Invest in China with just Rs 10,000 with Hang Seng BeEs ETF

After the mad rush for Gold ETF Asset Management companies were actively scouting go the next big idea to launch to seek cover for their dwindling Assets Under Management(AUM). Accordingly, Benchmark Mutual Fund will be launching an ETF based on the Hang Seng Index. Hang Seng BeEs as it is called would be listed on the NSE on Monday , 15th February. The Purpose of this EFT is to enable investors track Hang Seng Live and reveal hang seng index chart on real-time basis.

Benchmark AMC and its Niche:
Benchmark has carved a niche for itself in the Indian Mutual Fund Industry by successfully launching first ETF in Asia(not only India) Nifty BeEs. It is also credited with launching the Gold ETF first time in India. Shariah based ETF products were first introduced to the Indian Mutual Fund Investors by Benchmark Asset Management Company.
Trade on Hang Seng Stock Exchange:
Hang Seng BeEs would be the first ETF to introduce Indian Stock Market Investors to a closed market like China. India and China are two of the fastest growing economies in the world. Indian investors would largely benefit by the diversification offered with the launch of hang seng index based ETF. Hang Seng Stock Exchange is one of the largest exchanges in the world. Hang Seng Index Charts, Hang Seng Futures, Hang Seng Historical Data can also be now be determined and tracked on a real-time basis.
Hang Seng Timings:
Hang Seng BEnchmark Exchange traded Scheme(BeEs) will trade during the Hong Stock Exchange Timings. The Heng Seng Stock Exchange closes two and half hours prior to the NSE Closing timings. The corresponding time would be between 7.30 am to 1.30 pm Indian Standard Time. The timings are better suited to Indian Stock Market traders and investors alike, compared to US Markets and European market timings. The NAV for the Scheme would also include the currency fluctuation.
Taxation Rules for Trading in Foreign ETF:
The ETF are treated as Debt funds for tax treatment and would therefore attract tax rules which are currently applicable to the non-equity funds in India. The Hang Seng Index currently comprises of 42 Stocks and is the benchmark for the China ETF in India. Rs 10,000 is all you need for your ticket to China: The units are available for a minimum amount of just Rs 10,000. To cater to large masses and enable wider market participation the entry amount is kept at Rs 10000 only. All Major Global Corporations have invested billions of dollars in the Chinese Economy. So why Indian Investor should not join the race and participate to diversify their existing portfolios?

Charges for trading on China ETF:
There are no charges levied by the AMC in form of NIL entry load and NIL exit load for buying and selling on the NSE. A minor bid/ask spread, brokerage for trading and needs to be borne by the investor. Hitherto, only High Net worth Individuals was active in using these innovative financial products. In future retail investors should add such products to their overall portfolio diversification strategy.