Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-31 02:40Core Viewpoint - The potential for unexpected capital inflow from foreign investors into the Hong Kong stock market exists under the backdrop of the Federal Reserve's renewed interest rate cuts [2][3]. Group 1: Foreign Capital Trends - Since May, foreign capital has been gradually returning to the Hong Kong stock market due to a temporary easing in Sino-U.S. trade negotiations and the ongoing weak dollar narrative [2][3]. - From May to July, long-term stable foreign capital inflow amounted to approximately 67.7 billion HKD, while short-term flexible capital inflow reached about 16.2 billion HKD [3]. - As of August 19, long-term foreign capital had seen an outflow of over 40 billion HKD, and short-term capital had withdrawn around 17 billion HKD due to renewed focus on Sino-U.S. trade talks [3]. Group 2: Sector Preferences - Foreign investors show a strong preference for the technology and financial sectors within the Hong Kong stock market, with significant foreign ownership in these areas [4]. - As of August 26, foreign capital ownership in various sectors is as follows: Retail (77%), Insurance (75%), Software and Services (74%), and Media (69%) [4]. - The return of foreign capital is expected to favor sectors with strong fundamentals, particularly technology and finance, as evidenced by a higher return on equity (ROE) for foreign-held stocks compared to the overall market [4]. Group 3: Recent Capital Flows - Since May, both long-term and short-term foreign capital have consistently flowed into technology sectors, particularly software and services, which saw an inflow of 76 billion HKD [6]. - The hardware sector also attracted significant foreign investment, totaling 33.4 billion HKD [6]. - Conversely, sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, real estate, and automotive have shown mixed results, with some experiencing outflows while others saw inflows [7]. Group 4: Market Outlook - The valuation of the Hong Kong technology sector remains attractive, with the Hang Seng Technology Index's price-to-earnings ratio at the 18th percentile since data collection began in 2020 [8]. - The anticipated growth in the AI sector is expected to further enhance the appeal of leading technology stocks in Hong Kong, as they are well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing AI industry transformation [8].