China ETF turnover surged to $12.6B as state-backed funds rotated into ChiNext

Markets are digesting a clear Macro, Emerging Markets catalyst titled "China ETF turnover surged to $12.6B as state-backed funds rotated into ChiNext". Trading turnover in nine China ETFs favored by state-backed investors has jumped to $12.6 billion on Friday, which is the highest level since July and roughly four times the pace seen at the start of October, led by a ChiNext-focused fund.

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