The number of millionaires is on the rise with 40% more expected to be made worldwide in the next four years, according to a report by Credit Suisse.The Credit Suisse Group AG’s Global Wealth Report 2022 states that by 2026, we’ll have millions of millionaires: more than 87.5 million globally.You might be thinking that means the U.S. is about to get that much richer, too.But in fact, today, the country leading the charge in manufacturing millionaires isn’t the United States: It’s China.
The million-dollar surprise
To be certain, China lost much in productivity and economic drive during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns inundated the country. But developing markets are likely to see a faster recovery from the economic downturn, the report states.Private fortunes should jump 36% by 2026 to $169 trillion, Credit Suisse reports. It’s quite the rise given the current fall in Chinese markets; the MSCI China Index has plummeted more than 30% year-to-date.
Yet is the report perhaps a tad optimistic? Growth in China has its associated risks, especially given geopolitical tensions with the U.S. and the 2024 deadline for certain Chinese stocks to be delisted from Wall Street. Meanwhile, the rivalries between the two nations in tech, energy and telecom continue unabated.
Some Chinese ETFs to consider
If you want to invest in Chinese exchange-traded funds (ETFs), low prices make this an opportune time. Given the Chinese economy’s size, it’s likely to recover at a more rapid pace than other developing countries, Credit Suisse reports. With that in mind, consider these top ETFs.