Core Viewpoint - Multiple fund managers have issued warnings regarding the premium risk of QDII funds, indicating that over 20 funds may be trading at a premium in the secondary market, despite strong performance in the year, with over 90% of these funds achieving positive returns [1][2]. Group 1: Premium Risk Warnings - On November 25, several fund management companies, including Huaxia, GF, and others, released announcements about the potential premium risk associated with their QDII funds, affecting more than 20 products [2]. - The premium risk is attributed to factors such as supply-demand imbalance, failure of arbitrage mechanisms, and short-term speculation driven by the "T+0" trading system [3]. Group 2: Performance of QDII Funds - As of November 21, 92.16% of the 689 QDII funds recorded positive returns for the year, with the highest performing fund, Huaxia Hong Kong Advantage Selected Mixed QDII, achieving a return of 122.7% [4]. - A total of 52 QDII funds have reported returns exceeding 50% for the year, indicating strong overall performance in the sector [4]. Group 3: Fund Subscription Restrictions - As of November 25, 165 QDII funds have suspended subscriptions or limited large subscriptions to protect the interests of existing fund holders, with some funds imposing strict limits on subscription amounts [5][6]. - The tightening of QDII quotas has contributed to these restrictions, with only one increase in quotas occurring in June, resulting in a total QDII investment quota of $1708.69 billion as of the end of October [6].

Core Insights - The Nikkei 225 index and the Korean Composite Index both reached historical highs on October 21, with increases of 0.27% and 0.24% respectively, closing at 49,316.06 points and 3,823.84 points [1] Group 1: High Premium Risks in Cross-Border ETFs - Multiple fund companies, including Huaxia Fund, Huaan Fund, and Invesco Great Wall Fund, issued risk warnings regarding high premium rates in their cross-border ETFs, indicating significant deviations from the fund's reference net asset value [2][3] - The Invesco Great Wall Nasdaq Technology ETF (QDII) reported a premium rate as high as 16.89% as of the date of the report [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Investor Behavior - The surge in the Japanese and U.S. stock markets has attracted substantial domestic capital into ETFs, while tight quotas for QDII funds have limited primary market subscriptions, pushing secondary market prices higher [3] - Investors' lack of familiarity with cross-border product rules has exacerbated premium fluctuations, leading to irrational trading behaviors [3] Group 3: Industry Response and Recommendations - As of October 21, 16 fund management companies have issued premium risk warnings for 25 products, with 10 of these being cross-border products primarily investing in the U.S. and Japan [4] - Fund managers have indicated that if premium rates do not decrease, they may take measures such as applying for temporary trading halts to warn the market of risks [4] - Experts suggest that high premiums indicate a significant departure from net asset values, posing multiple risks, and recommend that investors maintain rationality and control their positions to avoid potential losses [4]

Core Insights - The QDII funds have shown significant performance this year, but many products are frequently warning about premium risks due to price discrepancies between the market and net asset values [1][5] - As of May 27, eight QDII funds issued premium risk alerts, with some funds having issued multiple warnings throughout May [1][2] - Investors are advised to monitor premium rates closely, especially when they exceed 10%, and to wait for a return to reasonable levels before investing [1][5] Performance Overview - As of May 23, out of 650 QDII funds, 425 achieved positive returns this year, representing 65.38% of the total, with 46 funds exceeding a 30% return [4] - The top-performing fund, Huatai-PineBridge Hong Kong Advantage Selection Mixed Fund (QDII), recorded a year-to-date return of 68.45%, while its C-class shares achieved 67.96% [3][4] - The strong performance of QDII funds is largely attributed to investments in the Hong Kong stock market, which has seen significant gains this year [4] Market Context - The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index have risen by 16.56% and 15.99% respectively since the beginning of the year, contributing to the positive performance of QDII funds focused on Hong Kong stocks [4] - In contrast, some QDII funds investing in US and European markets have reported negative returns, highlighting the variability in performance based on market focus [4]