The region remains in good shape and this month’s meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump was hailed as a success. But there is still plenty of work to be done. And that includes finding common ground quickly on a host of economic and security issues, before they risk leading to a trade war or a military conflict that derails the relationship.
I will be looking to add to this region on the next pullback, especially in markets where we currently lack exposure. For growth potential, India appears the strongest, due to its economic reforms and relatively insulated economy. But the timing is not quite right, so wait for my signal.
In the meantime, continue to …
Hold your shares in China Mobile Ltd., symbol CHL, and maintain your good-till-canceled protective sell-stop at $48.15.
If you have not purchased CHL, you may purchase it now at the market using 5 percent of the funds you have allocated to the Asia Investments section. Place a good-till-canceled protective sell-stop at $48.15.
Hold your shares in U.S. Global Investors — China Region Fund, symbol USCOX. Exit the fund if it closes below $6.20 on any trading day.
If you have not purchased this fund, you may purchase it now at the market using 5 percent of the funds you have allocated to the Asia Investments section. Exit the fund if it closes below $6.20 on any trading day.
Hold your shares in China National Offshore Oil Corp. Ltd., symbol CEO, and maintain your good-till-canceled protective sell-stop at $108.29.
If you have not purchased CEO, you may purchase it now at the market using 5 percent of the funds you have allocated to the Asia Investments section. Place a good-till-canceled protective sell-stop at $108.29.
Hold your shares in iShares China Large-Cap ETF, symbol FXI, and maintain a good-till-canceled sell-stop at $27.44.
If you have not purchased FXI, you may purchase it now at the market using 5 percent of the funds you have allocated to the Asia Investments section. Place a good-till-canceled protective sell-stop at $27.44.