KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

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

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China stocks rebounded since January, outperforming the S&P 500 ETF but remain in a protracted downtrend since early 2021. KWEB sports very weak momentum but a low PEG ratio, suggesting that it could be a solid long-term value. But with a bearish chart and a risky allocation, I see the ETF as a hold until momentum improves.

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