高盛：中国和香港 —— 交易与图表

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the China/HK market, with expectations of a broadening rally in the near future [3][7][14]. Core Insights - There has been a notable rotation from growth to value stocks, with no signs of panic selling in A-shares, suggesting a more orderly market environment [4][12]. - The Southbound trading remains robust, with net inflows averaging US$1.1 billion per day in February, marking the 20th consecutive month of net inflows [12][28]. - The report highlights that the A/H premium spread remains depressed, indicating potential for a catch-up play as tech strength drives H-outperformance [8][14]. - The report anticipates that small and mid-cap A-shares, particularly the CSI1000 index, will outperform due to higher exposure to AI and retail ownership [8][31]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - Despite a recent pullback, year-to-date performance for HSTECH is +24.6%, HSCEI +15.5%, and CSI 1000 +5.2% [7]. - The report notes that the sharp outperformance in HK shares has pushed the A/H premium to levels rarely seen in the last four years [14]. Fund Flows - Hedge funds have increased their exposure to China, with their China allocation now at the 45th percentile, up from the 8th percentile in December [17][18]. - Mutual funds and global long-only funds have trimmed their China exposure, indicating a mixed sentiment among different investor types [20]. Retail and Institutional Interest - Onshore retail margin trading has reached post-2015 highs, indicating increased interest in software and AI application-related stocks [28][31]. - The CSI1000 index is noted for its balanced exposure to software applications and infrastructure, making it a favorable investment choice [33].