
Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - Southbound funds have become significant participants in the Hong Kong stock market, holding 18.32% of the total shares of Hong Kong Stock Connect stocks as of August 1, with a total market value of HKD 54,171.61 billion, representing 13.84% of the total market capitalization of these stocks [1]. Group 1: Southbound Fund Holdings - Southbound funds hold a total of 4,588.28 million shares in Hong Kong Stock Connect stocks, accounting for 18.32% of the total share capital [1]. - There are 218 stocks where southbound funds hold more than 20% of the total shares, while 142 stocks have a holding ratio between 10% and 20% [1]. - The stock with the highest southbound fund holding is China Telecom, with 103.78 million shares, representing 74.77% of its issued shares [2]. Group 2: Industry Concentration - The stocks with over 20% southbound fund holdings are primarily concentrated in the healthcare, industrial, and financial sectors, with 43, 33, and 32 stocks respectively [2]. - Among the stocks with high southbound fund holdings, 56.42% are AH concept stocks, indicating a preference for dual-listed companies [1]. Group 3: Detailed Stock Data - Key stocks with high southbound fund holdings include: - China Telecom (74.77% holding) [2] - Green Power Environmental (70.07% holding) [2] - China Shenhua (66.94% holding) [2] - Other notable stocks with significant holdings include Tianjin Chuangye Environmental Protection (64.60%), Kaisa New Energy (63.80%), and Fosun Pharma (62.58%) [2][3].