“ETF通”再迎扩容，新纳98只ETF中近四成环比放量

Core Viewpoint - The expansion of the ETF Connect on January 19 has added 98 new ETFs, bringing the total to over 360, marking a significant increase of over 30% and providing cross-border investors with new investment opportunities [2][3]. Group 1: ETF Connect Expansion - 98 ETFs were officially included in the Northbound Stock Connect, with 54 added to the Northbound Shanghai Stock Connect and 44 to the Northbound Shenzhen Stock Connect [3]. - The inclusion of the CSI A500 ETF and various thematic ETFs related to aerospace, high-end manufacturing, and artificial intelligence has diversified investment options for investors [2][3]. - The total trading volume on the first day of expansion exceeded 738 billion yuan, with nearly 40% of the products seeing increased trading volume compared to previous periods [4]. Group 2: Market Impact and Future Trends - The expansion is expected to enhance the A-share allocation tools for foreign investors and attract more professional investors and incremental capital to the domestic ETF market, thereby increasing China's capital market's international influence and competitiveness [4]. - The trading heat and transaction amounts of the ETF Connect have been steadily increasing, with projections indicating that by 2025, northbound funds through the ETF Connect will reach approximately 8165.82 billion yuan, a 76% increase from 2024 and over six times that of 2023 [6]. - Factors driving the increased popularity of the ETF Connect include policy support, mechanism optimization, enhanced market liquidity, diversified investor demand, product innovation, and improved market sentiment [6].