In this article, we discuss 5 Asian ETFs to buy in 2022. If you want to see more ETFs in this selection, click 10 Asian ETFs to Buy in 2022.
5. Global X MSCI China Information Technology ETF (NYSE:CHIK)
Global X MSCI China Information Technology ETF (NYSE:CHIK) seeks to invest in the large and mid-cap technology firms from the MSCI China Information Technology 10/50 Index. The ETF was established in July 2018, and as of June 13, the total net assets amount to $19.12 million. Global X MSCI China Information Technology ETF (NYSE:CHIK)’s expense ratio is 0.65% and the fund holds 102 stocks in its portfolio.
Lenovo Group Limited (OTC:LNVGY) is one of the top holdings of Global X MSCI China Information Technology ETF (NYSE:CHIK), representing 5.93% of the total assets. Lenovo Group Limited (OTC:LNVGY) was founded in 1984 and is based in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. The company manufactures and markets technology products and services, operating through Intelligent Devices Group, Infrastructure Solutions Group, and Solutions and Services Group segments. On May 27, CLSA analyst Tony Zhang upgraded Lenovo to Buy from Outperform with a price target of HK$9, down from HK$9.70. The analyst views the current valuation as attractive, saying it fully factors in the potential earnings downside.
4. iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (NASDAQ:AAXJ)
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (NASDAQ:AAXJ) seeks to track the investment results of MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, a benchmark comprising Asian securities, excluding Japan. The total net assets of iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (NASDAQ:AAXJ) are valued at $3.5 billion, with an expense ratio of 0.69%. The fund has 1,046 stocks in its portfolio and a distribution yield is 1.33%, with a semi-annual distribution frequency.
One of the top holdings of iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (NASDAQ:AAXJ) is Infosys Limited (NYSE:INFY), an Indian multinational company that offers consulting, technology, outsourcing, and digital services in North America, Europe, India, and internationally. On May 31, HSBC analyst Yogesh Aggarwal upgraded Infosys Limited (NYSE:INFY) to Buy from Hold with a INR 1,940 price target.
According to Insider Monkey’s Q1 data, 25 hedge funds were bullish on Infosys Limited (NYSE:INFY), compared to 27 funds in the prior quarter. Rajiv Jain’s GQG Partners is the biggest position holder in the company, with 45 million shares worth over $1 billion.
3. iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (NYSE:DVYA)
iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (NYSE:DVYA) seeks to track the investment results of the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Select Dividend 50 Index, which offers exposure to relatively high dividend paying equities in Asia/Pacific developed markets. The ETF was founded in 2012 and has net assets of $36.5 million as of June 13. iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (NYSE:DVYA) offers an expense ratio of 0.49%.
One of the most prominent holdings of the iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (NYSE:DVYA) is Vtech Holdings Limited (OTC:VTKLY), a Hong Kong-based manufacturer and distributor of electronic products in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. On May 16, Vtech Holdings Limited (OTC:VTKLY) reported an FY GAAP EPS of $0.685 and a revenue of $2.37 billion, in-line with Street forecasts.
2. Global X MSCI China Financials ETF (NYSE:CHIX)
Global X MSCI China Financials ETF (NYSE:CHIX) is an exchange traded fund that targets the Chinese financials sector, exposing investors to all investable securities including China A, B and H shares, Red chips, P chips, and foreign listings, among others. The fund was incorporated in October 2009, and holds total net assets of $38.87 million, with an expense ratio of 0.65%. Global X MSCI China Financials ETF (NYSE:CHIX)’s portfolio consists of 95 securities and it offers a 30-day SEC yield of 4.53%, with a semi-annual distribution frequency.
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (OTC:PNGAY) is the biggest holding of Global X MSCI China Financials ETF (NYSE:CHIX), with 558,404 shares worth $3.4 million, representing 8.87% of the total portfolio. The company offers financial products and services for insurance, banking, asset management, fintech, and healthtech businesses in China. Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (OTC:PNGAY) has a market capitalization of $114.593 billion as of June 13.
1. Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (NYSE:ASEA)
Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (NYSE:ASEA) is an exchange traded fund that offers exposure to equities from the Southeast Asia region, comprising Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. It closely tracks the performance of the FTSE/ASEAN 40 Index. Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (NYSE:ASEA) was founded in 2011, and holds total net assets worth $43.06 million. The fund offers an expense ratio of 0.65% and a 30-day SEC yield of 2.45%, with a semi-annual distribution frequency.
DBS Group Holdings Ltd (OTC:DBSDY) is the largest holding of Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (NYSE:ASEA), representing 10.18% of the total portfolio. DBS Group Holdings Ltd (OTC:DBSDY) offers financial products and services in Singapore, Hong Kong, the rest of Greater China, South and Southeast Asia, and internationally. It operates through Consumer Banking/Wealth Management, Institutional Banking, Treasury Markets, and Others segments. The company’s market cap exceeds $55 billion. On May 31, Daiwa analyst David Lum upgraded DBS Group Holdings Ltd (OTC:DBSDY) to Outperform from Neutral with a price target of S$33.6, down from S$35.
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