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Chinese tech stock sell-off: What money managers RBC, Vontobel, Amundi and Capital Group are doing with their cash
- The 30-member Hang Seng Tech Index has lost US$636 billion in capitalisation after peaking on February 17
- The broader Hong Kong market has suffered a US$1.44 trillion diminution in value over the same period
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China’s crackdown on technology companies has sent jitters through markets, with investors scrambling to navigate what are essentially uncharted waters.
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While Beijing’s tightening measures are likely to disrupt revenue and cost structures, the continued volatility in China’s equity markets will keep risk premiums elevated. It’s clear no one knows where the bottom is even after the latest round of bashing – investors trying to buy the dip have been burned again as losses accelerate this week.
Since the Hang Seng Tech Index peaked on February 17, its 30 members have now lost a combined US$636 billion in capitalisation as the gauge hits all-time lows. The broader Hong Kong market has suffered a US$1.44 trillion diminution in value.
Here is what money managers have to say about navigating China’s regulatory minefield.
RBC Wealth Management: A downgrade for Asian equities excluding Japan
While markets were surprised by the extent of the education sector reforms, RBC Wealth Management said China’s “get tough” approach appeared to be the new normal. Not out of the blue, it remained consistent with its much-heralded aim of “stable and sustainable growth”, said the Canadian financial services firm.
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