Group 1 - The report identifies three misconceptions regarding the dominance of small-cap stocks, emphasizing that macro liquidity and quantitative funds are not the primary reasons for small-cap outperformance [1][6][7] - The recent outperformance of small-cap stocks is attributed to a significant influx of retail investor capital, which contrasts with institutional investment trends [21][22][24] - Historical data suggests that the relative profitability trends of large and small-cap stocks serve as leading indicators for style shifts, indicating that a fundamental turnaround is necessary for large-cap dominance to return [24][27] Group 2 - The report highlights that the perception of macro liquidity being beneficial for small-cap stocks is misleading, as historical instances show both large and small-cap stocks can outperform under similar liquidity conditions [7][16][18] - It is noted that the scale of quantitative private equity funds entering the market has not been as significant as perceived, and their activity is more a response to existing market conditions rather than a driving force [16][21] - The report argues that trading intensity does not effectively predict small-cap stock performance, as historical data shows that high trading volumes can still coincide with continued small-cap strength [18][25] Group 3 - The report concludes that the future switch between large and small-cap styles will likely depend on the confirmation of an upward trend in industry cycles, particularly in the context of the AI sector [24][27][28] - It emphasizes that the current market environment, characterized by a recovery in risk appetite since September 2024, has not yet fully aligned with fundamental improvements, suggesting a cautious outlook for small-cap stocks [21][24] - The report anticipates that as the AI industry cycle gains momentum, it may lead to a resurgence of large-cap technology leaders in the market [27][28]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) Hong Kong Stock Connect Index showed active performance with a rise of 0.84% as of 1:39 PM [1] - The newly listed N Hong Kong Stock Connect Hang Seng ETF (520940) had a trading volume of 133 million yuan on its first day, with a turnover rate of 22.24% [1] - Major stocks in the ETF, such as Kuaishou-W, Meituan-W, WuXi Biologics, and ZTO Express-W, experienced significant gains, with Kuaishou-W rising over 5% [1] Group 2 - Southbound capital has been actively buying Hong Kong stocks, with net inflows exceeding 660 billion HKD as of June 6, significantly higher than the same period last year [1] - The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) by Apple is scheduled from June 10 to 14, showcasing innovations across various operating systems [1] Group 3 - Cathay Securities reported that the AI industry cycle may lead the Hong Kong stock market upward amid the transition of old and new driving forces [2] - The influx of southbound capital is strengthening pricing power, indicating potential for further growth in the Hong Kong market [2] - The Hang Seng Index's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio has increased from approximately 7.5 times to 10.5 times, aligning with the ten-year average, suggesting room for further appreciation compared to previous highs [2]