NFO Alert: Kotak International Introduces Kotak Indo-Pacific Defence UCITS ETF

Kotak Mahindra Group has announced the launch of the Kotak Indo-Pacific Defence UCITS ETF through its Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) based international asset management business. The product is the group’s entry into the global exchange-traded fund space through a UCITS structure. 

The ETF has been launched by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Singapore in partnership with HANetf, a Europe-based white-label UCITS ETF and ETC platform. The fund will trade under the ticker “QUAD”. 

Exposure to Regional Defence Companies 

The ETF is focused on companies linked to the defence sector across the Indo-Pacific region. Its portfolio includes firms from India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Australia. 

The launch comes amid rising defence allocations across several Asia-Pacific economies. Governments in the region have increased spending on military infrastructure, domestic manufacturing, and defence procurement over the past few years. 

According to the company, Indian companies account for 29.8% of the ETF’s index composition. The allocation is indicative of the growing role of Indian defence manufacturers within regional supply chains and localisation programmes. 

First UCITS ETF by Kotak International 

The fund is the first UCITS ETF launched by Kotak International as part of its overseas asset management business. UCITS funds are commonly used investment structures in Europe and are for distribution across international markets under a regulated framework. 

Kotak International said this is a part of expanding its range of thematic investment products for global investors. The company added that the ETF broadens its international product suite through exposure to a sector linked to long-term government expenditure trends. 

Shyam Kumar, President and Head of Kotak International, said the ETF launch is an introduction of exchange-traded funds within the company’s global investment offerings. 

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Conclusion 

The fund adds a new defence-focused offering to the global ETF market, with exposure to companies operating across key Indo-Pacific economies. 

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