Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market has been underperforming compared to the A-share market since Q4 2025, with liquidity issues and a lack of strong rebounds in key sectors like innovative drugs and technology being significant factors [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market has seen a correction trend since Q4 2025, with previously leading sectors like innovative drugs and technology struggling to rebound [1]. - By the end of last year, the Hang Seng Innovation Drug Index experienced a pullback, resulting in a lack of performance from related thematic funds, with only one fund, Huatai-PineBridge Hong Kong Advantage Selection, rising over 112% [2]. - The Hang Seng Technology Index also faced a high-level pullback, dropping approximately 15% in a single quarter, leading to an overall annual increase of only about 20% [2]. Group 2: Liquidity Issues - Liquidity has been identified as a core factor suppressing Hong Kong stock valuations, with many fundamentally strong stocks experiencing significant price drops due to low trading volumes [1][4]. - In 2025, the total fundraising amount from IPOs in Hong Kong reached approximately HKD 280 billion, with predictions of over HKD 300 billion in 2026, posing a challenge to market liquidity [4]. - The net inflow of southbound funds significantly slowed in December, with only HKD 23 billion entering the market, which is substantially lower than previous months [4]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - Fund managers emphasize the importance of prioritizing "win rate over odds" in Hong Kong stock investments, advocating for value investing and diversification to mitigate liquidity risks [7][8]. - Investors are advised to focus on the fundamentals and quality of companies, as historical integrity issues can significantly impact valuations [8]. - The current trend of RMB appreciation may provide a buffer against liquidity concerns, potentially attracting more capital into the Hong Kong market [6]. Group 4: Sector Focus - Fund managers are increasingly optimistic about the value proposition of Hong Kong stocks, particularly in technology and high-end manufacturing sectors, which are seen as having significant growth potential [9][10]. - There is a growing interest in consumer sectors, particularly in high-quality cultural products and competitive tea beverage companies, which are expected to achieve stable long-term growth [10].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing a prolonged consolidation phase, with significant challenges in liquidity and performance, particularly in sectors like innovative pharmaceuticals and technology, which previously showed strong growth [1][2][3] Group 1: Market Performance - In early 2026, the A-share market is performing well, while the Hong Kong stock market continues to struggle, particularly in sectors that previously led the market [1] - By the end of 2025, the performance of Hong Kong-themed funds, especially in innovative pharmaceuticals, has declined significantly, with only one fund showing over 112% growth [2] - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Technology Index remain in a consolidation phase, contributing to the underperformance of related thematic funds [2] Group 2: Liquidity Issues - Liquidity is identified as a critical factor restraining the Hong Kong market, with a significant drop in net inflows from southbound funds, which were only 23 billion HKD in December 2025 [3] - The IPO market in Hong Kong is expected to remain active, with total fundraising projected to exceed 300 billion HKD in 2026, posing challenges for liquidity [3] - There is a structural liquidity issue in the Hong Kong market, characterized by concentrated trading in large-cap stocks while small-cap stocks experience very low trading volumes [3] Group 3: Investment Strategies - Investment in Hong Kong stocks should prioritize "winning rate over odds," emphasizing value investing and risk diversification to mitigate liquidity risks [6] - Investors are advised to maintain a cautious approach, focusing on high-quality companies with strong fundamentals and historical integrity, as these are likely to enjoy valuation premiums [6] - The current appreciation of the RMB is seen as a potential driver for increased capital inflows into the Hong Kong market, enhancing its attractiveness [4] Group 4: Sector Focus - Fund managers express optimism about technology and consumer sectors, highlighting the relative undervaluation of Hong Kong stocks compared to global markets [7] - There is a growing interest in high-end manufacturing and innovative consumer sectors, with a focus on companies that leverage supply chain advantages and product innovation [8] - The tea beverage industry is noted for its improving competitive landscape, with leading companies expected to achieve stable long-term growth due to their cost advantages [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Internet giants have deep roots and natural advantages in developing AI, with strategic transformations and capability upgrades in the AI era [2][5][8]. - The investment value of Hong Kong stocks in the technology sector has increased in the AI wave, benefiting from industry trends, capital allocation, and policy support [2][10]. - The Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index focuses on core Hong Kong technology assets, with strong performance and high investment value [23][32][34]. - The GF Hang Seng SCHK Technology Theme ETF closely tracks the Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index, aiming to achieve returns similar to the target index [49]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Core Evolution: The AI Transformation Path of Internet Giants - **Internet Giants' Natural Advantages in AI Development**: Chinese internet giants have built competitive barriers with large user bases and ecosystems, accumulating vast user data and R & D foundations for AI development [5]. - **Evolution Path of Internet Giants in the AI Era**: They are shifting their technological focus to underlying technologies, upgrading business models, and increasing resource investment to seize the initiative in the AI track [8][9]. 3.2 Investment Logic: The Core Value of Hong Kong Technology Stocks in the AI Era - **Industry Trend Dividend**: The global AI computing power industry chain is booming, and the demand for domestic technological self - sufficiency is urgent. Hong Kong technology stocks, as the gathering place of domestic AI core assets, directly benefit from industry development [10]. - **Capital Allocation Support**: Southbound funds have a net inflow of over one trillion yuan this year, providing sufficient liquidity support for Hong Kong technology stocks [11]. - **Capital Market Boost for New Productivity**: The capital market supports new - quality productivity, and the growth potential of Hong Kong - connected technology stocks is worth attention [13]. - **Favorable Conditions and Challenges for Domestic AI Development**: China has made progress in model and application layout, has certain advantages in AI computing power and network infrastructure, and may benefit from policy support [15][19]. 3.3 Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index: Focusing on Core Hong Kong Technology Assets and Sharing New Economy Dividends - **Focus on Core Hong Kong Technology Assets**: The index is designed to reflect the overall performance of Hong Kong - listed companies engaged in technology - related businesses within the scope of the Hong Kong - Stock Connect [23]. - **Component Stocks Cover Core Technology Industries**: It has a distinct technology - dominated style, covering core technology fields, with high index sharpness and industry purity [26][32]. - **Small Drawdown and Quick Recovery**: Since its establishment, the index has had a relatively small drawdown and has significantly outperformed similar indices since "924", showing high investment value [34][37]. - **AI Breakthroughs of Leading Component Stocks**: Leading companies such as Alibaba - W, Tencent Holdings, and Xiaomi Group - W have made significant AI breakthroughs and technological practices [41][46][48]. 3.4 GF Hang Seng SCHK Technology Theme ETF (159262) The fund was established on June 26, 2025, and listed on July 7, 2025. Managed by Xia Haoyang, it has a management fee of 0.50% and a custody fee of 0.10%. It closely tracks the Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index to minimize tracking deviation and error [49].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - AI era drives transformation of internet giants, with Chinese internet giants leveraging user base and ecosystem for AI development [4]. - Investment value of Hong Kong stock technology sector rises in the AI wave, benefiting from industry trends, capital inflows, and policy support [4]. - The Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index focuses on core Hong Kong stock technology assets, with high concentration and purity, showing strong rebound elasticity and trend - following ability [4]. - The GF Hang Seng SCHK Technology Theme ETF closely tracks the index, aiming for minimal tracking deviation and error [4]. Summary by Directory 1. Core Evolution: Internet Giants' AI Transformation Path - Internet giants have a solid foundation for AI development, with large - scale user bases, rich data resources, and strong engineering capabilities [8]. - The evolution path of internet giants includes technology shift, business model upgrade, and increased resource investment [11]. 2. Investment Logic: Core Value of Hong Kong Stock Technology in the AI Era - Industry trend: The Hong Kong stock technology sector benefits from the high - rising global AI computing power industry chain and the urgent domestic demand for technological self - sufficiency [14]. - Capital support: Southbound funds have a net inflow of over one trillion yuan this year, providing liquidity support for the Hong Kong stock technology sector [15]. - Capital market: Policies and the capital market support new - quality productivity, and the growth potential of the SCHK technology index is worth attention [17]. - Domestic AI development: There are favorable conditions such as multi - dimensional model and application layout, but there are also challenges like a gap in high - end chips [20]. 3. Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index: Focus on Core Hong Kong Stock Technology Assets and Share New Economy Dividends - Index overview: It is a free - float market - capitalization - weighted index aiming to reflect the performance of Hong Kong listed technology - related companies eligible for the SCHK [28]. - Component stocks: They cover core technology industries, with a distinct technology - dominant style. The index has high sharpness and purity, and leading stocks play a significant role [32][38]. - Performance: Since its establishment, the index has had a small drawdown and can quickly recover. It has significantly outperformed similar indices since "924" [41][44]. - Leading component stocks' AI breakthroughs: Alibaba is increasing AI investment with ASI as the ultimate goal; Tencent's advertising is boosted by AI; Xiaomi's Q2 revenue and profit reached new highs [50][54][56]. 4. GF Hang Seng SCHK Technology Theme ETF (159262) - The ETF was established on June 26, 2025, and listed on July 7, 2025. Managed by Xia Haoyang, it has a management fee of 0.50% and a custody fee of 0.10%, aiming to closely track the Hang Seng SCHK Technology Index [57].

Market Overview - The A-share market has experienced significant fluctuations this week, but a correction is considered normal after substantial gains this year [1] - The Hong Kong stock market has seen a similar trend, with pessimists viewing the situation as a potential end to the current rally, while optimists see it as a buying opportunity [1] Capital Flow - Southbound capital has net purchased over 1 trillion HKD in Hong Kong stocks this year, indicating strong buying activity [2][3] - The inflow of southbound capital has remained robust even during periods of market stagnation since April [3] Industry Performance - The financial, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors have seen the highest inflows, forming a "iron triangle" in the Hong Kong stock market [4] - The technology sector is highlighted as a leading performer, driven by policy support and AI trends, with the Hang Seng Tech Index and the Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme Index being key investment vehicles [5][6] ETF Analysis - The Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme Index has outperformed other indices with a nearly 90% return over the past year [5] - The largest ETF tracking this index, the GF Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme ETF, has a scale exceeding 3.5 billion [6] Pharmaceutical Sector - The innovative pharmaceutical sector has rebounded strongly this year, with multiple ETFs related to this sector showing over 100% returns [7] - Approximately 110 Hong Kong biopharmaceutical companies reported positive mid-year earnings, with many showing significant revenue growth [7] Non-Bank Financial Sector - The non-bank financial sector has shown a steady increase, with the relevant index rising over 40% this year [8] - Major brokerage firms have reported positive growth in both revenue and net profit, supporting the sector's performance [8][10]

Core Insights - The domestic equity ETF market has reached a milestone, with a total scale of 41,170.94 billion yuan as of August 25, marking a historical high and a year-to-date increase of 7,982.72 billion yuan, or 24.05% [1][2] Market Overview - The equity ETF market is characterized by "overall expansion and structural differentiation," with 718 equity ETFs experiencing scale growth this year, and 23 products exceeding 10 billion yuan in growth [2] - New products have also seen significant growth, with 214 newly established equity ETFs collectively growing by 933.77 billion yuan, averaging 436 million yuan per product [2] Investor Behavior - There is a shift in investor sentiment towards recognizing the benefits of low-cost, high-transparency, and risk-diversifying investment strategies through ETFs, moving away from direct stock trading and high-fee active funds [2][3] Institutional Support - Continuous allocation by institutional investors has become a crucial support for the market, with entities like Central Huijin Company increasing their holdings in ETFs to help stabilize the market [3] Growth Drivers - The rapid growth of equity ETFs is attributed to three main factors: policy guidance, improved market ecology, and continuous product innovation [4] - The new "National Nine Articles" policy has established a fast-track approval process for ETFs, facilitating timely product launches that align with national strategies and market demands [5] Market Environment - The maturity of the capital market has laid a foundation for ETF development, as the increasing complexity of the A-share market makes it harder to achieve alpha returns through active investment, prompting investors to seek beta returns via ETFs [5] Product Innovation - Equity ETFs have evolved from traditional broad-based products to include sector themes, cross-border allocations, and strategy factors, addressing specific investor needs in emerging fields like AI and biomedicine [5][6] Future Directions - Future development of equity ETFs may focus on two main areas: aligning with national strategies in emerging sectors and promoting strategy-based ETFs that optimize risk-return structures for investors [6][7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the announcement of the effective contract for the Guangfa Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme ETF, which has raised a total of 1,341,154,000.00 yuan during its subscription period [1][5] - The fund manager, Xia Haoyang, holds multiple positions managing various funds, indicating a breadth of experience in the investment management field [1][3] - The fund's subscription period lasted from June 9, 2025, to June 20, 2025, with a total of 14,568 valid subscription accounts [5][6] Group 2 - The fund generated interest of 74,174.45 yuan during the subscription period, contributing to the total subscription shares of 1,341,220,485.00 [1][6] - The fund is managed by Guangfa Fund Management Co., Ltd., with Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. serving as the custodian [3][5] - The fund's effective contract date is June 26, 2025, as per the relevant regulations [3][5]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is the launch of the Huatai-PineBridge CSI Hong Kong-Shanghai-Deep Cloud Computing Industry ETF, which will be listed on August 6, 2025, with a total of 362 million shares [1] - As of July 30, 2025, the fund's asset allocation consists of 64.37% in bank deposits and settlement reserves, and 35.63% in stock investments, indicating that the fund is still in the accumulation phase [1] - In the past month, a total of 32 stock ETFs have announced their listings, with an average position of only 19.84%, highlighting a trend of low investment levels among newly launched ETFs [1] Group 2 - The largest newly announced ETFs by trading shares include the GF Hang Seng Stock Connect Technology Theme ETF with 1.341 billion shares, the Fortune CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology ETF with 1.119 billion shares, and the Southern Growth Enterprise Board Mid-Cap 200 ETF with 799 million shares [2] - Institutional investors hold an average of 11.65% of the shares in these newly launched ETFs, with the highest proportions found in the Huatai-PineBridge CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumer Theme ETF (85.50%), the Huaxia Shanghai Stock Selection Sci-Tech Board Value 50 Strategy ETF (36.38%), and the Fortune Growth Enterprise Board Artificial Intelligence ETF (23.45%) [2] - The Huatai-PineBridge CSI Hong Kong-Shanghai-Deep Cloud Computing Industry ETF has a position of 35.63% as of July 30, 2025, which is relatively high compared to other newly launched ETFs [2][3]

Group 1 - Four stock ETFs have released listing announcements, with the highest stock positions being 22.02% for the Wanji Zhongzheng AI Theme ETF and 20.44% for the Dacheng AI ETF [1] - Since July, a total of 15 stock ETFs have announced listings, with an average position of 15.18%, and the highest being 28.49% for the GF Hang Seng Technology Theme ETF [1][2] - Generally, ETFs must meet the position requirements specified in the fund contract before listing, and if the position is low, they will complete the building of positions before the official listing [1] Group 2 - The average number of shares raised by the newly listed ETFs since July is 481 million, with the GF Hang Seng Technology Theme ETF leading at 1.341 billion shares [2] - Institutional investors hold an average of 14.33% of the shares, with the highest being 85.50% for the Huatai-PB National Consumption Theme ETF [2] - The newly established stock ETFs have varying positions, with the Dacheng AI ETF at 20.44% and the Southern Mid-Cap 200 ETF at 12.03% [2][3]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is the announcement of the listing of the Huatai-PineBridge CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumer Theme ETF, which will be listed on July 21, 2025, with a total of 228 million shares [1] - As of July 14, 2025, the fund's asset allocation consists of 71.97% in bank deposits and settlement reserves, and 28.03% in stock investments, indicating that the fund is still in the accumulation phase [1] - In July, a total of 11 stock ETFs have announced their listings, with an average position of only 14.23%, while the highest position is held by the GF Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme ETF at 28.49% [1][2] Group 2 - The average fundraising for the newly announced ETFs in July is 472 million shares, with the largest being the GF Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme ETF at 1.341 billion shares [2] - Institutional investors hold an average of 18.04% of the shares in these ETFs, with the highest being the Huatai-PineBridge CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumer Theme ETF at 85.50% [2] - The table provided lists various ETFs, their establishment dates, fundraising scales, and positions, highlighting the differences in asset allocation and upcoming listing dates [2]