浦银国际：短期港股市场情绪或将进入震荡修复期 “科技+红利”杠铃策略依然有效

Core Viewpoint - The sentiment index for the Hong Kong stock market has been volatile since November, influenced by fluctuating expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and a pullback in the US AI sector. Although concerns about an AI bubble remain, the sentiment index has shown some recovery following the Fed's anticipated rate cut. The Hang Seng Index's forward P/E ratio is currently at 12.7 times, down 5% from its highest point this year. In the absence of new catalysts, the market sentiment may enter a period of oscillation and recovery, but it may not be the right time for a full-scale bottom-fishing strategy [1][2]. Market Sentiment Analysis - As of December 10, the sentiment index constructed by the company stands at 59.1, a significant drop from November's high of 83, and is near the past year's moving average at -0.5 standard deviations. However, it has not reached extreme weakness (below -1 standard deviation) or entered the pessimistic zone (below 40) [2]. - The sentiment index has been affected by liquidity factors and the pullback in the US AI sector. The index experienced a rapid decline but has since recovered somewhat due to the Fed's rate cut [2][3]. Indicator Performance - Among the 13 indicators that make up the sentiment index, only 2 indicators show strong improvement (weight: 15.4%), namely increased stock buybacks and a decline in the put/call ratio for Hang Seng Index options. Conversely, 9 indicators have weakened (weight: 69.2%), including decreased main board trading volume, lower IPO fundraising amounts, a declining RSI index, reduced total trading volume through the Stock Connect, and an increase in market risk premium. Two indicators remained stable, namely the Hang Seng Index volatility index and the stock-bond yield spread (weight: 15.4%) [3]. Short-term Investment Strategy - The market is expected to maintain a volatile trend, with potential rotation in styles and investment themes. Due to the lack of new catalysts and uncertainties surrounding future Fed rate cuts, incremental capital allocation may focus more on scarce assets, while valuation expansion potential is limited. Therefore, earnings performance is likely to dictate market trends. The recommended short-term investment strategy is a "barbell strategy" that balances risk and reward, focusing on both technology and dividend stocks [4]. - On the dividend side, traditional defensive sectors such as banking, insurance, telecommunications, public utilities, and energy are highlighted, along with a focus on the consumer sector. On the technology side, attention should be given to Hong Kong companies with reasonable valuations and strong AI attributes, as well as opportunities in the A-share computing power industry and AI application layer [4].