform brokers. To ensure diversified representation, the weighting of each individual constituent is limited to a maximum of 10%.
Representatives from Solactive and Mirae Asset commented on the rationale behind the product.
Timo Pfeiffer, Chief Markets Officer at Solactive, said: “We are delighted to expand our collaboration with Mirae Asset Global Investments through the launch of this new ETF. The Solactive China Securities Index represents a segment of the Chinese capital markets that encompasses both traditional brokerage services and digital platforms, operating within a framework shaped by ongoing policy initiatives. This index provides a transparent, rules-based framework for accessing this market segment.”.
Ui-hyeon Jeong, Head of ETF Management at Mirae Asset Global Investments, added: ‘Amid falling deposit rates, the number of Chinese account openings is increasing. This means that large amounts of Chinese household funds, previously concentrated in deposits, are shifting to the undervalued Chinese stock market.’ He further noted that ‘investors can access the main beneficiaries of the revitalisation of the Chinese stock market through the TIGER China Securities ETF.’
Market Outlook and Investment Opportunities
Jeong’s observation about the shift of savings towards the stock market fits into a broader economic context. Chinese authorities are prioritising the expansion of domestic demand as a stable growth engine. At the same time, targeted monetary policies and proactive fiscal spending aim to support the system without fuelling imbalances.
This environment could favour the securities sector. Market analysis indicates that, despite challenges, sentiment on Chinese equities is cautiously optimistic, supported by attractive valuations and significant capital inflows. The market is seen as undervalued relative to other major global markets.
The launch of this ETF offers investors regulated and diversified access to a sector operating at the intersection of policy reform, digital financial innovation and potential change in the investment behaviour of Chinese households. The index methodology, which balances tradition and innovation, seeks to capture the entire ecosystem of the sector in a single instrument.
The Mirae TIGER China Securities ETF is a specialised instrument for investors seeking to position themselves in the Chinese financial sector at a time of capital market reform. Its structure consciously reflects the two souls of the sector, traditional and digital.
The success of the product will be linked to the effective implementation of the financial reforms envisaged in the 15th Five-Year Plan and the sector’s ability to catalyse the potential shift of domestic savings towards equity investments. As with all thematic and geographically concentrated investments, investors should carefully consider the specific risks associated with the Chinese market and the financial sector.
Source : ETFWorld.co.uk
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