CSOP Launches Asia AI Supply-Chain Bottleneck ETF in Hong Kong

CSOP Asset Management is launching the CSOP Solactive Asia AI Bottleneck Index ETF (3499 HK), targeting companies that provide critical infrastructure, components and equipment for AI expansion. The 30-stock fund focuses on Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with major exposure to Samsung Electronics, TSMC and SK Hynix. Trading begins Sept. 18 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The ETF has a 0.99% management fee, estimated ongoing charges of 1.80%, and uses physical sampling alongside swaps for up to 50% of NAV.