China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften
The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3, was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.
Hang Seng gains 1.2% while Asian markets wobble on tech selloff
Asian markets began on Wednesday on an uneven footing as investors weighed multiple factors. The sentiment appeared cautious following a technology-led selloff in the United States, fresh concerns about the sustainability of AI spending, and lingering tension surrounding the Iran conflict.
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Farther Finance Advisors LLC Acquires 27,905 Shares of Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF $ASHR
Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:ASHR) by 4,802.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,486 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after
ASHR: Paying A Premium For Great Companies May Be Worth It
The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF delivered a strong 22.62% total return over the past year. ASHR's performance was not primarily driven by multiple expansion but by double-digit earnings growth among its holdings. Despite the negative headlines around the country, Chinese companies are advancing rapidly and are taking market share in almost every sector.
China's factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows
Beijing tamped down its GDP growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.
ASHR: Bullish China Momentum Buttresses The Valuation Case, Eyeing $35
China's ongoing negative PPI supports a deflationary trend, benefiting global markets and providing a constructive backdrop for Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF. ASHR remains attractively valued with a low P/E ratio, solid long-term EPS growth, and a fair PEG, supporting my continued buy rating. Technical momentum is strong, with shares testing key resistance and a potential upside target of $35 if the uptrend persists.
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DWS has operated in the ETF space via its Xtrackers family of funds in the US for nearly 20 years. It has flown under the radar compared to the largest ETF issuers.
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ASHR: Betting On The Chinese Economy At A Time Most Investors Are Fearful
The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF offers wide exposure to the largest and most liquid stocks in mainland China. Despite concerns about valuations, at least compared to H-shares, and a high expense ratio of 0.65%, ASHR provides diversified access to the Chinese A-share market. Individual foreign investors can't access the Chinese A-share market on their own, making ASHR a valuable investment vehicle.
ASHR: Chinese Large Caps Fall Back Toward Support With A Cheap P/E
ASHR offers a compelling buy-the-dip opportunity with a low P/E ratio and improving earnings estimates, despite recent volatility. The ETF has a diversified large-cap portfolio with significant exposure to Financials, Industrials, and Information Technology sectors. ASHR's technical setup shows support between $25-$26, with bullish seasonality expected in November, making it an attractive investment.
5 ETFs That Gained Investors' Love Last Week
ETFs pulled in $19.5 billion in capital last week, with international equity ETFs leading the way. China ETFs registered strong inflows.
