Asia Ex-Japan: Performance & Attribution Review, Q1 2024

100 Asia Ex-Japan active equity funds, AUM $53bn Asia Ex-Japan: Performance & Attribution Review, Q1 2024 Summary • Strong start to 2024 as majority outperform: Average returns of 3.3% beat the iShares Asia Ex-Japan benchmark, with 66% of funds outperforming. • Value beats Growth: Value and Yield funds have the edge, though all Style groups beat the index on average. …

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Asia Ex-Japan Funds: Stock Radar

100 Asia Ex-Japan active equity funds, AUM $53bn Asia Ex-Japan Funds: Stock Radar Summary In this report, we identify eight stocks that are currently positioned at the extreme ends of their historical position ranges, or have experienced significant shifts in fund ownership in recent months.  Extreme Stocks in Focus – Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. Class A– Sunny Optical Technology …

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Asia Ex-Japan Positioning Insights, February 2024

98 Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $50bn Asia Ex-Japan Positioning Insights, February 2024 • The China/India Divide: Spread between 2 nations hits tightest levels on record. • Tech Allocations Close in on the Highs: Allocations approach the 2021 highs as Tech takes portfolio share from Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. • Pinduoduo Rotation Continues: Ownership levels hit record highs as funds continue …

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Asia Ex-Japan Active Fund Performance & Attribution Review, 2023

100 Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $55bn Asia Ex-Japan Active Fund Performance & Attribution Review, 2023 Active Asia Ex-Japan funds struggled in 2023, with only 21.9% outperforming and an average underperformance of 3.26% against the tradable benchmark. Returns driven lower by poor performance from Aggressive Growth funds, whilst Value and Yield funds fared better. Poor stock selection in China & HK …

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Asian Autos: Increasing Exposure Reflects Rising Market Confidence

100 Active Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $54bn Asian Autos: Increasing Exposure Reflects Rising Market Confidence • Improved sentiment in Asia Ex-Japan Autos sector as sustained increases in positioning continue through 2023. • BYD Company most widely held but stabilizing; Li Auto sees increased buying. Sector 7th most owned, underweight by -0.85%. • Rising allocations, low historical positioning and net underweight …

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Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, October 2023

100 Active Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $54bn Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, October 2023 In this issue: Betting on Recovery: Asia Ex-Japan Funds Return to Casino Stocks JD.Com. Losing its Appeal? Asia Ex-Japan Stock Positioning & Activity Update   100 Active Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $54bn Betting on Recovery: Asia Ex-Japan Funds Return to Casino Stocks • Ownership levels in …

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Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, September 2023

103 Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $61.4bn Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, September 2023 In this issue: Information Technology: Back to Top Overweight After Upward Trend Resumes China & HK Banks: Depressed Positioning Baidu: Back in the Mix 103 Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $61.4bn Information Technology: Back to Top Overweight After Upward Trend Resumes • Technology allocations resume their upward trends …

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Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, August 2023

104 Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $66bn Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, August 2023 In this issue: Philippines: Emerging Signs of Investment Recovery Asia Ex-Japan Funds Country/Sector Radar China & HK. Six Stocks Hit Peak Ownership 104 Asia Ex-Japan Funds, AUM $66bn Philippines: Emerging Signs of Investment Recovery • Philippines fund ownership shows signs of life after decade long bear market …

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Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, June 2023

86 Asia Ex-Japan Equity Funds, AUM $54.5bn Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, June 2023 India: Outperformance Potential in Doubt Samsung Electronics: Return of the King Asia Ex-Japan Stock Radar   86 Asia Ex-Japan Equity Funds, AUM $54.5bn India: Outperformance Potential in Doubt India moves to the 2nd largest country underweight in the Asia Ex-Japan region as managers reassess overweight exposure. …

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Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, May 2023

86 Asia Ex-Japan Equity Funds, AUM $54.5bn Asia Ex-Japan Fund Positioning Analysis, May 2023 Energy: Stalled Recovery BYD Company Limited: Record Holdings Asia Ex-Japan Stock Positioning Update 86 Asia Ex-Japan Equity Funds, AUM $54.5bn Energy: Stalled Recovery Active Asia Ex-Japan managers are reassessing their exposure to the Energy sector Time-Series & Sector Activity The recovery in Energy allocations among Asia …

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