Asia ETF News for the Past Year
2024 Marks Breakout Year for China's ETF Market with Unprecedented Growth
January 10, 2025-- China's ETF market demonstrated exceptional performance in 2024, with notable returns and substantial growth in assets under management. According to Wind, the average return of A-share ETFs (excl. ETFs launched in 2024) reached 11.36% for the year by December 31, and the total size of A-share ETF market reached USD 508 billion, a net increase of USD 223 billion from year-begin.
Notably, CSI 300 ETF (Code: 510310), ChiNext ETF (Code: 159915), and Star 50 ETF (Code: 588080) managed by E Fund Management ("E Fund"), the largest mutual fund manager in China, ranked among the top ten in asset growth, underlining the company's strong position in the industry.
A Two-Decade Journey of Growth
Since the launch of the first domestic ETF in December 2004, China's ETF market has expanded significantly. This growth is not only marked by an increase in assets but also by an acceleration in ETF issuance. In 2024, 30 fund companies launched 156 new ETFs, with E Fund leading the market by introducing 14 new products -the most among all issuers.
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Source: E Fund Management
China's Economy Has Not Peaked
January 7, 2025--Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
Summary
China's GDP is growing. Youth unemployment is down. And the property-market crisis is moderating. But the economy's dynamism is missing.
Rather than use "normal" policy tools, such as interest rates and fiscal spending, to address low consumption or deflationary pressures, Chinese policymakers should be pursuing fundamental reforms that address the issues underlying these problems. The key is to allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
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Source: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu
Kiwoom Asset Management launches KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF, tracking Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index
December 17, 2024--Solactive is pleased to announce a further collaboration with Kiwoom Asset Management. The South Korean issuer is launching the KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF that tracks the Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index. The product aims to provide investors with focused exposure to the quantum computing value chain, including infrastructure, software, cryptography, and artificial intelligence applications.
Quantum computing, with its unparalleled potential to solve complex problems exponentially faster than traditional computers, it is becoming a game-changer for a wide range of industries, from drug discovery to financial modeling. Recent breakthroughs in quantum chip development such as improved accuracy and qubit stability have enabled the development of more reliable and practical quantum computing applications, further driving the growth of this sector. The U.S. government has recognized the strategic importance of quantum computing, with a proposed US$2.5 billion funding from the advanced DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 to boost U.S. quantum research and development.[1]
The quantum computer hardware market is forecasted to surpass US$10 billion by 2045 with a CAGR of 30%[2], which represents a skyrocketing demand for quantum computing hardware, as well as significant growth opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the potential of this sector and its broader value chain.
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Source: Solactive AG
