The realm of hard technology is garnering robust institutional interest, with numerous tech-themed funds currently in active issuance or on the cusp of launch. These funds promise to infuse fresh capital dynamism into the hard technology sector. As of February 5, several funds, including Morgan Stanley's Scientific and Technological Innovation Information Technology ETF, Penghua Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market 200 ETF, Hua'an CSI All-share Computer Index, and Hua'an Semiconductor Industry Equity, have commenced their issuance. Furthermore, the tech-themed fund landscape is poised for additional expansion, as Huatai-PineBridge Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market Comprehensive ETF and China Universal Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market Comprehensive ETF have confirmed their issuance on February 17, marking the debut of the first batch of approved Science and Technology Innovation Composite Index ETFs. Concurrently, the second batch of Science and Technology Innovation Composite Index ETFs has been swiftly submitted for approval.
