Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that both domestic and foreign capital are flowing into the Hong Kong stock market, leading to an increase in consensus among investors [1] - Southbound funds have net bought a total of 902 billion HKD in Hong Kong stocks this year, with technology stocks being the main focus of investment [1] - The Hong Kong local ETFs have seen a net inflow of 32.4 billion HKD as of August 8 this year [3] Group 2 - Over the past week, the information technology sector had the highest net inflow of 9.061 billion HKD, followed by non-essential consumer goods at 7.299 billion HKD and the financial sector at 7.266 billion HKD [2] - Since September 2022 until August 8, overseas funds have net flowed into Hong Kong stocks totaling 10.2 billion USD [5]

Group 1 - The chief economist of Moody's, Mark Zandi, stated that over half of the industries in the U.S. have begun layoffs, indicating a potential economic downturn [1] - Zandi emphasized that the official determination of the start and end of a recession is made by the National Bureau of Economic Research, which defines a recession as a significant decline in economic activity lasting several months [1] - Employment data is highlighted as the most critical single data point, with stagnation observed since May, and July's non-farm payrolls adding only 73,000 jobs, significantly below the expected 110,000 [1] Group 2 - The unemployment rate in the U.S. rose by 0.1 percentage points to 4.2% in July, with substantial downward revisions to previous months' job additions [1] - Zandi noted that over 53% of industries are currently laying off workers, with only the healthcare sector showing significant job growth [1] - A report from JPMorgan indicated that private sector hiring has averaged 52,000 over the past three months, with hiring stagnating in all sectors except healthcare and education, signaling a warning for economic recession [2]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: Hong Kong Stock Selection Portfolio Strategy - **Model Construction Idea**: The strategy is based on a dual-layer selection process that integrates fundamental and technical analysis. It aims to identify stocks with both fundamental support and technical resonance from an analyst-recommended stock pool[13][14] - **Model Construction Process**: 1. **Analyst Recommendation Pool**: Constructed using three types of analyst recommendation events: upward earnings forecast revisions, initial analyst coverage, and research reports with unexpected positive titles[14] 2. **Dual-Layer Screening**: - **Fundamental Screening**: Select stocks with strong fundamental support - **Technical Screening**: Identify stocks with technical resonance 3. **Portfolio Backtesting**: The backtesting period spans from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2025. The portfolio assumes a fully invested position and accounts for transaction costs[14] - **Model Evaluation**: The strategy demonstrates strong performance, with an annualized return of 19.11% and an excess return of 18.48% relative to the Hang Seng Index over the backtesting period[14] 2. Model Name: Stable New High Stock Screening - **Model Construction Idea**: This model leverages the momentum effect, which is particularly significant in the Hong Kong stock market. It identifies stocks that have recently reached a 250-day high and exhibit stable price paths[19][21] - **Model Construction Process**: 1. **250-Day High Distance Calculation**: $ 250\text{-Day High Distance} = 1 - \frac{\text{Close}_{\text{latest}}}{\text{ts\_max}(\text{Close}, 250)} $ - $\text{Close}_{\text{latest}}$: Latest closing price - $\text{ts\_max}(\text{Close}, 250)$: Maximum closing price over the past 250 trading days[21] 2. **Screening Criteria**: - **Analyst Attention**: At least five "Buy" or "Overweight" ratings in the past six months - **Relative Strength**: Top 20% in 250-day price change within the sample pool - **Price Stability**: Top 50% based on a composite score of price path smoothness and new high persistence[22] - **Trend Continuation**: Top 50 stocks based on the average 250-day high distance over the past five days[22] - **Model Evaluation**: The model effectively identifies stocks with strong momentum and stable price paths, making it a useful tool for trend-following strategies[19][21] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. Hong Kong Stock Selection Portfolio Strategy - **Annualized Return**: 19.11% - **Excess Return (Relative to Hang Seng Index)**: 18.48% - **Maximum Drawdown**: 23.73% - **Information Ratio (IR)**: 1.22 - **Tracking Error**: 14.55% - **Return-to-Drawdown Ratio**: 0.78[18] 2. Stable New High Stock Screening - **Sector Distribution**: - **Healthcare**: 16 stocks - **Finance**: 9 stocks - **Technology**: 8 stocks - **Consumer**: 8 stocks - **Cyclicals**: 3 stocks[21][22]

Group 1 - The U.S. labor market showed unexpected weakness in July, with non-farm payrolls increasing by only 73,000 jobs, significantly below the market expectation of over 140,000 jobs [1] - The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The U.S. Labor Department revised down the employment figures for May and June, with a total downward revision of 258,000 jobs, indicating growing concerns about the slowdown in the U.S. economy [1] Group 2 - Job growth in July was primarily driven by the healthcare and social services sectors, which added 55,000 and 18,000 jobs respectively, while federal government employment continued to decline [1] - The average hourly wage for non-farm employees in July was $36.44, reflecting a month-over-month increase of 0.3% and a year-over-year increase of 3.9% [1] - The Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns about the labor market, noting that private sector job growth is nearly stagnant and that the labor market is showing signs of vulnerability [2]

Stock Market Performance - In July 2025, global stock markets rose, with the KOSPI increasing by over 5%, and the NASDAQ rising nearly 4%[4] - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index both saw monthly gains of nearly 3%[4] Hong Kong Stock Sector Performance - The healthcare sector surged by 22.8%, while the industrial and energy sectors also performed well with increases of 9.9% and 9.7% respectively[8] - The overall performance of the Hang Seng industry indices showed positive growth across all sectors in July 2025[8] IPO and Financing Overview - In July 2025, the Hong Kong IPO market saw 9 new listings, raising approximately HKD 17.63 billion, with a first-day loss rate of only 22.2%[13] - The major sectors for IPO financing included TMT, finance, consumer, and healthcare[13] - A total of 86 companies announced share placements in July, expected to raise around HKD 40.89 billion, primarily in the healthcare, TMT, and real estate sectors[13] U.S. Economic Indicators - The U.S. labor market remains resilient, with initial jobless claims dropping to 217,000, marking a six-week decline[15] - Despite weak home sales, the median home price increased by 1.97% year-on-year, indicating price stability in the real estate market[15] China Economic Policies - China continues to implement policies to combat "involution," with new regulations in various sectors including agriculture and healthcare[16] - The Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project has commenced, with a total investment of approximately CNY 1.2 trillion[16] - The AI industry is receiving new catalysts, with the government advocating for global cooperation in AI governance[16] Market Outlook - The U.S. economy shows resilience, with the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates between 4.25% and 4.50%[18] - The Hong Kong market is expected to maintain an upward trend, supported by favorable domestic policies and improved U.S.-China relations[18] - Investment focus is recommended on technology assets, consumer sectors, and stable dividend-paying stocks[18]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market has seen a significant increase in share buybacks in 2023, indicating that companies are taking advantage of historically low valuations and improving their capital structures [1][2]. Group 1: Buyback Trends - From January 1 to July 31, 2023, 212 Hong Kong-listed companies repurchased a total of 4.611 billion shares, amounting to HKD 104.7 billion [1]. - The healthcare, consumer discretionary, and information technology sectors have the highest number of companies participating in buybacks, reflecting a broadening of market confidence [1]. - Tencent Holdings led the buyback activity with a total repurchase amount of HKD 40.043 billion, accounting for 38.25% of the total buyback value in the market [2]. Group 2: Tencent Holdings Buyback Details - Tencent has consistently increased its buyback amounts over the years, with HKD 25.99 billion in 2021, HKD 337.94 billion in 2022, and HKD 494.33 billion in 2023 [3]. - In the first seven months of 2023, Tencent repurchased 8.884 million shares, with an average daily buyback amount exceeding HKD 600 million [2][3]. - The monthly buyback amounts exceeded HKD 10 billion in five months, with the highest in June at HKD 20.834 billion [3]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's upcoming reform in June 2024 will allow companies to hold repurchased shares as treasury stock, which is expected to enhance buyback activity and efficiency [3]. - The total buyback amount for the second half of 2023 is projected to remain around HKD 100 billion, similar to the first half [3].

Core Insights - In July, southbound funds recorded a cumulative net inflow of 135.65 billion HKD, returning to a scale exceeding 100 billion after a slowdown in May and June [1][2] - Year-to-date, southbound funds have accumulated a total inflow of 866.84 billion HKD, surpassing the total inflow for the entire previous year, equivalent to 107% of the expected inflow for 2024 [2] Industry Analysis - Significant inflows were observed in the financial and healthcare sectors, with net purchases of 49.78 billion HKD and 22.25 billion HKD respectively, while consumer stocks saw substantial sell-offs [2][4] - The non-essential consumer sector experienced a net outflow of 31.54 billion HKD, indicating a decline in the "new consumption" concept [4] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose by 2.91% in July, reaching new highs for the year, with total trading volume of 57.8 trillion HKD, the highest since April [5] - Southbound funds accounted for approximately 55% of the trading volume during the same period [5] Stock-Specific Movements - Major net inflows were recorded for Meituan (89.82 billion HKD), China Construction Bank (75.13 billion HKD), and SMIC (62.28 billion HKD) [6] - Significant net outflows were noted for Tencent Holdings (41.45 billion HKD), Pop Mart (26.77 billion HKD), and Xiaomi Group (18.51 billion HKD) [7] Recent Trends - Meituan saw a cumulative decline of 2.95% in July, with short-term funds primarily flowing out [8] - China Construction Bank and SMIC experienced gains of 1.64% and 14.32% respectively, with continued inflows [9][10] - China Life Insurance surged by 24%, attracting accelerated inflows [10] ETF Activity - Southbound funds significantly increased their positions in three major ETFs: the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (24.05 billion HKD), Hang Seng China Enterprises (17.81 billion HKD), and Southern Hang Seng Technology (9.73 billion HKD) [15]

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent changes in public fund holdings as revealed in the Q2 2025 reports, highlighting significant trends in market differentiation and sector allocations [2] Group 1: High and Low Phenomena - Active equity funds have reached a record high allocation to Hong Kong stocks, with the proportion of holdings in the Hong Kong Stock Connect reaching 19.91% in Q2 2025, up from 19.10% in Q1 2025 [3] - The healthcare sector in Hong Kong saw a 6.01 percentage point increase in market value allocation, while the financial sector increased by 2.26 percentage points [3][4] Group 2: Low Allocation to Specific Sectors - Active funds have a notably low allocation to liquor stocks, with the proportion of holdings in the food and beverage sector at 6.8% in Q2 2025. Excluding liquor-themed funds, the allocation to liquor stocks dropped from 11.7% in Q1 2021 to 2% in Q2 2025 [5] - This decline mirrors a previous trend from 2012, where the allocation to liquor stocks fell from 18.9% to 2.5% due to regulatory and safety concerns [5] Group 3: Bank Stocks Allocation - The proportion of active equity funds holding bank stocks increased to 4.88% in Q2 2025, indicating a rise in both quantity and price. However, the under-allocation remains significant, being the largest among 31 sectors [7] - In contrast, fixed income plus funds showed a 6.3% overweight in the banking sector, highlighting a divergence in sector allocation strategies [7] Group 4: Valuation Trends - Public fund heavyweights are currently at historical low valuation levels, with median P/E ratios of 22.9x and 26.8x for the top 100 and top 400 stocks, respectively, compared to the overall A-share median P/E ratio of 0.55x and 0.64x [8] - This valuation trend indicates a significant shift from a premium to a discount relative to the broader market since early 2021 [8][9] Group 5: Concentration of Holdings - The concentration of holdings in active equity funds continues to decline, with the proportion of heavyweights accounting for 55.52% of total equity assets, down 0.56 percentage points from the previous quarter [9] - The number of heavyweights held by funds increased to 2,694, reflecting a broader selection of stocks in response to market volatility [9][10]

Market Performance - Developed markets outperformed last week, with MSCI global index up by 1.3%, MSCI developed markets up by 1.4%, and MSCI emerging markets up by 0.7% [3] - Among developed markets, Nikkei 225 had the strongest performance (+4.1%), while S&P/ASX 200 was the weakest (-1.0%) [3] - In emerging markets, ChiNext Index was the best performer (+2.8%), while India’s Sensex 30 was the worst (-0.4%) [3] Trading Sentiment - Trading volume increased in Hong Kong and European markets, while it decreased in the US market [10][11] - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index saw a trading volume of 186 billion shares and a turnover of 705.5 billion USD, reflecting a week-on-week increase [11] - The short-selling ratio in Hong Kong decreased to 11.5%, indicating high investor sentiment [11] Valuation - Developed markets' overall valuation improved, with the latest PE and PB ratios at 23.8x and 3.8x, respectively, placing them in the 93% and 100% percentile levels since 2010 [13] - Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average had the highest PE ratios at 43.1x and 32.0x, respectively [13] - Emerging markets also saw a valuation increase, with PE and PB ratios at 16.5x and 2.0x, respectively, in the 86% and 92% percentile levels since 2010 [14] Fund Flows - Global macro liquidity expectations tightened, with significant capital inflows into France, Germany, and India, while outflows were noted from the US [19][21] - In Hong Kong, a total of 21.3 billion HKD flowed into the market, with stable foreign capital inflows of 13.4 billion HKD [21] Earnings Expectations - Hong Kong's consumer sector saw an upward revision in earnings expectations, with the Hang Seng Index's 2025 EPS forecast adjusted from 2215 to 2210 [22] - The US S&P 500's earnings expectations remained stable at 265, while the Eurozone's STOXX50 index saw a slight downward adjustment from 338 to 337 [22][23]

Group 1: Market Outlook - The report maintains an optimistic outlook for the Hong Kong stock market in the second half of 2025, predicting a potential upward trend for the Hang Seng Index, which is expected to reach 27,500 points by the end of December 2025, based on a forecasted P/E ratio of 12.2 times [2][30] - The Chinese decision-makers are expected to implement incremental policies to strengthen domestic circulation, promote supply-side reforms, and expand domestic consumption demand [2][30] - The report highlights attractive valuation levels in the current Hong Kong stock market, suggesting that the market is currently in a historically lower valuation range compared to previous years [2][31] Group 2: Sector Performance - In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong stock market outperformed other major global markets, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 20.0% and the Hang Seng Tech Index by 18.68% [3][4] - The healthcare, materials, and information technology sectors showed strong performance, with respective increases of 47.7%, 45.6%, and 29.8% [4][7] - The report notes that the premium of A-shares over H-shares has decreased, indicating a narrowing gap in valuations between the two markets [4][16] Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Key investment opportunities are identified in areas such as supply-side reform, infrastructure development, and consumer-driven companies, particularly those with low valuations and high dividend yields [2][30] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on leading consumer companies and domestic brands that are benefiting from accelerated domestic substitution processes [2][30] - The ongoing infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the largest hydropower station in China, are expected to benefit related sectors, including construction, machinery, and materials [2][38] Group 4: Capital Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong capital market remains liquid, with significant inflows from southbound trading, which accounted for 22.1% of total market turnover by June 30, 2025 [17][23] - The report indicates that the IPO financing amount in Hong Kong reached $141 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 695% year-on-year increase, positioning Hong Kong as the top global IPO market [17][23] - The report also highlights the impact of geopolitical risks on market sentiment, noting that companies with mainland backgrounds dominate the Hong Kong market, comprising 80.97% of total market capitalization [24]