The Southbound Stock Connect platform had the highest net inflows in March and April in more than 3 years. In April mainland investors bought a net HK $80B of Hong Kong stocks and constituted more than 17% of Hong Kong's overall turnover. This mainland buying helped to narrow the AH premium by 5.5%. Regulators in China announced the expansion of the Southbound Connect program in April.
SUMMARY
Hong Kong market is at historically cheap valuations. So what's new?
Capitulation bottom in late January/early February dramatically reduced shorts and now long positioning starts.
China retail buying is taking a cue from China's government buying programs and SOE company directives.
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