

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a collective decline on October 13, with technology stocks falling across the board, while the rare earth sector saw significant gains. The market is expected to face short-term fluctuations, but there are opportunities for low-cost asset acquisition amidst the adjustments [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - On October 13, all three major indices in the Hong Kong stock market fell, with technology stocks leading the decline and the rare earth sector rising significantly [1]. - The Hang Seng Technology Index ETF (513180) dropped over 3% in the afternoon, with major holdings like Xiaomi, Sunny Optical, Kuaishou, Xpeng Motors, NIO, Bilibili, and Lenovo Group among the biggest losers [1]. Group 2: Market Outlook - According to Huaxi Securities, the Hong Kong stock market is likely to experience some volatility in the short term, but there are opportunities for low-cost asset acquisition in undervalued stocks with good fundamentals that are less affected by U.S. tariff policies [1]. - Since September, the Hong Kong stock market has regained momentum driven by technology stocks, with current valuations at historical medians, making it attractive compared to A-shares and U.S. stocks [1]. - As of October 10, the latest valuation (PETTM) of the Hang Seng Technology Index ETF (513180) was 23.82 times, which is approximately at the 34.04% valuation percentile since the index's inception, indicating it remains in a relatively undervalued range [1]. Group 3: Future Trends - Looking ahead, the technology sector in Hong Kong is expected to benefit from current trends in AI, with potential for foreign capital inflow exceeding expectations against the backdrop of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [2]. - The continuous increase in southbound capital suggests that a revaluation of the Hang Seng Technology Index is likely in the fourth quarter, providing an opportunity for investors without a Hong Kong Stock Connect account to access core Chinese AI assets through the Hang Seng Technology Index ETF (513180) [2].