国泰海通｜海外市场研究· 合集

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is expected to continue its upward trend in the second half of the year, driven by the ongoing AI wave, with significant potential in the technology sector [2][5][9]. Group 1: Market Performance - Since the beginning of the year, the Hong Kong stock market has significantly outperformed the A-share market, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 19%, surpassing the CSI 300 Index by 21 percentage points [6][9]. - The outperformance is attributed to the scarcity of certain assets in the Hong Kong market, particularly in sectors like technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, which are more aligned with current trends in AI applications and new consumption [5][6]. Group 2: Sector Analysis - Scarce assets in the Hong Kong market are concentrated in the internet, new consumption, innovative pharmaceuticals, and dividend stocks [7][8]. - The total market capitalization of the internet sector in Hong Kong accounts for 55% of the technology sector, compared to only 24% in the A-share market, highlighting the concentration of major players like Tencent and Alibaba [8]. - The new consumption sector in Hong Kong represents over 60% of the total consumer market capitalization, while the corresponding figure for A-shares is around 10% [8]. - Innovative pharmaceuticals in Hong Kong have a higher innovation content, with 57% of the sector represented by innovative drugs and CXO index components, compared to 31% in A-shares [8]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The recovery of the fundamental and funding environment is expected to drive the Hong Kong stock market further upward, with a particular focus on the Hang Seng Technology Index [9][11]. - Despite uncertainties in US-China trade negotiations, positive factors supporting the market are accumulating, including policy initiatives aimed at fundamental recovery and continuous improvement in funding conditions [9][11]. - The AI industry cycle is anticipated to lead the upward trend in the Hong Kong stock market, with capital expenditure in the technology sector expected to accelerate [11][12]. Group 4: Investment Trends - The inflow of southbound funds has been significant, with institutional investors increasingly driving the net inflow into Hong Kong stocks, indicating a shift in investment dynamics [28][30]. - Different types of institutional investors show distinct preferences for sectors, with public funds favoring technology and pharmaceuticals, while insurance funds lean towards dividend stocks [30][31]. - The total net inflow of southbound funds is projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan in 2025, reflecting the ongoing attractiveness of scarce assets in the Hong Kong market [31][32].