Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the valuation of global stock indices, U.S. Treasury indices, and the performance of various markets, highlighting investment opportunities and trends in the context of recent economic data and market movements [2][5][10]. Group 1: Market Performance - Global stock markets experienced a significant rebound, with indices rising over 2% [10]. - The global stock index rating returned to 3.0 stars, indicating a moderate investment attractiveness [11]. - European and Asia-Pacific markets showed higher growth rates compared to the U.S. stock market, which had a slightly lower increase [12][13]. - Both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks continued their strong performance this year [14]. Group 2: Economic Indicators and Interest Rates - Recent U.S. economic data fell short of expectations, increasing the likelihood of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [15]. - The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds remains around 4.2-4.3%, creating significant interest payment pressures due to the large scale of U.S. debt [15]. - A decline in U.S. interest rates is expected to positively impact global asset prices, as seen during the last bull market in Hong Kong from 2020 to 2021 [17][18]. Group 3: Valuation Trends - Since the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in September last year, global stock markets have risen approximately 19.4%, with A-shares and Hong Kong stocks outperforming with over 40% gains [19][20]. - Despite the recent increases, A-shares and Hong Kong stocks still have lower average valuations compared to global markets [22][23]. - The current price-to-book ratio for A-shares is 1.7, while the average for global markets (excluding U.S. stocks) is around 2.08, indicating a 22% difference [24][25]. - The valuation gap has narrowed from over 50% last year, which was the largest disparity in the past decade [27]. Group 4: Investment Products and Strategies - There is a lack of investment options for overseas markets in mainland China, but a variety of products are available abroad [3][4]. - The company has created a global stock index valuation table and will update it weekly [6][7]. - A global index advisory portfolio has been launched, diversifying investments across U.S., UK, Hong Kong, and A-share indices [35]. - Current investment limits for overseas market funds in mainland China are generally around 100 yuan, with a maximum daily purchase limit of 350 yuan [37]. Group 5: Book Promotion - The new edition of "The Long-Term Investment Guide" has been released, achieving high sales rankings on major platforms [40]. - The book emphasizes that stocks are the best long-term investment vehicle and provides insights into asset class returns over the past two centuries [41].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the valuation of global stock indices, U.S. Treasury indices, and the potential investment opportunities in overseas markets, particularly focusing on the performance of A-shares and Hong Kong stocks in the context of recent economic trends and interest rate changes [1][2][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The global stock market experienced a slight decline of 0.42% this week, with the global stock index rating returning to around 3.1 stars [5][6]. - Most global stock markets saw a downturn, while Chinese assets remained relatively strong, with the A-share CSI All Share Index rising by 1.54% and the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index increasing by 0.93%, ranking among the top performers globally [7]. Group 2: Historical Context and Valuation - Since the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in September last year, the global stock index has risen approximately 17%, with Chinese assets performing even better: A-shares up over 35% and the Hang Seng Index up 42% [9][10]. - The decline in U.S. dollar interest rates has positively impacted asset valuations, similar to the previous bull market in A-shares and Hong Kong stocks from 2019 to 2021 [11]. - A-shares and Hong Kong stocks were previously undervalued, with ratings dropping to as low as 5.9 stars, which was 50% below the global average valuation, leading to significant valuation recovery and price increases [12][13]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The article raises questions about the continued upward potential of A-shares and Hong Kong stocks, emphasizing that index funds' performance is influenced by valuation, earnings, and dividends [14][15]. - The valuation for Hong Kong stocks has returned to a range of 4.1-4.5 stars, while A-shares have increased from the previous 5.x stars to around 4.8 stars [17][18]. - Although there are still some undervalued stocks, the number has decreased as prices have risen [19]. - Earnings growth from listed companies is expected to contribute to future returns, with signs of stabilization and recovery in earnings observed in early 2024 [22][24]. Group 4: Investment Products - The article mentions the availability of global stock index funds in overseas markets, which total over a trillion dollars, but notes the lack of such funds in mainland China [27]. - The company has introduced a "Global Index Advisory Portfolio" that diversifies investments across U.S., UK, Hong Kong, and A-shares to track global stock market performance [29]. - There are limitations on the purchase amounts for overseas investment funds, with a maximum daily purchase of 350 yuan [31].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the valuation of global stock indices, U.S. Treasury indices, and the performance of various markets, highlighting the recent recovery in global stock markets and the implications for investment strategies. Group 1: Global Stock Market Performance - The global stock market index has returned to 3.3 stars, recovering losses from the tariff crisis in early April and surpassing the beginning of the year levels. However, due to earnings updates, the valuation has decreased compared to the end of last year [1]. - The S&P 500 index in the U.S. rose by 1.5% this week, while non-U.S. global markets increased by 1.6%. The Hong Kong stock market led the gains with the Hang Seng Index up by 2.16% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up by 2.2% [1][2]. - The performance of the Hong Kong stock market is attributed to a recovery in earnings, with a year-on-year growth of 16% in the first quarter, leading to a dual effect of valuation and earnings improvement [1][3]. Group 2: Investment Considerations - Concerns regarding the impact of U.S. delistings of Chinese concept stocks on index funds are addressed, indicating that past delistings have not significantly affected the performance of these stocks when traded on the Hong Kong market [3][4]. - The article emphasizes that the long-term performance of stocks is ultimately driven by earnings, regardless of the market in which they are listed [2][5]. - The availability of global stock index funds in overseas markets is noted, with a suggestion that domestic investors can simulate similar effects through advisory combinations [9][10]. Group 3: Valuation Tables - A detailed valuation table for various indices is provided, including metrics such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, price-to-book (P/B) ratios, dividend yields, and return on equity (ROE) for indices like the Russell 2000 Value and S&P 500 [19][21]. - The table categorizes indices based on their valuation status, with green indicating undervalued, yellow for normal, and red for overvalued, aiding investors in making informed decisions [21][22].

Group 1 - The global stock market indices experienced slight fluctuations, returning to a rating of 3.5 stars this week [3] - The US stock index saw a slight increase, while non-US markets experienced a minor decline [4][5] - The Hong Kong stock market ended a six-week upward trend with a slight decrease this week [6] Group 2 - The global stock market initially rose in the first half of the week but faced a pullback towards the end, primarily due to Trump's tariff policies [7] - A US federal court temporarily blocked the implementation of Trump's tariff policy from April 2, but the Trump administration appealed, leading to a temporary restoration of the tariff increase [8][9] Group 3 - Tariffs are a double-edged sword for the US dollar; higher tariffs may hinder the reduction of dollar inflation, which could slow down the Federal Reserve's rate cuts [10] - The significant dollar debt and high interest expenses put pressure on the dollar [11] - The actual implementation of high tariffs has been limited, serving more as a negotiation tool than a final goal [12][13] Group 4 - A decrease in US dollar interest rates would benefit non-dollar assets; since the Fed's first rate cut in September last year, A-shares and Hong Kong stocks have outperformed the global average [14] - The Hang Seng Index has risen by 16% this year, leading the global stock market [15] - If the tariff crisis subsides and US dollar rates continue to decline, it would be advantageous for both Hong Kong and A-shares [16] Group 5 - The recent performance of the Hong Kong stock market has improved, with many investment options showing more gains than losses compared to previous years [17] - In the past few years, the decline in Hong Kong stock profits was more significant than that of A-shares, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 54% from 2021 to 2022, while A-shares fell by 30-40% [18] - The first quarter of this year saw a 16% year-on-year profit growth for the Hang Seng Index, indicating a recovery [20] Group 6 - The index points can be calculated as valuation multiplied by earnings plus dividends [22] - Good profit growth leads to quicker rebounds from market fluctuations, creating a perception of a more favorable investment environment [23] - A-shares are expected to experience a similar fundamental improvement in the future, leading to potential upward movements [24] Group 7 - A global stock market star rating chart indicates that the market was undervalued at 4-5 stars during previous low phases in 2018, 2020, and 2022 [28] - After a significant drop in early April, the global stock market rebounded to a rating of 3.5 stars [29] Group 8 - There are global stock index funds available in overseas markets, with a total scale exceeding one trillion dollars, but such funds are currently limited in mainland China [31] - The company has launched a "Global Index Advisory Portfolio" that diversifies investments across US, UK, Hong Kong, and A-share indices to track the global stock market [32] Group 9 - The newly translated book "The Long-Term Investment Secret" has been released and topped sales charts, providing insights into long-term stock market investments [37] - The book emphasizes that stocks are the best long-term investment vehicle and suggests that households should allocate a portion of their assets to stocks [38]