KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

KWEB tracks a market cap-weighted index composed of overseas-listed Chinese Internet companies.

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Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list posted gains through September 5, 2023. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 26.60%.

World Markets Watchlist: September 5, 2023

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U.S. exchange-traded funds that invest in Chinese stocks were trading higher on Friday afternoon, on track for their best day in a month after China ramped up its efforts to support the country's flagging currency as investors' concerns over the economic weakness persist.

China ETFs attempt to book best day in a month after PBOC vows to support weak yuan with forex reserve ratio cut

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Foreign investors dumped Chinese stocks at a record pace as fear of economic turmoil persists. Net sales on Chinese equity markets in August totaled $12.4 billion, according to the Financial Times.

Foreign investors are dumping Chinese stocks at a record level as fear of economic turmoil persists

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gains through August 28, 2023. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 23.28%.

World Markets Watchlist: August 28, 2023

Kraneshares China Internet And Covered Call Strategy Etf

China is looking to revive economic growth, but in the meantime, exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors can obtain monthly income while awaiting future upside in the country's tech sector with the KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF (KLIP).

This Covered Call ETF Provides Monthly Income and Tech Upside

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China's economic troubles, including the Evergrande bankruptcy, could lead to a global credit collapse. The Chinese government is in a difficult position, trying to revive the economy while defending the yuan.

China Could Be A Ticking Time Bomb

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list posted gains through August 21, 2023. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 20.97%.

World Markets Watchlist: August 21, 2023

Exchange-traded funds focused on equities in China have seen double-digit percentage drops over the past six months, including the iShares MSCI China ETF MCHI, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF KWEB, Invesco China Technology ETF CQQQ, Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF ASHR and Rayliant Quantamental China Equity ETF RAYC, according to FactSet data.

ETFs that buy Chinese stocks mired with losses after ‘measly' rate cut in disappointing stimulus

China's economy has not met post-lockdown growth expectations. That slowdown has had a mixed impact on commodities demand.

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Kraneshares China Innovation ETF

When it comes to the second-largest economy, getting governmental support is paramount to furthering innovation. That would help propel exchange traded funds (ETFs) like the KraneShares China Innovation ETF (KGRO).

China's Government Can Help Propel This Innovation ETF

Six of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gains through August 14, 2023. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 22.86%.

World Markets Watchlist: August 14, 2023

Doubts over the sustainability of China's economic model have emerged due to the pandemic and the unchallenged ascendancy of Xi. China's high savings and investment-driven growth model has led to overinvestment, asset bubbles, and rising debt, necessitating reform.

Rethinking China: From Bullish Optimism To Cautious Realism

Earnings season has turned to Alibaba (BABA), one of China's biggest firms. The major e-commerce company reported a net profit for the first quarter, a 51% year-over-year increase.

Dig Into Alibaba Profits With China ETF KWEB

The Biden administration looks set to implement another set of China investing rules this week. This time, U.S. regulators are looking to limit new private equity investments on certain sensitive industries in China.

The Silver Lining in New China Investing Rules

KraneShares' team took a closer look at China tech hub Shenzhen this week in a visit by the asset manager's cultural analyst Xiabing Su. Shenzhen, China's third-largest city, stands out as a center for technological innovation, owing to its history as a special economic zone and to its majority population of newcomers, per Xiabing's report.

KraneShares' Close Look at China Tech Hub Shenzhen

China is trying to overcome the pandemic-induced economic malaise. One way the government is proposing to alleviate the issue is by easing travel restrictions, particularly for those engaging in business.

China Looks to Bolster Economy With Fewer Travel Restrictions

China stocks could present a significant opportunity in the market in the coming months. The recent pullback in the broad market has further illuminated the relative strength in China stocks. Short China stocks is one of the most crowded trades among fund managers, potentially leading to a painful trade if the sector takes off higher. China regulators and leaders have taken a more dovish stance in the market, vowing to support the economy.

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Falling sales in Asia's real estate sector are causing short interest to increase, putting pressure on property developers. China's property industry, historically a key driver of economic growth, is facing challenges due to softening economic data and increased short selling.

Short Interest Climbs Higher Across The Asia Real Estate Management And Development Sector

Talk of deflation for China is well wide of the mark, and obsessing over historical growth rates misses the point that 5% growth is sustainable and about the right pace of growth for an economy of China's stage of development. China has had occasional and short-lived periods of excessive property price growth in the past, that is all.

China Is No 1990s Japan - But It Could Have Been

The post-pandemic recovery in mainland China lost further momentum in July. The headline Caixin PMI, compiled by S&P Global, signalled a cooling in the rate of output growth for a second successive month at the start of the third quarter, registering the weakest expansion since January.

Weak Start To Third Quarter For China As PMI Signals Divergent Sector Growth And Inflation Trends

News of China's commitment to greater support for economic recovery at this week's Politburo carried Chinese stocks higher this week. Chief amongst those making sizeable gains are the technology giants as China pledges support for the sector in the second half.

As China's Tech Sector Climbs, KLIP Enhances With Income

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Shunned commodity ETFs starting to ‘perk up' as Fed watches grain prices

Foreign investors remain reticent when it comes to investing in China. It's no surprise, given the country's slow recovery this year and tensions between the U.S. and China.

KWEB Gains Nearly 7%, Solidly in Buy Territory

China-related exchange-traded funds continued to surge on Tuesday after Beijing pledged to ramp up stronger stimulus measures to bolster the country's stumbling economic recovery, lifting bullish sentiment as foreign investors were injecting more money into Chinese equities despite low growth in the first half of 2023.

China ETFs jump as overseas investors flock back to Chinese assets after Beijing vows more measures to boost economic recovery

Normally, a weak dollar fuels commodity price inflation, but deflationary forces are keeping commodities in check. Russia announced last week that it is pulling out of the international agreement that allows Ukraine to export much of its Black Sea grain, which will raise concerns about global food supplies.

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