
Core Viewpoint - The disparity in performance between Hong Kong and A-share pharmaceutical stocks is attributed to the perceived growth potential in overseas markets, while the domestic market faces challenges due to past centralized procurement practices [1][2]. Group 1: Centralized Procurement Impact - Centralized procurement is viewed as a significant challenge for A-share pharmaceutical companies, with the recent announcement of the 11th batch of drug procurement emphasizing a "reverse inward competition" approach [2][5]. - The new procurement rules aim to prevent companies from quoting abnormally low prices, ensuring that selected companies can maintain profitability [5][12]. - The focus of this procurement round is to improve the pricing mechanism, benefiting large leading companies with better cost control [5][6]. Group 2: Beneficiaries of Procurement Changes - The companies likely to benefit from the new procurement rules include domestic pharmaceutical leaders, companies previously affected by procurement issues in medical devices and vaccines, and innovative drug companies [5][6]. - The market sentiment is expected to improve for innovative drug ETFs, with a potential for valuation recovery driven by enhanced profitability in the pharmaceutical sector [6][8]. Group 3: ETF Performance and Market Trends - The performance of various pharmaceutical ETFs is analyzed, with innovative drug ETFs showing a strong recovery potential due to market sentiment [6][8]. - The biopharmaceutical ETF category is broad, encompassing various sectors, and is expected to benefit from the new procurement policies [8][10]. - Medical device ETFs are highlighted for their growth potential, although they carry higher risks due to their sensitivity to procurement changes [10][11]. Group 4: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Insights - The impact of centralized procurement on TCM is limited, with more significant opportunities arising from fluctuations in raw material prices rather than procurement policies [14][17]. - The valuation of the TCM sector is currently low, presenting a potential opportunity for stable investors [14][17].