Hong Kong stocks ended the month lower as investors engaged in profit-taking. The Hang Seng Index experienced downward pressure as traders moved to secure gains made earlier in the month.

Market analysts indicated that the correction was expected, given the strong performance of Hong Kong equities in the preceding weeks. Some investors viewed the pullback as a healthy consolidation phase before a potential resumption of the upward trend.

Trading volume remained robust, suggesting active participation from both buyers and sellers. Sectors that had previously led the market’s advance, such as property and financials, were among the hardest hit during the profit-taking session.

While the monthly close was negative, some analysts remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for Hong Kong stocks, citing strong economic fundamentals and continued inflows of capital from mainland China.