Though 2011 was a rough year for all Chinese equities, the aforementioned ETFs managed to bounce back in 2012, posting attractive double digit returns. Year-to-date, however, the HAO fund was up just 2.29 percent as of May 14, while the ECNS fund was up 8.49 percent. Whether or not you are interested in tapping into the upcoming lineup of IPOs, investors should still keep a close eye on HAO and ECNS in the coming months to gauge the impact of China’s new wave of IPOs.
Daniela Pylypczak writes for ETFdb, which offers a comprehensive and original ETF database and analytical consulting services for advisors and investors, as well as a free newsletter. Learn more about their services by visiting ETFdb.com. Disclosure: the author had no positions in the securities named in this article at the time of writing.