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3 of our ETFs recently went through their annual index rebalances. While investors focus mainly on fees and liquidity, the rebalancing and index methodology of ETFs are equally, if not more, important to the investor experience and returns. To that end, we’d like to highlight June’s rebalances and explain what investors can expect going forward.
Jul 13, 2019
越南近年來一直是市場熱議的投資標的，我們將在本篇文中用七張圖，帶你看懂為何投資人鍾情越南市場。Premia MSCI 越南 ETF 將在7月18日上市（按最終批准為準），屆時將為投資者提供更具效率的越南市場投資工具。
Jul 04, 2019
The highly anticipated G20 Summit seemed to have concluded in a nice conciliatory note as the world powers converged in Osaka this past weekend. Or did it? While it seemed to have eliminated the “total risk-off” worst case scenario, and perhaps rebuilt confidence for China equities especially the new economy sectors, beyond the rhetoric, what we have is not really a pause in the trade war. The war continues as evident in the tariffs. A more accurate description is that both sides have agreed not to escalate the trade war while talks resume.
Jul 02, 2019
Whatever happens over coming weeks and even months in the US-China trade war, Donald Trump has irreparably broken the global trade architecture. And with it, he has also forced a realignment of the global supply chain that will likely see ASEAN emerge as a new manufacturing centre.
Jun 27, 2019
As we head toward the G20 meeting in Osaka, we take a moment to review the latest status of the trade war between the two largest economies today. Is it about containment or tariffs? How does the current situation compare to Japan in the ‘80s? Do either China or the US actually want to make a deal? What are the possible paths going forward?
Jun 12, 2019
As we approach the end of 1H19, it is clear that the market now finds itself in a tug of war between the Fed Put and the potential for recession. We explore this dynamic, discuss Q1 vs future growth across the 4 major economies (US, Europe, Japan and China) and remind investors to stay defensive going forward by tilting toward value and quality where possible.
Jun 12, 2019
The Global Mobile Communication Systems Association estimates that by the end of this year, 5G services will be available in 29 markets around the world, with 10 million connections. What is 5G and where do we see potential investment opportunities from this significant technology upgrade in Asia?
Jun 06, 2019
As the issuer of world’s first two fundamental multifactor China A-shares ETFs, we look closely into the factors. The China A shares market went on a roller coaster ride since late 2018, and how about the factors – are they on the same ride or rotating around a Ferris wheel? In this piece, we re-cap the research on China A fundamental factors and share the recent observations on factor performances.
Jun 03, 2019
Investors looking for China’s NASDAQ seem to have settled on ChiNext as the default index to follow. BUT what if there is an even better option in the market, offering a more appropriate China new economy exposure with better performance, higher quality, lower volatility and discounted valuations?! It may sound too good to be true, but it is exactly what the Premia China New Economy ETF (3173.HK) has achieved so far.
May 20, 2019
Most investors assume that the more liquid the ETF, the easier and cheaper it is to trade. This is true in markets like the US, where on-screen liquidity is prevalent, but Asia markets are not as straightforward. China A ETFs with on-screen liquidity are easy to trade, but easier does not always mean cheaper to trade. There is market risk in trading on-screen and though it is easier, it can actually be more expensive than trading via the underling liquidity of China A stocks inside the ETF.
May 16, 2019
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賴子健 , CFA
CFA
Foreign interests in China’s bond market shown sustained growth, with foreign institutions holding over RMB4.44tn in Chinese bonds by the end of Apr. This marks the third consecutive month of increased foreign investment, signaling confidence in the country’s financial stability. Notably, China government bonds (CGBs) comprised the largest portion of these holdings—RMB2.11tn or 47.5%—demonstrating their appeal as secure and attractive assets. The improving sentiment is underscored by the continued rise in demand for renminbi assets. In Apr alone, foreign investors added a net US$10.9bn to their holdings of domestic bonds. Despite a modest foreign exchange deficit, China’s overall foreign exchange market has remained stable, supported by a strong trade surplus in goods, which hit a four-month high of US$31.6bn. Further bolstering investor confidence, Chinese banks are expected to see a periodic surplus in foreign exchange sales, aided by supportive monetary policies such as interest rate and reserve requirement ratio cuts. Progress in high-level Sino-US trade negotiations and a temporary easing of tariffs also contribute to a more favorable investment climate. The growing foreign appetite for CGBs highlights their strength as stable, long-term assets. Backed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and improving trade dynamics, China’s bond market continues to present attractive opportunities for global investors seeking diversification and steady returns.
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