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Hong Kong Connect Flows (June): AI Driven $4.6bn Inflows

30 Jun 2026 By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM
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Abstract: We analyzed Hong Kong Connect southbound flows for the month ended June 30th, estimating net inflows of USD 4,718 million from mainland investors into Hong Kong stocks, a reversal from USD 458 million in outflows in May. The HSCEI returned -11.8% over the same period. Information Technology led sector inflows at $9,692 million, while Consumer Discretionary recorded the largest outflows at $3,450 million. By stock, the top inflows went to Kingboard Laminates (1888 HK, $2,610m), Kingboard (148 HK, $2,571m), Smic (981 HK, $1,771m), Knowledge Atlas (2513 HK, $1,132m), and Hua Hong Semi (1347 HK, $511m). The largest outflow was from Alibaba (9988 HK, -$3,038m), followed by China Hongqiao (1378 HK, -$500m) and Xiaomi (1810 HK, -$435m). The biggest stake increases went to Estun (2715 HK, +20.5ppt) and Kingboard (148 HK, +15.6ppt), while Sf (6936 HK, -21.9ppt) recorded the sharpest stake decline.

SMIC (981 HK) KINGBOARD LAMINATES (1888 HK) KINGBOARD (148 HK) ALIBABA (9988 HK) KNOWLEDGE ATLAS (2513 HK)

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SMIC, KINGBOARD LAMINATES, KINGBOARD, ALIBABA, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS

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