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南下资金年内净流入破万亿！AI仍是港股主线
证券时报·2025-09-21 13:05

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing significant net inflows, with the Hong Kong Stock Connect seeing over HKD 1 trillion in net inflows year-to-date, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2024, indicating a potential record high for the year [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The average daily trading volume of the Hong Kong Stock Connect has reached HKD 60.8 billion, accounting for 24.5% of the overall market [4]. - In August 2025, the Hong Kong stock market recorded a net inflow of HKD 112.2 billion, marking the ninth highest monthly inflow on record [6]. - The Southbound trading of ETFs has seen an average daily trading volume of HKD 3.8 billion in the first half of 2025, setting a new semi-annual record [6]. Group 2: Sector Analysis - The financial sector remains the largest holding in the Hang Seng Stock Connect, accounting for 32%, followed by information technology at 20% and consumer discretionary at 16% [6]. - The healthcare sector has seen the largest increase in weight from 3% to 7% year-to-date, while consumer discretionary and information technology sectors have increased by 3 and 2 percentage points, respectively [6]. Group 3: Earnings and Growth Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market has stabilized, with positive earnings growth in the first half of 2025, showing revenue and profit growth rates of 1.9% and 4.6%, respectively [8]. - The sectors of technology, healthcare, and materials are expected to maintain high growth, while some sectors like energy and utilities are still under pressure [8]. - The second half of 2025 is anticipated to see a turning point in earnings growth, with expectations for a rebound in previously underperforming sectors [8]. Group 4: Investment Trends - AI remains a key theme in the Hong Kong stock market, with internet stocks expected to benefit significantly [9]. - The demand for AI cloud services is driving revenue growth, with private cloud service providers outpacing state-owned telecom companies for the first time in four years [10].