Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong semiconductor market is experiencing a significant surge, with the first ETF focused on the Hong Kong semiconductor industry showing strong performance, particularly in the technology sector [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Performance - The Hong Kong Information Technology ETF (159131) has seen an increase of over 2% during trading, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Lens Technology, which rose over 6%, and SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor, both increasing over 5% [1][2]. - The ETF is the first in the market to track the Hong Kong Stock Connect Information C index, supporting T+0 trading, making it a unique investment vehicle for the semiconductor industry [2][3]. Group 2: ETF Composition - The ETF's index is composed of 70% hardware and 30% software, focusing on semiconductor, electronics, and computer software sectors, including 41 Hong Kong hard-tech companies [3][4]. - Major holdings include SMIC with a weight of 19%, Xiaomi Group at 10.28%, and Huahong Semiconductor at 5.11%, excluding large-cap internet companies like Alibaba and Tencent, thus providing a sharper focus on AI hard-tech trends [3][4]. Group 3: Index Characteristics - The index has a single sample weight cap of 15%, with adjustments made every six months based on market fluctuations, which may lead to individual stock weights exceeding this limit [5].