AllianzGI Launches First Active ETF in Taiwan, Marks Global Market Entry

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has launched its first active equity exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Taiwan, marking its entry into the global active ETF market and initiating its global ETF expansion strategy. The Allianz Taiwan High Dividend Growth Active ETF focuses on Taiwan-listed stocks, combining a core dividend strategy with growth stock selection, reflecting AllianzGI's commitment to active management as a way to navigate market volatility and foster long-term wealth creation. Taiwan was selected due to its dynamic capital market, growing recognition as a key asset management hub in Asia, and recent regulatory changes allowing active ETFs, positioning it as a strategic growth market for AllianzGI in the Asia-Pacific region. The launch aligns with a broader trend of asset managers, including Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management, capitalizing on Taiwan’s retail investing boom and easing regulations for financial-product innovation. Active ETFs now represent a significant and rapidly growing segment of global ETF assets, accounting for nearly 29% worldwide, and AllianzGI aims to leverage this growth by meeting the increasingly sophisticated demands of Taiwanese investors. The move underscores AllianzGI’s mission to provide diverse and innovative active investing solutions with lower costs and barriers to entry for clients.