

Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower on August 20, experiencing a "V" shaped movement, with the Hang Seng Index down by 0.57%, the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 1.26%, and the National Enterprises Index down by 0.67% at midday [1] - Large technology stocks continued to drag down market sentiment, while new consumption concept stocks saw a rise, with Pop Mart increasing over 8% and its stock price surpassing 300 HKD, leading to a market capitalization exceeding 400 billion HKD [1] Investment Insights - According to Zhongtai Securities, the Hong Kong stock market is expected to benefit from the accelerated commercialization of AI and the continuous inflow of southbound funds, showing clear signs of valuation recovery [1] - The AI technology and new consumption sectors have significant growth potential, with southbound funds enhancing their marginal pricing power in the Hong Kong market, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment, which will attract more capital allocation to Hong Kong stocks [1] - In the medium to long term, the valuation advantages of the Hong Kong stock market and the trend of industrial transformation and upgrading remain promising, with the technology and consumption sectors likely to continue rising under the dual support of policies and funds [1] ETF Overview - The Hong Kong Consumption ETF (513230) tracks the CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumption Theme Index, packaging leading internet e-commerce and new consumption stocks [1] - The ETF includes major players across various consumption sectors, such as Pop Mart, Lao Pu Gold, and Mixue Group, as well as internet e-commerce giants like Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan, highlighting its strong technology and consumption attributes [1]