To The Moon

Emerging Asia’s Time to Shine

Asian stocks have surged in 2024, with many delivering double-digit returns year-to-date. ([1]).

The ‘original’ Asian Tigers (Hong Kong SAR([2]), Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan) were models of rapid economic development, renowned for their strong export-led growth, technological advancements, and integration into the global economy. These countries swiftly transitioned from low-income to higher-income economies. Today, it's an ideal time to explore the next generation of Asian Tigers, which includes India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand (IMIT).

Among the world’s top 40 economies by 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 16 economies([3]) are from Asia, with India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand among these economies. As companies diversify their production bases and embark on the global trend of trade diversification, this will create opportunities for more Asian economies.

With this backdrop, Goldman Sachs Research([4]) expects emerging markets (EM) share of global market capitalization to rise from 27% (2022) to 35% (2030), 47% (2050), and to 55% (2075). In 2050, Goldman Sachs Research([5]) also believes India and Indonesia to be among the world’s 5 largest economies.

Source: Goldman Sachs Research Projections as of 22 June 2023

([1]) Source: Lion Global Investors as of 31 October 2024

([2]) Note: SAR refers to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

([3]) Source: World Data as of 28 June 2024.

([4]) Source: Goldman Sachs Research Projections as of 22 June 2023.

([5]) Source: Goldman Sachs Research Projections as of 22 June 2023.

Global trade diversification is driving increased foreign direct investment (FDI) into IMIT economies. Each country offers unique growth drivers:

• India: Rapid growth in the manufacturing sector.

• Indonesia: Leading global nickel production.

• Malaysia: Pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.

• Thailand: Thriving tourism industry and impactful domestic stimulus measures.

These factors position IMIT as an attractive investment opportunity for the years ahead.

Why Choose the Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF?

For investors looking to capitalize on the IMIT growth story, the Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF—a collaboration between Lion Global Investors and China Merchants Fund Management—provides targeted exposure to these markets. It is also the world’s first ETF traded in SGD offering exposure to the IMIT economies.

Source: Lion Global Investors as of 19 November 2024

Here’s why this ETF stands out:

1. Focused

Unlike many emerging market ETFs that heavily feature China, Taiwan, and South Korea, this ETF specifically targets IMIT economies. The ETF tracks the iEdge Emerging Asia Select 50 Index, comprising the 50 largest and most tradable companies by foreign-ownership-adjusted free-float market capitalization, listed in IMIT or on U.S. exchanges.

* Accessed via the Bombay Stock Exchange.

^ Non-Voting Depositary Receipts (NVDRs) only.

2. Diversified

The ETF is designed for balanced exposure, with index weightage caps of 7% per stock, 40% per sector, and 50% per country of domicile. As of 31 October 2024, India accounts for the largest weight in the index at 33.5%, followed by Indonesia at 21.8%, Thailand at 16.2%, and Malaysia at 13.9%, reflecting the relative size of their economies. Finance is the largest sector, making up 39.5% of the portfolio, with Technology and Energy rounding out the top three sectors. The index is well-diversified across 11 sectors.

Source: SGX Index Edge as of 31 October 2024.

**Note: The United States constituents include companies domiciled in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, but chose to list in the United States.

3. Strong performance

The iEdge Emerging Asia Select 50 Index has outperformed both the MSCI Emerging Markets and MSCI Emerging Markets Asia indices in 2024 year-to-date since its launch date on 19 July 2024.

Source: SGX Index Edge as of 31 October 2024.

#The iEdge Emerging Asia Select 50 Index was launched on 19 July 2024. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

How to Subscribe?

The Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF will be available for subscription from 25 November to 6 December 2024.

If you're interested in learning more about the Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF, please find additional information via link below.

Product Highlights Sheet and Prospectus:https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/opera/Public/CIS/ViewSchemeDetail.aspx?schemeID=be3009bd30a2484d91f36a58d12e2561

If you would like to subscribe to Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF, please subscribe through Tiger Trade App > Portfolio > More > IPO > SG.

We are pleased to have invited Mr. Ong Xun Xiang, ETF Business Lead, of Lion Global Investors to showcase the ETF’s key features, financial performance and outlook. Join us in this free webinar hosted by Tiger Brokers to find out more! [Happy]

Date: 2 December 2024

Time: 7pm - 8pm

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