Announcement of New Fund Setup: iFreePlus Increased Dividend and High Dividend Japanese Stocks (Quarterly Settlement Type)

Daiwa Asset Management Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the establishment of "iFreePlus Increased Dividend and High Dividend Japanese Stocks (Quarterly Settlement Type)" (hereinafter referred to as "the Fund") on July 24, 2026.

The Fund invests in stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (including those scheduled for listing) in Japan, focusing not only on high dividend yields but also on the likelihood of increased dividends in the current fiscal year's financial results.

This Fund is eligible for the NISA Growth Investment Framework*.

*Handling within NISA accounts may vary by sales company. Please contact your sales company for details.

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Fund Name

iFreePlus Increased Dividend and High Dividend Japanese Stocks (Quarterly Settlement Type)

Initial Setup Date

July 24, 2026 (Fri)

Management and Administration Fee

(Trust Fee)

0.275% per annum (incl. tax)

Handling Sales Companies

(As of July 8, 2026)

SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities, Monex Securities

What is the "Increased Dividend and High Dividend" Strategy?

This "Increased Dividend and High Dividend" strategy selects stocks by focusing on the likelihood of increased dividends in the current fiscal year's financial results, in addition to high dividend yields. It employs a rule-based management approach, selecting approximately 30 stocks with the highest dividend yields from Japanese stocks deemed highly likely to increase dividends in the current fiscal year's financial results.

*If the number of stocks is less than approximately 30, stocks belonging to the group next highest in dividend yield after those with the highest dividend yield, and which have a positive dividend increase score, will be selected in descending order of dividend yield. If the number is still insufficient, stocks will be selected from the group with the highest dividend increase score in descending order of dividend yield until 30 stocks are met. *In principle, review and rebalancing of stocks will be conducted monthly. *The number of investment stocks will be reviewed as appropriate based on factors such as fund size and liquidity. Additionally, the number of stocks may temporarily deviate from the above during rebalancing or other operational situations. *The above illustration is subject to change in the future.

Under this strategy, Daiwa Asset Management selects stocks with a high likelihood of increased dividends and high dividend yields based on its proprietary analysis. By incorporating the perspective of "dividend increases" alongside high dividend yields, the aim is to achieve higher performance.

What are Stocks with a High Likelihood of Increased Dividends?

At the time of stock selection, the likelihood of increased dividends in the current fiscal year's financial results is scored based on factors such as the company's capital efficiency, growth potential, and dividend capacity. The Fund utilizes this score to select stocks with a high probability of dividend increases as investment candidates.

iFreePlus Increased Dividend and High Dividend Japanese Stocks (Quarterly Settlement Type)

*When applying, please be sure to read the "Investment Trust Prospectus (Information Memorandum)".

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Notes on Handling This Material

This material has been prepared by Daiwa Asset Management Co., Ltd. to provide information on the Fund's status and related matters.

When applying for this Fund, please ensure you have reviewed the "Investment Trust Prospectus (Information Memorandum)" provided by your sales company and make your own decision.

Investment trusts invest in securities with fluctuating market values, such as stocks, and therefore their net asset value can vary significantly. Consequently, the principal investment is not guaranteed. All profits and losses generated by the trust property accrue to the investor. Investment trusts are different from deposits.

Investment trusts are not protected by the Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Policyholders Protection Corporation, unlike deposits or insurance contracts. Investment trusts purchased through entities other than securities firms are not covered by the Investor Protection Fund.

While this material has been prepared from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Past performance, such as investment results, is not indicative of future results and is not guaranteed. Intellectual property rights and all other rights related to indices, statistical data, etc., included herein belong to their respective issuers and licensors. Furthermore, this material does not consider taxes or fees, and therefore does not represent the actual investment results for investors. The contents are as of the time of preparation and are subject to change without notice. The investment decisions described herein are current and do not guarantee future market conditions or fluctuations.

If individual company names are mentioned in this material, they are provided for reference purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation of each company. They also do not imply or guarantee future inclusion in the Fund.

Dividends are determined by the asset management company based on the profit distribution policy. There is no guarantee of a predetermined distribution amount. Dividends may not be paid.