AXJ in Hong Kong ( www.axj.hk ) is primarily associated with the iShares Core MSCI Asia ex Japan ETF, which trades under stock code 3010 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This ETF, managed by BlackRock, aims to track the performance of the MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index, covering large and mid-sized companies across various Asian countries except Japan. For more details, visit HKEX.
The ETF seeks to track the performance of Asian equities, excluding Japan, by investing in a diversified range of companies across the region. Japan is typically excluded from Asia-focused investment strategies because it is a highly developed economy, while these funds often aim to capture the growth potential of emerging Asian economies.
The Hong Kong stock market has seen a return of interest from international investors and is attracting capital from mainland China, further strengthening its position as a hub for connecting opportunities in mainland China and globally.