Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-11-19 03:12Core Viewpoint - Foreign investment institutions are increasingly optimistic about Chinese assets, predicting a significant rise in Chinese stocks by 2026, driven by various favorable factors including innovation and easing trade tensions [1][2]. Group 1: UBS Insights - UBS forecasts that the MSCI China Index will reach 100 points by the end of 2026, representing a potential increase of approximately 14% from the current level [2]. - The Hang Seng Index target is set at 30,000 points, indicating a potential rise of about 12.9% [2]. - Key supportive factors for the Chinese market include: 1. Innovation, particularly in AI, where China offers extensive investment opportunities outside the U.S. [2]. 2. Continued supportive policies for enterprises and capital markets [2]. 3. Ample liquidity due to ongoing fiscal expansion and a loose monetary policy environment, with expectations of interest rate cuts from both the Federal Reserve and the People's Bank of China [2]. 4. Potential capital inflows from domestic and foreign institutional investors [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The focus for 2026 will shift towards substantial improvements in corporate profitability, with UBS emphasizing that profit growth will drive market increases rather than valuation recovery [3]. - UBS anticipates a 5% revenue growth and a 10% earnings per share (EPS) growth for MSCI China Index constituents in 2026 [3]. - A 4% valuation uplift is expected, primarily from inflows of domestic institutional investors, retail investors seeking higher returns in a low-interest environment, and foreign institutional investors looking for diversification [3]. Group 3: Sector Focus - UBS highlights the technology and internet sectors as promising areas for investment in 2026, noting that China provides diverse investment opportunities outside the U.S. [4]. - Chinese AI stocks are seen as undervalued compared to their U.S. counterparts, presenting an attractive investment opportunity [4]. Group 4: Morgan Stanley's Outlook - Morgan Stanley projects a moderate increase in the Chinese stock market in 2026, with year-end targets of 27,500 points for the Hang Seng Index and 4,840 points for the CSI 300 Index, reflecting increases of about 6% and 5.9% respectively [5]. - The firm expects a 6% profit growth for Chinese companies in 2026, potentially rising to 10% by 2027, supported by trade benefits and anticipated interest rate cuts [5]. - The MSCI China Index's expected price-to-earnings ratio will remain stable at 12 to 13 times, aligning with current levels [5]. Group 5: Investment Strategy - Morgan Stanley emphasizes the importance of stock selection, recommending an overweight position in high-quality internet and technology stocks while reducing exposure to real estate, consumer staples, and energy sectors [6].