What to Expect From Hong Kong's IPO Market in 2019

The video discusses the Hong Kong IPO market, highlighting a record-breaking 2018 with 218 IPOs and a significant increase in fundraising. Predictions for 2019 suggest fewer IPOs, dominated by small and medium-sized companies, with a total fundraising of $26-28 billion. The Chinese market slowdown affects IPO appetite, but a stabilization is expected in the second half of 2019. The tech sector faces challenges, with few successful IPOs in Hong Kong. Retail, consumer goods, and industrial sectors are expected to dominate, with hopes for more new economy companies listing in Hong Kong.

What was notable about the Hong Kong IPO market in 2018?

• It was dominated by tech companies.

• It saw a record-breaking number of IPOs and fundraising.

• It had no significant IPOs.

• It had the lowest number of IPOs in a decade.

What is the expected trend for IPOs in Hong Kong in 2019?

• A dominance of small and medium-sized IPOs.

• A significant increase in large IPOs.

• A decrease in small and medium-sized IPOs.

• No IPOs are expected.

What factor is primarily affecting the amount of money raised in 2019 compared to 2018?

• A decrease in the number of small IPOs.

• The absence of mega-sized IPOs.

• A rise in tech company listings.

• An increase in economic stability.

What was a significant change in the Asian market in 2018?

• A surge in tech company listings.

• The introduction of new market reforms.

• A focus on large IPOs.

• A decrease in the number of IPOs.

What challenge does the tech sector face in 2019?

• A lack of interest from investors.

• A decrease in tech company valuations.

• Trade issues affecting market stability.

• An oversupply of tech IPOs.

Which sectors are expected to dominate the Hong Kong IPO market in 2019?

• Energy and utilities.

• Finance and real estate.

• Technology and healthcare.

• Retail and consumer goods.

What is the outlook for new economy companies in Hong Kong?

• They are expected to decrease.

• They are likely to increase.

• They will remain stable.

• They will move to other markets.