Core Insights - The report analyzes the reasons why the brokerage sector struggles to achieve excess returns in the later stages of a bull market and suggests that brokerages may gain excess returns under a slow bull market with increased leverage [6] - The report upgrades the rating for the non-bank financial sector to "Recommended" due to the favorable conditions of a slow bull market that enhances returns [6] - Individual stock recommendations prioritize large brokerages that benefit from increased leverage, while also highlighting arbitrage opportunities from brokerage mergers [6] Section Summaries 1. Historical Review of Securities Market - Historical bull markets show that brokerages outperform the market in the early stages but fail to maintain relative returns in the mid-stages due to declining ROE and the historical pattern of short bull and long bear markets [11][18] - The report emphasizes the correlation between declining ROE and the decreasing attractiveness of brokerages to funds, as evidenced by the low dividend yield of around 1.5% in December 2025 [18] 2. A-shares Expected to Maintain Slow Bull Market in 2026 - Regulatory policies are being implemented to encourage long-term capital inflows, which are expected to support a stable market environment [24] - The report notes that the decreasing volatility in the A-share market is conducive to the sustainability of the bull market, contrasting with previous high-volatility periods that hindered long-term growth [30] 3. Recovery of Brokerage Business - Brokerage revenues are closely tied to market performance, with a notable recovery in brokerage, margin financing, and investment banking businesses expected as market conditions improve [39] - The report highlights that the trading volume in A-shares has reached significant levels, providing support for brokerage performance, and notes the rise of ETF investments as a new revenue source for brokerages [45] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests prioritizing investments in large brokerages that are likely to benefit from increased leverage, which can enhance ROE and valuations [63] - It also points out potential arbitrage opportunities arising from brokerage mergers, citing specific examples of cash options and share exchange ratios that present investment opportunities [64]

Group 1 - The overall macro liquidity environment is balanced and slightly loose, with the central bank conducting a net withdrawal of 34.8 billion yuan through 7-day reverse repos and a net injection of 100 billion yuan via medium-term lending facilities, resulting in a total net injection of 65.2 billion yuan for the week [4][10][11] - The stock market's funding supply is generally recovering, with a significant increase in equity fund issuance and a slight recovery in financing balances, indicating an uptick in leveraged capital participation [5][12] - The stock ETF saw a net inflow of 35.441 billion yuan, with significant inflows into broad-based ETFs like the CSI A500 and CSI 500, while the CSI 300 experienced net outflows [14][18] Group 2 - The stock market's funding demand has shown significant pressure from capital outflows, with equity financing rising to 20.752 billion yuan, driven by a substantial increase in private placements [20][21] - The scale of locked-up shares being released has surged to 192.836 billion yuan, indicating increased market pressure, particularly in sectors like power equipment and non-bank financials [21][26] - The net reduction in holdings by major shareholders has increased to 14.661 billion yuan, with notable reductions in the electronics and power equipment sectors [21][27]

Group 1 - The report discusses whether the A-share market will experience a significant drop in January 2025, similar to previous years, and identifies three main scenarios that could lead to such a decline: macroeconomic overheating leading to policy shifts, continued low sentiment exacerbated by external shocks, or unexpected events [5][11][12] - Current economic recovery is still fragile, making a policy shift unlikely, and the regulatory environment is supportive of the capital market, with expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [5][25][26] - Historical data indicates that spring market rallies in bull years typically begin before the mandatory annual report disclosures, particularly in the tech sector [5][30][31] Group 2 - The report analyzes the relationship between industry performance prior to spring rallies and their continuation during these rallies, noting that industries that performed well before the rally tend to maintain their momentum in the early stages, with a continuation probability of 60-70% [5][33][34] - Conversely, industries that performed poorly before the rally have a 50-60% chance of outperforming in the later stages of the rally, especially if they were previously among the top performers [5][6][33][34] Group 3 - Potential catalysts for the market include the possibility of a reserve requirement ratio cut in January, the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, and further easing of real estate policies in China [5][35][36] - Specific industries to watch include media, computing, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, which have seen significant declines since November 2025, suggesting a potential rebound during the spring rally [5][42][43]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The conditional opening of H200 to China is seen as a short-term supplement to AI computing power supply, while reinforcing the necessity for long-term self-sufficiency in technology [11] - The release of H200 chips is primarily aimed at inventory clearance and regaining market share lost due to previous restrictions [5] - Domestic tech giants are seizing the opportunity to procure H200 chips, with significant orders planned by companies like Alibaba and ByteDance [6] Summary by Sections Recent Performance - The computer industry has shown a performance of -1.4% over 1 month, -6.5% over 3 months, and 11.6% over 12 months, compared to the CSI 300 index which has performed at 3.1%, 2.4%, and 16.8% respectively [3] Market Reactions - Following the conditional opening of H200 exports, major Chinese tech firms are rapidly increasing their procurement of high-end computing power, with Alibaba planning to purchase 40,000 to 50,000 H200 chips [6] - Other companies like Tencent are exploring alternative high-performance computing options, indicating a diverse strategy among domestic firms [6] Procurement Analysis - The initial shipment of 40,000 to 80,000 H200 chips is estimated to generate potential sales of several hundred billion RMB, highlighting the significant market demand for these chips [7][8] - The attractiveness of H200 compared to less powerful alternatives is expected to drive continued demand in the Chinese market [8] Long-term Implications - The conditional release of H200 may delay the progress of domestic chip alternatives, as companies may postpone their plans for self-sufficiency in favor of immediate access to high-performance chips [9] - However, there is a growing consensus on the need for self-sufficiency, with discussions around a "matching procurement" mechanism to ensure that large imports of H200 are accompanied by purchases of domestic chips [9][10] Industry Outlook - The demand for AI computing power is expected to remain high, driven by substantial investments in AI and the potential of the AI inference market [11] - The industry is likely to benefit from ongoing developments in domestic chip technology, with companies like Baidu and Huawei making strides in self-developed chips [10]

Group 1 - The report highlights the launch of the domestic AI WanKa super cluster, which integrates computing, networking, and storage, achieving innovative breakthroughs [3][4] - The scaleX WanKa super cluster features a world-first single cabinet-level 640-card super node, capable of deploying 10,240 AI accelerator cards with a total computing power exceeding 5 EFlops [4][5] - The report emphasizes the company's strong ecosystem advantages in the global computing field, with the scaleX640 super cluster showcasing its long-term expertise in high-performance computing [5][6] Group 2 - The automotive sector is expected to experience structural opportunities despite overall market pressures, with a focus on high-end vehicle segments and electric trucks [11][12] - The report forecasts a stable end to 2025 for the automotive market, with a potential decline in passenger vehicle sales in 2026, but an increase in the high-end market share [12][13] - The report identifies opportunities in the intelligent driving sector, with advancements in high-level autonomous driving and the commercialization of robotaxis expected to drive growth [14][15] Group 3 - The lithium battery materials market is anticipated to recover in pricing, with sodium battery development expected to accelerate, driven by technological advancements and market demand [18][22] - The report notes a significant increase in prices across the photovoltaic industry, indicating a positive trend for profitability in 2026 [18][19] - The sodium battery industry is entering a critical phase of commercialization, with applications in energy storage and electric vehicles expected to expand [23][24] Group 4 - The report discusses the integration of cloud technology and robotics, with companies like Yunshen Technology initiating listing guidance and forming joint ventures to enhance their market presence [26][36] - The human-robot collaboration sector is highlighted as a growing investment opportunity, with significant advancements in humanoid robots and their applications expected in the near future [37][38] - The report emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships and technological innovations in driving the growth of the robotics industry [36][37]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The new materials sector is a crucial direction for the chemical industry, currently experiencing rapid growth in downstream demand. With policy support and technological breakthroughs, domestic new materials are expected to accelerate towards long-term growth. The report emphasizes that "one generation of materials supports one generation of industry," highlighting the foundational role of the new materials industry in supporting other sectors [4][14]. - The report identifies key areas for investment, including electronic information, aerospace, new energy, biotechnology, and energy conservation and environmental protection, focusing on companies with strong upstream supply chains, research capabilities, and excellent management [4]. Summary by Sections Electronic Information Sector - Focus on semiconductor materials, display materials, and 5G materials [5]. - As of December 25, 2025, the 5G user penetration rate in China has increased from 15% to 83.9%, indicating significant advancements in information infrastructure [6][23]. Aerospace Sector - Key materials include PI films, precision ceramics, and carbon fibers [7]. New Energy Sector - Focus on photovoltaic materials, lithium-ion batteries, proton exchange membranes, and hydrogen storage materials [9]. - The National Development and Reform Commission aims for a total installed capacity of 15 million kilowatts for solar thermal power by 2030, with costs comparable to coal power [10]. Biotechnology Sector - Focus on synthetic biology and scientific services [11]. - Shanghai's action plan aims for breakthroughs in synthetic biological food creation by 2027, enhancing food manufacturing levels and establishing a robust innovation ecosystem by 2030 [12]. Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Sector - Focus on adsorption resins, membrane materials, and biodegradable plastics [13]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a directory of major environmental protection technologies and equipment, showcasing typical cases across eight major environmental fields [14]. Key Companies and Profit Forecasts - The report lists several key companies with their stock prices and earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2024, 2025, and 2026, along with their investment ratings, indicating a positive outlook for many companies in the new materials sector [15].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the aluminum industry [1]. Core Views - The aluminum market is experiencing a seasonal inventory accumulation due to weak demand, while macroeconomic conditions remain supportive for aluminum prices [10]. - The report emphasizes the need for mergers and acquisitions among alumina companies to enhance competitiveness amid high inventory levels [10]. Summary by Sections 1. Prices - As of December 26, the average price of A00 aluminum in Changjiang was 22,060.0 CNY/ton, up 220.0 CNY/ton week-on-week, and up 2,210.0 CNY/ton year-on-year [20]. - The LME three-month aluminum closing price was 2,956.5 USD/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 220.0 CNY/ton [14]. 2. Production - In November 2025, the production of electrolytic aluminum was 3.637 million tons, a decrease of 106,000 tons month-on-month and a decrease of 66,000 tons year-on-year [49]. - The production of alumina in November 2025 was 7.439 million tons, down 346,000 tons month-on-month but up 152,000 tons year-on-year [49]. 3. Inventory - As of December 25, the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots in major domestic consumption areas was recorded at 617,000 tons, an increase of 39,000 tons week-on-week [7]. - The report notes that the inventory of bauxite at alumina plants increased to 55.411 million tons, indicating a high inventory level despite tight domestic supply [8]. 4. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - China Hongqiao (1378.HK) is rated "Buy" with an expected EPS of 2.25 CNY for 2024, 2.54 CNY for 2025, and 2.77 CNY for 2026 [5]. - Tianshan Aluminum (002532.SZ) is also rated "Buy" with an expected EPS of 0.96 CNY for 2024, 1.00 CNY for 2025, and 1.27 CNY for 2026 [5]. - Other companies such as Shenhuo Co. (000933.SZ), China Aluminum (601600.SH), and Yun Aluminum (000807.SZ) are similarly rated "Buy" with positive earnings forecasts [5].

Report Information - Report Date: December 28, 2025 [1] - Analysts: Yan Ziqi, Hong Ziyan [2] - Report Title: Bond Research Weekly: Insurance Funds Rush to Allocate 30-Year Treasury Bonds [2] Report Core Issues - Recent bond market performance review [5] - Recent institutional behavior changes [5] - Outlook for the subsequent bond market [5] Investment Highlights - The recent bond market has been volatile, with the 10-year Treasury bond yield hovering around 1.83%. The loose funding situation is notable at the end of the year, with funding rates remaining low and interbank lending volume above 5 trillion yuan [6][11] - In the short term, the 30Y - 10Y term spread may stabilize. Insurance institutions have significantly increased their bond purchases in the secondary market in the past two weeks, becoming the largest buyers of 30-year Treasury bonds and stabilizing their performance [6][11] - This phenomenon may be related to the "Insurance Company Asset - Liability Management Measures (Draft for Comment)", and it is also possible that insurance institutions are optimizing liquidity indicators at the end of the year. Attention should be paid to whether they become net sellers after the New Year [6][11] - In terms of trading structure, large banks mainly bought 10-year and shorter Treasury bonds, joint-stock banks took profits, securities firms mainly bought 5 - 10Y Treasury bonds, and public funds preferred 10Y China Development Bank bonds without significantly chasing 30-year Treasury bonds at the end of the year [6][12] - As of December 26, the median duration of medium - and long - term bond funds (including leverage) was 2.67 years, showing no significant change from December 22 [6][12] Section Summaries 1. This Week's Bond Market Review - The bond market was volatile, with the 10-year Treasury bond yield around 1.83%. The funding situation was loose, with rates low and interbank lending volume above 5 trillion yuan [11] - Insurance institutions increased bond purchases, becoming the largest buyers of 30-year Treasury bonds, which may be due to regulatory requirements and year - end optimization of indicators [11] 2. Bond Yield Curve Tracking 2.1 Key Maturity Interest Rates and Spreads - As of December 26, compared with December 22, the 1Y Treasury yield dropped 6.75bp to 1.29%, the 10Y dropped 0.39bp to 1.84%, and the 30Y dropped 1.79bp to 2.22% [13] - The 30Y - 10Y spread decreased 1.40bp to 38.57bp, and the 10Y CDB - 10Y Treasury spread increased 0.34bp to 14.41bp [13] 2.2 Treasury Bond Term Spreads - As of December 26, compared with December 22, the 3Y - 1Y spread rose 3.51bp to 7.55bp, the 5Y - 3Y rose 1.89bp to 23.21bp, etc. [16] 3. Bond Market Leverage and Funding Situation 3.1 Interbank Pledged Repurchase Balance - As of December 26, the balance rose 0.22 trillion yuan to 12.96 trillion yuan compared with December 22 [19] 3.2 Interbank Bond Market Leverage Ratio - As of December 26, the ratio increased 0.15pct to 107.79% compared with December 22 [22] 3.3 Pledged Repurchase Turnover - From December 22 to 26, the average daily turnover was 8.49 trillion yuan, with overnight turnover averaging about 7.49 trillion yuan and an overnight turnover ratio of 88.28% [25][26] 3.4 Interbank Funding Situation - From December 22 to 26, bank lending increased. As of December 26, large and policy banks' net lending was 4.91 trillion yuan, and joint - stock, city, and rural commercial banks' net lending was 0.58 trillion yuan [28] - As of December 26, DR001 was 1.2556%, DR007 was 1.5237%, R001 was 1.3450%, and R007 was 1.5264% [28] 4. Medium - and Long - Term Bond Fund Durations 4.1 Median Duration of Bond Funds - As of December 26, the median duration of medium - and long - term bond funds was 2.59 years (de - leveraged) and 2.67 years (including leverage), showing no change from December 22 [40] 4.2 Median Duration of Interest - Rate Bond Funds - As of December 26, the median duration of interest - rate bond funds (including leverage) was 3.72 years, down 0.01 year from December 22, and that of credit bond funds was 2.41 years, down 0.01 year [43] 5. Bond Lending Balance Changes - As of December 26, compared with December 22, the borrowing volume of 10Y CDB bonds fluctuated [47]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the automotive industry [1] Core Insights - The automotive sector is expected to face a decline in passenger car year-on-year growth by the end of 2025 due to high base effects and the temporary withdrawal of some local trade-in subsidies. However, the high-end market is anticipated to perform relatively better in 2026, particularly for domestic brands with quality offerings priced above 300,000 yuan [4][14] - The integration of Geely Auto and Zeekr has been completed, marking a new phase for Geely, which aims to enhance collaboration across technology, products, supply chains, manufacturing, marketing, and international resources [6][12][29] - The central government has confirmed the continuation of the "National Subsidy" policy for 2026, with multiple cities already beginning to deploy new trade-in platforms [6][12][30] Summary by Sections Passenger Vehicles - By the end of 2025, the year-on-year growth rate for passenger vehicles may decline due to high base effects and the temporary exit of some trade-in subsidies. The high-end market is expected to see better performance in 2026, with recommendations for companies like JAC Motors, Geely, Xpeng, Great Wall Motors, SAIC Motor, Li Auto, Seres, and BYD [4][14][15] Auto Parts - High-level intelligence is penetrating lower-priced models, benefiting related auto parts. Recommended companies include Huayang Group, Desay SV, Kobot, and Jingwei Hirain. Companies with strong operational cycles such as Fuyao Glass, Yinlun, Bojun Technology, Wuxi Zhenhua, Songyuan Safety, and Xingyu are also recommended [4][15] Commercial Vehicles - The demand for heavy trucks is expected to recover in 2025, with recommendations for companies like Weichai Power, Foton Motor, and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group. The bus sector is also expected to see growth in both domestic and export markets, with Yutong Bus as a leading recommendation [4][15] Market Performance - From December 22 to December 26, 2025, the automotive sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with the automotive index rising by 2.7% compared to the index's 1.9% increase. The passenger vehicle segment saw a 3.3% increase, while commercial vehicles remained stable [6][16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Insights - The coal mining industry is experiencing a tightening in production, with an increase in daily consumption at power plants and a narrowing decline in port coal prices [1][71] - The overall supply-demand situation shows slight improvement, but port inventories remain high, and transaction atmosphere has not significantly improved [71][14] - The report highlights the long-term upward trend in coal prices driven by factors such as rising labor costs, increased safety and environmental investments, and higher taxation by local governments [7][73] Summary by Sections 1. Thermal Coal - As of December 26, the price of thermal coal at northern ports is 672 RMB/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 31 RMB/ton, with the decline narrowing compared to the previous week [14][15] - Production capacity utilization in the Sanxi region decreased by 3.46 percentage points to 84.84% as of December 24, mainly due to mines completing or nearing their annual production tasks [21][71] - Daily consumption at six major power plants increased by 56,000 tons week-on-week, reaching 856,000 tons [23][71] 2. Coking Coal - The production capacity utilization rate for coking coal decreased by 0.36 percentage points to 82.6% from December 17 to December 24, due to ongoing production cuts [5][72] - The average customs clearance volume at the Ganqimaodu port increased by 75 trucks week-on-week, indicating stable import levels [42][72] - The price of main coking coal at ports remains stable at 1,740 RMB/ton as of December 26 [40][72] 3. Coke - The coke market is operating weakly, with the third round of price reductions implemented recently, leading to a short-term price adjustment [47][72] - The production capacity utilization rate for coke enterprises slightly increased by 0.03 percentage points to 74.35% [47][72] - The average profit per ton of coke has decreased to -18 RMB/ton, a week-on-week decline of 34 RMB/ton [53][72] 4. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on stable investment targets such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, which exhibit strong cash flow and high asset quality [7][73] - The coal mining sector is viewed as a high-dividend, cash-generating investment opportunity, especially in light of recent government support for state-owned enterprises [7][73]