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[HK Stocks Podcast] Hang Seng Index, Pop Mart, AIA, AAC Technologies, Weichai Power, Changfei Fiber Optic Cable - Post-market Analysis on March 24

Bullish investors are waiting for the index to rise back above 26,000 points and are choosing bull certificates with a stop-loss level of 24,000; bearish investors believe that the gap has been filled, and predict that it will fall again tomorrow, so they are opting for bear certificates.

The Hang Seng Index is currently at 25,063 points and remains in the recovery phase after falling from 28,056 points. However, this can only be considered a weak rebound and not a true sign of strength. Recently, the clear trading range has been between 24,203 and 28,056 points, with an overall volatility of approximately 15.9%. From a short-term trading perspective, the nearest support level to watch is the 24,700 to 24,203-point region, as 24,203 points represent a recent significant low, and the current price has just rebounded from that low. The resistance above is around 25,239 points, followed by the 25,500 to 25,700-point region, which is close to multiple short-to-medium term moving average pressures and is also the key area determining whether further recovery can occur in the short term.

In terms of technical status, the moving averages remain downward overall, with the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, and 30-day lines yet to show a clear bullish alignment, indicating that the broader trend has not escaped weakness. Although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has recovered from a low, it remains in a weaker zone without any strong signals. Regarding the Bollinger Bands, the index continues to run near the lower band, implying that while there may be a short-term technical rebound, the overall situation remains within a weak zone rather than transitioning into a strong zone.

To continue advancing, the conditions are straightforward: the index must first stabilize effectively above 25,000 points, then break through 25,239 points and subsequently reclaim the resistance zone between 25,500 and 25,700 points. Only by achieving this step will the market have the potential to push back toward 26,000 points. If the index merely hovers around 25,000 points or rises to the 25,200 to 25,300-point range before facing resistance again, such movement should still be regarded as a weak rebound and insufficient to support a quick return to 26,000 points.

The downside risk is equally clear. If the index falls back below the 24,700-point level and subsequently breaches the 24,203-point support again, it would indicate that this rebound has failed, and the market will return to a bottom-searching pattern. Since the moving averages are still trending downward, any breakdown of lower support could trigger further selling pressure. Therefore, the 24,203-point level is not only short-term support but also the watershed for whether the current weak rebound can continue.

In terms of bull and bear warrant capital distribution, there are 2,562 products in the market, with 1,439 bull warrants and 1,123 bear warrants, slightly favoring bulls in quantity. The most concentrated recovery price for bull warrants is between 24,000 and 24,499 points, close to recent lows, reflecting that bullish funds are mainly positioned near relatively stronger support areas. Bear warrant trading is most concentrated between 25,500 and 25,999 points, indicating that bearish funds are deployed near overhead resistance zones, clearly betting on a rebound failure. Street-level holdings show that the most concentrated bull warrant region is also between 24,000 and 24,499 points, while bear warrant street-level holdings are concentrated between 28,000 and 28,499 points. This suggests that the current market position structure shows some bias, with bull warrant positions heavily concentrated near lower levels, while bear warrant positions are placed at higher levels. Overall, the market isn’t completely one-sided in its bullish or bearish outlook, but rather forms a clear tug-of-war dynamic: bulls defend near lower supports, while bears guard against rebounds near resistance zones. However, looking solely at street-level distributions, there is indeed a more pronounced single-sided concentration, as bull warrant concentrations are higher, representing that much capital still expects the index to hold lower levels before bouncing back.

Regarding the two viewpoints mentioned by investors, first, bullish investors waiting for the index to rise back to 26,000 points and choosing bull warrants with a recovery price of 24,000 points is not entirely unreasonable in direction, as the 24,000-point recovery price is indeed close to where bull warrant trading and street-level holdings concentrate—where the market generally believes there’s some defensive strength near 24,200 points. However, note that the current index is only at 25,063 points, still nearly a thousand points away from 26,000 points, with significant resistance already present at 25,200, 25,500, and 25,700 points. Thus, 'eventually returning to 26,000 points' can be a rebound target but shouldn’t be assumed to happen soon. In terms of short-term value betting, the advantage of 24,000-point bull warrants is their relatively reasonable position, supported by market consensus; however, the disadvantage is that if 24,203 points fail again, risks will escalate quickly. Therefore, such deployment qualifies as conditional rebound speculation, not simply high-probability trend-following trades.

As for bearish investors who believe that after filling the gap, prices will fall tomorrow and want to bet on bear warrants, this perspective isn’t entirely without merit since the overall trend hasn't turned bullish yet, moving averages remain downward, and bear warrant trading concentrates between 25,500 and 25,999 points, showing that substantial funds are already waiting to go short. However, rushing into bear warrants at today's price of 25,063 might not offer particularly high value betting, as the index is not at a peak but has just bounced back from the 24,203-point low and remains in the middle-to-lower range, still some distance from major bear warrant concentration zones. This means while the bearish direction is understandable, deploying too early without waiting for a rebound closer to resistance zones like 25,200–25,500 points may result in suboptimal short-term space and risk-reward ratios.

Overall, at this stage, the Hang Seng Index remains in a weak short-term rebound pattern. There may be opportunities to look towards 26,000 points, but it must first break through 25,239 points and then reclaim the resistance zone of 25,500 to 25,700 points; conversely, if it falls below 24,700 points and loses 24,203 points again, weakness will regain dominance. Bulls betting on a rebound using 24,000-point call warrants have a direction that is relatively grounded, but the premise is that the lows cannot be broken again; bears aiming to immediately short sell with bearish warrants can be logically understood, but unless waiting for a rebound closer to the resistance level before acting, the short-term reward-to-risk ratio is only average.

Pop Mart (09992.HK): Investors indicated sufficient volume today, can it surge to 220-230 yuan? Some investors are deploying put warrants with a strike price of 177.9 yuan at higher levels.

Pop Mart’s current price is 217.2 yuan, with a recent trading range between 174.3 and 274.2 yuan, resulting in a total fluctuation of approximately 57.3%, classifying it as a high-volatility stock. Focusing solely on the short term, the share price is currently at a sensitive upper-middle position. Immediate support below is around 204.2 yuan, near today’s low, followed by the psychological 200-yuan mark. Resistance above is initially seen at 219.4 yuan, near today’s high, with the next key area between 220 and 225 yuan. The 230-yuan level investors are eyeing represents a higher target and won’t automatically follow a breakout from current levels.

Technically, moving averages are currently intertwined, indicating no strong unidirectional trend. The relative strength index sits in neutral territory, showing neither significant overstrength nor weakening, leaving the stock in a transitional phase capable of moving either way. Bollinger Bands suggest prices are hovering around the midline, signaling consolidation awaiting a directional breakout rather than being in an aggressive breakout phase. Although today’s gains were notable, the technical structure doesn’t yet justify defining this as the start of a renewed strong upward trend.

For further upward movement, conditions are clear: the share price must first stabilize effectively above 219.4 yuan and genuinely hold above the psychological 220-yuan level. Only achieving this step would allow the market to push toward 225 yuan and possibly 230 yuan. If the price merely spikes near 220 yuan intraday without holding, or quickly retreats after touching 220 yuan, such movements should be viewed as range-bound bounces rather than breakouts. This means 220 yuan serves as the first trigger point; whether it stabilizes will directly determine if 230 yuan has a short-term chance of being tested.

Downside risks are equally evident. If the share price breaks back below 204.2 yuan, it signals that today’s uptrend couldn’t sustain, with insufficient short-term buying support. A further breach below 200 yuan would significantly worsen the short-term recovery rhythm, potentially leading the market back into consolidation or even a weaker pattern. Current entangled moving averages reflect weak directional cues, so any breakdown of critical support could lead to a rapid re-weakening of the share price.

In terms of warrant capital distribution, there are 171 products in the market, including 107 call warrants and 64 put warrants, with call warrants outnumbering puts. The most traded call warrants are concentrated in the strike price range of HKD 254 to 254.99, while put warrants are concentrated in the range of HKD 162 to 162.99. This distribution reflects that although funds continue to deploy for upside potential, they mainly focus on larger extensions. Bearish funds are concentrated in lower strike price areas, adopting a defensive or medium-term pullback strategy. As for street-level holdings, call warrants are heavily concentrated around HKD 220 to 220.99, while put warrants are most concentrated between HKD 231 to 231.99, indicating a one-sided concentration overall. This phenomenon is worth noting because the concentration of call warrant holdings near HKD 220 suggests that this level is highly watched by the market. Meanwhile, the concentration of put warrant holdings near HKD 231 indicates that if the stock price rises closer to the HKD 230 range, concerns over profit-taking will significantly increase. Overall, the market does not fully agree on a unilateral upward trend but rather shows a divergent pattern of 'short-term optimism above HKD 220 but defensive bearish deployments at higher levels.'

Regarding investors mentioning today's large volume and whether it can push towards HKD 220-230, my view is that reaching HKD 220 is possible, but reaching HKD 230 requires further confirmation. The current price of HKD 217.2 is already very close to HKD 220, and today's increased trading volume indeed raises the possibility of testing HKD 220 in the short term, which is a reasonable judgment. However, HKD 220 and HKD 230 are not the same thing; HKD 220 is just the immediate resistance level, while reaching HKD 230 would require the market to first stabilize above HKD 220 and then have continued buying pressure to gradually reach that level. Therefore, viewing HKD 220 and HKD 230 together as a single short-term target is somewhat optimistic.

As for investors deploying put warrants at higher levels with a strike price of HKD 177.9, the direction is not entirely unreasonable because the stock price has rebounded quite a bit in the short term, and there is inherent resistance near HKD 220. Deploying defensively bearish positions at higher levels is understandable. However, in terms of short-term trading value, HKD 177.9 is considered a distant strike price, with considerable distance between the current price and the strike price. Such products are more suitable for betting on deeper pullbacks rather than simply expecting a brief fallback near HKD 220. In simple terms, the idea of being bearish on high-level resistance is understandable, but using distant strike price put warrants like HKD 177.9 for short-term deployment offers only average betting value. This is because you're not only betting on the correct direction but also gambling on significant and rapid declines for the product to react favorably.

Overall, Pop Mart is currently in a consolidating and pending breakout pattern. Today’s significant volume increase indeed gives HKD 220 a chance to be challenged, but for further advancement to HKD 230, the prerequisite is to first stabilize within the HKD 219.4 to 220 range. The bullish logic is reasonably sound in the short term, but targets should not be set too far ahead all at once; deploying bearish put warrants at higher levels is not entirely wrong, but using products with distant strike prices like HKD 177.9 for short-term trading offers only an average reward-to-risk ratio.

AIA (01299.HK): Is it a rebound from the bottom? In the warrant market, investors are looking at HKD 90-95, holding bull contracts with a stop-loss at HKD 76.

AIA is currently priced at HKD 85.1, with a recent clear trading range between HKD 78.7 and HKD 92.1, representing a volatility of approximately 17.0%. From a short-term perspective, the stock price is currently in the upper-middle part of this range, not close to the lowest point, but it hasn't truly broken through the upper resistance either. The nearest support below is around HKD 82 to HKD 83, as this area has been a repeatedly contested zone recently, followed by HKD 78.7 as the obvious recent low. Above, resistance is first seen near HKD 85.3 to HKD 86.2, close to the day’s high and short-term dense area, and then around HKD 88, before reaching HKD 92.1, the recent high.

Technically, moving averages are still entangled, reflecting that the trend hasn't formed a clear one-sided direction. The relative strength index is neutral and stable, showing no particular strength but not weak either. Regarding Bollinger Bands, the stock price is running close to the middle band, indicating that the current movement is more like a rebound within a consolidation range rather than entering a strong breakout phase. This technical structure typically represents the market attempting to repair, but it hasn't reached the point where a new upward trend can be confirmed.

For further upward movement, the condition is clear: the stock price must first stabilize above the short-term resistance zone of HKD 85.3 to HKD 86.2, then break through HKD 88, giving the market a reason to look towards HKD 90-95. In other words, prices above HKD 90 won’t naturally extend from the current price unless the nearby resistance zone is first overcome, and only then will the short-term uptrend truly open up. If the price merely approaches around HKD 86 and retreats again, the overall movement will still be a rebound within the range and insufficient to confirm a strong upward attack.

The downside risk is equally clear. If the stock price falls back below the HKD 82 to HKD 83 region, it indicates insufficient support for this rebound, and the short-term recovery rhythm will be disrupted. If it further breaks below HKD 78.7, it means the market hasn’t truly bottomed out and will revert to a search-for-bottom pattern. As the moving averages are still tangled, directional clarity isn’t strong, so once support is lost, the stock price might weaken relatively quickly.

Regarding warrant capital distribution, there are 84 products in the market, including 56 call warrants and 28 put warrants, showing a clear predominance of call warrants. The most traded call warrants are concentrated around the strike price of HKD 91 to 91.99, while put warrants are focused between HKD 69 to 69.99. This indicates that the mainstream market sentiment still leans toward expecting a price recovery upward, primarily targeting areas above HKD 90; bearish funds are concentrated at lower strike prices, reflecting a more defensive or deeper correction mindset. In terms of street-level holdings, call warrants are also most concentrated in the HKD 91 to 91.99 range, while put warrants are clustered around HKD 66 to 66.99, showing a one-sided concentration overall. In other words, both trading activity and street-level holdings indicate that the market predominantly waits for AIA's upward recovery rather than unanimously turning bearish.

As for investors asking whether this is a rebound from the bottom and whether looking at the range of 90 to 95 with a bull certificate at a stop-loss price of 76 is reasonable, I would say directly: currently, there are only conditions for a rebound, but it cannot be fully confirmed that the bottom has been reached. The reason is that the stock price has indeed rebounded from the low of 78.7, and the current price has returned above 85, indicating support at the lows, so the rebound is not baseless. However, since the moving averages are still entangled and the Bollinger Bands are just approaching the midline, the structure is still closer to a range repair rather than a very clear trend reversal. Therefore, the notion of 'rebound from the bottom' can be accepted, but with the premise that the stock price must further recover the 86 to 88 region to truly confirm.

As for looking towards HKD 90 to 95, achieving HKD 90 in the short term is conditional because the highest concentration of market trading and street-level holdings is near HKD 91, suggesting that many funds are already positioned for this move; however, HKD 95 is relatively ambitious as it surpasses the recent high of HKD 92.1. To reach this level, the market would need to not only break through short-term resistance but also sustain the uptrend, so it shouldn’t be considered a guaranteed short-term target. Regarding holding bull certificates with a stop-loss price of HKD 76, from a risk control perspective, this stop-loss is reasonable since it is below the recent low of HKD 78.7, offering a decent buffer without being overly tight, thus representing a relatively defensive deployment. Simply put, the direction is reasonable, and the stop-loss price setting is not overly aggressive, making the short-term reward-to-risk ratio moderately favorable, but the premise remains that the stock price must hold above HKD 82 to 83 and gradually recover HKD 86 to 88; otherwise, even if the direction eventually turns out correct, the short-term trend may still fluctuate and consume time.

4. AAC Technologies (02018.HK): What is the short-term trading range? Investors are looking at a target of 40 HKD, holding call warrants with an exercise price of 42.08 HKD.

AAC Technologies is currently trading at 34.78 HKD, with a recent obvious trading range between 31.20 HKD and 40.70 HKD, showing overall volatility of approximately 30.4%. From a short-term trading perspective, the stock price is currently in the lower-middle part of this range. Immediate support is around 33 HKD to 32.50 HKD, followed by 31.20 HKD as the recent clear low. Resistance above is first seen in the 35 HKD to 35.90 HKD region, as this area represents dense pressure after a short-term rebound. Beyond that, resistance lies near 37 HKD, followed by the larger resistance zone between 40 HKD and 40.70 HKD.

Technically, the moving averages are still trending downward, indicating that the overall trend has not completely shaken off weakness. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently neutral, reflecting that the stock price has stabilized from its lows but has not yet shown a strong continuation signal. Regarding the Bollinger Bands, the price is close to the middle band, suggesting that the stock is closer to a consolidation and recovery phase rather than entering a sharp one-sided uptrend. In other words, AAC Technologies is not at its weakest point right now, but it hasn't fully turned strong either; in the short term, it remains in an observation period for whether the rebound can continue.

If further upward movement is to occur, the conditions are clear: the stock price must first effectively stabilize above the resistance zone of 35 HKD to 35.90 HKD, then break through near 37 HKD before the market can consider pushing the short-term target towards 40 HKD. This means that reaching 40 HKD won’t happen automatically with just a simple rebound from current levels—it requires successive breakthroughs of several resistance levels for the short-term trend to truly reverse. If the price only rises to slightly above 35 HKD before quickly pulling back, this would still be considered a bounce within the trading range, insufficient to support a direct challenge towards 40 HKD.

The downside risks are also clear. If the stock price falls back below the 33 to 32.50 range, it indicates insufficient short-term recovery momentum. If it breaks below 31.20 again, the entire rebound structure will be disrupted, and the market may return to a weak bottom-searching state. Since the moving averages are still trending downward, once support levels are broken, selling pressure might not build gradually but could instead accelerate again.

Regarding warrant capital distribution, there are 34 products in the market, including 26 call warrants and 8 put warrants, with a clear bias toward call warrants. The most traded call warrants have strike prices between 46 and 46.99, while for put warrants, they are concentrated at 40 to 40.99. This reflects that although more capital is positioned for a rebound, the call warrant positions are set relatively high, indicating an aggressive upward-looking strategy. Bearish capital, on the other hand, is concentrated near stronger resistance zones, showing defensive positioning. In terms of open interest, call warrants are mostly concentrated at 45 to 45.99, while put warrants are at 31 to 31.99, showing a one-sided concentration because the market’s holding structure clearly favors calls. In other words, overall market sentiment isn’t uniformly bearish, but rather, more capital still prefers waiting for a rebound, though deployment is higher, meaning while everyone expects upside potential, they’re also waiting for clearer breakout signals.

As for investors asking about the short-term volatility range, I would say directly that a more realistic short-term range should initially be between 31.20 and 35.90. If it breaks above 35.90, the range could expand to 31.20 to 40. This means 40 can serve as the next target, but it shouldn't be viewed as the immediate natural level. Looking at 40 makes sense directionally since 40 itself is near the upper end of the recent range. If the stock price successfully breaches resistance levels consecutively, it indeed has room to test higher levels. However, at the current price of 34.78, there’s still some distance to 40, and intermediate pressures at around 35, 36, or even 37 must be addressed first. Therefore, this view is somewhat aggressive.

Regarding holding call warrants with a strike price of HKD 42.08, this position is relatively aggressive since HKD 42.08 exceeds investors' initially expected target of HKD 40. In other words, even if the stock price reaches HKD 40, such products may not directly reflect the short-term upward momentum due to their higher strike price. Simply put, the bullish direction is understandable, but in terms of short-term reward-to-risk ratios, holding call warrants with a higher strike price like HKD 42.08 offers only an average payoff. The prerequisite is that the stock price must first break through the HKD 35 to 37 range and sustain the uptrend for this setup to become more reasonable. At this stage, it is more suitable to consider HKD 40 as a later-stage target rather than an immediate or ultra-short-term must-reach position.

5. Weichai Power (02338.HK): Investors have observed large orders flowing in for two consecutive days. What’s the next target price? In the warrant market, some investors are eyeing call warrants with a strike price of 28.4.

Weichai Power is currently trading at 27.54. Recently, its clear operating range has been between 18.67 and 35.54, representing a total fluctuation of approximately 90.4%, making it a relatively volatile stock. Focusing on the short term, the stock is now at a recovery point after a pullback from the upper-middle part of the range. Immediate support below is around 26.05 to 25.80, which is near intraday lows and a short-term stabilization zone. Below that, watch for support near 25. Above, initial resistance is at 27.78, followed by the key psychological level of 28, and then the larger resistance zone between 29.2 and 30. In other words, despite some rebound, the stock hasn’t truly broken through short-term pressure areas yet.

Technically, the moving averages remain downward, indicating that the medium- to short-term trend hasn’t fully strengthened yet. The relative strength index is neutral, reflecting rebound momentum after a low but not entering a strong bullish phase. Regarding Bollinger Bands, the price is near the middle band, suggesting the current movement resembles a post-weakness recovery and consolidation rather than a renewed one-way sharp rise. In simple terms, Weichai Power isn’t the weakest, but technically it’s still in a verification phase regarding whether the rebound can continue.

For further upward movement, the conditions are clear: the stock must stabilize above 27.78 and effectively break through the key level of 28. Only by achieving this can the market push the short-term target above 29 and gradually aim for around 30. If the price merely spikes to 27.8–28 intraday without closing above, this move remains just a rebound within the range and isn’t enough to confirm a new uptrend. In other words, the area around 28 is the crucial trigger point; breaking through or not directly impacts the next target price.

Downside risks are also evident. If the stock price falls back below 26.05, it means today’s rebound couldn’t continue, showing insufficient short-term buying support. If it breaks below 25 again, this round of recovery could weaken further, potentially returning the market to a weaker consolidation pattern. Since the moving averages are still trending down, once support is broken, the pullback might not be minor but could expand significantly.

Regarding warrant capital distribution, there are 19 products in the market, all of which are call warrants with no put warrants, clearly reflecting a highly concentrated market direction. The most traded call warrants have strike prices between 28 and 28.99, close to the current price, indicating that mainstream capital is positioning for continued upward movement after breaking through 28. In terms of open interest, the highest concentration is in the 38 to 38.99 range, much higher, showing that significant funds are waiting for a larger rebound from aggressive levels. Overall, this market structure leans heavily toward an upward outlook, as there are no put warrants diverting attention, and trading is concentrated slightly above the current price, indicating that funds aren’t just looking at technical rebounds but are anticipating further upward movement.

As for investors observing that there have been large orders flowing in for two consecutive days, the next target price should be looked at step by step. In the short term, the first target is between HK$28 and HK$28.5. If it can stabilize effectively, then the next reasonable range would be HK$29.2 to HK$30. The reason is simple: the current price of HK$27.54 is already close to HK$28, and the most concentrated call warrant strike price in market trading is between HK$28 and HK$28.99, indicating that this region is the most natural first stop. If HK$28 can be broken through and stabilized, the market will have grounds to push the target higher; but if even HK$28 cannot be stabilized, it's too early to aim directly for higher levels. In other words, investors seeing two consecutive days of large inflows and being optimistic about the future trend is not unreasonable, but the target price should be approached incrementally rather than jumping too far ahead all at once.

As for investors focusing on a call warrant with a strike price of HK$28.4, this choice itself is reasonable because HK$28.4 is close to where market trading is concentrated, as well as near a short-term breakout level. It reflects a deployment corresponding to the current trend, rather than an overly aggressive choice. However, whether the short-term reward-to-risk ratio is attractive still depends on whether the stock price can first stabilize above HK$27.78 and break through HK$28. If the breakout holds, the call warrants at HK$28.4 will naturally have more room to perform. But if the stock price merely tests HK$28 before retreating, the efficiency of such products in the short term would diminish. Overall, a bullish outlook could hold, and the HK$28.4 call warrant falls within a reasonable focus range, offering moderate upside potential, but only on the premise that the HK$28 level must be broken. Otherwise, it remains a rebound that has yet to be confirmed.

6. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK): Investors are asking whether after three days, with earnings coming up, the stock can reach HK$180? Holding call warrants at HK$188.88.

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable’s current price is HK$165, with a recent obvious trading range between HK$45.64 and HK$206.8, showing overall volatility of approximately 353.1%, making it a highly volatile stock. Looking at the short term, the share price is currently consolidating near its highs before attempting another upward move. Immediate support below is around HK$158.8 to HK$160, with further support at HK$149.4, which represents the intraday low. Resistance above is initially at HK$166.2, followed by the range of HK$170 to HK$174.5. The HK$180 level that investors are watching is a higher target and won’t automatically be reached just from an uptick in the current price.

Technically, the moving averages are still sloping upwards, indicating that the foundation for a medium- to short-term uptrend hasn’t been disrupted. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in a relatively strong region but hasn’t reached extreme overbought levels, suggesting there’s still upward momentum in the market. Regarding Bollinger Bands, the price is running close to the upper band, typically signaling that the trend remains strong. However, it also means that chasing higher prices in the short term will require stronger breakout momentum because failure to push higher when near the upper band often leads to initial fluctuations or pullbacks.

For further upward movement, the conditions are clear: the stock price must first stabilize above HK$166.2, and then effectively break through the resistance zone of HK$170 to HK$174.5, allowing the market to challenge HK$180. In other words, HK$180 isn’t the immediate first target; instead, nearby resistance levels need to be overcome, and buying momentum must continue for there to be any chance of pushing toward HK$180 around earnings time. If the stock continues to oscillate between HK$165 and HK$170 without breaking convincingly past HK$174, this movement should only be regarded as consolidation at high levels, insufficient to confirm a direct short-term rise to HK$180.

Downside risks are equally evident. If the stock price falls back below HK$160, it indicates insufficient continuation of the short-term uptrend. If it breaks below HK$149.4, the entire bullish consolidation pattern will begin to deteriorate, potentially leading to a deeper correction from high-level consolidation. Given the stock’s inherent high volatility, once support levels are breached, the speed of the pullback might be rapid. Hence, the HK$160 level is a crucial short-term defensive position.

Regarding the distribution of CBBC (Callable Bull/Bear Contracts) funds, there are a total of 32 products in the market, all of which are call warrants, with no put warrants — clearly reflecting a highly concentrated market direction. The most active trading in call warrants is for strike prices between HK$299 and HK$299.99, while open interest is most concentrated between HK$208 and HK$208.99. This distribution shows that the market isn't just focused on small fluctuations of one or two dollars, but rather tends to deploy more aggressively for higher target prices. In other words, capital flow directions are quite consistent, leaning towards bullishness, though the positioning is on the higher side, reflecting optimistic market sentiment. However, it also implies that if upward momentum doesn't sustain in the short term, the performance of these deep out-of-the-money structures may not be ideal.

As for investors asking whether the stock can reach HK$180 in three days following the earnings report, my view is that it’s possible to test that level, but it shouldn’t be considered a certainty. The current price of HK$165 is still HK$15 away from HK$180, representing an increase of over 9%. For a stock already at a high level, this isn’t a minor fluctuation. Multiple resistances at HK$166, HK$170, and HK$174 must first be broken through before the market can push further. Technically, the direction isn’t pessimistic: moving averages are sloping upwards, RSI is strong, and the price is near the upper Bollinger Band, so aiming for HK$180 isn’t entirely baseless. However, compressing the timeline to three days and adding pre-earnings uncertainty makes this target notably ambitious.

As for holding call warrants at HK$188.88, this is also an aggressive deployment. HK$188.88 is not only higher than the current price but also above the HK$180 target that investors are watching. Even if the stock does reach HK$180, this type of product might not be the most direct reflection of short-term upward movement. In short, the bullish direction is understandable, and the market’s capital flow is clearly biased towards calls. However, in terms of short-term reward-to-risk, holding call warrants with a higher strike price like HK$188.88 is moderately aggressive. The stock must first break through the resistance zone of HK$170 to HK$174, and strong upward momentum post-earnings is required for this position to become truly advantageous. Overall, HK$180 can be a target after further breakout, but it shouldn’t be seen as a high-probability outcome within three days. As for the HK$188.88 call warrant, the direction isn’t necessarily wrong, but the short-term reward-to-risk ratio is only moderately aggressive.

Reminder: This article does not constitute any investment advice.

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