I have been a keen student of the markets for several years now. I love studying how companies grow over time, what value they deliver to their stakeholders, and projecting long-term value as an investment opportunity. I work as a content professional for a software company, but my passion is capital markets.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this arti ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the expertise of Fred Piard, a quantitative analyst with over 30 years in technology, focusing on data-driven systematic investment strategies since 2010 [1] Group 1: Analyst Profile - Fred Piard has authored three books and runs an investing group called Quantitative Risk & Value, which focuses on quality dividend stocks and tech innovation companies [1] - He provides various market strategies, including market risk indicators, real estate, bond, and income strategies in closed-end funds [1]

Core Insights - The rise of leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong is attracting retail investors, particularly those interested in amplifying returns on US tech stocks [2][3] - A new regulatory framework allows for the listing of single-stock leveraged ETFs in Hong Kong, marking a significant development in the Asian market [2][3] - Trading activity in leveraged and inverse ETFs has surged, with total trading value reaching $80 billion, reflecting a more than 60% increase from the previous year [5] Industry Trends - The number of new single-stock leveraged ETFs launched in Hong Kong has increased significantly, with over a dozen introduced this year compared to only three linked to indexes in 2024 and none in 2023 [3] - Retail investors are increasingly favoring high-liquidity, large-cap names and major indexes for short-term trading strategies [7] Market Dynamics - Despite the surge in trading activity, net flows into leveraged ETFs have been negative, with investors withdrawing over $284 million, more than double last year's outflows [6] - The current market environment is characterized by volatility, leading to fluctuating investment flows typical of such conditions [6]