UBS
May 21, 2026
Asian Ex-Japan Equities
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UBS maintains an Attractive view on Asia ex-Japan equities, forecasting 61.9% earnings growth and a December 2026 MSCI index target of 1,205. Key conviction areas include China technology, South Korean chip-makers, and value-up initiatives in Singapore.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UBS projects regional earnings growth of 61.9% for Asia ex-Japan equities in 2026.
- 2.The December 2026 price target for the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index is revised to 1,205.
- 3.China technology remains a preferred sector due to AI adoption benefits and strong scale advantages.
Table of Contents
- Upside scenario
- Downside scenario
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
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Authors
Suresh TantiaLaura SmithHartmut IsselXueqiong Huang
Securities
MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index
Themes
AI Adoption and MonetizationMemory Chip SupercycleASEAN Value-up Initiatives
Regions
Asia PacificChinaSouth KoreaSingapore
