Market Overview - The FTSE China A50 Index showed mixed performance with banks and insurance sectors declining, while energy and automotive sectors mostly advanced [1][6]. Banking Sector - Major banks like China Everbright Bank reported a market capitalization of 252.295 billion with a trading volume of 391 million, experiencing a slight decline of 0.03 (-0.70%) [3]. Insurance Sector - Key insurance companies such as China Pacific Insurance, Ping An Insurance, and China Life Insurance had market capitalizations of 369.27 billion, 349.31 billion, and 1,037.255 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 1.066 billion, 1.782 billion, and 0.345 billion. They experienced declines of 0.78 (-2.10%), 0.11 (-0.19%), and 0.04 (-0.48%) [3]. Alcohol Industry - Leading companies in the alcohol sector, including Kweichow Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye, had market capitalizations of 1,811.450 billion, 218.056 billion, and 475.070 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 2.287 billion, 1.577 billion, and 0.913 billion. Kweichow Moutai saw a slight increase of 5.01 (+0.35%), while the others faced declines [3]. Semiconductor Sector - Notable semiconductor firms like North Huachuang, Cambricon Technologies, and Hygon reported market capitalizations of 231.057 billion, 244.680 billion, and 317.063 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 1.070 billion, 2.435 billion, and 1.138 billion. North Huachuang experienced a decline of 4.99 (-1.53%) [3]. Oil Industry - Major players in the oil sector, including Sinopec, PetroChina, and China Railway, had market capitalizations of 273.495 billion, 715.347 billion, and 1,634.377 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 0.732 billion, 0.426 billion, and 0.427 billion. Sinopec saw an increase of 0.08 (+1.37%) [3]. Coal Industry - Companies like Shenhua Energy and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry had market capitalizations of 749.639 billion and 189.440 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 0.536 billion and 0.911 billion. Shenhua Energy reported an increase of 0.33 (+0.88%) [3]. Automotive Sector - BYD, a leading automotive manufacturer, had a market capitalization of 1,827.526 billion with a trading volume of 2.984 billion, experiencing an increase of 3.49 (+1.06%) [3]. Securities Sector - Major securities firms such as CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan reported market capitalizations of 425.350 billion and 347.129 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 2.668 billion and 1.636 billion. CITIC Securities saw an increase of 0.36 (+1.27%) [4]. Consumer Electronics - Companies like Hon Hai Precision Industry and Luxshare Precision reported market capitalizations of 534.617 billion and 276.157 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 1.553 billion and 2.572 billion. Hon Hai experienced a decline of 0.19 (-0.70%) [4]. Home Appliances - Leading home appliance firms such as Haier Smart Home and Gree Electric Appliances had market capitalizations of 266.739 billion and 243.580 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 0.713 billion and 0.309 billion. Haier reported a decline of 0.26 (-0.54%) [4]. Pharmaceutical Sector - Major pharmaceutical companies like Heng Rui Medicine and Muyuan Foods had market capitalizations of 255.221 billion and 384.958 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 1.833 billion and 1.230 billion. Heng Rui experienced a decline of 0.76 (-1.29%) [4].

Core Insights - The China Securities National New Central Enterprise Modern Energy Index (932037) has seen a strong increase of 2.20%, with constituent stocks such as China Power Construction (601669) rising by 10.04% and Dongfang Electric (600875) by 9.98% [3] - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project has officially commenced in Tibet, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, which is expected to boost the local economy and energy structure [3] Group 1: ETF Performance - The Central Enterprise Modern Energy ETF (561790) has increased by 2.55%, marking its third consecutive rise, with the latest price at 1.13 yuan [3] - Over the past two weeks, the ETF has accumulated a rise of 1.20%, ranking in the top third among comparable funds [3] - The ETF's trading volume showed a turnover rate of 8.27% with a transaction value of 3.9067 million yuan, and it ranked first in average daily trading volume over the past week at 746.33 million yuan [3][4] Group 2: Market Outlook - CITIC Securities anticipates that the ongoing construction of the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project will benefit long-term suppliers of hydropower equipment and core components for power grid transmission [4] - The report highlights a shift in the central government's approach to managing "involution" competition, which is expected to facilitate the exit of outdated production capacity and improve profitability in the solar and lithium battery sectors [4] Group 3: Index Composition - The China Securities National New Central Enterprise Modern Energy Index is designed to reflect the overall performance of 50 listed companies involved in modern energy industries, including green energy and fossil energy [5] - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index accounted for 49.93% of the total, with notable companies including China Yangtze Power (600900) and China Nuclear Power (601985) [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [9]. Core Insights - The coal sector is currently characterized by low capacity utilization, high inventory levels, and poor profitability, indicating a significant oversupply situation. This suggests a higher likelihood of "anti-involution" measures being effective. Additionally, the coal sector is undervalued, with coking coal showing the highest valuation advantage, followed by thermal coal [2][7]. - Companies such as Pingmei Shenma, Panjiang, Shanmei International, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Gansu Energy show greater elasticity in their operations. However, when considering investment safety (debt ratios), Pingmei Shenma, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Jinkong Coal are more favorable [2][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) fell by 0.69%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.78 percentage points, ranking 27th out of 32 industries. The thermal coal market price as of July 18 was 642 CNY/ton, up by 10 CNY/ton week-on-week. The outlook suggests potential short-term price increases due to high temperature demand, although rising port inventories may limit sustained price growth [6][21][22]. Supply and Demand Analysis - As of July 17, the daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 6.33 million tons, up 11.1% week-on-week. The total coal inventory was 123.41 million tons, down 0.8% from the previous week, with a usable days supply of 19.5 days, a decrease of 2.3 days [22][41]. Individual Company Analysis - The report highlights specific companies with significant operational elasticity: Pingmei Shenma, Jinkong Coal, and Shanmei International are noted as elastic stocks. For long-term stable profit leaders, China Coal Energy and China Shenhua are recommended, while for transformation and growth, Electric Power Investment and Xinji Energy are suggested [8][38]. Price Trends - The report indicates that the price of thermal coal is expected to remain supported in the short term due to tight supply conditions, while coking coal prices are also expected to maintain strength due to ongoing demand from steel production [22][49].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The current phase is seen as the beginning of a new upward cycle for the coal economy, with a resonance between fundamentals and policies, making it an opportune time to invest in the coal sector [3][11] - Short-term coal prices are expected to rise due to seasonal demand, with a potential extension of this demand until late August or early September [3][11] - The supply-demand imbalance is characterized by a temporary excess in supply due to recent policies and increased imports, rather than an absolute overcapacity [3][11] - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to stabilize coal prices, which will positively impact downstream industries and help restore profitability in the coal sector [3][11] Summary by Sections Coal Price Trends - As of July 19, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 634 CNY/ton, up 10 CNY/ton week-on-week [3][33] - The price for coking coal at Jing Tang port is 1420 CNY/ton, an increase of 110 CNY/ton week-on-week [3][35] - International thermal coal prices have also seen fluctuations, with Newcastle coal at 66.5 USD/ton, up 1.0 USD/ton week-on-week [3][33] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The capacity utilization rate for thermal coal mines is 94.6%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points week-on-week [3][11] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces has increased by 36,000 tons/day (+10.14%) and in coastal provinces by 27,100 tons/day (+12.62%) [3][11] - The chemical sector's coal consumption has decreased by 7,100 tons/day (-1.03%), while the steel industry's blast furnace operating rate has increased to 83.5% (+0.31 percentage points) [3][11] Long-term Outlook - The coal sector is expected to face supply constraints until the 14th Five-Year Plan, necessitating new capacity to meet long-term energy demands [12][13] - The coal industry is characterized by high performance, cash flow, and dividend yields, with a favorable long-term outlook [12][13] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-quality coal companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others for investment opportunities [12][13]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal supply-demand relationship continues to optimize, with port inventories decreasing and coal prices rising. Port coal prices increased by 10 CNY/ton week-on-week, while pit coal prices saw significant increases of 30 CNY/ton, 22 CNY/ton, and 14 CNY/ton in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi respectively [4][13][69] - The report highlights the impact of high temperatures on electricity consumption, with the maximum national electricity load exceeding 1.5 billion kilowatts, which is an increase of 0.55 billion kilowatts compared to last year. This trend is expected to support further increases in coal prices [4][13][69] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the recovery of coal production after the flood season and the ongoing demand from power plants due to rising temperatures [4][13][69] Summary by Sections 1. Thermal Coal - Port inventories continue to decrease, with a week-on-week increase in port coal prices [10][13] - The production capacity utilization rate in the Sanxi region increased by 0.49 percentage points, reaching 90.83% as of July 16 [20][69] - The average daily coal intake at ports increased by 21,600 tons week-on-week [13][69] 2. Coking Coal - The production capacity utilization rate for sample coal mines decreased by 0.18 percentage points due to production adjustments [5][36] - Coking coal prices at ports increased, with the price at Jing Tang Port rising by 90 CNY/ton week-on-week [37][69] - The inventory of coking coal production enterprises decreased by 255,600 tons week-on-week [44][69] 3. Coke - The report notes that coking enterprises are facing cost pressures due to rising coking coal prices, leading to a decrease in production rates [6][45] - The average profit per ton of coke has improved slightly, indicating a potential recovery in the sector [51][69] 4. Anthracite - The price of anthracite remained stable, with no significant changes reported [63][69] 5. Key Companies and Investment Logic - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong cash flow and high asset quality, such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal [7][8][69] - It highlights the investment value of coal companies as stable assets amid market fluctuations [7][69]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utility sector is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of core assets in Hong Kong's electric power equipment sector, highlighting the strong approval of coal power installations and the ongoing demand for pumped storage [5][6] - The report indicates that the approval of coal power installations is expected to remain high, with approximately 31 GW approved in the first half of 2025, maintaining levels similar to 2024 [17] - The report notes that the growth in electricity load is expected to outpace overall electricity consumption growth, indicating a long-term trend that will rely heavily on conventional power sources [18] - The wind power sector is experiencing a slowdown in the rapid scaling of turbine sizes, which may lead to improved profitability for wind turbine manufacturers [22][34] Summary by Sections Electric Power Equipment - The report highlights the strong approval of coal power installations, with 90 GW, 83 GW, and 78 GW approved in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, and an expectation to exceed 80 GW in 2025 [17] - The demand for pumped storage is projected to remain high, with significant approvals in recent years, indicating a robust market for this segment [21] - Key companies to focus on include Harbin Electric, Dongfang Electric (H), and Goldwind Technology (H), along with A-share counterparts [6][34] Electricity Production - In June 2025, the industrial electricity production reached 796.3 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%, with a daily average of 26.54 billion kWh [35] - The report notes a narrowing decline in hydropower output and an acceleration in solar power generation, while wind and thermal power growth has slowed [35][38] Coal Industry - In June 2025, coal imports decreased significantly, with a year-on-year decline of 25.9%, attributed to low domestic coal prices [43] - The report indicates that domestic coal production is at a turning point, with a year-on-year increase of 3.0% in June, but with pressures from low prices affecting production levels in key regions [57] - Recommendations include focusing on leading coal companies with high long-term contracts, such as China Coal Energy and China Shenhua Energy [43]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended (Maintain)" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the coal prices are expected to continue rising due to increased demand driven by high temperatures and a recovering supply from major production areas [2][59] - The report highlights that the focus should be on companies with stable performance and high return on equity (ROE), as well as those with attractive valuations and dividend yields [60] Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Data Tracking - Thermal coal prices have rebounded significantly, with Qinhuangdao thermal coal closing at 644 RMB/ton on July 18, an increase of 10 RMB/ton week-on-week [3][12] - Coking coal prices have also risen, with Shanxi coking coal reaching 1420 RMB/ton, up 110 RMB/ton week-on-week [4][32] 2. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report notes that the supply of thermal coal is tightening, with June imports down 26% year-on-year [2][59] - Daily consumption of thermal coal has increased, with coastal provinces averaging 222.3 million tons per day, a week-on-week increase of 3.5 million tons [17][21] 3. Price Trends - The long-term contract price for thermal coal (Q5500) is reported at 666 RMB/ton, showing a month-on-month decrease of 0.4% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.9% [3][12] - The coking coal price index is at 1111 RMB/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 42 RMB/ton, while the cost index is at 1286 RMB/ton, indicating a gap of 175 RMB/ton [37][38] 4. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends a combination of companies including Shanxi Coal International, Huabei Mining, Pingmei Shenma, Shanxi Coking Coal, Yanzhou Coal, Shaanxi Coal, China Shenhua, and others for investment [2][60] 5. Market Performance - The coal sector has underperformed compared to the broader market, with specific stocks showing varied performance [54][60]

Core Viewpoint - The AI Fund, China Enterprise Dividend Mixed A (019015), reported a profit of 1.6032 million yuan for Q2 2025, with a net value growth rate of 4.59% during the period, and a total fund size of 33.8038 million yuan as of the end of Q2 2025 [3][16]. Fund Performance - As of July 18, the unit net value was 1.128 yuan, with a one-year cumulative net value growth rate of 9.58%, ranking 446 out of 584 comparable funds [3][4]. - The fund's performance over the last three months showed a growth rate of 8.11%, ranking 436 out of 615, and over the last six months, it had a growth rate of 9.65%, ranking 338 out of 615 [4]. Investment Strategy - The fund manager indicated that with the implementation of U.S. President Trump's tariff policies, global trade tensions are rising. They believe that state-owned enterprise stocks with self-controllable and domestic demand attributes will have better defensive characteristics [3]. - The report suggests that the concept of "dividend" investment, particularly high-dividend stocks, is expected to expand to broadly defined dividend stocks with potential high dividend capabilities. These companies typically have high operational barriers, stable ROE, and abundant operating cash flow, indicating a potential for sustained dividends while still being undervalued historically [3]. Fund Holdings - As of June 27, the fund's top ten holdings included Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, Shandong Publishing Group, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., New Media Group, Bohai Ferry, Phoenix Media, Nanjing Steel Group, Nanjing High Accurate Drive Equipment Manufacturing Group, China Shenhua Energy Company, and China Construction Bank [19]. Risk Metrics - The fund has a Sharpe ratio of 0.6765 since inception, indicating a reasonable risk-adjusted return [9]. - The maximum drawdown since inception is 14.12%, with the largest quarterly drawdown occurring in Q3 2024 at 11.88% [12]. Fund Positioning - The average stock position since inception has been 91.66%, compared to the peer average of 83.17%. The fund reached a peak stock position of 93.42% at the end of Q1 2024 and a low of 89.12% at the end of 2024 [15].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the negative impact from the mid-year report has been fully absorbed, and the fundamentals of the coal industry remain upward [1] - The coal sector has underperformed the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 0.74% compared to a 1.09% increase in the index, resulting in a relative underperformance of 1.83 percentage points [2] - Key monitored enterprises reported an average daily coal sales volume of 7.31 million tons, which is a week-on-week increase of 2.8% and a year-on-year increase of 4.7% [2] - The report highlights a decrease in coal inventory by 4% week-on-week, while year-on-year inventory has increased by 19.8% [2] Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - The coal sector saw 6 stocks rise and 31 stocks fall during the week, with ST Dazhou showing the highest increase of 4.89% [2] - The average daily sales of thermal coal increased by 3.2% week-on-week, while coking coal sales rose by 1.9% [2] Price Trends - As of July 18, 2025, the price index for thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 663 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.15% [3] - The price of coking coal at Jing Tang Port was 1420 RMB/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 8.4% [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that social inventory continues to decline, and current demand remains promising, with domestic power plants showing a significant increase in daily coal consumption [6] - The report recommends focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and coking coal companies that are experiencing turnaround potential, such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the coal sector, highlighting their stable performance and growth potential [3][12]. Core Insights - National electricity load has reached new highs, with peak season demand expected to drive coal prices upward. The report anticipates that by mid-August, prices may exceed 750 RMB/ton, with a price center around 700 RMB/ton for the second half of the year [2][7]. - Coal supply is decreasing significantly, with June 2025 coal imports down by 11.1% year-on-year, and domestic coal production showing mixed results. The overall capacity utilization rate in the coal mining sector has dropped to 69.3%, the lowest since Q1 2020 [2][21][38]. - The demand side shows a positive trend, with thermal power generation growth turning positive since late May, and electricity consumption reaching record levels due to rising temperatures [2][7][33]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: 1. Huayang Co., Ltd. for stable performance and year-on-year production growth 2. Jinko Coal Industry for high net cash growth potential 3. Industry leaders like Shaanxi Coal and China Shenhua for stable earnings 4. Shanmei International for recovery in production 5. Xinji Energy for coal-electricity integrated growth 6. CGN Mining for benefiting from nuclear power growth [3][12]. Market Performance - As of July 18, 2025, the coal sector has seen a weekly decline of 0.7%, underperforming compared to the broader market indices [13][15]. - Yunnan Coal Energy has shown the highest weekly increase at 4.11%, while Dayou Energy has experienced the largest decline at 10.33% [18][19]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes that coal prices are on an upward trend, with significant increases in both port and production prices. For instance, Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal price reached 634 RMB/ton, a weekly increase of 10 RMB/ton [8][10]. - The report highlights the structural tightness in coal supply, with power plants' coal inventories dropping below levels seen in 2023 and 2024 [2][7].