Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-25 21:13Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance in 2023, with the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 29.09% and 25.60% respectively, driven by liquidity and sentiment, and this trend is expected to continue into 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance and Drivers - The Hong Kong stock market has outperformed globally in 2025, supported by trends in the AI industry and improvements in the domestic economic fundamentals [2]. - The core narrative for 2025 is the pursuit of "scarce return assets" driven by "excess liquidity," with funds flowing towards assets that can provide fixed returns during credit cycle contractions [2][3]. - Despite the strong market performance, the overall profitability of listed companies in Hong Kong is slightly below initial expectations for 2025, with sectors like biopharmaceuticals and technology hardware showing resilience, while e-commerce and real estate face significant pressure [3]. Group 2: Liquidity Outlook - The global liquidity environment is expected to remain loose in the first half of 2026, with potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, although long-term rates are projected to stay high at 3.8% to 4% [3]. - Southbound capital is anticipated to continue flowing into the Hong Kong market, with an expected inflow of 600 billion HKD from public funds and insurance capital, alongside a potential 500 billion HKD from individual investors [3][4]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Investment opportunities in 2026 are expected to focus on three main areas: AI-driven industry trends, cyclical recovery in production capacity, and sectors related to overseas uncertainties such as exports and commodities [5]. - The potential rise in China's PPI towards the end of 2023 and into early 2024 may trigger a market shift towards cyclical sectors [5]. - Investors are advised to maintain flexibility in their strategies, balancing between chasing structural growth and taking profits when market conditions become overheated [5].