Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-07-31 12:39Core Insights - In July, southbound funds recorded a cumulative net inflow of 135.65 billion HKD, returning to a scale exceeding 100 billion after a slowdown in May and June [1][2] - Year-to-date, southbound funds have accumulated a total inflow of 866.84 billion HKD, surpassing the total inflow for the entire previous year, equivalent to 107% of the expected inflow for 2024 [2] Industry Analysis - Significant inflows were observed in the financial and healthcare sectors, with net purchases of 49.78 billion HKD and 22.25 billion HKD respectively, while consumer stocks saw substantial sell-offs [2][4] - The non-essential consumer sector experienced a net outflow of 31.54 billion HKD, indicating a decline in the "new consumption" concept [4] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose by 2.91% in July, reaching new highs for the year, with total trading volume of 57.8 trillion HKD, the highest since April [5] - Southbound funds accounted for approximately 55% of the trading volume during the same period [5] Stock-Specific Movements - Major net inflows were recorded for Meituan (89.82 billion HKD), China Construction Bank (75.13 billion HKD), and SMIC (62.28 billion HKD) [6] - Significant net outflows were noted for Tencent Holdings (41.45 billion HKD), Pop Mart (26.77 billion HKD), and Xiaomi Group (18.51 billion HKD) [7] Recent Trends - Meituan saw a cumulative decline of 2.95% in July, with short-term funds primarily flowing out [8] - China Construction Bank and SMIC experienced gains of 1.64% and 14.32% respectively, with continued inflows [9][10] - China Life Insurance surged by 24%, attracting accelerated inflows [10] ETF Activity - Southbound funds significantly increased their positions in three major ETFs: the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (24.05 billion HKD), Hang Seng China Enterprises (17.81 billion HKD), and Southern Hang Seng Technology (9.73 billion HKD) [15]