44家公司港股通新贵即将喜迎“北水”流入

Core Insights - The adjustment of Hong Kong Stock Connect (港股通) for the first batch of 2026 has been finalized, indicating a structural change in the Hong Kong stock market, with southbound funds playing a significant role in influencing stock liquidity and valuations [1] Group 1: Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria - The current inclusion threshold for Hong Kong Stock Connect has risen to 9.317 billion, while the exclusion threshold stands at 6.05 billion [2] - A total of 44 companies meet the inclusion criteria, while 24 companies face the risk of exclusion due to insufficient market capitalization [2][7] - Market capitalization and liquidity are the core indicators determining inclusion or exclusion [2] Group 2: Companies Meeting Inclusion Criteria - Among the 44 companies eligible for inclusion, the average market capitalization is 14.377 billion, with a median of 12.613 billion, indicating overall high quality [2] - The types of inclusion include 40 companies for standard inclusion, 2 for A+H inclusion, and 2 for dual-class share inclusion [2] Group 3: Companies Facing Exclusion Risk - The 24 companies at risk of exclusion have an average market capitalization of only 5.094 billion, all below the 6.05 billion threshold [7] - Notable companies facing exclusion include Youbao Online and Haotian International Construction [7] Group 4: Market Dynamics and Adjustment Mechanism - The adjustment of Hong Kong Stock Connect is based on a complex system that considers market capitalization, liquidity, and market structure [7] - The market capitalization threshold is dynamically adjusted based on the market capitalization distribution of the Hang Seng Composite Index [8] - The liquidity requirement is assessed through the trading volume turnover ratio, which varies based on the listing duration of the companies [10] Group 5: Adjustment Frequency and Fast Inclusion Mechanism - Adjustments to Hong Kong Stock Connect occur four times a year, with two major adjustments in March and September, and two minor adjustments in June and December [11] - New stocks can be included through a fast-track mechanism, with specific criteria for quarterly and special fast inclusion [12]