Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market's technology sector is experiencing a divergence, with some companies like SMIC and Xiaopeng Motors performing well, while others like Xiaomi and Tencent are declining [1][2]. Company Performance - Xiaomi reported impressive Q2 results with revenue of 116 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 30.5%, and an adjusted net profit of 10.83 billion RMB, up 75.4% year-on-year, marking a historical high [2]. - Tencent's Q2 revenue grew by 15% and net profit increased by 17%, indicating strong performance among leading tech companies [3]. Market Trends - Despite recent market weaknesses attributed to concerns over e-commerce price wars and economic recovery, there is a significant influx of capital into Hong Kong stocks, particularly in the technology sector, with net purchases exceeding 940 billion HKD this year [3][9]. - The Hong Kong Technology 50 ETF has seen a net inflow of over 180 million RMB in the past 14 trading days, indicating strong investor interest [3]. Valuation Insights - The current valuation of the Hong Kong technology index is at a historical low, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.48, suggesting a high safety margin for investors [7]. - The ETF covering major tech companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi accounts for over 30% of its holdings, providing comprehensive exposure to the sector [6]. Future Outlook - The technology sector in Hong Kong is expected to perform even better in the second half of the year, driven by performance expectations and valuation restructuring [9].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market showed strong performance in April, with active trading and positive expectations for continued growth in the exchange's performance [1][2]. Market Segments Cash Market - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 10% and 14% respectively compared to the end of 2024. The monthly average daily turnover (ADT) for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was HKD 274.7 billion, showing a month-on-month decrease of 2.0% but a year-on-year increase of 144.7% [1]. - Northbound capital's monthly ADT was HKD 973.2 billion, with a month-on-month decrease of 20% and a year-on-year increase of 20%. Southbound capital's monthly ADT was HKD 191.1 billion, with a month-on-month decrease of 3% and a year-on-year increase of 145% [1]. Derivatives Market - Futures trading volume increased month-on-month, while options trading volume decreased. The average daily volume (ADV) for futures was 841,000 contracts, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 5.6% and a year-on-year increase of 23.2%. The ADV for options was 1,003,000 contracts, showing a month-on-month decrease of 6.0% but a year-on-year increase of 14.0% [1]. Commodity Market - The London Metal Exchange (LME) saw an increase in trading volume both month-on-month and year-on-year, with an average daily trading volume of 880,000 contracts, up 10.6% month-on-month and 2.7% year-on-year [2]. Primary Market - The IPO scale in the Hong Kong stock market decreased both month-on-month and year-on-year, with two new stocks listed in April, totaling HKD 2.9 billion, down 73% month-on-month and 6% year-on-year [2]. Investment Income - Investment income rates related to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange increased month-on-month but decreased year-on-year. As of the end of April, the 6-month HIBOR was 4.03%, the 1-month HIBOR was 3.95%, the overnight HIBOR was 4.50%, and the US overnight bank funding rate was 4.33% [2]. Macroeconomic Environment Domestic Factors - The overall economic sentiment in China declined, with both supply and demand weakening. The manufacturing PMI for April was 49.0%, down 1.50 percentage points month-on-month. New orders and new export orders indices were 49.2% and 44.7%, down 2.60 and 4.30 percentage points respectively [3]. International Factors - The pause in interest rate cuts has led to tightening liquidity overseas, with the Federal Reserve maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%. The market expects no rate cuts until June 2025, with a projected 25 basis point cut in September 2025 and a total of 50 basis points for the year [3]. Investment Recommendations - As of the end of April, the company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio was 30.52x, indicating a high cost-performance ratio. The company is expected to see revenue and other income of HKD 29.1 billion, 30.6 billion, and 32.1 billion for 2025-2027, with net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 17.3 billion, 18.2 billion, and 19.2 billion respectively, corresponding to PE valuations of 29.2x, 27.7x, and 26.2x [4].

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has maintained the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the third consecutive time this year that rates have remained unchanged [1] - The performance of the Hong Kong stock market is closely linked to global liquidity, particularly U.S. dollar liquidity, influenced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, dollar exchange rates, and U.S. Treasury yields [1][2] Group 2 - Changes in U.S. Treasury yields significantly impact cross-border capital flows and the valuation of Hong Kong stocks, with rising yields leading to reduced investment in Hong Kong assets [3] - The monetary policy cycle of the Federal Reserve affects the Hong Kong stock market differently, with initial rate cuts improving liquidity and benefiting the market, while rate hikes can complicate market dynamics [5][4] Group 3 - The U.S. dollar index influences international capital allocation preferences, with a stronger dollar increasing the cost of holding non-dollar assets, thereby pressuring Hong Kong stocks [8][9] - Fluctuations in the exchange rate, particularly the USD/CNY rate, affect the earnings of Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong, indirectly impacting stock valuations [9][10] Group 4 - The Hong Kong-Macau interest rate differential directly affects local liquidity, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority managing the exchange rate through an automatic interest rate adjustment mechanism [14][15] - Changes in the Libor-Hibor spread influence local liquidity conditions, with widening spreads leading to increased financing costs and pressure on high-valuation growth stocks [15][16] Group 5 - The overall impact of overseas liquidity on Hong Kong stocks can be summarized as follows: U.S. Treasury yields, U.S.-China interest rate differentials, and Hong Kong-Macau interest rate differentials drive style shifts through valuation and capital flow effects, while the dollar index and exchange rate fluctuations influence market preferences [19]