On 28 September 2026, the Huatai-PCG HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index ETF (Stock Code: 3569, HKD counter), issued by Huatai-PCG Asset Management Limited, was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The fund tracks the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index, the first co-branded index jointly developed by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) and Korea Exchange (KRX). The index brings together leading semiconductor-related companies listed in Hong Kong China and South Korea, providing investors with a convenient tool to participate in Asia's semiconductor value chain. As one of the early exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking this cross-market index, the product enables investors to access investment opportunities across two key semiconductor markets—Hong Kong China and South Korea—through a single trading instrument.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong

HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said: "We are delighted to welcome the first ETFs tracking HKEX’s cross-market index series. Their launch marks an important step in our efforts to connect Hong Kong with international markets by working with exchanges and partners across Asia and beyond to broaden investor choice. By bringing together opportunities across different markets and sectors, these benchmarks respond to investors' growing demand for diversification and reinforce Hong Kong's role as a gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland with the rest of the world."

Investment Highlights

• Cross-market exposure: A single fund spanning leading semiconductor companies across both Hong Kong China and South Korea, mitigating concentration risk in any one market;

• Aligned with a key sector theme: Focused on the semiconductor industry, consistent with broader global technology and artificial intelligence trends;

• Co-branded index backing: Tracking the flagship co-branded index developed jointly by HKEX and KRX, with a clear and established benchmark methodology.

Huatai-PCG Introduction

Huatai-PCG Asset Management Co., Ltd. is registered in Hong Kong China and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huatai-PB Fund Management Co., Ltd. The development of the Hong Kong subsidiary has received strong support from the main shareholders of the parent company, Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. and Pacific Century Group. The company obtained approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission on November 29, 2024, and obtained licenses No. 1 (securities trading), No. 4 (providing advice on securities), and No. 9 (providing asset management) issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on September 12, 2025. As one of the first domestic ETF managers, the parent company Huatai-PB Fund has nearly 20 years of experience in ETF operation, especially in managing the innovative cross-border index product Huatai-PB China Korea Semiconductor ETF (513310). It has accumulated rich investment management experience in cross market investment, index tracking, and product operation, fully empowering Huatai-PCG to provide investors with more diversified investment choices in the era of global asset allocation.

Risk Disclosure

This product is an exchange traded fund, and its net asset value will fluctuate in line with the underlying index and market movements, and may be affected by factors such as the semiconductor industry cycle, foreign exchange movements, and relevant market policies. The fund does not guarantee principal or returns, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should carefully assess their own risk tolerance, and review the product's offering documents and related materials before making independent investment decisions.