Derek Yan：中国资产重估与AI产业链重构下，全球配置呈现新逻辑｜直击华尔街

Core Insights - Investor sentiment towards Chinese assets is gradually improving, particularly in sectors like internet and artificial intelligence, leading to a noticeable rebound in certain Chinese stocks and related thematic funds since the beginning of the year [1][3] - Institutional investors are reassessing the weight of Chinese assets in their global allocations, especially in the context of high valuations in the US stock market, sustained high interest rates, and ongoing geopolitical risks [1][3] - The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the global investment landscape, with a rapid expansion of the AI industry chain driving a new round of capital reallocation [1][8] Company Overview - KraneShares was founded approximately 12 years ago by Jonathan Krane, who aimed to educate global institutional investors about investing in China [2] Performance of KWEB - KWEB, a flagship ETF of KraneShares, has seen a 20% increase since the beginning of the year, attributed to the recognition of undervalued Chinese assets and renewed confidence in China's growth prospects [3][4] - Major contributors to KWEB's performance include leading companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and NetEase, with recovery in gaming and advertising sectors, as well as strong AI-related spending [4] Misconceptions about Chinese Investments - A significant misconception among US investors is the neglect of investment opportunities in China due to market volatility over the past three years [5] - Hedge funds have been among the first to recognize the potential in the Chinese market, contrasting with pension funds that may still be influenced by political factors [5] Risks of Chinese Stocks - The risk of delisting for Chinese stocks has been a topic of discussion for years, but ongoing cooperation in audit regulation has strengthened global investor confidence [7] - KraneShares has proactively managed risks by shifting most of KWEB's holdings to the Hong Kong market, which has seen improving liquidity and investor recognition [7] AI-Themed Investment Strategy - KraneShares has launched an AI-themed ETF, AGIX, which focuses on identifying core companies in the AI industry and includes investments in both public and private companies [8][9] - AGIX aims to provide a comprehensive investment channel in the AI sector, with about 50% of its holdings being quality stocks not included in the Nasdaq 100 index [8][9] Global Investor Sentiment - Global institutional investors are increasingly considering risk diversification in their portfolios, moving away from a heavy concentration in US stocks [12] - There is a trend towards reallocating investments within the US market to achieve diversification while maintaining focus on AI growth [12] Emerging Markets for AI - While the US remains a primary focus for AI investments, other regions like Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada are also emerging as significant players in the AI space [13][14] - Many promising AI companies outside the Nasdaq 100 index are being integrated into investment portfolios, highlighting the need for detailed selection of future trend representatives [14]