Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF

CHIC

Market cap $5.02M

The week ending in February 15 featured the Exchange conference in Miami, Florida, and launches were muted as a result. Only one new ETF made its debut during the week.

China's January CPI inflation was weaker than forecast at -0.8% YoY, which marks the lowest level since September 2009. We expect this to mark the bottom of the current cycle.

Why China May Need To Do More To Boost Investor Confidence

The Chinese economy is stabilising, but the only fireworks will come from the new year celebrations, which begin on February 11, as momentum remains weak. China's GDP growth for the fourth quarter rose from 4.9% year-on-year to 5.2%, bringing 2023 full-year growth to 5.2% YoY, exceeding the 5% growth target set at last year's Two Sessions.

While recent policy announcements and data surprises have generated some optimism, we maintain a cautious stance on China's economic prospects. We believe weak consumption trends, a downbeat labor market and continuing property sector headwinds should all weigh on the economy in the coming quarters.

Although 14 new ETFs debuted in the U.S. this past week, closure announcements came in even stronger, largely due to Global X pruning its lineup. Launches during the week included funds from BondBloxx, WisdomTree, Innovator, JPMorgan, and Range ETFs.

China's government is finally moving to stimulate the economy after its sluggish post-COVID reopening.

Chinese stock prices have lost money in the 16 years since 2007 and are now back near 2005 levels. Chinese treasury bonds have rallied sharply as beaten-up capital capitulates out of riskier markets and back to the relative safety of government bonds.

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds, today announced the scheduled liquidation of the following ETFs (the "Funds"), based on an ongoing review process of its product lineup to ensure it meets the evolving needs of its clients. The Funds scheduled for liquidation include: Fund Ticker CUSIP Global X Cannabis ETF POTX 37954Y145 Global X Carbon Credits Strategy ETF NTRL 37960A586 Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF CHB 37954Y251 Global X Green Building ETF GRNR 37960A842 Global X Health & Wellness ETF BFIT 37954Y798 Global X Metaverse ETF VR 37960A834 Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF CHIC 37950E804 Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF CHIS 37954Y558 Global X MSCI China Energy ETF CHIE 37950E507 Global X MSCI China Financials ETF CHIX 37950E606 Global X MSCI China Health Care ETF CHIH 37954Y541 Global X MSCI China Industrials ETF CHII 37950E705 Global X MSCI China Information Technology ETF CHIK 37954Y533 Global X MSCI China Materials ETF CHIM 37950E242 Global X MSCI China Real Estate ETF CHIR 37960A685 Global X MSCI China Utilities ETF CHIU 37954Y517 Global X MSCI Next Emerging & Frontier ETF EMFM 37950E218 Global X MSCI Pakistan ETF PAK 37954Y335 Global X MSCI Portugal ETF PGAL 37950E192   Based upon the recommendation of Global X Management Company LLC, the Global X Funds' adviser, the Board of Trustees determined on January 19, 2024 that it was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders to liquidate each of the Funds.

London-based investment research firm Macro Hive highlighted that one of the potential gray swans in 2024 that could rock markets is China, as quoted on Business Insider.