To support the deployment of core technology assets, the Hang Seng Technology ETF (159125) is listed today.

Gelonghui, November 6th | Against the backdrop of accelerating iterations in the global AI industry and breakthroughs in localization, Chinese technology companies continue to demonstrate strong growth momentum. To facilitate investors' allocation of leading Hong Kong-listed technology stocks, the China Merchants CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology ETF (159125) was listed on November 6th. This fund supports T+0 trading, offering investors flexible access to investment opportunities in the Hong Kong technology sector. The China Merchants CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology ETF (159125) tracks the CNIX Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Index, which selects 30 technology companies with large market capitalization, strong R&D capabilities, and rapid revenue growth from the pool of eligible Hong Kong-listed stocks. In terms of sector composition, it focuses on 'hard technology' and 'new economy' fields. According to Wind statistics as of September 30th, based on the Hang Seng Primary Industry classification, non-essential consumption (including Alibaba, Meituan, BYD, etc.) accounts for 43% of the weight, while the information technology sector (including Tencent, Xiaomi Group, SMIC, etc.) accounts for 42%, highlighting its distinct technology theme. In terms of historical performance, the CNIX Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Index has shown impressive long-term results. According to Wind data, from 2017 to October 31, 2025, the index achieved a cumulative increase of 179.56%, compared to gains of 12.41% and 61.06% for the Hong Kong Stock Connect Internet Index and the Hang Seng Technology Index respectively, demonstrating strong growth elasticity. CITIC Securities notes that the Hong Kong stock market benefits from hosting a complete domestic AI industry chain (including infrastructure, hardware and software, applications), coupled with an increasing number of high-quality leading companies listing in Hong Kong. As such, Hong Kong stocks will continue to benefit from liquidity spillover from domestic and overseas markets and ongoing AI-driven narratives.