港股通汽车ETF（159323）涨近3.5%，舜宇光学科技、小鹏汽车等持仓股强势上扬

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened higher on May 12, with major indices rising, particularly the Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive ETF (159323) and the Hang Seng Technology Index ETF (513180) [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive ETF (159323) saw a peak increase of nearly 3.5%, with significant gains in holdings such as Sunny Optical Technology, Xpeng Motors, Tuhu, Minth Group, Jingcheng Machinery Electric, Denso, and Li Auto, with Sunny Optical Technology rising over 10% [1] - According to the China Passenger Car Association, retail sales of passenger cars in April reached 1.755 million units, a year-on-year increase of 14.5%, but a month-on-month decrease of 9.4%. Cumulatively, retail sales for the year reached 6.872 million units, up 7.9% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive ETF (159323) focuses heavily on the Hong Kong automotive sector, with a leading proportion of passenger vehicles among similar indices, and includes emerging car manufacturers such as Xpeng Motors, BYD, Li Auto, Geely, Leap Motor, and Great Wall Motors, which together account for nearly 70% of the total weight [2] - The ETF also covers the automotive parts sector, which is expected to benefit significantly from the robotics technology wave [2] Group 3 - Everbright Securities expressed optimism about the domestic automotive sales outlook for 2025, driven by vehicle trade-in programs, and emphasized the importance of monitoring order volumes and end-user discounts [1] - The report highlighted the synergy between intelligent driving and robotics, suggesting that the theme of smart technology may continue to gain traction, particularly for automakers with strong self-developed intelligent driving algorithms and those involved in the robotics supply chain [1]