Group 1 - Korean investors' enthusiasm for Chinese stocks is increasing, with holdings rising from 19.083 billion RMB at the end of 2024 to 24.475 billion RMB, a nearly 30% increase [1] - Historical data shows a cyclical pattern in Korean investors' stock holdings, peaking at 27.659 billion RMB at the end of 2022, followed by a decline in 2023 and 2024, before a resurgence in 2025 [3] Group 2 - The Hong Kong stock market has become a primary focus for Korean investors, with significant investments in companies like Xiaomi, Tencent, BYD, and Alibaba, reflecting confidence in China's tech innovation and consumer market potential [4] - Korean investors show a preference for hardware manufacturers and software service providers in the tech sector, as well as companies in the new energy vehicle supply chain, indicating a positive outlook on China's industrial upgrade and technological innovation [4] Group 3 - Global capital is reassessing the value of the Chinese market, with hedge funds rapidly increasing their holdings in Chinese stocks since the end of June, driven by long positions and short covering [5] - Despite increased interest from overseas investors, the allocation level remains conservative, with global mutual funds' active allocation to China rising to 6.4%, still 330 basis points below benchmark weight [5] - The improvement in market fundamentals and policy environment is expected to support a gradual return to reasonable allocation levels by overseas capital [5] Group 4 - Changes in the global investment environment present opportunities for the Chinese market, with expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and a consensus on a weaker dollar enhancing investors' willingness to allocate to non-U.S. markets [6] - The relatively small correction in profit margins and lower valuation levels of the Chinese stock market compared to other major markets create favorable conditions for attracting international capital [6]
韩国股民加仓中国股票，持仓飙升至244．75亿元，全球资本竞逐新风口
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-21 06:30