CSC(SH:601066) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-07-02 01:45Core Insights - The core investment theme for the first half of 2025 revolves around opportunities in the Hong Kong stock market and the recovery of the pharmaceutical sector [1][2][3] Fund Performance - The top-performing fund for the first half of 2025 is the Huatai-PineBridge Hong Kong Advantage Select A, achieving a return of 85.64% [2][3] - Other notable funds include CITIC Construction Investment North Exchange Select Two-Year Open A with a return of 82.45% and Great Wall Pharmaceutical Industry Select A with a return of 75.18% [2][3] - Among the top ten funds, six are from CITIC Construction Investment, Huaxia, and Great Wall, focusing on the North Exchange or pharmaceutical sectors, all exceeding a 66% return [3] Pharmaceutical Sector Highlights - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors have shown strong performance, with various funds achieving significant returns, such as the Bank of China Hong Kong Stock Connect Pharmaceutical A at 70.08% and Ping An Pharmaceutical Select A at 58.80% [4][5] - The overall pharmaceutical index has risen by 26.74% year-to-date, with the innovative drug sector outperforming, showing a year-to-date increase of 24.83% [5][6] Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong stock market, particularly in the innovative drug sector, has become a focal point for investors, with the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug Index showing a year-to-date increase of over 60% [7][9] - The innovative drug sector is expected to continue attracting investment due to favorable policies and commercial acceleration, with significant transactions in the sector reaching $45.5 billion in the first five months of the year [6][9] Future Outlook - The investment strategy for the second half of 2025 is anticipated to focus on growth sectors, particularly innovative drugs, with three main investment themes identified: commercialization in the domestic medical insurance market, international licensing of domestic innovative drugs, and capitalizing on industry cycles and valuation opportunities [4][5] - The overall valuation of the innovative drug sector remains reasonable, providing potential opportunities for investment despite previous market corrections [5][9]