Group 1 - 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 as of November 25 [1] - The performance in 2025 is expected to be driven by liquidity and sentiment, characterized by a chase for "scarce return assets" due to "excess liquidity" [2][6] - Despite the market's strong performance, overall earnings of listed companies in Hong Kong are slightly below initial expectations for 2025, with sectors like biopharmaceuticals and technology hardware showing resilience, while e-commerce and real estate face pressure [3] Group 2 - The liquidity environment is expected to remain accommodative in the first half of 2026, with potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, although long-term rates may stay high [3][4] - Southbound capital is projected to continue flowing into the Hong Kong market, with an estimated inflow of 600 billion HKD from public funds and insurance capital, alongside a potential 500 billion HKD from individual investors [3][4] - Investment preferences are shifting, with Southbound funds diversifying from high-dividend stocks to growth sectors, focusing on AI technology and structural recovery opportunities [4] Group 3 - The core macro theme for 2026 is expected to revolve around "excess liquidity chasing scarce return assets," with limited expansion of "scarce assets" [6] - Investment opportunities are identified in three main areas: AI-driven industry trends, cyclical recovery in production capacity, and export and commodity sectors related to global uncertainties [6] - Investors are advised to maintain flexibility in their strategies, balancing between chasing structural growth and managing market volatility [6]
中金公司刘刚:港股2026年或延续结构性行情 三大景气主线值得关注