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A Founder's Journey: Jason Hsu

Let your experience become your expertise. Find out how growing up in Taiwan provided Jason with unique perspective that informs his investment decisions today.

Rayliant's PM team has navigated 30 years of booms & busts—and have been toughened, softened and enlightened by four lifetimes' worth of humble pie.
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Rayliant's team of experts is regularly sought out by the media to help investors understand what’s happening in global markets and economies.

September 03, 2025

CNBC: Hsu: For the First Time, Trade Partners Are Saying No to the United States

Jason Hsu says US hegemony is fading, a bipolar world led by the US and China is emerging, and investors must rethink diversification amid BRICs unity.

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Disclosure: The opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of Rayliant Investment Research and are subject to change without notice. This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

September 01, 2025

CNBC: China A ‘Buy-And-Hold Trade’ As We Expect More Domestic Policy Support

Phillip Wool discusses the recent China stock market, and the divergence he sees between markets and the macro economy.

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Disclosure: The opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of Rayliant Investment Research and are subject to change without notice. This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

August 28, 2025

Chicago: Future of Finance: AI Trade Should Include International

Jason Hsu suggests that the AI revolution will spark massive global hardware demand, creating a strong case for investing in emerging Asian markets as a core portfolio diversifier.

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Disclosure: The securities identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for client accounts. The reader should not assume that an investment in the securities identified was or will be profitable. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Indices cannot be invested in directly and are unmanaged. The opinions contained herein are subject to change without notice. The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rayliant Investment Research.

July 23, 2025

InvestmentNews: Stocks Power Ahead as US, Japan Strike Trade Deal: Markets Wrap

Phillip Wool remarked that the U.S.–Japan trade deal reflects Washington’s priority for headline wins that ease fears of a full-blown trade war, offering both sides a chance to claim victory while stabilizing global markets.

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Disclosure: The opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of Rayliant Investment Research and are subject to change without notice. This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

July 22, 2025

Bloomberg: Japan’s PM Exit May Add Fuel To Trade Deal Rally, Analysts Say

Phillip Wool viewed the 15% tariff deal as unexpectedly favorable and timely, potentially strengthening Prime Minister Ishiba’s position post-election, easing trade tensions, and benefiting both U.S. automakers and Japan’s export-driven economy.

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July 08, 2025

Bloomberg: Strategists See Weaker Asian FX on Tariff Demands

Phillip Wool expects trade threats to weaken Asian markets and currencies, especially in tariff-hit sectors like Japanese automakers, citing political and negotiation delays.

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Disclosure: The opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of Rayliant Investment Research and are subject to change without notice. This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

July 08, 2025

Yahoo Finance: Japan, South Korea Stocks Gain as Trump Extends Tariff Deadline

Phillip Wool said that while Trump’s new deadline lifted markets temporarily, unresolved trade tensions leave U.S., Japanese, and Korean stocks vulnerable to renewed uncertainty.

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July 02, 2025

Bloomberg: Trump’s 35% Tariff Threat Feeds Japan’s Worst-Case Scenario Fear

Phillip Wool views Trump’s tariff threats as strategic leverage and political theater aimed at securing a face-saving trade deal, cautioning against overreacting to rhetoric and seeing market dips as long-term buying opportunities.

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