Chinese internet ETF hits downward-sloped trend line
Over the last few weeks there have been several Chinese internet firms that have reported strong earnings for the second quarter. Companies like Alibaba, Baozun and JD.com have all turned in strong quarterly results, but the stocks haven’t been able to break out even after the earnings reports. This reflects the overall downward trend for the stocks in the industry.
The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (AMEX: KWEB) reflects how the industry has been moving lower. We see on the daily chart that the high from May connects with the high from July to form a downward sloped trend line. The stock hit the trend line again this past week before turning lower.
You can also see how the 50-day moving average is right in the same area as the trend line and that could act as a secondary layer of resistance going forward.
The daily stochastic readings had hit overbought territory after rallying from the low earlier this month. The indicators turned lower on August 23 and they made a bearish crossover as a result.
In addition to the bearish crossover from the daily stochastic readings, the Tickeron Trend Prediction Engine generated a bearish signal on the fund on August 23. The signal showed a confidence level of 64% and it calls for a decline of at least 4% within the next month. Past predictions on KWEB have been successful 86% of the time.
Looking at the Tickeron Technical Analysis Overview, there are a couple of other indicators that are pointing to a downward move for KWEB. The price moved below its 50-day Moving Average, which indicates a reversal from an Uptrend to a Downtrend. In 21 of 25 cases where KWEB's price crossed below its 50-day Moving Average, its price fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 84%.
The 10-day Moving Average for KWEB crossed below its 50-day Moving Average on August 05, 2019. This can be construed as a sell signal, indicating that the trend is shifting lower. In 9 of 14 cases where KWEB's 10-day Moving Average crossed below its 50-day Moving Average, its price fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 64%.
From a fundamental perspective, there are several factors at work that are hurting Chinese internet stocks. The ongoing trade war with the United States is certainly taking a toll and with China introducing new tariffs on U.S. goods on August 23, it doesn’t look like we are anywhere close to an agreement. Secondly, the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong is weighing on the minds of investors. The protests have been going on for several months and they are presenting issues with the current two-system structure that is in place. The biggest concern here is that it has hurt the Chinese Yuan and the exchange rate is the lowest it has been in decades. One last factor is the slowing Chinese economy. The GDP growth rate has been growing at a much slower pace in the last few years compared to what the growth rate was 10 to 15 years ago.
Looking at the EPS ratings for some of the top holdings in the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, I was able to pull up eight of the top 10 on Investor’s Business Daily. There were some strong ones from Alibaba and JD.com, but those were offset by low ones for companies like Pinduoduo, Baidu, and Tencent Music. The average EPS rating for the eight companies was just under 60.
I ran the same numbers for the top 10 holdings in the SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB) and the average EPS rating was 74.
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KWEB sees MACD Histogram just turned negative
KWEB saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on August 12, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 12, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KWEB as a result. In of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KWEB moved below its 50-day moving average on August 24, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for KWEB crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KWEB declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for KWEB entered a downward trend on September 09, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for KWEB's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 18 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
KWEB may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
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