iShares MSCI China A

ETF description

This ETF invests in companies listed on mainland China, offering exposure to the Chinese domestic market. These companies operate across various sectors, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and industrials, providing a diversified approach to investing in China’s growing economy. By tracking an index that represents the performance of Chinese A‑shares, the fund allows investors to access businesses that are primarily available to domestic Chinese investors.

This ETF may appeal to investors seeking growth opportunities in one of the world’s largest emerging markets. However, they should be comfortable with the risks associated with investing in a single country, including political and economic factors unique to China.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The MSCI China A index provides investors with focused exposure to large and mid‑cap companies listed on mainland Chinese stock exchanges, offering insights into the A‑shares market denominated in Chinese renminbi (RMB). By tracking this index, investors can gain access to the performance and growth potential of significant Chinese companies while leveraging opportunities in one of the world’s major economic regions.