The Big Short's Burry: Now is the Perfect Time to Bottom-Fish in Hong Kong Stocks
Michael Burry, the investor famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, recently stated on X that now is an "excellent time" to look for cheap stocks in the Hong Kong market. His bullish view is based on the expectation that the global AI chip stock frenzy will cool, leading funds to flow out of Korea, Japan, and semiconductor ETFs and into undervalued areas like Hong Kong. He has already acted by increasing his stake in JD.com.
Hong Kong stocks have significantly underperformed global peers this year, with the Hang Seng Index down about 7% and the Hang Seng Tech Index falling over 15%. This contrasts sharply with major gains in Korean, Japanese, and semiconductor markets. Burry sees this disparity as creating a bargain-hunting opportunity.
Adding another perspective, Goldman Sachs' Asia equity capital markets head, Wang Yajun, argues that while the Hong Kong market has already entered the AI era with active related IPOs and trading, its major indices have not yet reflected this reality due to structural lag. He expects record equity fundraising this year, driven by more AI company listings.
Morgan Stanley has also recently advocated buying Hong Kong stocks, citing optimistic corporate earnings prospects. However, challenges remain, including concerns over China's consumer recovery and e-commerce profitability. The key for investors is navigating the overall index pressure while identifying specific structural opportunities highlighted by these bullish narratives.
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