Market Overview - The consensus is that A-shares are not overvalued, and there is limited downside for major indices in the short term [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index is approaching a gap fill at 3316 points [1] Hong Kong Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market has outperformed A-shares with a net inflow of nearly 12 billion from southbound funds [3] - Several new consumer stocks, including Mixue, Pop Mart, and Maogeping, have reached new highs [3] Valuation Metrics - Valuations for key consumer stocks are notably high, with Old Puhuang at 90x PE, Mixue at 46x, Pop Mart at 93x, and Maogeping at 58x [5] - These stocks are becoming keywords for new consumer assets, reminiscent of core assets in 2021 [6] Market Trends - There is a trend of A-shares listing in Hong Kong, with companies like CATL and Heng Rui leading the way [6] - The overall market volatility is expected to remain consistent, with a possibility of A-shares and Hong Kong stocks moving in tandem [6] Investment Strategies - The Heng Seng Consumer ETF (159699) and Hong Kong High Dividend ETF (159302) have grid yields around 10% [6] - The grid trading strategy has shown positive returns, with the Heng Seng Consumer ETF yielding +9.15% and the High Dividend ETF yielding +10.99% [7] Defense Spending Insights - The U.S. defense budget is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2026, marking a 12% increase from the previous year [11] - Global defense spending is on the rise, with countries like Germany and Japan significantly increasing their budgets [9] Market Sentiment - Concerns regarding military spending reductions are unfounded, as the trend is towards increased military budgets [10] - The current stock-bond yield spread is at 6.33%, indicating a higher relative value for stocks compared to historical averages [18]