Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing a fundamental change in pricing power due to significant inflows of mainland capital, which has altered the market dynamics and investor behavior [2][10][11]. Group 1: Market Performance and Investor Behavior - The Hang Seng Index has risen over 30% this year, outperforming other major indices, indicating strong market performance [2]. - Over 1 trillion yuan has flowed into the Hong Kong stock market from mainland investors this year, significantly impacting daily trading volumes [2][10]. - The proportion of mainland capital in various stocks, including internet and technology leaders, has increased, leading to more stable pricing and reduced volatility in some cases [2][10][11]. Group 2: Investment Strategies and Fund Management - The company has shifted its focus towards Hong Kong stocks, integrating them into the investment strategies of all A-share fund managers [3][34]. - The investment style for Hong Kong products is expected to be more diversified compared to A-shares, with a mix of balanced and high-conviction strategies [3][29][34]. - The firm believes that its expertise in cyclical and manufacturing sectors will enable it to achieve excess returns in the Hong Kong market [4][33]. Group 3: Future Outlook and Market Dynamics - The re-evaluation of Chinese assets is just beginning, with a significant portion of global investors still viewing the Chinese market as "non-investable" [17]. - The domestic savings rate is expected to shift from real estate to undervalued capital markets, particularly the Hong Kong stock market [17][18]. - The profitability of internet giants is anticipated to improve, with expectations of better-than-expected earnings in the coming quarters [18][21]. Group 4: Changes in Investor Composition - The share of mainland investors in Hong Kong stocks has increased significantly, with some leading companies seeing their ownership by mainland investors rise to over 20% [12][35]. - The market is transitioning from being primarily influenced by offshore investors to a more balanced structure with increased participation from domestic investors [9][12][35]. - The trend of overseas investors showing increased interest in Chinese assets is evident, with a shift from mere inquiries to actual investments [24][25].

Core Viewpoint - The continuous inflow of southbound funds into the Hong Kong stock market has reached a record high, indicating a significant transformation in market liquidity and activity, driven by strategic allocation needs from mainland investors seeking undervalued assets and high-quality stocks [1][2][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of November 10, southbound funds have net inflows of 66.54 billion HKD, bringing the total for the year to 1.305 trillion HKD, and cumulative inflows since the launch of the Hong Kong Stock Connect have surpassed 5 trillion HKD [2][3]. - Major indices in the Hong Kong market, including the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng Tech Index, and Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, have all seen year-to-date increases of over 30%, ranking among the top global markets [2]. Group 2: Factors Driving Inflows - The influx of southbound funds is driven by five key factors: valuation discounts compared to A-shares, ongoing demand for technology leaders and high-dividend assets in a declining domestic interest rate environment, improved connectivity mechanisms, long-term investment needs from domestic insurance and public funds, and global liquidity easing expectations [3][4]. - The phenomenon of "asset scarcity" is also noted, where abundant funds are seeking quality assets, leading to increased southbound investments in the Hong Kong market [4]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Trends - Southbound funds accounted for approximately 34.64% of the total trading volume in the Hong Kong market in 2024, a significant increase from previous years [5]. - The market capitalization held by southbound funds is around 6.21 trillion HKD, representing 12.93% of the total market value, with insurance and public funds making up over 40% of this capital [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market is expected to benefit from a "positive cycle" as more mainland companies list in Hong Kong, attracting further capital inflows and enhancing liquidity [7]. - Despite significant gains this year, the valuation of the Hong Kong market remains attractive compared to global peers, providing further incentives for mainland investors to allocate capital southward [8].

Core Viewpoint - The influx of southbound capital through ETFs is reshaping the pricing system of Hong Kong stocks, with significant net inflows and a shift in pricing power from foreign to domestic capital [1][7][9]. Group 1: Capital Inflows and ETF Performance - Southbound capital net bought HK stocks worth 358.76 billion HKD on August 15, marking a record high since the launch of the Stock Connect mechanism, with total net purchases reaching 938.9 billion HKD this year [1]. - Nine stock ETFs have received over 10 billion HKD in net inflows this year, with six being Hong Kong-themed ETFs, indicating a strong preference for these products [4]. - The performance of Hong Kong-themed ETFs has been robust, with significant increases in assets under management, such as the 177.03 billion HKD increase in the Fuguo CSI Hong Kong Internet ETF over the past month [2][3]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Insights - The internet, non-bank financials, and innovative pharmaceuticals are leading themes attracting capital, with ETFs in these sectors showing substantial growth [2][3]. - The Fuguo CSI Hong Kong Internet ETF has achieved a year-to-date return of 37.14%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index [3]. - Non-bank financial ETFs have also shown impressive returns, with the E Fund CSI Hong Kong Securities Investment ETF yielding 64.89% this year, benefiting from increased market activity [3]. Group 3: Impact on Pricing Dynamics - The growing influence of ETFs is evident in the performance of H-shares of brokerage firms, which have outperformed their A-share counterparts, driven by increased ETF investments [6][8]. - The shift in pricing power is attributed to the significant net inflows from domestic capital, particularly through ETFs, which are beginning to dominate the pricing mechanism of Hong Kong stocks [7][8]. - The overall market is experiencing a valuation recovery, particularly in sectors like technology and innovative pharmaceuticals, as the influence of foreign capital diminishes [8][9]. Group 4: Long-term Market Outlook - Analysts believe that the current valuation recovery in the Hong Kong market is just beginning, with ETFs seen as a key vehicle for investors to engage in this transformation [9][10]. - The Hong Kong market is positioned as a major offshore RMB market, benefiting from both southbound capital inflows and foreign investment interest, suggesting a more favorable long-term investment landscape [10][11].

Core Viewpoint - Southbound capital has seen a record net inflow of over 910 billion HKD this year, indicating strong interest in the Hong Kong stock market, which has outperformed major global indices [2][4]. Group 1: Southbound Capital Inflow - As of August 12, 2023, the cumulative net inflow of southbound capital reached 910.29 billion HKD, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2024, with over 80% of trading days showing net inflows [4]. - The financial, information technology, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and communication services sectors have the highest market value holdings from southbound capital [4]. - Major holdings include Tencent Holdings at nearly 560 billion HKD, with other significant positions in China Construction Bank, China Mobile, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, each exceeding 200 billion HKD [4]. Group 2: ETF Inflows - The top ten cross-border ETFs by net inflow this year are all Hong Kong products, with the Huaxia Hong Kong Internet ETF leading at 33.37 billion HKD [4]. - Other notable ETFs include the Southern Hong Kong Technology 30 ETF and the E Fund Hong Kong Non-Bank ETF, each attracting over 10 billion HKD [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Valuation - The pricing power of southbound capital in the Hong Kong market varies by sector, with significant influence in dividend stocks, while growth stocks remain contested between domestic and international investors [5]. - The southbound trading volume has risen to over 40% of the total trading amount for interconnect stocks, with expectations of cumulative net inflows exceeding 1 trillion HKD by 2025 [5]. - The Hong Kong market is viewed as being in a mid-stage of value recovery, with key sectors like internet and innovative pharmaceuticals still undervalued [7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market is expected to benefit from improved liquidity, reduced external risks, and potential policy support, leading to a narrowing of the A/H premium [7]. - The internet sector is anticipated to begin a valuation recovery from the second half of 2024, with significant growth potential for technology stocks as the market sentiment shifts from pessimism to neutrality [7].

Core Insights - Since the second quarter, southbound capital has continued to flow into Hong Kong stocks, with a cumulative net inflow of HKD 292.5 billion in Q2, leading to a historical high in the market value share of southbound holdings in Hong Kong stocks [3][6] - The proportion of Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings increased from 19.0% at the end of Q1 to 20.7% at the end of Q2, while the foreign capital share decreased from 62.8% to 60.4% [3][6] - From a stock perspective, foreign capital still dominates most sub-sectors in Hong Kong stocks, but with the inflow of southbound capital, the marginal pricing power of southbound investors is significantly increasing in sectors such as consumer services, household products, automotive, commercial services, durable consumption, biopharmaceuticals, medical device services, energy, and banking [3][6] Industry Analysis - The report highlights that the southbound capital's marginal pricing power is notably rising in various sectors, including consumer services, household products, automotive, commercial services, durable consumption, biopharmaceuticals, medical device services, energy, and banking [3][6][13] - The data indicates that foreign capital still holds a dominant position in most sub-sectors of Hong Kong stocks, but the increasing southbound capital is changing the dynamics of pricing power in these industries [3][6][12]

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