Tax Changes on TR ETFs: Investor Action Plan





New Tax Policy Announcement Regarding TR ETFs and Investor Response Methods

1. The Appeal of TR ETFs and Background of Changes

TR ETFs (Total Return ETFs) had the advantage of automatically reinvesting dividends, providing a compounding effect and deferring dividend income tax. Therefore, they were attractive products to many investors.

The government viewed the tax-free benefits of TR ETFs as a problem of expansion and announced that dividend income tax would be mandatory for overseas stock-type TR ETFs. However, domestic stock-type TR ETFs were excluded from this taxation.

The core of this announcement is to ensure tax fairness by requiring overseas stock TR ETFs to also pay dividend income tax.


The following five products are currently well-known as TR ETFs:

  • KODEX US S&P 500TR
  • KODEX US NASDAQ 100TR
  • TIGER US S&P 500TR
  • TIGER US NASDAQ 100TR
  • SOL US Dividend Dow Jones TR

The total net assets of these five ETFs reach 5 trillion KRW, indicating they were very popular among many investors. However, due to this policy change, their appeal has significantly diminished.


3. Three Possible Investor Responses

3-1. Monitor Asset Management Company Policy Changes

It is a priority to watch how asset management companies will change their existing compounding reinvestment systems. Major asset management companies like Samsung Asset Management are trying to come up with new solutions, such as reinvesting the remaining dividends instead of deducting dividends.

3-2. Execute Direct Reinvestment

If it is judged that holding the ETF is worthwhile after the application of asset management company measures, investors can consider directly reinvesting dividends. This can create an effect close to the existing compounding effect.

3-3. Sell and Explore Alternative Investments

If you believe that the appeal of TR ETFs has significantly weakened, you can sell existing investment assets and transfer to new investment locations. In this case, it is recommended to use ETFs in ISA, pension savings, and IRP accounts.
These accounts support tax benefits, so they can effectively fill the void left by TR ETFs.


4. Reasons for Recommending Transition to ISA/Pension Savings/IRP Accounts

The above three investment accounts help investors manage taxes efficiently on the ETFs they trade. With the tax benefits, one of the main attractions of TR ETFs, weakened now, these accounts can be an alternative with the major advantage of tax benefits.


< Summary in English >

Recent Tax Changes on Total Return ETF (TR ETF)

TR ETFs, known for their automatic reinvestment of dividends and deferred tax benefits, are now subject to new regulations by the South Korean government. The key change is that overseas stock-based TR ETFs will now be required to pay withholding taxes on dividends, while domestic stock-based TR ETFs remain exempt.

Investor Actions:

  1. Monitor asset management firms for adjustments in ETF mechanisms.
  2. Continue holding if the changes are acceptable and manually reinvest dividends.
  3. Consider selling and switching to tax-advantaged accounts like ISA, pension savings, or IRP accounts, which offer tax benefits to enhance ETF attractiveness.

ISA, Pension Savings, and IRP accounts provide strong tax advantages, making them a viable alternative as TR ETF benefits diminish.


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– 해외주식 TR ETF 투자하시는 분들 모두 주목! 큰일 났습니다… #한나

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해외주식 TR ETF 투자하시는 분들 모두 주목! 큰일 났습니다… #한나

# TR ETF에 대한 새로운 세제 정책 발표와 투자자 대응 방법

1. TR ETF의 매력과 변화 배경

TR ETF(토탈 리턴 ETF)는 배당금을 자동으로 재투자하면서 복리 효과와 함께 배당 소득세를 미뤄주는 장점이 있었습니다. 그렇기 때문에 많은 투자자들에게 매력적인 상품이었습니다.

정부는 TR ETF의 비과세 혜택을 팽창성 문제로 보았고, 해외 주식형 TR ETF에도 배당소득세를 의무적으로 부과하겠다고 발표했습니다. 다만 국내 주식형 TR ETF는 이러한 과세에서 제외되었습니다.

이러한 발표의 핵심은 해외 주식 TR ETF도 배당소득세를 내도록 하여 세제의 공정성을 확보하겠다는 것입니다.


2. 인기 있는 TR ETF 현황

현재 TR ETF로 크게 알려진 상품은 아래 다섯 가지로 요약할 수 있습니다:

  • 코덱스 미국 S&P 500TR
  • 코덱스 미국 나스닥 100TR
  • 타이거 미국 S&P 500TR
  • 타이거 미국 나스닥 100TR
  • SOL 미국 배당 다우존스 TR

이 다섯 ETF의 순자산 합계는 5조 원에 이르며, 그만큼 많은 투자자들에게 인기가 높았던 상품입니다. 그러나 이번 정책 변화로 인해 이들의 매력은 사실상 크게 줄어들게 되었습니다.


3. 투자자들이 취할 수 있는 3가지 대응 방안

3-1. 운용사의 방침 변화를 주시하기

운용사들이 기존 복리적 재투자 시스템을 어떻게 변화시키는지 지켜보는 것이 우선입니다. 삼성자산운용 등 주요 운용사들은 배당을 떼는 대신, 남은 배당금을 재투자하는 방식으로 새로운 해법을 내놓으려 하고 있습니다.

3-2. 직접 재투자 실행

운용사 대책 적용 후 ETF 보유가 가치 있다고 판단되면, 배당금을 투자자가 직접 재투자하는 방법을 고려할 수 있습니다. 이는 기존의 복리에 가까운 효과를 낼 수 있습니다.

3-3. 매도 후 대체 투자처 탐색

TR ETF의 매력이 크게 약화되었다고 본다면, 기존 투자 자산을 매도하고 새로운 투자처로 이전할 수 있습니다. 이 경우 ISA, 연금저축, IRP 계좌에서 ETF를 이용하는 것을 추천합니다.
이 계좌들은 세제 혜택을 지원하기 때문에 TR ETF의 빈자리를 효과적으로 채울 수 있습니다.


4. ISA/연금저축/IRP 계좌로의 전환 추천 이유

위 세 가지 투자 계좌는 투자자가 거래하는 ETF에 대해 세금을 효율적으로 관리할 수 있도록 돕습니다. TR ETF의 주요 매력 중 하나였던 세제혜택이 약화된 지금, 해당 계좌들은 세제 이점이라는 큰 장점으로 대안이 될 수 있습니다.


< Summary in English >

Recent Tax Changes on Total Return ETF (TR ETF)

TR ETFs, known for their automatic reinvestment of dividends and deferred tax benefits, are now subject to new regulations by the South Korean government. The key change is that overseas stock-based TR ETFs will now be required to pay withholding taxes on dividends, while domestic stock-based TR ETFs remain exempt.

Investor Actions:

  1. Monitor asset management firms for adjustments in ETF mechanisms.
  2. Continue holding if the changes are acceptable and manually reinvest dividends.
  3. Consider selling and switching to tax-advantaged accounts like ISA, pension savings, or IRP accounts, which offer tax benefits to enhance ETF attractiveness.

ISA, Pension Savings, and IRP accounts provide strong tax advantages, making them a viable alternative as TR ETF benefits diminish.


 New Tax Policy Announcement Regarding TR ETFs and Investor Response Methods 1. The Appeal of TR ETFs and Background of Changes TR ETFs (Total Return ETFs) had the advantage of automatically reinvesting dividends, providing a compounding effect and deferring dividend income tax. Therefore, they were attractive products to many investors. The government viewed the…

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