SHARE THIS {loadmodule custom,etf_amova} The Fund seeks to achieve a NAV that closely correlates with the movement of the TOPIX Ex-Financials by investing in shares of the component stocks of the TOPIX Ex-Financials, and maintaining, in principle, a...
SHARE THIS {loadmodule custom,etf_amova} The fund seeks to achieve a NAV that closely correlates with the movement of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 by investing in shares of the component stocks of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400, and maintaining, in principle, a...
SHARE THIS {loadmodule custom,etf_amova} The Fund seeks the net asset value per unit to track the performance of the Nikkei 225 by investing in shares of the component stocks of the Nikkei 225, and maintaining, in principle, a portfolio constructed...
SHARE THIS {loadmodule custom,etf_amova} The Fund seeks to achieve a NAV that closely correlates with the movement of the Nikkei 225 by investing in shares of the component stocks of the Nikkei 225, and maintaining, in principle, a portfolio...
SHARE THIS {loadmodule custom,etf_amova} The Fund invests in shares of the component stocks in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) and structures its portfolio in line with the TOPIX calculation method. As a rule, by maintaining this portfolio...
SHARE THIS The Federal Reserve’s 50 bps rate cut demonstrated the power of financial markets at present. As the markets had already priced in a significant probability of a 50 bps reduction, the Fed could have viewed such conditions as a good time to...
SHARE THIS With slowing growth and an ongoing trade war to handle, China appears to be in a crisis management mode. However, the country is at an inflection point where major structural shifts are occurring as it strives to climb up the technological...
SHARE THIS We continue to believe that Asia's local government bonds are positioned to perform decently, supported by accommodative central banks amid an environment of benign inflation and moderating growth.
SHARE THIS With a new economic regime potentially taking shape, we believe that now is an opportune time to consider an active global fixed income approach to navigate what is likely to be a prolonged period of uncertainty.
SHARE THIS One major “plotline” central to the recent series of tariff moves is the tense trade relationship between the US and China. In this issue, we will explore how Chinese bonds have historically offered defensive characteristics and their...
SHARE THIS We downgraded our defensive position marginally, while we maintained an overweight to growth assets.
SHARE THIS We believe the introduction of DeepSeek may cause a recalibration of capital expenditures. Its introduction has initiated a shift towards a more cost efficient, scalable, and accessible AI landscape.
SHARE THIS The Federal Reserve is seemingly following in the footsteps of the Bank of Japan and adopting a strategy of monetary policy gradualism. This measured approach is aimed at balancing rate cuts with inflation expectations and stabilising the...
SHARE THIS We expect Asian local government bonds to perform well in 2025, supported by accommodative central banks amid an environment of benign inflation and moderating growth. The ongoing global easing cycle is expected to lower global yields,...
SHARE THIS We retain our positive view on growth on resilient economic data and dovish monetary policies globally as inflation starts to ease worldwide. As for defensives, sovereign bond curves are steepening amid the beginning of the global...
SHARE THIS We have upgraded our near-term economic outlook for the US and anticipate Japan's "virtuous circle" to remain intact. Predicting the timing of any cyclical market downturn remains challenging. However, we also highlight heightened tail risks...
SHARE THIS While 2024 was characterised by broad market gains (or “beta” returns) in Singapore, we expect 2025 to be more centred on generating excess returns (or “alpha”). We believe the service economy, represented by financial services and...
SHARE THIS The RBNZ's recent shift to a more dovish stance already appears to have buoyed New Zealand's equities at this early stage of the cycle, with examples including signs of strength in the retirement village and rental sectors, and the market...
SHARE THIS The market expects more rate cuts from the Fed, giving Asian central banks room to lower rates, which is very supportive for domestic growth. Meanwhile, with more China stimulus measures anticipated, we see asset allocation into Chinese...
SHARE THIS The raft of stimuli recently unveiled in China is the most coordinated policy since the start of the country’s economic downturn. This, along with the start of the Fed’s monetary policy easing, represents key fundamental changes. However, as...