Profile
Assets class:
EquityAssets under management:
$4 MAverage volume:
$808Domicile:
USExpense ratio:
0.70%Inception date:
12 March 2015Website:
-Last dividends:
27 December 2023Next dividends:
N/A
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AFTY Latest News
Chinese companies are being encouraged to return cash to shareholders - and are finding good reasons to do so. Regulators are encouraging companies to focus on shareholder returns, and changing macroeconomic conditions are making it easier for Chinese companies to pay dividends. Given the risks, we think an active investing approach is especially important when investing in high-dividend Chinese stocks.
The People's Bank of China kept the one-year medium-term lending facility rate unchanged at 2.5% today, in line with market expectations. We believe that in conjunction with today's data releases and the start of rate cuts in other central banks such as the European Central Bank and Bank of Canada, the odds of a PBoC rate cut in the coming months have risen.
Key economic indicators are mixed in China and, in fact, were mostly weaker than expected last month. So, policymakers are now stepping up support for the property sector in particular.
The PBOC held the 1-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate at 2.5% in March. The PBOC remains on a dovish tilt, but depreciation pressure on the RMB limits room for monetary easing in China before global central banks start to cut rates.
China and Hong Kong markets had a humbling 2023 with equities down more than 10%. Beijing has also begun stepping up tourism and travel promotions, granting visa-free entry to 11 countries, with Singapore and Thailand the latest to be included.
Why China May Need To Do More To Boost Investor Confidence
The Chinese economy is stabilising, but the only fireworks will come from the new year celebrations, which begin on February 11, as momentum remains weak. China's GDP growth for the fourth quarter rose from 4.9% year-on-year to 5.2%, bringing 2023 full-year growth to 5.2% YoY, exceeding the 5% growth target set at last year's Two Sessions.
While recent policy announcements and data surprises have generated some optimism, we maintain a cautious stance on China's economic prospects. We believe weak consumption trends, a downbeat labor market and continuing property sector headwinds should all weigh on the economy in the coming quarters.
China's government is finally moving to stimulate the economy after its sluggish post-COVID reopening.
Chinese stock prices have lost money in the 16 years since 2007 and are now back near 2005 levels. Chinese treasury bonds have rallied sharply as beaten-up capital capitulates out of riskier markets and back to the relative safety of government bonds.
What is AFTY ETF?
The fund employs a “passive management” investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the index. The index is comprised of A-Shares issued by the 50 largest companies in the China A-Shares market. At least 80% of the fund’s total assets will be invested in the component securities of the index. The fund may invest the remainder of its assets in investments that are not included in the index, but which the Sub-Adviser believes will help it track the index.
What is AFTY assets class?
Assets class of AFTY ETF is 'Equity'
What is AFTY assets under management?
Assets under management of AFTY ETF is $4 M
What is AFTY average volume?
Average volume of AFTY ETF is $808
What is AFTY domicile?
Domicile of AFTY ETF is US
What is AFTY expense ratio?
Expense ratio of AFTY ETF is 0.70%
What is AFTY inception date?
Inception date of AFTY ETF is 12 March 2015
What is AFTY website?
Website of AFTY ETF is null