The weakness of the Chinese markets is creating new investment opportunities with attractive valuations.
We remain convinced of the potential of the new Chinese and Taiwanese economies, and in particular of the secular trends we are seeing in artificial intelligence, the ecological transition and healthcare.
We are convinced that our approach, which focuses on fundamental analysis and company valuations, is the best way to generate positive long-term returns in the Chinese markets.
Following the correction in Pinduoduo's share price, which reported results that were below investors' expectations, we initiated a new position on the stock.
Asia | 97.9 % |
North America | 2.1 % |
Total % Equities | 100.0 % |
Market environment
In August, Chinese markets were mixed: H-shares (Hong Kong-listed equities) rose, while A-shares (domestic Chinese equities listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen) fell.
The Hong Kong market benefited from the easing of fears over the US elections, with Kamala Harris advancing in the polls.
China's domestic markets suffered from the publication of declining macro-economic indicators, with manufacturing PMI Manufacturing index in contraction territory and subdued new bank loans data, underlining weak demand.
Rising trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing didn't help either, with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers seeing their export tariffs to the EU rise compared to those imposed on Tesla's Chinese-made vehicles.
Finally, the Chinese yuan rose over the month, benefiting from the unwinding of carry trades.