Examining Factor Performance Against Weakness In The Chinese Yuan

Examining Factor Performance Against Weakness In The Chinese Yuan by Nick Kalivas, Invesco Low volatility, quality outperformed when yuan under pressure China has dominated market headlines early in the new year, with weakness in the Chinese yuan – also known as the renminbi – unnervering investors and leading to a sharp sell-off in US equities. The Chinese economy can often be difficult to gauge, and the country’s stock market is inherently unstable. Economic news is generally opaque and the Chinese government actively intervenes in the markets – making investing in China often feel like a roll of the dice. There…