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HONG KONG, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CSOP FTSE Asia Pacific Select REITs ETF (3447.HK) will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 13 May 2025. In order to track the performance of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Asia Pacific Select REITS Capped Net Tax Index (the Index), 3447.HK adopts a representative sampling strategy. 3447.HK has a listing price of about 7.8 HKD per unit, trading unit of 100, and management fee of 0.99%.
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company listed as a Unit Trust that owns and manages income-generating properties like offices, apartments, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, infrastructure, and hotels. APAC REITs include securities in Australia, Japan, Singapore, and China Hong Kong offering growth and stable returns with diverse real estate assets. These securities operate under regulatory frameworks in developed markets, minimizing systematic risks. In 2024, commercial real estate investment in APAC increased by 23% YoY to USD 131.3 billion, exceeding 2022 levels. The first quarter of 2025 saw a 20% YoY growth to USD 36.3 billion, the highest Q1 investment since the 2022 interest rate hikes[1].
APAC REITs are distinguished by their relatively high dividend yield, which ranges from 3.9% to 7.9%, and exhibit lower volatility (with a 90-day volatility of 15.4%)[2]. In comparison with REITs indices in the US and EU, APAC REITs not only offer a higher gross dividend yield but also present a viable investment option that effectively mitigates the impact of inflation in the current high inflation environment[3]. The Index experienced a surge of over 50% during the rate cuts in 2019 and 2020 and has achieved a year-to-date return of 10.63% in 2025[4]. It is projected to deliver dividend yield of 7.06% in the next 12 months[5]. Additionally, APAC REITs provide diversification from the US equity market due to their lower correlation[6]. Despite facing rate hikes over recent years, they maintain a healthy balance sheet, manageable debt levels, and stable rental income.
CSOP FTSE Asia Pacific Select REITs ETF (3447.HK) offers a compelling investment opportunity by encompassing a diverse portfolio of 50 high-quality APAC REITs, drawing revenue from various industries and regions. This transparent ETF only has a low investment threshold of around HKD 780. This combination of benefits makes 3447.HK an attractive choice for those seeking reliable returns and diversification in the dynamic APAC region.
Ms. Ding Chen, CEO of CSOP states, “Since our establishment in 2008, CSOP has consistently strived to provide high-quality and innovative investment tools to Asian investors. Today, we are proud to introduce CSOP FTSE Asia Pacific Select REITs ETF (3447.HK) as a new instrument for China Hong Kong investors to access the APAC REITs market.”
About CSOP
For over a decade, CSOP has successfully established itself as one of the leading ETF issuers in Hong Kong, with second largest AUM and demonstrated innovative product development. As of 31 March 2025, the total AUM of CSOP reached USD23.5 billion by building a healthy ETF ecosystem and managing 56 ETPs and 3 mutual funds in Hong Kong and Singapore markets*. In 2025, 5 out of the top 10 most actively traded ETFs/ETPs in Hong Kong are managed by CSOP**.
*Source: CSOP
** Source: Bloomberg, from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025
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[1] Source: data and analysis by global real estate consulting firm JLL. |
[2] Source: Bloomberg, as of 8 April 2025. |
[3] Source: Nareit, estimated with Bloomberg data as of 9 April 2025. |
[4] Source: Bloomberg. Year-to-date return as of 30 April 2025. |
[5] Source: Bloomberg, as of 8 April 2025. |
[6] Source: Bloomberg, March 2015 to March 2025. |
