Taiwan Exports Start 2026 Strong in Bright Sign for Economy

Taiwan's exports hit the fastest growth since early 2010, as artificial-intelligence-powered demand continues unabated.

WSJ • Feb 9, 2026

FLTW: Benefiting From Strong Export Momentum

The Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF is one of two ETFs that offer pure-play coverage to Taiwanese stocks, with giant-caps accounting for the majority of the portfolio. FLTW has some structural flaws, but in the areas where it matters (cost efficiency, performance track record), it shines over its larger peer, EWT. Taiwanese exports are currently growing at a record pace of over 50%, with tech exports fuelling this momentum (FLTW has 70% exposure to tech stocks).

Seeking Alpha • Dec 26, 2025

Potential Opportunity In Chinese Markets As Trade Tensions With U.S. Cool

Easing tensions between China and the U.S. may be supportive of markets. Still uncertainty amid plans for Trump to visit China in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 7, 2025

China's Flow-Driven Equity Rally May Have Further Upside

Despite mounting macro headwinds at the start of the year, Chinese equities have continued to deliver positive performance. While near-term flows can provide further upside, the durability for the equity rally will hinge on policy choices ahead.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 4, 2025

APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025

HSBC strategist on why he particularly likes India and Taiwan markets now given all the uncertainty

Herald van der Linde from HSBC Global Research shares his Asian markets picks and explains why 'particularly cheap' South Korean equities could outperform Taiwanese equities this year.

CNBC International TV • May 30, 2025

Why Chinese Equities Are Outperforming Wall Street

Has the AI trade moved to China? Why Chinese chipmakers may soon change the semiconductor space.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 15, 2025

Hang Seng Index: Transforming Into A Medium-Term Bearish Trend Despite Improving Services PMI From China

Sentiment remains fragile in China and Hong Kong stock market even China services activities have improved in December. Weak market breadth and a persistent bearish trend of the Chinese yuan since November has added to more woes to the Hang Seng Index.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 8, 2025

FLTW: Long-Term Growth Prospect Intact, But Quite Expensive Now

FLTW has a high exposure to technology stocks. These technology stocks benefit from many technological megatrends such as AI, cloud computing, AR/VRs, Internet of Things, etc. The fund is trading at an expensive valuation relative to its historical valuation range.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 2, 2024

Where The Money Is Flowing In ETFs After China's Stimulus Package

China's stimulus plan head lead to big fund flows in ETFs. The trend towards private asset ETFs continues to gain steam.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2024