Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-21 10:22Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market continues its upward trend, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.65%, the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 1.26%, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up by 0.76%, indicating a broad market rally with 1,315 stocks rising and 883 falling [1] - Southbound funds recorded a net purchase of HKD 1.171 billion on a single day, signaling renewed buying interest after a brief outflow [4] Stock Performance - The most favored stocks included Pop Mart, Xiaomi Group-W, and Hua Hong Semiconductor, which saw net purchases of HKD 1.121 billion, HKD 0.481 billion, and HKD 0.441 billion, respectively [4] - Conversely, the iShares Asia 50 ETF, Alibaba-W, and Innovent Biologics experienced varying degrees of net selling, with net sales of HKD 1.102 billion, HKD 4.3 billion, and HKD 0.78 billion, respectively [5] Future Outlook - According to Guotai Junan, historical data suggests that minor pullbacks in the Hong Kong market often occur after profit-taking following market rallies, with the Hang Seng Index typically declining by an average of 7% over 11 trading days [6] - The report emphasizes that short-term fluctuations do not alter the medium-term positive trend, with the technology sector remaining the main investment focus amid an upward industrial cycle and increased capital inflow [6] - Guoyuan International highlights that the primary external uncertainty remains the US-China rivalry, which could impact investor sentiment and lead to short-term market volatility, but there is a significant likelihood that the Hang Seng Index will return to an upward trajectory [6]