iShares Asia 50 ETF earns a buy rating for its concentrated exposure to highly profitable, fast-growing Asian semiconductor leaders. AIA's top holdings—TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix—drive outperformance, benefiting from AI-driven demand and global technology leadership. Despite a higher 0.50% expense ratio, AIA offers superior dividend growth and maintains attractive valuations versus U.S. and peer international funds.
Redesigning and repricing of products and services amid a low rate environment are likely to help Zacks Life Insurance industry players like AAGIY, AAVIY, RGA, PRI and VOYA. These companies are investing heavily in digitization.
In Q1 2026, Polen International Growth Portfolio returned -14.4% (net of fees) compared to -0.7% for the Index. We initiated new positions in TSMC, Rheinmetall, Saab, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, AstraZeneca, AIA Group, Siemens Energy, Samsung Electronics, and Keyence. We sold our holdings in Nintendo, MakeMyTrip, Adidas, Globant, Amadeus IT Group, Monday.com, ICON plc, and HDFC Bank.
| Insurance Industry | Financials Sector | Yuan Xiang Li CEO | LSE Exchange | 001317205 CUSIP |
| HK Country | 27,421 Employees | 29 May 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
AIA Group Limited, established in 1919, is a premier provider of life insurance and financial services. Headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the company operates through an extensive network of subsidiaries, catering to a diverse clientele across Asia-Pacific. AIA's reach spans Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Brunei, Vietnam, and India. With a century-long history, AIA has built a solid reputation for delivering comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and corporate clients alike.
AIA Group Limited offers a wide range of products and services designed to meet the varying needs of its customers. These include:
The company leverages a robust distribution network, including a dedicated team of agents and strategic partnerships, to offer these products and services across its extensive market footprint.