Core Viewpoint - Foreign capital is continuously increasing its investment in China, with significant inflows into the Hong Kong stock market, indicating a strong bullish sentiment despite recent market fluctuations [1][5]. Group 1: Southbound Capital Inflows - As of August 18, southbound capital has seen a record net inflow of over 940 billion HKD this year, marking a historical high [1][5]. - Analysts predict that the total net inflow for the year could exceed 1.2 trillion HKD, which is expected to support the upward trend of the Hong Kong stock market [1][6]. Group 2: Market Performance Comparison - The Hong Kong stock market has underperformed compared to the A-share market since mid-June, with the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index experiencing maximum gains of 33% and 49% respectively in the first half of the year [4]. - Despite the recent downturn in the Hong Kong market, southbound capital has accelerated its buying pace, with a record single-day net purchase of 358.76 billion HKD on August 15 [4][5]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - Current investment strategies among southbound capital focus on two main areas: undervalued, high-dividend assets and technology-related assets [10][12]. - Institutional investors are generally optimistic about high-dividend stocks in the Hong Kong market, emphasizing the importance of value and growth expectations in their investment principles [11][12]. Group 4: Sector Preferences - The preference for low-valuation, high-dividend assets is evident among insurance funds, while retail and private equity investors are leaning towards short-term improvement stocks, such as new consumption sectors [10][12]. - The technology sector, particularly in AI and innovative pharmaceuticals, is also gaining attention due to its growth potential and scarcity in the market [12].

Core Viewpoint - The southbound capital has experienced explosive growth in 2023, with a record net inflow of over 940 billion HKD by August 18, indicating strong investor interest in Hong Kong stocks despite recent underperformance compared to A-shares [2][3]. Group 1: Southbound Capital Inflow - As of August 18, the cumulative net inflow of southbound capital reached over 940 billion HKD, setting a historical high [2][9]. - Some brokerages predict that the total net inflow for the year could exceed 1.2 trillion HKD, which may support an upward trend in the Hong Kong stock market [3][12]. - The recent trend shows that southbound capital is increasingly targeting undervalued, high-dividend assets and technology stocks [4][15]. Group 2: Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index saw maximum gains of 33% and 49% respectively in the first half of the year, but have underperformed since mid-June [5]. - On August 18, the Hang Seng Index fell by 0.37%, marking a three-day decline of 1.71% [7]. - Despite the market's pullback, southbound capital has accelerated its buying pace, with a record single-day net purchase of 358.76 billion HKD on August 15 [8][9]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - Current investment strategies among southbound capital include a focus on low-valuation, high-dividend assets and high-growth technology sectors [4][15]. - Institutional investors are generally optimistic about the dividend potential of Hong Kong stocks, favoring a "barbell strategy" that balances low-valuation, high-dividend assets with high-growth technology stocks [16][17]. - The high dividend yield and growth potential of Hong Kong stocks are seen as attractive in a low-risk interest rate environment, providing a compelling case for long-term investment [10][14].