Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened higher on August 25, with the Hang Seng Index at 25,685 points, up 1.37%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index at 5,761 points, up 2.01% [1]. Company Highlights - Dongfeng Group's shares surged nearly 70% after the announcement that its subsidiary, Lantu Automotive, will go public in Hong Kong through an introduction listing, while Dongfeng Group will simultaneously complete its privatization and delisting. The total acquisition price is set at HKD 10.85 per share, comprising a cash consideration of HKD 6.68 and equity consideration of HKD 4.17 [3]. - Bluestar's shares fell over 15% after releasing its interim performance report, which showed revenue of CNY 1.338 billion, a 27.9% increase from CNY 1.046 billion in the same period of 2024. The gross profit was CNY 647 million, up 16.9%, and the pre-tax profit was CNY 336 million, a significant improvement from a loss of CNY 203 million in 2024 [3]. Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced a broad increase, with Baidu, JD.com, and Alibaba rising over 2%, while Bilibili and Kuaishou also saw gains of 2%. Tencent Holdings increased by over 1%. AI-related stocks were strong, with WanGuo Data rising over 4% [3]. - The cross-border ETFs, including the China-Korea Semiconductor ETF and various Hong Kong technology ETFs, rose over 2%. Other ETFs, such as the Hong Kong Securities ETF and the Hang Seng Consumer ETF, increased by over 1% [4].

Group 1 - The ESG 300 ETF (159653) leads the gains with an increase of 9.68% [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Automobile ETF (159210) rises by 2.26% [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Automobile ETF (159323) increases by 1.95% [1] Group 2 - The Shenzhen 100 ETF (Dacheng) (159216) experiences the largest decline at 2.32% [1] - The ChiNext Artificial Intelligence ETF (Huaxia) falls by 1.32% [1] - The Financial Technology ETF (Huaxia) decreases by 1.26% [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened slightly higher on August 18, with the Hang Seng Index at 25,309 points, up 0.16% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index reached 5,580 points, increasing by 0.67% [1] Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced a broad increase, with Bilibili rising over 2%, JD.com up more than 3%, Baidu increasing over 2%, and Lenovo gaining over 1% [3] - Domestic brokerage stocks generally rose, with Guolian Minsheng up more than 2% [3] - The innovative drug sector saw most stocks open higher, with Hansoh Pharmaceutical rising over 2% [3] - Gold stocks were active, with China Gold International increasing by over 1% [3] - Some new energy vehicle companies saw stock increases, with NIO rising by over 7% [3] ETF Performance - Cross-border ETFs such as the Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF and Hong Kong Stock Innovative Drug Selected ETF rose by over 2% [3] - Other ETFs, including the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF, Education ETF, Hong Kong Stock Pharmaceutical ETF, and Hong Kong Stock Automotive ETF, increased by over 1% [3] - However, the S&P Oil & Gas ETF, China-Korea Semiconductor ETF, Nasdaq ETF, and S&P ETF experienced slight declines [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market continues its strong performance, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 2.58%, driven by positive market sentiment and significant inflows into various ETFs managed by GF Fund [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market's strong performance is reflected in the gains of nine ETFs under GF Fund, with the Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF (513120) rising over 4.26%, and several other ETFs, including the China Concept Internet ETF (159605) and the Hang Seng Technology ETF Leader (513380), also showing gains exceeding 3% [1]. - The AH premium index has dropped to around 125%, nearing historical lows, which is attributed to continuous inflows from southbound funds and the attractiveness of high-dividend assets in the Hong Kong market [1]. Group 2: Investment Strategies - Huatai Securities' Hong Kong stock strategy team recommends focusing on sectors with improving sentiment and low valuations, particularly emphasizing technology stocks [2]. - The team suggests increasing allocations to internet e-commerce leaders ahead of the mid-August reporting period for overseas Chinese stocks, particularly those with good valuation and improving sentiment [2]. Group 3: ETF Product Overview - GF Fund's range of nine Hong Kong ETFs covers key sectors such as technology, innovative drugs, non-bank financials, and new consumption, catering to investors' needs for capturing market trends [3]. - The Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF (513120) is the largest in the market, with a scale exceeding 18 billion, and has delivered over 100% returns this year [2]. - The Hong Kong Non-Bank ETF (513750) has also seen significant inflows, with a scale surpassing 13.7 billion, allowing for efficient investment in quality non-bank assets [2].

Group 1 - The A-share market has seen strong performance in sectors such as construction materials, infrastructure, and photovoltaics, with the leading photovoltaic ETF (560980) rising by 2.05% and ranking among the top three ETFs in terms of growth [1] - The "anti-involution" theme in investment has gained momentum since July, driven by policies aimed at regulating low-price and disorderly competition among enterprises, leading to a significant improvement in supply-demand expectations in industries like non-ferrous metals, photovoltaics, new energy, and automobiles [1][2] - The supply-side clearing in sectors such as steel, cement, new energy vehicles, and lithium batteries has shown initial results, while capacity optimization in wind power and chemicals is still ongoing [1][3] Group 2 - The rare metals ETF (159608) is closely aligned with the "anti-involution" theme, tracking the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index and focusing on companies involved in rare metal mining, smelting, and processing, providing a convenient investment tool for investors [2] - The leading photovoltaic ETF (560980) tracks the CSI Photovoltaic Industry Index, with major component companies announcing technology upgrades and industry associations leading production cuts, indicating a shift in competition from "scale" to "quality" and from "price" to "value" [2] - The "anti-involution" theme is expected to become an important investment line for capturing structural opportunities in the second half of the year, driven by policy dividends and industry clearing [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the automotive industry [1][4]. Core Insights - The automotive sector is experiencing a bifurcation driven by dual forces of policy and technology, with a focus on capturing the benefits of leading companies through the Hong Kong automotive ETF [1][4]. - The market shows a preference for battery-related ETFs over traditional automotive stocks, indicating a shift towards electric and smart vehicles [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The automotive ETF showed mixed performance, with the new energy vehicle ETF rising by 3.17% and the traditional automotive ETF declining by 0.86% [2][11]. - The automotive sector's performance lagged behind the broader market, with a growth of only 1.16% compared to the 3.92% increase in the CSI 300 index [2][23]. Industry Dynamics - Retail and wholesale sales of passenger vehicles increased by 9% and 17% year-on-year, respectively, for July, maintaining an upward trend for the year [3][39]. - The new energy vehicle market saw retail sales of 789,000 units in July, a 15% increase year-on-year, despite a 17% decline month-on-month [42][46]. Industry Trend Outlook - The report predicts that the dual drivers of policy support and technological advancements will continue to enhance growth momentum in the automotive sector [3][53]. - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles is expected to exceed 50%, supported by ongoing subsidies and advancements in autonomous driving technology [4][55]. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests an overweight position in the smart electric passenger vehicle segment, highlighting the potential for growth driven by policy support and technological advancements [4][55]. - The Hong Kong automotive ETF (520600.OF) is recommended for its concentrated exposure to leading new energy vehicle companies, which may benefit from performance recovery expectations [4][55].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a correction today, with the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF (159570) falling over 2% and marking a three-day decline [1] - The trading volume for the ETF reached 763 million yuan, with an increase of 903 million shares traded in the past month [1] - Other related ETFs also showed declines, including the E Fund Hong Kong Consumption ETF (513070) down 1.12%, the Hong Kong Automotive ETF (159210) down 0.71%, the Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF (513750) down 0.67%, and the Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology 30 ETF (520980) down 0.46% [1] Group 2 - The mentioned ETFs allow investment in the Hong Kong market without the need for a Hong Kong stock account [1]

Market Performance - As of July 30, 2025, the three major A-share indices showed mixed results, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.17% to 3615.72 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index fell by 0.77% to 11203.03 points and 1.62% to 2367.68 points respectively [1] - The total trading volume of the two markets reached 1.84 trillion yuan [1] Industry Highlights - The fishery sector performed notably well, surging by 4.06%, followed by the steel and film industries, which rose by 3.30% and 2.76% respectively [1] - A total of 356 non-currency ETFs increased in value, representing 29% of the market [1] - The China Steel Index rose by 1.58%, and the Steel ETF increased by 1.53% [1] - The China Petrochemical Industry Index saw a rise of 1.57%, with the Petrochemical ETF and Chemical Industry ETF increasing by 2.07% and 1.66% respectively [1] - The China Film Theme Index rose by 1.26%, with the Film ETF increasing by 1.64% and another Film ETF by 1.40% [1] ETF Performance - The top-performing ETFs included the Oil and Gas Resources ETF, which rose by 3.25%, and the Petrochemical ETF, which increased by 2.07% [3] - The Steel ETF had a total share size of 23.50 billion units, closely tracking the China Steel Index [5] - The Oil and Gas ETF had a share size of 1.13 billion units, tracking the National Oil and Gas Index [4] Valuation Metrics - The latest price-to-earnings ratio (PE-TTM) for the China National New Hong Kong Stock Connect Central State-Owned Enterprise Dividend Index is 8.74, which is below 99.80% of the time over the past three years [4] - The National Oil and Gas Index has a PE-TTM of 11.34, below 66.36% of the time over the past three years [5] Declining Sectors - A total of 809 non-currency ETFs declined, accounting for 67% of the market [5] - The China Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive Industry Theme Index and the China Financial Technology Theme Index experienced the largest declines, falling by 4.50% and 2.94% respectively [5]

Group 1 - The oil and gas resource ETF (563150) increased by 3.25% [1] - The petrochemical ETF (159731) rose by 2.07% [1] - The chemical industry ETF (516570) saw a gain of 1.66% [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong automotive ETF (520600) decreased by 3.86% [1] - The Hong Kong automotive ETF fund (159237) fell by 3.85% [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect automotive ETF (159323) dropped by 3.73% [1]

| | | (%) | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 成交量(万份) 1500.00 | 成交额(万元) 1579.50 | 相对当日收盘折价 0.28 | 买方营业部 机构专用 | 卖方营业部 机构专用 | 2025年7月29日，港股汽车ETF(159210.SZ)收涨0.19%，发生1笔折价大宗交易，成交价为1.05元，较当日收盘价折价0.28%。成交额为1579.50万元，居全市 场第一。 大宗交易明细显示，该基金当日获得机构专用席位折价卖出1579.50万元。 ...