Nomura Asset Management is set to introduce new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) starting September 18, 2025. This marks a significant milestone as it will be the first instance of cross-listing ETFs in both Japan and Taiwan, enabling investors in both markets to benefit from mutual access, thus broadening their investment horizons.
One of the new offerings is the “NEXT FUNDS TIP FactSet Taiwan Innovative Technology 50 Index Exchange Traded Fund,” which has already received approval for listing on the TSE. This ETF tracks an index that is specifically developed to select companies with substantial revenue stemming from the technology sector, ensuring they meet liquidity standards and comply with size and information transparency guidelines. The index further refines its selection by evaluating criteria such as research and development innovation, stock price momentum, and profitability, ultimately identifying the top 50 stocks based on their market capitalization. Investors can expect the ETF to reflect the performance of a robust portfolio concentrated in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
On the other hand, the Taiwanese branch of Nomura Asset Management will also debut a new ETF, the “NEXT FUNDS – Nomura TOPIX Feeder ETF,” which aims to replicate the performance of the TOPIX index in Taiwan. This ETF is particularly noteworthy as it offers Taiwanese investors access to the TOPIX ETF, the largest ETF in Japan, effectively expanding their investment options into Japanese markets.
The simultaneous launches of these ETFs are anticipated to create heightened investment opportunities for individuals and institutions in both regions, fostering greater market integration and enabling diversified capital allocation across borders.