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☆ ETF outlook: Why Wall Street strategists aren't chasing a growth stock trade just yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The rally in growth and tech stocks in the first quarter caught much of Wall Street off-guard, but many ETF strategists are sticking to their call and not chasing the hot sectors quite yet. The big winners in the stock market during the first quarter were found among growth stocks. QQQ YTD mountain Growth stocks rebounded in the first quarter. One area that is popular among value investors is income funds, which can help investors offset market declines by generating cash. To be sure, the iShares strategy team has an improving view of growth stocks, at least in high quality names.

☆ Final Trades: PSX, KWEB & JD
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Melissa Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFinal Trades: PSX, KWEB & JDThe traders discuss their final trades of the week. With CNBC's Sara Eisen and the Fast Money traders, Mike Khouw, Guy Adami and Jeff Mills.

☆ There's one options strategy that can help investors play China’s reopening, Barclays says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An options approach may be the best way for investors to play the recovery in Chinese stocks after the notoriously volatile stock market there has boomed to start 2023, a ccording to Barclays. One way to get some exposure to the uptrend while limiting potential risk is through a call spread on a Chinese-focused ETF, like the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) , Barclays said. "We still recommend monetizing the China re-opening trade via options, and note that among China-related ETFs, call spreads are the most attractive on KWEB, given the relatively flat call skew," Pascale added. KWEB YTD mountain KWEB is off to a hot start in 2023. A call spread consists of buying one call option and selling another one at a higher strike price.

☆ The case for investing in China's reopening is strong. Here's how to proceed with caution
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Strategists see China's markets easily scoring double-digit gains this year. The case for investing outside the U.S. is strong, particularly with the dollar coming off its highs and looking at further downside. "While China's reopening is undoubtedly a turning point, there remain reasons to be cautious," wrote Barclays equity strategists. But still the prospects for China's economy are much brighter than they were just several months ago. The Covid lockdown has been so damaging to the Chinese economy, they want to get back to a growth path in 2023."

☆ International stock trade could be in the first inning as investors seek alternatives to U.S. tech
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"FANG" and other big cap tech have faded as favorite trades, but i nvesting in foreign stocks as a way to generate better returns is just beginning. The outperformance in foreign markets has not gone unnoticed by U.S. investors, bruised by the 19.4% decline in the S & P 500 last year. Also, investors in foreign stocks will benefit if their local currencies gain against the dollar. Investors are now monitoring foreign markets much more and focusing on what's happening in currency pairs, like dollar/yen. "I think a lot of investors will play Europe stocks right out of the gate," he said.

☆ Investors could find better stock market returns outside the U.S. in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

With the dollar weakening, it's time for U.S. investors to get more serious about going abroad for stock market gains. Europe, China, Japan, Asia are actually going to move from losers to winners," he said. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI), iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) and KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) are invested in shares of Chinese companies. Chinese stocks make up 33% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) represents that index.

☆ KWEB can keep going higher, says Brendan Ahern
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKWEB can keep going higher, says Brendan AhernBrendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares, joins 'TechCheck' to discuss China's stock surge and what investors should do now.

☆ The ETF strategies that have thrived in a down market year
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kevin Schmidt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Funds tied to China, like the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) , have made significant rebounds on the China reopening. "All eyes are on China," Tom Lydon, vice chairman of VettaFi, told Dominic Chu on CNBC's "ETF Edge" on Monday. China aside, fixed income funds are also seeing an end-of-year pop as more investors seek out opportunities for tax-loss harvesting plays. Its income-focused product, GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS) provides exposure to four of the highest-yielding securities across alternative income: MLPs, REITs, BDCs and closed-end funds. The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) seeks to provide a majority of the returns tied to the S&P 500 Index, while the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) replicates the Nasdaq-100.

☆ ETFs tied to emerging markets, Tesla and inverse strategies are bucking a slowdown in trading volume
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Others are blaming the World Cup, and indeed many trading desks seem obsessed with watching every game. But beneath the lower volumes has been some strong activity in many exchange-traded funds, as well as inflows. China is still rallying on the reopening headlines, so emerging market ETFs like KraneShares China Internet (KWEB) have seen inflows. The TSLA Bear 1x ETF (TSLS), which gives you the daily inverse performance of Tesla, has seen big inflows since launching in August. Since October, volumes have exploded as Tesla has moved down on the Twitter deal — it's up 40% since early October.

☆ JPMorgan thinks emerging markets will be the star next year, returning 14%. How to play it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Emerging markets could be a big winner for investors next year, even though a global economic slowdown seems likely, according to JPMorgan. Chief global markets strategist Marko Kolanovic said in a note to clients on Thursday that emerging markets could rally next year even as major economies slow, as markets look ahead to the next economic rebound. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) is the biggest, at roughly $8 billion of assets under management. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) has already outperformed the U.S. market this year, rising more than 13% on a total return basis. Another area of emerging markets that could rally next year is technology, due in part to the "expected peaking of US rates and forecasted bottom in tech sub-sectors especially memory," JPMorgan said.

☆ KWEB shares climb higher as there seems to be a bet on the Beijing boom
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Melissa Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKWEB shares climb higher as there seems to be a bet on the Beijing boomKWEB shares continue their run. With CNBC's Dominic Chu and the Fast Money traders, Tim Seymour, Courtney Garcia, Steve Grasso and Jeff Mills.

☆ Assessing China: What political unrest means for ETF investors
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Kevin Schmidt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Global markets pulled back earlier this week after protests across China erupted over the country's zero-Covid policy. And with the SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) down 30% this year, there's a growing debate on whether China makes a good investment now given the political risks. "Where value stocks are international stocks right now, value stocks are Chinese equities. On the flip side, China shares the U.S., like KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) and iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) , have started to move higher and Monday and continued to log gains. Adding context to the notion that China has underperformed, Ahern said that only 2% of the MSCI China Index was composed of tech decade ago.

☆ Chart of the Week: China tech rallies
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Melissa Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChart of the Week: China tech ralliesKWEB rebounds to close out the week. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Tim Seymour, Dan Nathan, Guy Adami and Jeff Mills.

☆ Three stock lunch : BA, HOG & KWEB
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThree stock lunch : BA, HOG & KWEBTodd Gordon, founder of New Age Wealth Advisors, joins 'Power Lunch' to present his picks for today's three stock lunch, focusing the conversation on Boeing, Harley-Davidson and Kraneshares China Internet.

☆ Charts of the ‘weak' : KWEB and Wynn Fall on China concerns
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCharts of the ‘weak' : KWEB and Wynn Fall on China concernsTim Seymour, Steve Grasso, Jeff Mills, Julie Biel join CNBC's Melissa Lee on 'Fast Money' to discuss weakness in Chinese internet providers reinforced by the country's cybersecurity dynamics, as well as the drop in China's casino market largely due to the strict no-tolerance Covid policy.

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