KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

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

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

iShares MSCI China ETF

First month of 2024 marked distinctly different performances for two of the world's largest economies. The U.S. stock market recorded gains since the beginning of the year; however, across the ocean, China's stock market appears to be on the verge of collapse.

What's going on in China? Is the stock market about to collapse?

China Securities Regulatory Commission vowed on Sunday to prevent "abnormal market fluctuations." But China's markets continued volatile trade on Monday.

China has vowed to save its crashing stock market, but investors are just not convinced

Chinese shares extended declines despite a series of stimulus measures and the securities regulator's latest pledge to shore up the market.

Chinese Shares Extend Losses Despite Regulator's Pledge to Shore Up Market

CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF

Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF

Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF

Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF

VanEck China Bond ETF

Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF

Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF

Global X China Energy ETF

Global X MSCI China Health Care ETF

Global X China Industrials

Global X MSCI China Information Technology ETF

Global X China Materials ETF

Global X China Consumer ETF

Global X MSCI China Real Estate ETF

Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF

Global X MSCI China Utilities ETF

Global X China Financials ETF

Loncar China Biopharma ETF

Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF

VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF

iShares MSCI China A ETF

Invesco China Technology ETF

WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF

iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF

iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF

First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE China ETF

Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF

Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF

ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50

SPDR S&P China ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF

Kraneshares MSCI China Environment Index ETF

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

KraneShares Hang Seng Tech Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF

Rayliant Quantamental China Equity ETF

Franklin Templeton Dragon Fund

ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

ProShares Short FTSE China 50

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 Growth Could Slow Amid Limited Policy Options

In response to the recent China equity market rout, policymakers vowed last week to stabilize the market through more forceful measures. Despite a very positive initial market reaction (an 8% rebound in three days), deeper fundamental issues such as deflationary risks and lack of demand remain key concerns for China's economy.

China Outlook: Market Rescue Welcomed, But More Needed

The country reportedly is preparing a $280 billion fund to prop up shares. That will help, but more is needed.

China's Stocks Have Fallen for Three Years. Are They Finally Ready to Rally?

The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF is now trading at less than one-quarter of its 2021 high, with its P/E ratio trading at 50% below QQQ's multiple. Thus, it may seem appealing to dip-buyers, especially also given the stimulus package. However, digging deeper, it is found that the main factors driving the economy have still not recovered, while regulatory risks persist.

KWEB ETF: Risks Outweigh Stimulus Measures For China Internet (Rating Downgrade)

ARK Innovation ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

Yieldmax Tsla Option Income Etf

While the megacap technology names once again drove the U.S. stock market to solid monthly gains to kick off 2024, some of the last year's stock laggards continued to struggle.

Record January stock-market rally left these ETFs behind. Few are set to bounce.

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI India ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list have posted gains through January 29, 2024. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 7.66%.

World Markets Watchlist: January 29, 2024

Jack Ma bought $50 million worth of Alibaba shares in recent months. Chairman Joe Tsai bought $150 million worth, bringing total insider buys to at least $200M. The buys triggered a rally in Chinese internet stocks.

Jack Ma's $50M Alibaba Buy Signals 'Buy China'

2023 was not a good year for China's stock markets to say the least. The Shanghai CSI index and Hong Kong index ended the year down by 11% and 14%, respectively, while the MSCI World index closed the year 22% higher.

Buyer Beware: China Faces Challenges Bolstering Its Stock Market

China's government is finally moving to stimulate the economy after its sluggish post-COVID reopening.

Restarting China's Economic Growth

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.

China Canary Warns About Global Economy And The Downside To Euphoria

Exchange-traded funds that target Chinese equites were surging on Tuesday as Beijing reportedly weighs a support package for its struggling stock market.

Pummeled China ETFs jump after report Beijing may support its ailing stock market

Alibaba

JD.com

Valuations in the Chinese stock market are collapsing in the new year, heaping more pressure on shares of some of the most respectable companies trading in the world's second-largest economy.

Investors should continue to steer clear of Chinese stocks, investors warn. Here is what needs to change before they become a ‘buy'.

Two of the eight indexes on our world watch list have posted gains through January 22, 2024. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 9.21%.

World Markets Watchlist: January 22, 2024

ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF

Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF

US Global Jets ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

Global X Uranium ETF

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

United States Oil Fund LP

F/m 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

F/m 3-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

F/m 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

Hi! This week's ETF Wrap funds looks at China-focused funds that are struggling in 2024, with Clocktower's chief strategist Marko Papic providing his take on concerns tied to the country.

China-focused ETFs struggle amid fears of another regulatory ‘crackdown'

Three of the eight indexes on our world watch list have posted gains through January 16, 2024. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 6.44%.

World Markets Watchlist: January 16, 2024

It's clear that China's economic growth hasn't met the expectations investors had entering last year. Many investors looked forward with excitement towards China's reopening, not only for its own growth but for rebounding demand boosting the global economy.

China Eases Foreign Investing, Boosting Outlook

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

SPDR Gold Trust

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. The first-ever spot bitcoin ETFs started trading in the U.S. on Thursday in a landmark moment for Wall Street and beyond.

What history says about first-of-a-kind ETFs as bitcoin products debut

NetEase

Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

Tencent Holdings Limited

Although many investors have been burned trying to buy Chinese Technology stocks over the better part of the last three years, current valuations along with other bullish catalysts make them more compelling than ever. The long China tech thesis is further bolstered by the fact that so many investors have been hurt trying to buy these stocks for so long, that the narrative now suggests many investors are holding large short positions.

Contrarian Outlook: The Bull Case for Top Ranked Chinese Tech Stocks

Only one of the eight indexes on our world watch list has posted gains through January 8, 2024. The U.S.' S&P 500 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 0.44%.

World Markets Watchlist: January 8, 2024

For investors looking at the long-term case for China tech investing, the U.S.-China “chip war” has loomed large. The specter of ongoing and potentially worsening trade battles between the two countries has put a damper on tech outlooks in the East Asian nation.

Navigating the Chip War? Look to KWEB

Cabana Target Leading Sector Aggressive ETF

Cabana Target Leading Sector Conservative ETF

Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF

Sterling Capital Diverse Multi-Manager Active ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF

The first week of the year can often be a slow one for the ETF industry, with few new ETFs or closures to be seen.

This Week in ETFs: A Strong Start to the New Year

China's stock market has lost 60% in 2 years, causing foreign investors to view the regulatory environment as unsuitable for investing. The current oversold conditions in China's market may present a tradable opportunity with a 5-10% target. The China Internet ETF may be a diversified approach to gain exposure to a potential recovery in the sector.

KWEB: Beijing Is Becoming Incrementally More Friendly To Its Private Industries

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