INDUSTRIAL SECURITIES·2026-01-05 11:29Group 1 - Since late November, the Hong Kong stock market has weakened due to a slowdown in southbound capital inflows as the year-end approaches, leading to a decline in market risk appetite [3][14] - The three main concerns affecting the market include foreign capital reducing positions before the Christmas holiday, hedge funds shorting due to uncertainties, and worries about new regulations on mainland public funds potentially increasing selling pressure on Hong Kong stocks [3][14] Group 2 - With the new year, a new round of upward momentum in the Hong Kong stock market is expected, driven by seasonal inflows from insurance funds and the long-term allocation logic from the switch to IFRS9 accounting standards for non-listed insurance companies [5][31] - The market sentiment has dropped to a low point, significantly improving the risk-reward ratio, with signs of short covering in major tech stocks [6][18] - The proportion of short positions in leading internet stocks has shown signs of decline, indicating a potential rebound in stock prices as they reach attractive valuation levels [6][19] Group 3 - The expectation of RMB appreciation is expected to enhance the attractiveness of RMB assets, driving foreign capital inflows into Hong Kong stocks [7][42] - Historical data shows that during previous RMB appreciation cycles, the Hong Kong stock market has consistently performed well, particularly in the information technology sector [7][43] - The RMB is projected to appreciate against the USD, potentially returning to the "6" range, which could further incentivize foreign investment in Chinese equities [7][47] Group 4 - Investment recommendations suggest a bullish stance on Hong Kong stocks, particularly led by the Hang Seng Technology Index, with expectations of continued market growth driven by earnings and liquidity [52] - Key investment opportunities include leading internet companies in the AI sector, which are expected to benefit from both domestic and foreign capital inflows [53][54] - High dividend assets are highlighted as strategic investments in a low-interest-rate environment, with a current dividend yield of 6.70% for the Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index [58][60] - New consumption trends are emerging, focusing on traditional service consumption transformation, Z-generation spending habits, and high-end consumption recovery [61][64]