China stocks outperformed the market, reflecting investors' confidence in these stocks and the prospects of China's economy.
I think the high growth potential in technology stocks is better than traditional stocks.
We're seeing some bargain hunting in China Mobile as some funds are switching from interest-rate sensitive stocks that have rallied to China shares.
Commodity stocks can still outperform the market. The U.S. economy is not going to slow down. There should be increased demand for commodities.
The rise in property stocks was due to a technical rebound. These shares will come under further pressure as property sales are expected to slow in 2006 from a year earlier.
The risk of a further slump of Hong Kong stocks is not great, as there is no evidence there are capital outflows in the region. Strong support remains at the mid-February low of 15,241.
Property stocks sprang to life after falling about 10 percent on average over the past six months as rising interest rates dampened property market sentiment.
Profit-taking dragged the index lower. But funds are still in Hong Kong and are helping support the index despite the pressure on stocks to trade lower after the weak showing of overseas markets.
Investors remain bullish about the local market. Most funds are keeping positions here, with some adding major stocks to their portfolios including HSBC and Cheung Kong.
Investors were active in buying properties after recent correction. Buying interest in China-related stocks was also very strong.
Investors are trying to stay away from hotel stocks because of emerging bird-flu cases. People will still try to avoid hotel stocks unless it is confirmed there won't be any more bird-flu outbreaks.
Hong Kong telecom stocks have lagged European and U.S. telecom stocks this week so they are catching up.