Chinese stocks make rare upswing after dismal start to the year
In a surprising turn of events Chinese stocks ended the week on a positive note with four consecutive days of gains. This comes after a pretty lackluster beginning of the year leaving investors looking for some clarity amidst the uncertainty.
Experts emphasize the need for an active investment strategy in China
According to David Chao a global market strategist at Invesco investing in China requires an active strategy especially considering the country's history of underperformance. He highlights the importance of focusing on industries that receive policy support such as high tech manufacturing robotics and alternative energies.
Policymakers signal willingness to support the Chinese economy
Policymakers in China have recently made statements suggesting that they are willing to do more to support the struggling economy. The People's Bank of China announced a larger than expected cut to their reserve requirement ratio while also considering the implications of U.S. Federal Reserve easing. Additionally there has been cooperation between the PBOC the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the housing ministry to support struggling developers.
Sentiment remains low in the Chinese stock market
Despite the recent gains sentiment in the Chinese stock market remains low. Retail investors dominate the market and confidence has been greatly diminished due to poor economic fundamentals and slow policy responses to deflation. However there are still pockets of high growth that remain particularly in manufacturing and infrastructure.
Foreign investors withdraw billions from Chinese A shares
International funds have been cutting their exposure to mainland Chinese stocks since the beginning of the year with foreign institutional investors withdrawing $4.3 billion in January alone. Over the past six months foreign investors have pulled around $30 billion from mainland Chinese A shares. This uncertainty among institutional investors highlights the need for alternative avenues for exposure to the Chinese market.
European stocks with China exposure offer a potential alternative
With the uncertainty surrounding the Chinese market some analysts are suggesting that getting exposure to the market recovery can come through European proxies. Companies like LVMH adidas and Kone which have reported growth and success in China could provide a more stable option for investors looking for Chinese market exposure.
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BuzzNessOnline
Investing in China: It's like trying to decipher an alien language while riding a space shuttle!
ericaavo
Are those Chinese stocks feeling out of this world? Maybe they're secretly alien technology!
WorkSourceOwensby123
European stocks with China exposure? Looks like the MiB are joining forces with the Avengers!
abookworm
Foreign investors are pulling out of Chinese stocks faster than Agent K pulls out his Noisy Cricket.
KInfinitiX
Will the Chinese market finally bounce back or is it just another illusion? Only time will tell.
Charlieturtle
I guess even the Men in Black can't predict what's going to happen in the Chinese stock market!
johnterrycfc
Looks like the Chinese stock market is trying to dodge the Neuralyzer this time!