UBS AM introduces China A-shares ETF

Listed on Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges

UBS Asset Management has launched the UBS ETF (IE) MSCI China A SF UCITS ETF, which seeks to give access to the onshore Chinese equity market.

Replicating the MSCI China A index, the ETF will target large and mid-cap firms across Chinese securities listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges. A recent rebalance of the MSCI Emerging Markets index saw China A shares representation increase to 4% of the index. Why the Chinese A-share market is a good hunting ground for investors The fund is listed on the London Stock Exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange and Deutsche Börse with a total expense ratio of 0.3%. Andrew Walsh, head of ETF and passive specialists, UK & Ireland, said: "China's significant role in the global econo...