CNOOC Sees HKD893.8M Net Outflow in Southbound Trading
XIAOMI-W Trading Activity: There was a net inflow of HKD18.4 million in Southbound Trading for XIAOMI-W (01810.HK), despite a decrease in its stock price by 1.180%.
CNOOC and BABA-W Outflows: CNOOC (00883.HK) and BABA-W (09988.HK) experienced significant net outflows of HKD893.8 million and HKD888 million respectively, with BABA-W seeing a stock price drop of 3.574%.
Most Active Stocks: In the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, DONGFANG ELEC (01072.HK) had the highest net inflow of HKD125.1 million, while CNOOC had the highest net outflow of HKD625.5 million.
Overall Southbound Trading Summary: The total Southbound Trading net outflow was HKD0, accounting for 38.54% of the total transaction amount of HKD99.93 billion.
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Southbound Trading Inflows: CSOP HS TECH, XIAOMI-W, and CNOOC saw significant Southbound Trading net inflows of HKD3.1 billion, HKD1.6 billion, and HKD1.4 billion respectively, while CNOOC was the most active stock with a net inflow of HKD1.8 billion.
Southbound Trading Outflows: BABA-W and SMIC experienced notable Southbound Trading net outflows of HKD1.4 billion and HKD154.8 million, with BABA-W being the most active stock with a net outflow of HKD930.3 million.
Short Selling Activity: The short selling figures indicated a total of $3.24 billion for XIAOMI-W and $2.72 billion for BABA-W, with respective short selling ratios of 33.244% and 16.366%.
Overall Trading Summary: At the close, Southbound Trading net outflow totaled HKD0, accounting for 43.26% of the total transaction amount of HKD154.74 billion.

Market Performance: The HSI fell by 2.1% to close at 26,059, with significant declines in the HSCEI and HSTECH, while total market turnover reached $357.679 billion.
Oil and Gold Stocks Rise: Oil prices increased, boosting stocks like PETROCHINA and CNOOC by over 4%, while gold prices also rose, positively impacting companies such as SD GOLD and ZHAOJIN MINING.
Airlines and Financials Decline: Airlines faced losses due to disruptions in Middle East routes, with CHINA SOUTH AIR and CHINA EAST AIR dropping over 8%, while major financial institutions like HSBC and BOC HONG KONG also saw declines.
Chinese Developers and Insurers Struggle: Chinese developers like SUNAC and CHINA VANKE experienced significant drops, while insurers and brokers also faced losses, reflecting broader market concerns.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 570 points (2.1%) to 26,059, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) dropped 148 points (2.9%) to 4,989, with a total market turnover of $357.68 billion.
Declining Heavyweights: Major stocks like Xiaomi, Meituan, and Alibaba experienced significant declines, with Xiaomi down 5% and Alibaba down 4.5%, amidst high short selling ratios.
Gainers in the Market: Xinyi Glass and CNOOC were notable gainers, with Xinyi Glass rising 12.4% to a new high, while CNOOC increased by 5.6%.
Volatile Stocks: Several stocks faced sharp declines, including Guofuhee, which plummeted 19.2%, and Dmall, which fell 13.1%, indicating a volatile trading environment.
Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Prices: Recent geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran may lead to a short-term increase in oil prices, potentially exceeding US$80 per barrel, according to CLSA's research.
Impact on Chinese Oil Companies: The rise in oil prices is expected to benefit Chinese oil companies like PETROCHINA and CNOOC, which are seen as affordable hedges against inflation with yields of 5-6%.
Challenges for Chemical Stocks: Chinese chemical stocks may experience pressure due to rising input costs from increased crude oil prices and higher freight costs linked to Middle Eastern instability.
Effect on Independent Refiners: CLSA notes that independent refiners in China will be more significantly impacted by these changes, as they rely heavily on Iranian crude oil imports compared to state-owned enterprises.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 420 points (1.6%) to 26,209, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines of 2.1% and 1.4%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Xiaomi, Meituan, and Alibaba saw significant drops, with Xiaomi down 4.6% and Alibaba down 2.7%, amidst high short selling activity.
Notable Movers: Xinyi Glass and CNOOC were standout performers, with Xinyi Glass rising 11.4% to a new high, while several other stocks, including Sunny Optical and HSBC Holdings, faced declines.
Short Selling Trends: The short selling ratios for various stocks were notable, with JD Health and HSBC Holdings showing high short selling activity, indicating bearish sentiment among investors.
Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Prices: Escalating tensions surrounding Iran may push oil prices above USD80 per barrel, according to CLSA's report.
Impact on Chinese Oil Companies: Chinese oil firms like PETROCHINA and CNOOC are expected to benefit from rising oil prices, offering attractive dividend yields and serving as inflation hedges.
Short Selling Data: PETROCHINA has a short selling ratio of 40.176% with $316.05M in short sales, while CNOOC has a ratio of 17.285% with $296.18M in short sales.
Pressure on Chemical Stocks: Chinese chemical stocks, which have recently outperformed, may face challenges due to increased input costs linked to rising oil prices.






