CICC has released a research report indicating that Hang Seng Indexes Company is currently conducting a market consultation on proposed revisions to the Hang Seng Tech Index. The suggestions include increasing the number of constituent stocks to 50, broadening the technology theme scope of the index, and adjusting the stock selection mechanism, with the consultation period running until September 18.

In the selection process between the market cap group and the growth group, hard technology companies are expected to dominate. Among the 50 constituents projected to meet the inclusion criteria for the Tech Index, the adjusted theme distribution is anticipated to be 15 in advanced manufacturing, 14 in digital platforms and solutions, 12 in robotics and automation, 6 in artificial intelligence, and 3 in cloud computing.

CICC noted that in the market cap group, companies including CATL (03750), Techtronic Industries (00669), Iluvatar CoreX (09903), Kingboard Laminates (01888), GDS Holdings (09698), Biren Technology (06082), AAC Technologies (02018), UBTECH Robotics (09880), Kingdee International (00268), and ASMPT (00522) are expected to be selected.