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A view of Connect Hall at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong

ETFs are the hottest new products in Hong Kong’s roller-coaster rally

Net fund flows have surged 48 per cent year on year, with an ETF tracking the Hang Seng Index surpassing Tencent in daily volume.

5 Nov 2024 - 4:35PM

FII 2024: Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia to anchor US$1 billion investment fund

31 Oct 2024 - 9:37PM

HKEX to open Saudi office next year to enhance market presence, connections

30 Oct 2024 - 6:01PMvideocam

Saudi Arabia’s first ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks opens flat on Tadawul debut

Albilad ETF, which tracks 30 Hong Kong-listed sharia-compliant stocks, opened flat at the opening bell.

30 Oct 2024 - 9:20PM

The listing ceremony of first ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks at the Saudi Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Photo: Enoch Yiu

Hong Kong start-ups head to Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative

Hong Kong start-ups ‘have a lot to offer’ Saudi Arabia, which is trying to diversify its oil-dominated economy.

29 Oct 2024 - 3:17PM

Exclusive | Hong Kong ETF raises US$1.3 billion as Middle East investors buy into China ‘miracle’

Since the public offering is still ongoing, the size of the fund may grow when it is listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

28 Oct 2024 - 11:16PM

FTSE Russell to expand China product offerings amid growing interest in market

‘We believe China remains a key market for international investors due to its size and growth potential,’ CEO says.

25 Oct 2024 - 9:14AM

People crossed a road in Beijing’s business district. Photo: AFP

Opinion | Reform financial markets now – or be forced into it with the next crash

It’s not just market volatility. We need to understand the deep structural forces sometimes beyond any single national regulator’s power.

12 Oct 2024 - 6:24AMvideocam

China’s small-cap ETFs send danger signs of ‘overshooting’ risks

At least 15 ETFs linked to the ChiNext benchmark of small companies on the Shenzhen exchange issued warnings to investors within the first hour of trading today.

10 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

Middle Eastern investors set to access Hong Kong shares with 2 ETFs

The SFC has noticed that international investors, who previously were underweight on Hong Kong stocks, have now rushed back into the local market.

7 Oct 2024 - 11:23AM

Securities and Futures Commission CEO Julia Leung says the launch of ETFs tracking Hong Kong stocks on the Saudi stock exchange will strengthen ties between the two sides. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Traders dump China, load up on EM bond ETFs as Fed cuts near

China’s local markets are likely to be avoided for rest of year unless authorities can give clarity on policy, said a Wells Fargo economist.

27 Aug 2024 - 3:56AMvideocam

The US Federal Reserve building in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Why China’s 220 million retail investors are shying away from the stock market

Chinese investors shun stocks amid economic uncertainty, preferring bonds, ETFs and luxury homes. Optimism is low despite government efforts to boost market confidence.

24 Aug 2024 - 11:10AM

Hong Kong virtual bank Mox starts bitcoin, ether ETF trading

Mox says it is the first virtual bank to offer spot cryptocurrency ETFs as part of an effort to offer a holistic banking and investing solution to customers.

7 Aug 2024 - 11:00AM

As ether ETFs in US take off, Hong Kong may look to staking

Trading volume of spot ether ETFs has dwarfed that of similar products in Hong Kong, where some crypto investors hope the SFC will approve staking.

25 Jul 2024 - 8:00AM

A physical imitation of an ether cryptocurrency token on January 26, 2020. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong to get first bitcoin inverse investment product, adding to crypto ETFs

The new product from CSOP bets against bitcoin by investing in shorts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with trading in Hong Kong to begin on Tuesday.

22 Jul 2024 - 5:00PM

Hong Kong’s first inverse bitcoin product starts selling on the local exchange this week as the city seeks to diversify its crypto product offerings. Photo: EPA-EFE

Top China ETFs see huge inflows in latest sign of state buying amid third plenum

Rising inflows into CSI 300-linked ETFs have fanned speculation that China’s state buyers are probably trying to prop up sentiment, analysts say.

18 Jul 2024 - 7:30AMvideocam

With US ether ETFs imminent, Hong Kong may attract a different crypto crowd

Hong Kong’s approval of spot ether ETFs in April was seen as a unique but brief advantage for the city, which may now attract investors looking to avoid US taxes.

19 Jul 2024 - 2:25PM

Saudi ETFs make winning China debut as financial ties with Middle East grow

The two feeder funds rose 7.9 percent and 7.8 percent in Shenzhen and Shanghai, respectively, after raising a combined US$170 million.

16 Jul 2024 - 5:07PM

A file photo shows Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2018. Photo: Reuters

Explainer | What is ETF Connect? How does it help global investors tap China’s stock market?

China is further opening up its US$8.4 trillion stock market by offering 85 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking mainland equities through the cross-border trading channel for offshore investors next week.

16 Jul 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

Asia’s growing tribe of ETF investors swells assets to US$1.3 trillion

The transparency of ETFs and the ease with which they can be traded have boosted their popularity. A record US$118 billion has flowed into ETFs in Asia this year to date amid 35 straight month of inflows.

13 Jul 2024 - 11:10AM

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese exchanges add 91 ETFs to Stock Connect scheme

A total of 85 ETFs will be added for trading in the northbound direction and six in the southbound direction, with the expanded list to take effect from July 22.

12 Jul 2024 - 7:12PM

Stock exchanges in Hong Kong and mainland China have expanded the list of ETFs eligible for trading under the cross border Stock Connect scheme. Photo: Bloomberg

Explainer | What are ETFs? How have they become the new darling of investors globally?

Since the first ETF was launched in 1993 in the US, the total amount invested in ETFs globally jumped to US$11.5 trillion at the end of last year, proving the popularity of the investment product.

12 Jul 2024 - 12:52PM

The assets under management of China-domiciled ETFs reached 1.82 trillion yuan at the end of 2023. Photo: Shutterstock

China traders’ craze for ETFs tracking US stocks triggers suspensions, warnings

Elevated premiums and price fluctuations of ETFs tracking the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices lead to warnings from many fund managers.

4 Jul 2024 - 3:11PM

US regulators said to be approving spot ether ETFs by July 4

Eight asset managers, including BlackRock, VanEck, Franklin Templeton and Grayscale Investments, are seeking to launch the funds.

27 Jun 2024 - 11:35AM

China okays 2 ETFs tracking top Saudi Arabian firms to list on onshore markets

Huatai-Pinebridge Fund Management and China Southern Asset Management have been given the go-ahead to launch the ETFs, the two companies said.

14 Jun 2024 - 8:00PM

Two ETFs tracking Saudi stocks listed on the Tadawul bourse will be launched in China. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong and Saudi regulators explore pact for financial services, ETFs

The regulators of Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia will explore ways to cross-list ETFs and foster two-way fund flows, according to the Securities and Futures Commission.

3 Jun 2024 - 7:35PM

BlackRock’s US$20-billion ETF is now the world’s largest bitcoin fund

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has attracted the greatest inflow, totalling US$16.5 billion, since nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds went live in the United States in January.

29 May 2024 - 4:59PM

US allows spot ether ETFs in surprise win for crypto sector

Trading could begin later this year, as the ETF issuers sill have to get the green light before launching the products.

24 May 2024 - 10:36AM

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ETFs

An ETF (exchange-traded fund) is a type of passive investment product that typically tracks a basket of assets such as stocks, bonds or commodities. Just like ordinary shares, an ETF can be freely bought and sold on stock exchanges during trading hours. Most ETFs are index-based products, mimicking the composition and the performance of a specific gauge, such as the S&P 500 or the Hang Seng Index. The first ETF was launched in 1993 in the US.

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2 October, 2024