Core Insights - The source of uncertainty in asset returns is influenced by the trend of "de-globalization," which continues to affect economic fundamentals and is gradually incorporated into valuation assumptions [3][10] - Asset diversification is considered a "free lunch" in asset allocation, with its value derived from the correlation between different assets [4][17] - In the current uncertain environment, investment strategies should focus on anchoring growth through income-generating assets, leveraging to enhance returns, and recognizing the ongoing macro narrative surrounding gold [5][21][38] Source of Uncertainty in Asset Returns - The "de-globalization" trend has emerged and will continue to impact economic fundamentals, with the potential for structural risks and profit expectations in certain sectors [10] - The internal macro environment is facing risks of slowing economic growth and a transition in economic drivers, moving from a high-growth phase to a medium-low growth phase [12] - The changes in Sharpe ratios across different asset classes indicate varying performance and risk profiles, with a notable downward trend in bond yield spreads since 2011 [14][15] Asset Diversification - The essence of asset diversification lies in investing in different asset classes to reduce overall portfolio risk while balancing returns, with the underlying value stemming from asset correlations [18] - Historical performance data shows significant fluctuations in quarterly returns across different years, highlighting the importance of diversification in managing risk [18] Income-Generating Assets - Income-generating assets, such as bonds and high-dividend stocks, provide predictable cash flows, enhance liquidity, and can hedge against inflation, making them essential in a diversified portfolio [23][21] - High-dividend strategies focus on stable cash flows and valuation recovery, with companies in mature industries typically exhibiting a higher propensity for dividends [26][28] Leveraging for Growth - The core value of introducing leverage in a portfolio is to enhance expected returns while maintaining overall risk balance, particularly in a risk parity framework [34] - Leveraging can amplify returns from low-risk assets without disrupting the risk contribution structure of the overall portfolio [34] High-Quality Growth - High-quality growth is identified as a key driver for the new phase of economic growth, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation and productivity improvements [35][37] - The focus on new quality production capabilities aims to enhance total factor productivity, with specific attention to sectors such as digital economy, high-end manufacturing, and renewable energy [36] Gold as a Strategic Asset - The ongoing geopolitical tensions and the questioning of the dollar's safety have led to increased global demand for gold as a risk diversification strategy [38][39] - Historical data indicates a significant rise in gold reserves among global economies since 2008, reflecting a shift away from dollar dependency [40]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [6] Core Insights - The electrolytic aluminum price reached a new high for the year at 21,580 CNY/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 1.31% and a profit estimate of 4,347 CNY/ton [3][12] - The report highlights a positive trend in liquidity, with the BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index rising to 52.41 in October, up 10.15% month-on-month [13][21] - The construction and real estate sectors are experiencing challenges, with a cumulative year-on-year decline in new construction area of 18.90% from January to September 2025 [25][80] Summary by Sections Liquidity - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for October 2025 is 52.41, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 10.15% [13] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -1.2 percentage points in September, improving by 1.6 percentage points month-on-month [21] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The average daily crude steel production for key enterprises in mid-October was 2.014 million tons [25] - The national average capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces decreased by 0.80 percentage points [2] Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires is at a five-year high, with a current rate of 73.67%, up 0.26 percentage points [2] - Major commodity prices showed varied performance, with cold-rolled steel and aluminum prices increasing by 1.72% and 1.31%, respectively [2] Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in October 2025 was 45.90%, down 1.9 percentage points month-on-month [4] - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates was 1,058.17, reflecting a 3.60% increase [4] Valuation Metrics - The report notes that the PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.55, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4] - The report suggests that the profitability of the steel sector is expected to recover to historical average levels due to recent policy measures [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector [5]. Core Views - The medical device and medical services sectors have shown strong revenue performance, while the chemical preparation sector has experienced year-on-year net profit growth [2][21]. - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector achieved a revenue of CNY 1,825.74 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 1.97%, with a net profit of CNY 139.66 billion, down 1.59% year-on-year [2][21]. - The report emphasizes the importance of clinical value in investment strategies, suggesting a focus on innovative drug and medical device sectors [3][35]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology index fell by 2.40%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.22 percentage points, ranking 29th among 31 sub-industries [1][16]. - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Medical Health Index also declined by 2.62%, lagging behind the Hang Seng National Enterprises Index by 3.7 percentage points [1][16]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the pharmaceutical sector reported a revenue of CNY 598.54 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.78%, and a net profit of CNY 40.51 billion, up 7.67% year-on-year [2][21]. - The gross profit margin for the pharmaceutical sector was 31.4%, down 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [2][21]. Sector Analysis - The medical device sector saw a significant revenue increase of 10.65% in Q3 2025, attributed to a recovery in domestic bidding [22]. - The chemical preparation sector's revenue decreased by 0.82% in Q3 2025, but net profit increased by 5.05%, driven by strong performance from leading innovative drug companies [21][22]. - The CXO (Contract Research Organization) sub-sector showed robust growth, with a revenue increase of 10.93% and a net profit increase of 47.90% in Q3 2025 [22]. Investment Strategy - The report advocates for investments in innovative drug chains and high-end medical devices, highlighting companies such as Innovent Biologics, Eifang Biologics, and Mindray Medical [7][37]. - The report suggests that the pharmaceutical sector's valuation is recovering, with a focus on clinical value driving future investments [35][36].

Macro Insights - October CPI turned positive year-on-year, exceeding market expectations, driven by the weakening high base effect, seasonal food price increases, holiday effects, and medical price reforms impacting service prices [2] - PPI recorded its first month-on-month increase this year, attributed to improved supply-demand dynamics in industrial products and rising international metal prices [2] Trade Data - In October 2025, China's exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year, significantly down from the previous month, primarily due to high base effects. Integrated circuits and automobiles were key export drivers, while labor-intensive products contributed negatively [3] - The export growth rate is expected to remain affected by high base effects in the remaining months of the year, but supportive non-US economies and easing US-China trade relations are likely to maintain a favorable export outlook [3] Market Strategy - The current market position is seen as a potential starting point for a long-term bull market, with gradual improvements in fundamentals and industry highlights as the foundation. The inflow of resident funds and policy support will influence market trends [4][10] - The market may enter a wide-ranging consolidation phase in the short term, with a focus on defensive and consumer sectors, while mid-term attention remains on TMT and advanced manufacturing sectors [10] Bond Market - The secondary market for REITs showed a downward trend, with the weighted REITs index closing at 182.3, reflecting a return rate of -0.48% for the week [5] - Credit bond issuance totaled 334 bonds with a total scale of 363.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.66% week-on-week, while industrial bonds saw a 5.36% increase in issuance [6] Industry Research TMT Sector - The narrative around AI investments is shifting from "need to invest" to "need for returns," leading to a revaluation of AI visibility and realization. Major tech companies are experiencing accelerated growth in cloud computing revenue, validating AI demand [11] - Recommended stocks include Microsoft, with a focus on Google, Amazon, and Meta [11] Basic Chemicals - Strong demand for energy storage is tightening the supply-demand situation for iron phosphate, leading to improved prices and profitability for leading phosphate chemical companies [12] - Suggested stocks include Yuntianhua, Chuanheng, and Xingfa Group [12] Oil and Gas - OPEC+ announced a pause in production increases, which is expected to alleviate concerns over oil supply. Geopolitical tensions are likely to support oil prices [13] - The report highlights risks related to upstream capital expenditure growth and price volatility [13] Food and Beverage - Recommendations include strong brands with high dividend returns like Kweichow Moutai and Shanxi Fenjiu, as well as companies benefiting from structural upgrades in the beer sector [14] - Suggested stocks include Yihai International and Mengniu Dairy [14] Automotive - The automotive market showed strong performance in October, with NIO's monthly sales surpassing 40,000 units. Recommended stocks include NIO and XPeng Motors [15] - Suggested components include Fuyao Glass and Wuxi Zhenhua [15] Textile and Apparel - The textile and apparel sector is focusing on mitigating tariff impacts and enhancing market share among leading companies. Recommended stocks include Shenzhou International and Anta Sports [16] - The cosmetics sector is expected to highlight the capabilities of leading companies amid intensified competition [16] Company Research Hong Kong Stock Exchange - The company reported record high revenue and profit for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by active trading in the Hong Kong stock market [17] - The forecast for net profit from 2025 to 2027 is 17.3 billion, 18.5 billion, and 19.5 billion HKD, maintaining a "buy" rating [17] Farah Electronics - The company achieved a revenue of 1.445 billion yuan in Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 9.31%. The market share in the new energy sector continues to rise [18] - The stock is rated as a "buy" with a projected PE of 20X, 16X, and 14X for 2025-2027 [18] Huahong Semiconductor - The company is entering a price increase cycle due to sustained demand recovery, with adjusted net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 of 70 million, 150 million, and 190 million USD [19] - The stock is rated as a "buy" based on market share growth and long-term revenue potential [19] Meili Tianyuan Medical Health - The acquisition of Siyanli is expected to enhance the company's performance, with revised net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 of 320 million, 440 million, and 490 million yuan [20] - The stock is rated as a "buy" with a focus on shareholder returns [20]

- The report discusses the market's continuation of a wide fluctuation pattern, with major broad-based indices showing mixed performance[1][12][13] - The report highlights that market sentiment has weakened, with trading volumes shrinking and both time series and cross-sectional volatilities declining[2][12] - The report notes that financing increases have narrowed compared to the previous week, and stock-based ETFs have turned to net outflows[3][12] - The report identifies the top five stocks that received the most institutional attention this week: Aibo Medical, Sanhua Intelligent Control, Luxshare Precision, Montage Technology, and Hanbell Precise Machinery[3][54][55] - The report provides detailed statistics on the performance of broad-based indices, including the Shanghai Composite Index, Shanghai 50, CSI 300, CSI 500, CSI 1000, and the ChiNext Index[13][14] - The report evaluates the valuation levels of broad-based indices and industry indices, noting that the CSI 500, CSI 1000, and ChiNext Index are at "moderate" valuation levels, while the Shanghai Composite Index, Shanghai 50, and CSI 300 are at "dangerous" levels[19][20] - The report tracks quantitative sentiment indicators, including volume timing signals, the proportion of rising stocks in the CSI 300, and moving average sentiment indicators[24][25][26][27][33][34][35][36][37] - The report observes market profitability effects, noting that cross-sectional volatility has declined week-on-week, indicating a deterioration in the short-term alpha environment[38][39] - The report also notes that time series volatility has declined week-on-week, indicating a deterioration in the alpha environment[39][42][44] - The report tracks the ETF market, noting that stock-based ETFs had a median return of 0.31% and a net outflow of 9.064 billion yuan, while Hong Kong stock ETFs had a median return of -1.02% and a net inflow of 18.122 billion yuan[75][76][77] - The report tracks the changes in financing scale, noting that as of November 6, 2025, the financing balance was 2.480549 trillion yuan, an increase of 11.629 billion yuan from October 31, 2025[74][78] - The report tracks the performance of stock index futures, noting that the main contracts of the Shanghai 50 and CSI 300 index futures had a lower discount rate compared to the previous trading week, while the main contracts of the CSI 500 and CSI 1000 index futures had a higher discount rate[57][58][59][60] - The report tracks the flow of southbound funds, noting that during the week of November 3-7, 2025, southbound funds had a net inflow of 38.679 billion Hong Kong dollars[71][72][73]

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a general upward trend this week, with the Shanghai Composite Index showing the best performance at a gain of 1.1%, while the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Board Index had the worst performance with a decline of 0.6% [1][10][12] - The valuation of the Wind All A Index is currently at the 89.2 percentile since 2010, indicating a relatively high valuation level [1][10][16] - The sectors of power equipment, coal, and oil and petrochemicals performed relatively well, with respective gains of 5.0%, 4.5%, and 4.5% [1][12][54] Group 2 - The market style this week leaned towards value, with large-cap value stocks showing a gain of 2.3%, while large-cap growth stocks only gained 0.3% [12][51] - The market is currently in a bull phase, but short-term fluctuations are expected due to influences from overseas markets, including the volatility of the US stock market [3][23][24] - The overall market valuation is at a relatively high level, with the PE-TTM valuation of the Wind All A Index at 22.2 times, which may lead to increased market divergence [23][24][36] Group 3 - Recent economic data shows that China's goods trade maintained a steady growth trend, with a year-on-year increase of 3.6% in the first ten months of 2025 [2][20] - The import and export values for October were 3.7 trillion yuan, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [2][20] - The three major memory manufacturers have suspended DDR5 pricing, which may impact the supply chain [2][21] Group 4 - The report suggests focusing on defensive and consumer sectors in the short term, while continuing to pay attention to TMT and advanced manufacturing sectors in the medium term [34][36] - The TMT sector is expected to become a main line in the mid-term due to liquidity-driven market conditions, while advanced manufacturing may gain attention if the market shifts to a fundamental-driven phase [36][38]

Group 1: CPI Insights - In October, the CPI year-on-year increased by 0.2%, up from -0.3% in the previous month, exceeding market expectations of -0.1%[2][4] - The core CPI year-on-year growth rose to 1.2%, compared to 1.0% in the previous month[2][4] - Food prices saw a narrowing year-on-year decline from -4.4% to -2.9%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.3%, surpassing the seasonal average decline of -0.4%[4][5] Group 2: PPI Insights - The PPI year-on-year decline narrowed to -2.1% from -2.3%, while the month-on-month PPI increased by 0.1%, marking the first increase of the year[2][6] - The improvement in PPI is attributed to enhanced industrial supply-demand relationships and rising international metal prices, with copper mining prices increasing by 5.3% month-on-month[6][7] - The prices in the coal mining sector rose by 1.6% month-on-month, indicating a recovery in upstream industries[6][7] Group 3: Future Outlook - CPI is expected to continue its upward trend in Q4, potentially reaching an annual average of 0.7% in 2026, driven by recovering food prices and ongoing consumption policies[8][9] - The PPI's year-on-year decline is anticipated to continue narrowing, although the timeline for a return to positive growth remains uncertain due to slow supply-side adjustments[9][10]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the oil and petrochemical industry [7] Core Views - OPEC+ has announced a pause in production increases starting January 2026, aiming to balance oil prices amid declining global demand and rising inventories [2][3] - Oil prices have been under pressure due to concerns over demand, with Brent and WTI prices reported at $63.70 and $59.84 per barrel, respectively, reflecting declines of 1.4% and 1.7% from the previous week [1][11] - The IEA forecasts a modest increase in global oil demand of 700,000 barrels per day in 2026, while supply is expected to grow by 2.4 million barrels per day, leading to a potential oversupply situation [3][16] - Geopolitical tensions, particularly sanctions against Russia, are likely to provide a risk premium that supports oil prices [3][18] - The "Big Three" oil companies in China (PetroChina, Sinopec, and CNOOC) are expected to enhance their production and cost management strategies, showcasing resilience during price downturns [4][19] Summary by Sections OPEC+ Production Decisions - OPEC+ has decided to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in December and pause further increases from January to March 2026, reflecting a strategy to stabilize oil prices amid low demand expectations [2][11] Oil Supply and Demand Outlook - The IEA has revised down its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 to 700,000 barrels per day, indicating a slowdown in consumption growth due to macroeconomic conditions and electrification trends [16][14] - The report highlights a significant increase in oil inventories, with a notable rise in floating storage, suggesting a potential oversupply in the market [16][14] Geopolitical Factors - Recent escalations in sanctions against Russia, including the U.S. Treasury's blacklisting of major Russian oil companies, are expected to tighten the oil market and support prices [3][18] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends a focus on the "Big Three" oil companies and their associated oil service firms, as well as leading players in the refining and chemical sectors, anticipating long-term growth despite current market volatility [5][19]

Investment Rating - The report recommends "Buy" for Microsoft and "Watch" for Google, Amazon, and Meta [7] Core Insights - The AI narrative among US tech giants has shifted multiple times since 2025, with Google showing strong stock performance while Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon have faced consolidation [3] - Despite strong Q3 2025 earnings validating AI demand, stock performance has diverged due to concerns over long-term AI investment returns and macroeconomic risks [3] - The cloud computing sector continues to show robust growth, with significant increases in revenue and order backlogs across major players [4][24] Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - Google has outperformed, while Meta and Microsoft have seen stock price consolidation [10] - The valuation of Google has improved significantly, while Meta and Microsoft have returned to mean valuations [11] 2. Industry Overview - Strong cyclical business growth driven by AI demand, with optimistic capital expenditure guidance for 2026 [18] - Q3 2025 earnings for tech giants exceeded expectations, with a positive outlook for Q4 [19] 3. Q3 2025 Earnings Analysis - Google’s advertising revenue reached $74.18 billion, up 12.7% YoY, driven by strong search and YouTube ad performance [20] - Amazon's e-commerce segment saw a decline in operating margin due to one-time costs, but AI-driven products are expected to generate significant future revenue [21] - Cloud revenue from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon exceeded expectations, confirming strong AI computing demand [24][25] 4. Capital Expenditure Insights - Microsoft’s capital expenditure for Q1 FY26 was $34.9 billion, up 74.5% YoY, with significant increases in AI capacity expected [31] - Google raised its 2025 capital expenditure guidance to $91-93 billion, reflecting ongoing investments in technology infrastructure [32] - Amazon's capital expenditure is projected to reach $125 billion in 2025, with ongoing capacity constraints primarily in power supply [32] 5. Investment Recommendations - The report highlights the strong cash flow and cost control capabilities of tech giants, providing a safety net for earnings [6] - AI computing demand is expected to continue growing, although the commercial viability of downstream AI applications remains to be fully realized [6]

- **Quantitative factors tracked** - Single factor performance: In the CSI 300 stock pool, the best-performing factors this week include PE TTM inverse (3.05%), PE factor (2.30%), and PB factor (2.06%) [12][13] - In the CSI 500 stock pool, the best-performing factors include PE TTM inverse (2.71%), PB factor (2.07%), and PE factor (1.74%) [14][15] - In the liquidity 1500 stock pool, the best-performing factors include PE TTM inverse (1.74%), PE factor (1.68%), and PB factor (1.34%) [16][17] - **Sector-specific factor performance** - Fundamental factors such as net asset growth rate, net profit growth rate, per-share net asset factor, and per-share operating profit TTM factor achieved positive returns in the oil and petrochemical sector [21][22] - Valuation factors like BP factor performed well across most industries [21][22] - Residual volatility factor and liquidity factor showed significant positive returns in the comprehensive industry [21][22] - **Factor classification and market trends** - Broad market factor performance: Valuation factors achieved positive returns of 0.40%, while market capitalization factors and non-linear market capitalization factors recorded negative returns of -0.72% and -0.40%, respectively, indicating a small-cap style market trend [18][20] - Momentum factor and Beta factor recorded negative returns of -0.79% and -0.43%, respectively, reflecting a reversal effect in the market [18][20] - **Quantitative portfolio tracking** - PB-ROE-50 portfolio: This week, the portfolio achieved excess returns of 1.00% in the CSI 500 stock pool, 0.48% in the CSI 800 stock pool, and -2.00% in the broad market stock pool [23][24] - Institutional research portfolio: The public fund research stock selection strategy achieved excess returns of 0.00% relative to the CSI 800, while the private fund research tracking strategy recorded excess returns of -1.96% relative to the CSI 800 [25][26] - Block trading portfolio: Constructed based on the principle of "high transaction volume, low volatility," this portfolio achieved excess returns of 1.08% relative to the CSI All Share Index this week [29][30] - Private placement portfolio: Built around the event-driven strategy of targeted placements, this portfolio achieved excess returns of 1.93% relative to the CSI All Share Index this week [35][36] - **Performance metrics of quantitative portfolios** - PB-ROE-50 portfolio: Weekly excess return of 1.00% in CSI 500, 0.48% in CSI 800, and -2.00% in the broad market [24] - Institutional research portfolio: Weekly excess return of 0.00% for public fund research stock selection and -1.96% for private fund research tracking [26] - Block trading portfolio: Weekly excess return of 1.08% [30] - Private placement portfolio: Weekly excess return of 1.93% [36]