What is CAAPs?
Generally ETF funds invest in real stocks, but they also invest in some derivatives, so they may face several risks. Take A50 as an example, instead of directly buying A shares, it indirectly invests in A shares through a derivative called CAAPS (China A-share access product). CAAPs issuers purchase a large number of A shares through QFII quotas, and issue CAAPs for each A-share component in the form of warrants. Therefore, A50 can invest in A shares as long as it invests in CAAPs.