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Mainland Investors Boost Hong Kong Stocks Despite Rate Hikes
13 Oct
Summary
- Mainland investors bought HK$60.8 billion of Hong Kong stocks in September.
- Technology and AI stocks attracted significant mainland investment inflows.
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 3.7% while China's CSI 300 dropped 6%.
Mainland Chinese investors maintained a strong net buying position in Hong Kong stocks for the fourth consecutive month during September. They invested a net HK$60.8 billion, a substantial increase from August's HK$10.4 billion. This sustained interest resulted in total net buying of HK$134.1 billion for the third quarter.
The investment focus was primarily on technology stocks, especially those involved in artificial intelligence development. Companies like Z.ai and Baidu saw significant inflows. Conversely, healthcare shares experienced the heaviest net selling. This trend highlights mainland investors' preference for Hong Kong-listed companies not available domestically.
Despite persistent concerns over rising capital costs and potential further US rate hikes, Hong Kong stocks showed resilience. The Hang Seng Index experienced a 3.7% decline in September, outperforming China's CSI 300 Index, which fell by nearly 6%. Analysts suggest that while a rebound is building, risks from geopolitical tensions and China's economic data persist, advocating for a focus on growth and dividend stocks.
