Why market makers matter
To trade an ETF, buyers and sellers need prices at which they can transact. A market maker places buy and sell quotes under exchange rules. These quotes can make it easier to trade, particularly when other orders are scarce.
How to use the JPX flag
JPX identifies ETFs with designated market makers. ETF Note shows that status on each fund page and groups the listings on the market-maker page.
The designation does not guarantee a narrow spread or an available quote at every moment. Check the current buy and sell prices when you trade, and compare the fund’s benchmark and fee separately.