Mainland China Stocks Poised for Largest Gap Closure with Hong Kong Peers in Four Years
China’s mainland stocks are on the verge of closing the price gap with their Hong Kong-listed counterparts, as optimism in artificial intelligence drives investors to the city’s market, reports Bloomberg.
Introduction:
The premium price of mainland China stocks has been narrowing in recent months, with a gauge of onshore shares’ premium to their Hong Kong peers nearing an almost four-year low. This trend is expected to continue, driven by a surge in tech giants listed in Hong Kong and strong buying from mainland investors.
Mainland China Stocks’ Premium to Hong Kong Peers Nears Four-Year Low
- A gauge of onshore shares’ premium to their Hong Kong peers is close to surpassing an October-low, bringing it near the lowest level since June 2020.
- This is due to a surge in tech giants listed in Hong Kong, driven by a DeepSearch-driven rally, while sentiment toward onshore shares remains capped by a soft economic recovery.
- Mainland investors are also driving the trend, with a $2.5 billion exchange-traded fund tracking the largest and most liquid stocks in mainland China seeing its biggest inflow this week since October.
Why the Premium Gap is Widening
- Beijing’s plans to boost consumption may trigger a reversal of the trend, but UBS Group AG strategists believe the premium could be lower in the long term due to increasing southbound ownership in Hong Kong.
- The higher liquidity and turnover in Hong Kong, as well as the lack of ability to short onshore shares, will maintain a level of premium, according to UBS strategists.
Conclusion:
The gap between mainland China stocks and their Hong Kong-listed counterparts is poised to reach its largest closure in over four years, driven by optimism in artificial intelligence and strong buying from mainland investors. While Beijing’s plans to boost consumption may impact the trend in the short term, the long-term outlook suggests a potential widening of the premium gap.
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