iShares China Large-Cap ETF Price & Performance (FXI)

Cerity Partners LLC trimmed its stake in iShares China Large-Cap ETF by nearly half in the fourth quarter, reducing its holdings to 11,495 shares valued at $351,000. Several other institutional investors also made notable changes to their positions, reflecting ongoing portfolio rebalancing amid volatility in Chinese equities.1

On April 22, options trading for the iShares China Large-Cap ETF reached 284,140 contracts, with calls outpacing puts. A notable trade involved 20,000 put contracts at a $27 strike price expiring in December. The open interest remains high, signaling sustained engagement from traders seeking to hedge or speculate on China’s market direction.2

FXI rose 1.11% to $33.83 on April 23, marking a 14.33% gain over two weeks. However, falling trading volume and divergent technical indicators suggest caution. Short-term momentum is positive, but a long-term sell signal persists, making FXI a hold rather than a buy for now, according to technical analysis.3