Right. So, Old Mission Capital, a name which conjures images of slightly damp maps and possibly a parrot, has decided to add a few more shares of the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI 0.34%) to its collection. 741,450 shares, to be precise. Which, if you were to stack them, would… well, it would be a lot of shares. The increase in value clocked in at $41.10 million, a figure that’s simultaneously impressive and utterly meaningless when considered against the vast, uncaring backdrop of the universe. (It’s roughly equivalent to the annual GDP of a small, moderately prosperous moon, give or take.)
This isn’t just a random act of share acquisition, you understand. It’s a buy transaction. A deliberate, conscious decision to… buy. The MCHI stake now represents 1.84% of the fund’s $4.37 billion in reportable AUM (Assets Under Management). AUM, naturally, being the collective hoard of money entrusted to these custodians of capital. It’s a bit like a dragon’s lair, but with more paperwork.
As of February 16, 2026, MCHI shares were priced at $60.35, which is, as these things go, a price. And, over the past year, they’ve increased by a respectable 19.0%, outperforming the S&P 500 by 7.22 percentage points. Which, in the grand scheme of things, is…well, it’s a number. The annualized dividend yield was a modest 2.10%. Not enough to retire on, unless you happen to own a truly astronomical number of shares. Or a small moon.
Let’s briefly examine the top holdings within this particular fund, shall we? It’s a bit like peering into the collective psyche of the market. Or, you know, looking at a list.
- NYSEMKT: VWO: $366.57 million (14.6% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT: VPL: $82.72 million (3.3% of AUM)
- NASDAQ: MSTR: $75.20 million (3.0% of AUM)
- NASDAQ: TSLA: $71.82 million (2.9% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT: EWZ: $61.21 million (2.4% of AUM)
The iShares MSCI China ETF, for the uninitiated, provides access to a broad basket of Chinese equities. It’s a bit like a lucky dip, but instead of plastic trinkets, you get shares in companies. The fund focuses on the top 85% of the market by capitalization, which, logically, means it doesn’t include the bottom 15%. A point often overlooked in these discussions. It leverages a free float-adjusted, market cap-weighted index. Which is a very precise way of saying it buys more of the bigger companies.
The fund aims to track the investment results of the MSCI China Index, investing at least 80% of its assets in the index’s component securities or economically similar investments. This is known as ‘tracking error’ and is the reason that no two funds ever perform exactly the same. It’s structured as a non-diversified ETF, which is a slightly alarming phrase, but don’t panic. It simply means it’s focused. Like a laser. A laser pointed at the Chinese equity market.
Now, what does all this mean for investors? Well, China’s equity market is, after a prolonged period of… let’s call it ‘adjustment’, showing signs of… not falling apart. Valuations compressed, foreign capital retreated, and then… things stabilized. It’s a bit like a shaken snow globe, slowly settling. The question is, will it stay settled?
The iShares MSCI China ETF offers market-cap-weighted exposure to China’s large- and mid-cap companies, with significant weight in internet platforms, financials, and consumer businesses. Performance is concentrated in a small group of mega-cap firms, meaning earnings revisions at the top have a disproportionate influence. It’s a bit like a Jenga tower – remove the wrong block, and everything collapses. Profit growth is closely tied to domestic consumption, credit conditions, and the regulatory backdrop. Which, naturally, are all subject to change without notice. (Possibly even with notice, but that’s rare.)
For investors, the direction of earnings from China’s largest companies will determine whether this recovery has staying power. Consistent profit growth would attract long-term capital back into the market, while uneven results would cap how far stocks can advance from current levels. It’s a simple equation, really. Except, of course, it’s not. It’s never simple.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| AUM | $7.94 billion |
| Price (as of market close Feb. 13, 2026) | $60.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.10% |
| 1-Year Price Change | 19.01% |
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2026-02-27 23:23