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ETF Winners as US-China Stay Committed to Phase 1 Trade Deal
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The latest progress in U.S.-China trade talks has brought optimism in markets. Ending speculations and concerns over simmering tensions between the two large economies, trade officials have reaffirmed their commitment to the Phase 1 trade deal. Notably, the pledge was made between US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on a phone call, which was previously expected on Aug 15.
In this regard, US Trade Representative's office (USTR) said that, "both sides see progress and are committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure the success of the agreement," per a Reuters article. It also mentioned that “the parties also discussed the significant increases in purchases of US products by China as well as future actions needed to implement the agreement." Discussions were also done on China’s actions to enhance the protection of U.S. intellectual property, regulate the forced transfer of American technology to China firms and make its financial services market accessible to U.S. firms, according to a Reuters article.
ETF Winners to Watch
US Agricultural/Livestock ETFs
The U.S. agricultural sector has seen the worst due to the Sino-US trade war. According to the US Census Bureau, $7.27 billion worth of agricultural goods have been exported to China in the first half of 2020, per a Reuters article. Although China has increased its purchases of agricultural goods, including soybeans, it is significantly lagging its commitment to buy $36.5 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods under the Phase 1 of trade deal, according to a Reuters article.
Let’s take a look at some semiconductor ETFs that can gain traction from the receding trade tensions. iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX - Free Report) and VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) can be given a thought in this respect. Investors can also consider leveraged ETFs like Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL) and ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (USD) (read: Semiconductor ETFs Shining Bright Amid Coronavirus Crisis).
Energy ETFs
China has committed to purchase more U.S. energy products like liquified natural gas, petroleum oil, methanol and coal. Going by a Reuters article, in the first half of the year, China has effectively bought 5% of the promised $25.3 billion of energy products from the United States. Notably, reservations have been made for tankers to carry at least 20 million barrels of U.S. crude in August and September by China state-owned oil firms, according to a Reuters article.
China has also committed purchases for the industrial sector that include steam turbines, nuclear reactors, refrigerators, insulated wire, antibiotics as well as iron and steel products. With both the countries commitment to the trade deal, investors can keep a tab on the following ETFs: Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI - Free Report) , Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS - Free Report) , iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ) and Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) (read: ETFs to Gain as U.S. Business Activity Touches 18-Month High).
China ETFs
The deal presumably marks some cordial ties between China and the United States. In such a scenario, investors can keep a tab on a few China ETFs like iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI - Free Report) , iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI - Free Report) , Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) and Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ).
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ETF Winners as US-China Stay Committed to Phase 1 Trade Deal
The latest progress in U.S.-China trade talks has brought optimism in markets. Ending speculations and concerns over simmering tensions between the two large economies, trade officials have reaffirmed their commitment to the Phase 1 trade deal. Notably, the pledge was made between US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on a phone call, which was previously expected on Aug 15.
In this regard, US Trade Representative's office (USTR) said that, "both sides see progress and are committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure the success of the agreement," per a Reuters article. It also mentioned that “the parties also discussed the significant increases in purchases of US products by China as well as future actions needed to implement the agreement." Discussions were also done on China’s actions to enhance the protection of U.S. intellectual property, regulate the forced transfer of American technology to China firms and make its financial services market accessible to U.S. firms, according to a Reuters article.
ETF Winners to Watch
US Agricultural/Livestock ETFs
The U.S. agricultural sector has seen the worst due to the Sino-US trade war. According to the US Census Bureau, $7.27 billion worth of agricultural goods have been exported to China in the first half of 2020, per a Reuters article. Although China has increased its purchases of agricultural goods, including soybeans, it is significantly lagging its commitment to buy $36.5 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods under the Phase 1 of trade deal, according to a Reuters article.
The latest developments might be a breather for the sector. Thus, investors can keep an eye on ETFs like Invesco DB Agriculture ETF (DBA - Free Report) and Teucrium Wheat ETF (WEAT - Free Report) (read: Tap These ETFs to Play the Strong Momentum in Grains).
Semiconductor ETFs
Let’s take a look at some semiconductor ETFs that can gain traction from the receding trade tensions. iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX - Free Report) and VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) can be given a thought in this respect. Investors can also consider leveraged ETFs like Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL) and ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (USD) (read: Semiconductor ETFs Shining Bright Amid Coronavirus Crisis).
Energy ETFs
China has committed to purchase more U.S. energy products like liquified natural gas, petroleum oil, methanol and coal. Going by a Reuters article, in the first half of the year, China has effectively bought 5% of the promised $25.3 billion of energy products from the United States. Notably, reservations have been made for tankers to carry at least 20 million barrels of U.S. crude in August and September by China state-owned oil firms, according to a Reuters article.
Against this backdrop, investors can consider Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE - Free Report) , Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE - Free Report) , SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP - Free Report) and iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) (read: Energy ETFs Down on Weak Exxon, Chevron Earnings).
Industrial ETFs
China has also committed purchases for the industrial sector that include steam turbines, nuclear reactors, refrigerators, insulated wire, antibiotics as well as iron and steel products. With both the countries commitment to the trade deal, investors can keep a tab on the following ETFs: Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI - Free Report) , Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS - Free Report) , iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ) and Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) (read: ETFs to Gain as U.S. Business Activity Touches 18-Month High).
China ETFs
The deal presumably marks some cordial ties between China and the United States. In such a scenario, investors can keep a tab on a few China ETFs like iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI - Free Report) , iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI - Free Report) , Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) and Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ).
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