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  1. Emerging Markets Channel
  2. China Might Be a 2022 Rebound Story
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China Might Be a 2022 Rebound Story

Tom LydonFeb 02, 2022
2022-02-02

In the name of “common prosperity,” the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled a wide-ranging regulatory regime last year that sank stocks in the world’s second-largest economy, reminding investors that there’s always some form of risk to assess when accessing emerging markets.

Indeed, “things can’t get much worse” isn’t a valid investment thesis, but some market observers believe that Chinese equities will bounce back this year. That could prove supportive of exchange traded funds, such as the Emerging Markets Internet Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ C+).

Owing to significant exposure to Chinese internet stocks, EMQQ endured headwinds last year as the CCP went wild with regulations. However, some market observers believe that Beijing could relent if the common prosperity initiative weighs on GDP growth. Additionally, there are signs that China is taking steps to bolster that growth.

“Aggressive monetary policy easing is unlikely given ongoing risks in the real estate sector, but the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has already cut its Required Reserve Ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points, as well as cutting its Standing Lending Facility rate, making two cuts to benchmark Loan Prime Rates and one to its Medium Lending Facility rate,” says Neuberger Berman Managing Director Ning Meng. “New rules enabling property developers to access funds from sales held in escrow are currently being drafted.”

The Evergrande fiasco is making global investors skittish about China’s real estate sector. Fortunately, EMQQ features no exposure to that group. There’s more potentially good news for EMQQ: While Chinese internet stocks were drubbed last year, Meng notes that some names in that group are offering value today.

“In other respects, our tech-sector views reflect both the improving economic outlook and the change of tone on regulation,” Meng adds. “A less aggressive antitrust approach could enable internet and ecommerce firms to benefit from their traditionally high sensitivity to economic recovery, through growing consumer spending and online advertising revenue. After their Year-of-the-Ox selloff, we believe they offer attractive value.”

Owing to the retail focus of many of EMQQ’s Chinese holdings (the country commands more than half the fund’s geographic exposure), the ETF could be ideally positioned for a cyclical rebound in China.

“’A rising tide lifts all boats,’ said President Xi, as he reiterated that common prosperity is more likely to be achieved if China maintains the growth of an Asian Tiger,” concludes Meng. “The economy may not come roaring back from the slowdown of the second half of last year, but we do think this Year of the Tiger has the potential to deliver a meaningful cyclical recovery.”

For more news, information, and strategy, visit our Emerging Markets Channel.

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