
Group 1 - The core investment focus of public fund managers has shifted significantly towards the AI sector, particularly in computing power, with notable increases in holdings of companies like Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng, which are leaders in optical modules and PCB supply respectively [1] - The financial sector has also seen increased investment, driven by strong earnings from banks and brokerages, as well as the rising trend of stablecoins, leading fund managers to position themselves in brokerage and fintech companies [2] - Fund managers are increasingly looking at the Hong Kong stock market for new opportunities, particularly in innovative pharmaceuticals and new economy sectors, as southbound capital flows have been active this year [2] Group 2 - There is a notable divergence in opinions among fund managers regarding the future of popular stocks like Pop Mart, with a significant reduction in holdings from over 68 million shares at the end of Q1 to about 33 million shares by the end of Q2, indicating a cautious approach [2] - Traditional industries such as food and beverage, automotive, and machinery have seen a decline in interest, with significant reductions in holdings of companies like BYD and Wuliangye, which have both exited the top ten heavyweights in public fund portfolios [2] - The strategy of diversifying assets with a focus on gold as a core buffer asset remains prevalent among professional investors, with a substantial increase in the scale of commodity funds, rising from 180 billion to nearly 270 billion, marking a 47.8% increase [3]