CAF

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund
CAF
Market cap $256M

14.75 USD

+0.60

4.24%

At close Oct 4, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

14.95

+0.20

1.36%

1 day

4.24%

5 days

7.82%

1 month

27.60%

3 months

28.60%

6 months

22.20%

Year to date

15.96%

1 year

20.02%

5 years

-27.41%

About: Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc is the United States based non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek capital growth by investing a majority of its assets in A-shares of Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. Its portfolio of investments consists of investment in different sectors such as the aerospace and defense, banks, automobiles, household durables, media, pharmaceuticals, software and other sectors.

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Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

150% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 5 | Existing positions closed: 2

25% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 10 | Existing positions reduced: 8

17.77% more ownership

Funds ownership: 58.58% [Q1] → 76.35% (+17.77%) [Q2]

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 26 [Q1] → 29 (+3) [Q2]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $153M [Q1] → $156M (+$2.7M) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for CAF.

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Financial journalist opinion

The Shenzhen A shares index, a bellwether of mainland Chinese equities, is down 32 percent from its 2-year high set in February of last year. China's demographic problems begin and end with its dependency ratio - the number of retirees relative to the working population.

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Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CAF) (the “Fund”) announced today that, in accordance with the Fund's tender offer for up to 4,342,176 of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, which expired at 11:59 p.m. New York time on February 20, 2024, the Fund has accepted 4,342,176 shares for payment on February 21, 2024 at $14.5386 per share, which is equal to 98.5 percent of the Fund's net asset value per share as of the close of regular trading on.

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CAF) (the “Fund”) announced today that the Fund's tender offer for 4,342,176 of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, representing approximately 20 percent of the Fund's outstanding shares, expired at 11:59 p.m., New York time on February 20, 2024. Based upon current information, approximately 18,010,696 shares were tendered. Based on this preliminary information, the pro-ration for each tendering stockholder.

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer

CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities

Stocks were up slightly as the jobs report shifted the narrative towards 'higher for longer.' The payroll report came in stronger than expected, but the narrative was that it was a hawkish report, meaning higher rates for longer. Discounts for CEFs continue to tread water, with real estate and interest rate-sensitive bond sectors performing well, while emerging market equity and convertibles performed poorly.

CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities

Consider This: Is India The New China?

India's potential for economic growth lies in its young population, business-friendly reforms, and technology sectors. To unlock this potential, India needs long-term policies to address structural constraints and short-term infrastructure investments.

Consider This: Is India The New China?

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Announces Tender Offer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CAF) (the “Fund”) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a tender offer to acquire in exchange for cash up to 20 percent of the Fund's outstanding shares at a price equal to 98.5 percent of the Fund's net asset value per share (“NAV”) (net of expenses related to the tender offer) as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on the business day immediately following the day t.

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Announces Tender Offer

China PMI Signals Tentative Growth Revival, Prices Edge Higher

Mainland Chinese economy shows signs of regaining growth momentum in November, with higher output, new orders, and improved business conditions. Business expectations remain below average, leading to job cuts for the third consecutive month.

China PMI Signals Tentative Growth Revival, Prices Edge Higher

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Declares a Dividend

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) today declared the following dividend. RECORD DATE PAYABLE DATE 12/15/23 12/27/23 Name of Closed-End Fund NYSE Ticker Net Investment Income Per Share Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. CAF $0.121853 The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Fund is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. It is possible that all or a portion of the Fund's fiscal year 2023 dividend may be a.

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Declares a Dividend

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