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This morning Bloomberg ran a story about LeEco, a Chinese technology conglomerate that has been growing rapidly until recently.
May 24, 2017
Are all smart beta products smart? This is a question I've asked a few times over the last few years but always got a "nuanced" answer depending on the product being marketed.
May 15, 2017
Can you trust the numbers reported by all Chinese listed corporations? Absolutely not. But that doesn't mean smart beta can't generate alpha. With help from our friends at Rayliant, we dive into a factor metric that allows us to deprioritize earnings manipulators and to generate alpha from their efforts.
Jan 17, 2017
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Chart Of the Week
David Lai , CFA
CFA
Taiwan’s economy continues to demonstrate exceptional strength, supported by its increasingly indispensable role in the global AI supply chain. First-quarter GDP expanded 13.69% year-on-year, marking the fastest pace of growth since 1987. The upside surprise was driven primarily by robust external demand, as exports surged on the back of accelerating global investment in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and high-performance computing. Electronic components and ICT products accounted for nearly 80% of total outbound shipments, reinforcing Taiwan’s position at the center of next-generation technology manufacturing. The strength of the export cycle is also translating into broader domestic economic momentum. Technology companies continue to expand capacity and increase R&D spending to capture long-term AI opportunities, supporting manufacturing activity and capital formation. Meanwhile, buoyant equity market turnover and increased participation in investment products have provided an additional tailwind for Taiwan’s financial sector. With global AI capital expenditure expected to maintain a strong multi-year growth trajectory through the end of the decade, Taiwan remains structurally well-positioned to benefit from rising demand across the semiconductor and advanced electronics ecosystem. Against this backdrop, Taiwan equities should continue to enjoy strong medium-term earnings support and investor interest. For investors seeking efficient exposure to Taiwan’s leading technology champions, including TSMC, MediaTek, Delta Electronics, and ASE Technology, the Premia FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50 ETF offers a focused and liquid vehicle to access Taiwan’s AI-driven growth story.
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