Despite their outperformance during the darkest hours of the pandemic, Chinese equities have fallen a bit behind in the first half of 2021. However, their importance for global investors is still on the rise. The share of Chinese equities in global benchmark indices is still relatively low when compared with China's share of global GDP.
In our view, the direction of travel is clear: It could be beneficial for investors to increase their exposure to China A-shares now to potentially reap the full benefits, as opposed to waiting for index providers to increase China's weight over time.
Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. • Foreign investments may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments and are subject to the risk of currency fluctuations and adverse political, economic and regulatory developments. These risks may be greater, and include additional risks, for investments in emerging markets or if a fund focuses in a particular geographic region or country, such as China. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.
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