Important Information
1. The Fund invests primarily (at least 70%) in equity securities of companies which are based in or operate principally in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and which are listed on any stock exchange outside of mainland China; and by using derivatives where appropriate.
2. The Fund is therefore exposed to risks related to equity, derivatives, China market, concentration, smaller companies, emerging market, PRC tax, currency, liquidity, Chinese variable interest entity, hedging, class currency, RMB currency and currency hedged classes. RMB is currently not freely convertible and RMB convertibility from offshore RMB (CNH) to onshore RMB (CNY) is a managed currency process subject to foreign exchange control policies of and restrictions imposed by the Chinese government. There can be no assurance that RMB will not be subject to devaluation at some point.
How to focus on income while maintaining growth potential?
Employing a barbell approach: income-tilted but not neglecting pockets of growth
The industries above are shown for illustrative purposes only. Their inclusion should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell.
Selling call options on China-related index futures to generate option premiums
For illustrative purposes only. There is a potential to forego some capital appreciation as a result of selling call options. Estimated income is not guaranteed and does not imply positive return.
Combining a China income-focused equity portfolio with options overlay has historically resulted in higher income & lower volatility, according to index data.
Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Data shown from September 2020 to September 2025. The options overlay assumes a 50-50 mix of HSCEI and HSI options. For illustrative purposes only. Exact allocation of portfolio depends on each individual's circumstances. Investors should consult professional advice before investing. It should not be construed as offer, research, investment recommendation or advice. Yield is not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return. Indices do not include fees or operating expenses and are not available for actual investment. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current and future results.
Why China equity income?
Available in Chinese only
Why take a more balanced approach to Chinese equities?
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Value and yield-style names gaining ground
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Rise in share buybacks & dividend payouts among Chinese companies
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Higher earnings expectation & lower valuations compared to global peers
Momentum-style stocks no longer the sole leaders in China’s market – value and yield-style names gaining ground
Source: FactSet, CLSA, MSCI, as of 30.06.2025. Stock styles are classified according to the CLSA style framework.
Source: Wind, FactSet, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, as of 30.09.2025. Forecasts, projections and other forward looking statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations. They are for illustrative purposes only and serve as an indication of what may occur. Given the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with forecast, projections or other forward statements, actual events, results or performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated.
Source: FactSet, MSCI, Standard & Poor’s, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, as of 30.09.2025. YoY = Year-on-year. U.S., Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific ex-Japan and China equity indices used are the S&P 500, MSCI Europe, MSCI Japan, MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex-Japan and MSCI China, respectively. Consensus estimates used are calendar year estimates from FactSet.
Forecasts, projections and other forward looking statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations. They are for illustrative purposes only and serve as an indication of what may occur. Given the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with forecast, projections or other forward statements, actual events, results or performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated.
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1. There is a potential to forego some capital appreciation as a result of selling call options.
Provided for information only based on market conditions as of date of publication, not to be construed as investment recommendation or advice. The manager seeks to achieve the stated objectives. There can be no guarantee the objectives will be met.
Diversification does not guarantee investment return and does not eliminate the risk of loss. Yields are not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return.
Investment involves risk. Not all investments are suitable for all investors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current and future results. Please refer to the offering document(s) for details, including the risk factors. Investors should consult professional advice before investing. Investments are not similar to or comparable with fixed deposits. The opinions and views expressed here are as of the date of this publication, which are subject to change and are not to be taken as or construed as investment advice. Estimates, assumptions and projections are provided for information only and may or may not come to pass. This document has not been reviewed by the SFC. Issued by JPMorgan Funds (Asia) Limited.