Emerging markets investing has had an overall positive year in 2025. Entering the year, with many U.S. investors underweight foreign equities, some market watchers anticipated big opportunities abroad... ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut signals a shift in global macroeconomic conditions, prompting capital to flow towards emerging markets, particularly benefiting ETFs focused on the Asia-Pacific region [3][6][26]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, marking its first rate cut of 2025 and the first since December 2024 [6][8]. - Market expectations indicate a 75% probability of three additional rate cuts by the end of the year, totaling a 75 basis point reduction [4][6]. - The decision reflects a response to weak employment data, with only 22,000 jobs added in August, significantly below expectations [9]. Group 2: Impact on Emerging Markets - The Fed's rate cut is expected to catalyze a reallocation of global capital, with a historical trend showing that rate cuts typically weaken the relative returns of dollar assets, driving investments towards emerging markets [9]. - The Southeast Asia Technology ETF has seen significant performance, with a 5% increase in September and a 24.2% rise over the past three months, benefiting directly from the Fed's rate cut expectations [11][15]. Group 3: Southeast Asia Technology ETF - The ETF's top holdings include major Southeast Asian internet companies like SEA, Grab, and Goto, which are positioned similarly to Chinese tech giants [13][15]. - The ETF's performance is supported by favorable local policies, such as Indonesia's nearly $1 billion economic stimulus plan and Thailand's interest rate cut to a three-year low of 1.50% [15]. Group 4: Asia-Pacific Select ETF - The Asia-Pacific Select ETF focuses on companies with strong ESG ratings and aims to capture opportunities in technology and cyclical recovery, achieving a 22.9% return over the past year [17][18]. - The ETF's top holdings include major firms like TSMC, Tencent, and Toyota, which provide stable cash flows and strong profitability [19]. Group 5: Market Outlook - The Fed's rate cut marks the beginning of a new phase in the global macro environment, with emerging market ETFs offering significant investment opportunities [26]. - Investors are encouraged to leverage the macroeconomic trend of rate cuts to identify growth opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region, effectively diversifying risks associated with single markets [26].

中概股强势上涨。 汇丰调查显示，受访的全球机构投资者对新兴市场前景的乐观态度进一步增强。超六成受访投资者（61%）认为新兴市场股票的表现将优于发达市 场，该比例高于今年6月调查时的49%。 调查显示，在众多新兴市场中，中国股市成为全球机构投资者的首选。有超过一半的受访者表示对内地股市的前景最为看好，远高于今年6月调查时 约三分之一的比例。这反映出市场对中国提振经济政策和对中美经贸问题积极进展的信心。 此次"新兴市场投资意向调查"在2025年8月4日到9月15日期间开展，收集了来自100家机构的100名投资者的观点，涉及的新兴市场资产管理总规模达 4230亿美元。 9月24日亚洲交易时段，A股、港股亦表现强势，A股方面，创业板指、科创50齐创阶段新高，截至当天收盘，上证指数涨0.83%，深证成指涨1.8%， 创业板指涨2.28%，科创50指数涨3.49%。港股方面，恒生指数收涨1.37%，恒生科技指数收涨2.53%。 具体中概股方面，亿鹏能源涨超15%，大全新能源、小牛电动、阿里巴巴、万国数据涨超9%，世纪互联、京东集团涨超7%，亿航智能、知乎、百度 集团涨超6%，小马智行、晶科能源涨超5%。 | 代码 | 名 ...

Core Viewpoint - Global institutional investors are increasingly optimistic about the growth prospects of emerging markets, particularly in Asia, as indicated by HSBC's latest "Emerging Market Investment Intentions Survey" [1] Group 1: Investor Sentiment - Over 60% of surveyed institutional investors believe that emerging market stocks will outperform developed markets, an increase from 49% in June [3] - The proportion of investors holding a bullish view on emerging markets has risen from 44% in June to 62%, while bearish sentiment has halved to 7% [3] - More than half of the respondents are optimistic about the prospects of the Chinese stock market, significantly up from about one-third in June [3][4] Group 2: Market Risks and Catalysts - 28% of respondents view "tariffs and trade tensions" as the biggest downside risk for emerging markets, followed by concerns about potential recessions in major economies [5] - 33% of respondents believe that "capital flowing out of the U.S. and being reallocated" is the main catalyst for positive emerging market performance, while 19% cite the recent rebound of the Chinese stock market as a positive factor [5] Group 3: Sustainable Development - The growth momentum of the Chinese economy is seen as a crucial factor influencing the overall direction of emerging markets [6] - 81% of respondents are considering incorporating sustainable development factors into their investment strategies, indicating a long-term trend towards ESG risk management and innovation [6] - The survey collected insights from 100 investors across 100 institutions, managing a total of $423 billion in emerging market assets [6]

Core Viewpoint - Chinese concept stocks have shown strong performance, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising over 3% [3]. Market Performance - On September 24, U.S. stock indices opened higher but showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones up 0.08%, Nasdaq up 0.01%, and S&P 500 down 0.02% [2]. - In the Asian trading session, A-shares and Hong Kong stocks also performed strongly, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.83%, Shenzhen Component Index up 1.8%, ChiNext Index up 2.28%, and the STAR 50 Index up 3.49% [5]. Institutional Investor Sentiment - HSBC's latest "Emerging Markets Investment Intentions Survey" indicates that global institutional investors are increasingly optimistic about emerging markets, particularly in Asia, with over 60% believing emerging market stocks will outperform developed markets, up from 49% in June [5]. - More than half of the surveyed investors expressed the most confidence in the mainland Chinese stock market, significantly higher than about one-third in June, reflecting confidence in China's economic stimulus policies and positive developments in U.S.-China trade relations [5]. Chinese Concept Stocks Performance - Specific Chinese concept stocks saw significant gains, with Yipeng Energy rising over 15%, Daqo New Energy, Niu Technologies, Alibaba, and GDS Holdings rising over 9%, and JD.com and others rising over 7% [6][7]. - Alibaba's Hong Kong stock also rose over 9%, following a major announcement of collaboration with NVIDIA in the Physical AI field during the 2025 Hangzhou Yunqi Conference [7]. Notable Movements in Other Stocks - Among U.S. tech giants, Tesla rose over 3% after UBS raised its Q3 delivery forecast from 431,000 to 475,000 units, marking a 10% increase [8]. - Lithium Americas surged over 80%, with reports indicating the U.S. government is seeking to acquire up to 10% of the company [9].

Core Insights - Global institutional investors are increasingly optimistic about the growth prospects of emerging markets, particularly in Asia, with China's stock market being the top choice for investment [1][2] Group 1: Investor Sentiment - Over 60% of surveyed investors (61%) believe that emerging market stocks will outperform developed markets, an increase from 49% in June [1] - The proportion of investors holding a bullish view on emerging markets for the next three months rose from 44% in June to 62% [1] Group 2: Regional Focus - Most respondents expect economic activity in developing countries to accelerate over the next 12 months, with Asia identified as the region with the fastest net growth [1] - More than half of the respondents view the prospects of the Chinese mainland stock market positively, significantly up from about one-third in June [1] Group 3: Survey Details - The "Emerging Market Investment Intent Survey" was conducted between August 4 and September 15, gathering insights from 100 investors across 100 institutions, managing a total of $423 billion in emerging market assets [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the increasing optimism among global institutional investors regarding the growth prospects of emerging markets, particularly in Asia, with China's stock market being the preferred investment choice [1] - Over 60% of surveyed investors (61%) believe that emerging market stocks will outperform developed markets, an increase from 49% in June [1] - The proportion of investors holding a bullish view on emerging markets has risen from 44% in June to 62%, while bearish sentiment has halved to 7% [1] Group 2 - A majority of respondents expect economic activity in developing countries to accelerate over the next 12 months, with Asia identified as the region with the fastest net growth acceleration [1] - More than half of the respondents expressed optimism about the mainland Chinese stock market, significantly up from about one-third in June [1] - The survey indicates that market confidence in China's economic stimulus policies and positive developments in US-China trade relations are driving this optimism [1] Group 3 - Regarding market risks, 28% of respondents view "tariffs and trade tensions" as the biggest downside risk for emerging markets, followed by the potential for recession in major economies, particularly the US [2] - On the positive side, 33% of respondents believe that "capital flowing out of the US and being redistributed" is the main catalyst for the positive outlook on emerging markets [2] - The survey also emphasizes the importance of incorporating sustainable development factors into investment decisions, with 81% of respondents considering integrating these factors into their investment strategies, indicating a long-term trend [2]

Group 1 - The core driver of market growth is a loose financial environment, supported by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and fiscal stimulus providing ample buyback funds for companies [1] - The Swedish central bank is expected to maintain its policy rate at 2.0%, indicating that the current rate cut cycle may have ended due to persistent inflation and alleviated economic concerns [1] - Goldman Sachs analysts noted that the weak performance of the Korean won is partly due to domestic retail investors withdrawing funds from the stock market and reduced foreign exchange hedging by the National Pension Service [1] Group 2 - Monex Europe suggests that if the Federal Reserve implements faster and larger rate cuts, the USD/CAD exchange rate may decline in the medium term, driven by risk sentiment and U.S. data in the short term [2] - The Swiss National Bank is taking a cautious approach to negative interest rates, with expectations of a strong Swiss franc supported by progress in U.S.-Swiss trade negotiations [2] - Julius Baer indicates that the Bank of Japan's gradual exit from ETF and REIT holdings will have minimal long-term impact on the stock market due to the small proportion of holdings [2] Group 3 - Historical data shows that emerging market bonds have averaged returns of 6%-8% following Federal Reserve rate cuts, with a current overweight in emerging market assets by JPMorgan Asset Management [3] - The actions of the Federal Reserve have reinforced expectations of a weaker dollar and lower interest rates, benefiting both emerging market equities and bonds [3] - There is a clear demand for non-dollar assets, with investors showing unprecedented interest in emerging market local currency bonds since 2012, indicating a need for diversified allocations [3]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, marking the first rate cut since 2025, with indications of two more cuts within the year according to the latest dot plot [1] - Morgan Stanley suggests investors can capitalize on the Fed's new round of policy easing through various strategies, including buying call options on emerging market ETFs, gold ETFs, and mining sector ETFs [1] - Concerns over high equity financing costs at year-end provide opportunities for investors to sell S&P 500 futures or swap contracts while buying baskets of stocks or ETFs in the spot market for potential gains [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley notes that structured products show higher spot trading compared to peak vega levels, with most risks still linked to the Russell 2000 index [2] - The firm continues to recommend a long position in a 1-year RTX 60% upside variance portfolio while shorting a 1-year SPX variance portfolio to profit from high convexity [2] - The Chicago Board Options Exchange plans to launch "Magnificent 10" index futures and options in Q4, aimed at meeting investor demand for hedging or speculating on concentrated market performance, particularly in the tech sector [2]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate a new round of interest rate cuts, which may lead to a reallocation of international funds, particularly towards emerging markets like China [1] - The Chinese stock market has shown an upward trend, with various indices reaching new highs for the year [1] - Kirsty Desson, head of global small-cap stock investment at Aberdeen Investment, believes that the weak dollar cycle will benefit RMB assets, highlighting potential global investment targets in sectors like biotechnology, consumer applications, and AI in healthcare [1] Group 2 - Since 2025, small-cap stocks have outperformed large-cap stocks, with the Russell 2000 index rising 4.83% in the past month, compared to the S&P 500's 2.1% increase [2] - The MSCI global small-cap index has seen a cumulative increase of 3.67% over the past month and over 11% in three months [2] - Small-cap stocks represent about 15% of the global market capitalization but account for approximately 70% of the total number of listed companies globally [2] Group 3 - The large number of small-cap stocks across various industries provides abundant opportunities for global investors, but selecting quality stocks remains a challenge [3] - The investment philosophy focuses on three key aspects: quality, growth, and momentum [3] - High-quality small-cap stocks can be assessed based on competitive advantages, management capabilities, and financial stability [3] Group 4 - Small-cap stocks are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes, with historical data indicating that they tend to outperform large-cap stocks during the early stages of a rate-cutting cycle [4] Group 5 - There has been a continuous increase in net inflows into emerging market equity funds this year, with a significant rise in funds allocated to Chinese stocks [5] - The A-share market has shown a strong upward trend, with high trading volumes and record inflows from foreign investors [5] Group 6 - The current scale of the Chinese market is relatively small, and many foreign investors are still unfamiliar with it [6] - The shift in global investment patterns from dollar-dominated assets to emerging markets, particularly China, is expected to continue [6] - The "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect" and "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect" have provided effective platforms for foreign investors, enhancing their understanding of the Asian market [6] Group 7 - External factors such as the weakening dollar and geopolitical tensions are prompting investors to reassess their asset allocation strategies [7] - Internal factors like policy adjustments, liquidity improvements, and stronger economic fundamentals are expected to support the Chinese market [7] - The valuation of the A-share market remains attractive, with the CSI 300 index's price-to-earnings ratio around 14 times, still below its five-year average [7] Group 8 - The Chinese capital market is witnessing a revaluation in sectors such as biotechnology, consumer applications, and AI in healthcare [7] - The focus on domestic demand and self-sufficiency is becoming increasingly clear, with innovative Chinese companies, including promising small-cap firms, emerging in the capital market [7] Group 9 - There is an expectation for further favorable policies that will provide more signals regarding growth priorities and consumer orientation, which will bolster market confidence and predictability of corporate earnings [8]