How to ride out Hong Kong’s US$274 billion lock-up expiry wave hitting stocks this year (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong investors face potential market pressure as US$274 billion in shares from recent IPOs are set to be released following lock-up expiry, with historical data indicating possible price declines.

• Hong Kong's IPO boom will lead to US$274 billion in shares being freed as lock-up restrictions expire
• Investors warn that increased supply could weigh on prices but may offer opportunities for those analyzing metrics
• Historical data shows a median 4% decline in shares three months after lock-up periods end