The total assets of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) have amounted to 2.9 trillion yuan (around 394.64 billion U.S. dollars), according to the latest data from the Shanghai bourse.
Since the start of this year, the net inflow into ETFs across the market has exceeded 130 billion yuan, and the number of ETF products available on the market has exceeded 670, the SSE reported.
Specifically, stock ETFs account for the largest portion with total assets of 2.1 trillion yuan (about 285.77 billion U.S. dollars), while broad-based ETFs have assets totaling 1.6 trillion yuan. Bond ETFs account for over 200 billion yuan, and the scale of dividend ETFs is around 100 billion yuan.
Notably, five ETFs on the Shanghai market boast assets exceeding 100 billion yuan each, representing 83 percent of all such large-scale ETFs across both the Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses. Additionally, 52 ETFs traded on the SSE have assets surpassing 10 billion yuan, representing 71 percent of the total ETFs in two major exchanges.
Meanwhile, there is a notable growing appeal of Chinese ETFs to international investors. Overseas funds tracking indices such as the SSE and CSI (China Securities Index) have reached a combined amount of 150 billion yuan, reflecting heightened global confidence in index-based investments targeting China's markets.
ETFs are investment funds that hold multiple underlying assets and can be traded on an exchange, similar to individual stocks. They can be structured to track a wide range of investments, from the price of a single commodity to a large and diversified portfolio of stocks.
ETF scale on Shanghai Stock Exchange surges to 2.9 trln yuan
Representatives from China and France expressed a strong commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors during an economic and trade forum in Lyon, France, on Thursday.
The event took place at the Chinese Consulate General in Lyon, bringing together scholars and representatives from business, finance, tourism, and other key sectors of both countries.
Lyon, a major industrial and economic hub in central France, has long served as a key player in China-France cooperation. Many attendees highlighted the city's historical and contemporary role in strengthening bilateral ties.
"The cooperation between Lyon and China has a long history, dating back to the days of the ancient Silk Road. Today, the newly established Sino-French Institute in Lyon further deepens mutual understanding between our peoples," said Philippe Valentin, president of the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
French business representatives see immense potential for deeper cooperation between the two nations.
"China is today, I would say, the top in terms of automotive, in terms of innovation and new patents. And we are also looking for a lot of different skills and innovation to develop our development and collaboration in China," said Herve Vericel, vice president of Business Development and Advanced Engineering of Saint Jean Industries.
Chinese participants also expressed confidence in the future of bilateral cooperation.
"From aviation and sustainable development to infrastructure, China and France not only share extensive common interests, but also have their distinct advantages," said Zhou Mi, senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation under the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Yu Jiang, consul general of China in Lyon, underscored the growing momentum of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
"People-to-people exchanges between the two countries will become faster and more frequent, making our friendship stronger and more enduring," he said.
Lyon trade forum highlights deepening China-France cooperation
