Bloomo Securities Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hitoshi Nakamura; hereinafter "Bloomo Securities"), which provides global standard asset management services, is pleased to announce that its USD-denominated bond investment service, "Bloomo Income," now supports smart accumulation. ■ Asset management incorporating dollar-cost averaging now possible with "Bloomo Income" In the current environment of a weak yen and inflation, interest is growing in asset management utilizing foreign currencies and bonds, rather than letting valuable assets sit idle in yen deposits. "Bloomo Income" is a service that broadly diversifies investments across multiple USD-denominated bond ETFs, including short-term/medium-term bonds, long-term bonds, corporate bonds, and emerging market bonds, under the advice of BlackRock, the world's largest (※1) asset management company. It is primarily used by customers in the retirement and affluent segments. On the other hand, we have received feedback requesting diversification of investment timing and a desire for steady, long-term management by eliminating the hassle of periodic deposits and purchases. In response to these needs, "Bloomo Income" now supports the new automatic accumulation function "Smart Accumulation" (※2), enabling asset management that incorporates dollar-cost averaging, which mitigates daily market fluctuation risk and allows for agile investment. ※1 Based on assets under management as of the end of 2024. Our research. ※2 "Smart Accumulation" is a function that allows users to specify the investment frequency and amount via a smartphone app, with investments made through regular withdrawals from a designated bank account. ■ About "Bloomo Income" "Bloomo Income" is a service that broadly diversifies investments across multiple USD-denominated bond ETFs, including short-term/medium-term bonds, long-term bonds, corporate bonds, and emerging market bonds, under the advice of BlackRock, the world's largest (※1) asset ma