Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-04 03:19Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market showed a positive trend with the Hang Seng Technology Index rising nearly 1%, while the Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive ETF experienced a slight decline, with notable performances from companies like Leapmotor, which surged over 4% [1] - In the first half of the year, the penetration rate of the new energy vehicle market reached 44.3%, marking a historical high for the same period [1] - Several new energy vehicle companies reported record sales in July, with Leapmotor exceeding 50,000 units for the first time, Xiaopeng delivering 36,700 units, and Xiaomi achieving a monthly sales breakthrough of 30,000 units, reflecting a 20% month-on-month growth [1] Group 2 - Huaxin Securities highlighted that the new energy vehicle industry is benefiting from supportive policies and an improving supply-demand structure, with continuous product launches from battery and main engine manufacturers [1] - The industry has experienced significant price declines, leading to reduced capital expenditures, while the supply-demand dynamics are being optimized, with industry associations and companies actively working to enhance capacity and supply [1] - The overall price level in the industry is at a low point, making it easier for prices to rise than to fall, with strong demand resilience providing good investment opportunities, as core companies in the supply chain are currently valued at historical lows [1] Group 3 - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive ETF is based on the Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive Index, which focuses on the Hong Kong vehicle sector and includes a higher proportion of passenger vehicles compared to similar indices [2] - The index includes emerging players in the automotive sector, such as Zhixing Technology and Horizon Robotics, and has a higher concentration of intelligent driving companies compared to A-share automotive indices [2] - As of August 1, the index's price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) was 19.82, significantly lower than various A-share automotive indices, indicating a favorable valuation [2]