A Lot of Trade War Optimism Is Already Priced In, Says Bank of Singapore’s Malik

The video discusses the current state of global equity markets, highlighting the rally since the start of the year and the potential impact of trade deals on market performance. It explores the optimism surrounding trade deals and the potential for further growth in the S&P and Chinese markets. The discussion also covers investment strategies in emerging markets, particularly focusing on China A shares and the implications of MSCI index changes. The video concludes with recommendations for investing in diversified ETFs due to the volatility of the China issued market.

What has been the trend in global equity markets since the start of the year?

• No change

• A notable rally

• A steady performance

• A significant decline

What is the potential impact of a trade deal on the S&P and Chinese markets?

• No impact

• A decrease in market indices

• An increase in market indices

• A stabilization of market indices

What is the current state of the CSI 300 index?

• It is performing exceptionally well

• It is stable

• It is declining

• It is underperforming

What has been the change in MSCI China index weightage for China A shares?

• From 0.8% to 3.3%

• From 0.9% to 4%

• From 2.5% to 10.4%

• From 5% to 20%

What investment strategy is recommended for those interested in the China issued market?

• Invest in diversified ETFs

• Invest in single name stocks

• Avoid the market entirely

• Focus on the HSI index