港股策略月报：2025年5月港股市场月度展望及配置策略-20250507

Group 1 - The report maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for the Hong Kong stock market in the short to medium term, despite short-term concerns regarding fundamentals and liquidity [3][6] - The report highlights a preference for sectors that are relatively prosperous and benefit from policy support, including automotive, consumer, electronics, and technology [3][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of avoiding sectors and companies with significant exposure to the U.S. due to potential impacts from U.S.-China trade disputes [3][6] Group 2 - In April, the Hong Kong stock market experienced significant volatility, with the Hang Seng Index dropping over 13% on April 7, marking the largest single-day decline since the 1997 Asian financial crisis [4][12] - The Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Index, and Hang Seng Technology Index recorded monthly declines of -3.70%, -4.33%, and -5.70% respectively by the end of April [4][12] - The report notes that the market's performance was weaker than expected, influenced by the escalation of U.S.-China trade tensions [12][13] Group 3 - The report indicates that the macroeconomic environment for the Hong Kong market is under pressure, with domestic economic data showing improvement but external demand being significantly impacted by trade tensions [5][41] - The report highlights that the domestic economy's performance is closely tied to mainland China's economic conditions, with over 80% of profits in the Hong Kong market coming from Chinese companies [41][42] - The report discusses the need for policy measures to boost domestic demand as external pressures increase, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the economy [78][80] Group 4 - The report identifies that sectors such as utilities and consumer staples performed relatively well in April, while sectors with high exposure to U.S. exports, such as textiles and machinery, faced significant declines [13][12] - The report notes that the valuation levels of the Hang Seng Index are currently below the five-year average, with a PE ratio of 10.5 as of the end of April [21][22] - The report highlights a significant inflow of southbound funds into the Hong Kong market, with Alibaba and Tencent being major beneficiaries of this trend [21][29]