Core Viewpoint - The coal sector is experiencing a rise in stock prices, driven by expectations of increased coal prices due to the heating season and enhanced safety regulations [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Yanzhou Coal Mining Company (兖矿能源) shares rose by 5.62%, reaching HKD 11.67 [1] - China Qinfa (中国秦发) shares increased by 4.79%, reaching HKD 3.06 [1] - China Coal Energy (中煤能源) shares rose by 3.2%, reaching HKD 11.3 [1] - China Shenhua Energy (中国神华) shares increased by 2.47%, reaching HKD 41.46 [1] Group 2: Market Analysis - Zhongtai Securities (中泰证券) reports that coal prices are expected to maintain an upward trend due to the heating season and safety production assessments [1] - Recent constraints on coal supply and increased demand for coal during the winter peak are contributing to a stable rise in coal prices [1] - Port coal prices have remained above CNY 770 per ton, marking a mid-year high [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The firm anticipates that coal prices will continue to rise in November, supported by the heating season and comprehensive safety production evaluations [1] - The coal sector has seen significant declines this year, leading to low institutional holdings and a healthy trading structure [1] - The demand for non-electric coal during the peak season and the release of winter demand are expected to further strengthen coal prices [1] - The third-quarter reports from listed companies indicate a sequential improvement in the performance of thermal coal enterprises, confirming a rebound in the industry [1] - Coking coal companies are experiencing lagging improvements due to long-term pricing mechanisms, but the overall upward trend remains intact [1] - The company maintains a positive outlook on investment opportunities in the new coal upcycle [1]

Core Insights - The CSI 300 Dividend Low Volatility Index has shown a positive performance with a 0.58% increase, driven by significant gains in stocks such as Baosteel and China Construction Bank [1][4] - The CSI 300 Dividend Low Volatility ETF (515300) has also increased by 0.45%, indicating strong investor interest and market activity [1][3] Market Performance - The CSI 300 Dividend Low Volatility ETF recorded a turnover rate of 0.92% with a transaction volume of 43.38 million yuan, reflecting active trading [3] - The ETF's latest scale reached 4.704 billion yuan, with a net inflow of 37.74 million yuan over the past 17 trading days, indicating a positive trend in investor sentiment [3] Dividend Distribution - As of October 31, 2025, a total of 1,033 listed companies have announced cash dividend plans, an increase of 141 companies compared to the previous year, with total cash dividends amounting to 734.9 billion yuan [3] - Notably, 89 companies have declared dividends exceeding 1 billion yuan within the year [3] Investor Sentiment - Market sentiment indicators have returned to a neutral zone, but there remains a willingness among investors to "buy the dip," suggesting that adjustments may present further investment opportunities [4] - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI 300 Dividend Low Volatility Index account for 35.78% of the index, with companies like China Shenhua and Shuanghui Development leading the way [4][6] Stock Performance - The top performing stocks within the index include China Shenhua (up 1.93%), Shuanghui Development (up 1.59%), and China Petroleum (up 1.65%), while some stocks like Gree Electric and Huayu Automotive experienced declines [6] - Investors without stock accounts can access investment opportunities through the corresponding CSI 300 Dividend Low Volatility ETF linked fund (007606) [6]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market shows a mixed trend with the coal sector leading the gains, driven by a strong rebound in coal prices and positive market sentiment towards energy stocks [1][5]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of 10:01, the energy ETF (159930) surged over 3%, recovering from the previous day's losses with a trading volume exceeding 45 million yuan [1]. - Major coal and oil stocks, including Shaanxi Coal and China Shenhua, saw increases of over 4% and 2% respectively, indicating a broad-based rally in the energy sector [2][3]. Group 2: Price Dynamics - OPEC+ announced a pause in production increases for the first quarter of next year, which has positively impacted oil prices [5]. - Coal prices are experiencing a strong rebound due to tight supply and insufficient inventory ahead of the peak demand season [5]. - The price of thermal coal is expected to rise, with a target of around 750 yuan per ton by 2025, as the market moves towards a balance between coal and power generation profitability [6]. Group 3: Investment Logic - The coal sector is characterized by both cyclical elasticity and stable dividends, making it an attractive investment option as coal prices remain at historical lows [8]. - The energy sector is highlighted for its high dividend yields, with coal and oil sectors ranking among the top in terms of dividend rates [9]. - The energy ETF (159930) is noted for its low valuation (PB of 1.34), presenting a compelling opportunity for investors seeking to capitalize on the rebound in traditional energy stocks [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the coal industry, suggesting a potential price rebound for thermal coal due to seasonal demand and tightening supply conditions [3][9]. Core Insights - The report highlights that as of October 31, thermal coal prices at Qinhuangdao port remained stable, while supply and demand dynamics indicate a tightening market due to increased safety inspections and rising transportation costs [3][20]. - The report anticipates that after a price adjustment, thermal coal prices are expected to rise in November, driven by winter heating demand [3][9]. - The report recommends focusing on companies with elastic demand for thermal coal, such as Jinkong Coal Industry and Huayang Co., as well as undervalued stocks like Shanxi Coking Coal and Huabei Mining [3][9]. Summary by Sections 1. Recent Industry Policies and Dynamics - The report outlines that Henan Province aims to stabilize coal production at 100 million tons by 2027, with a focus on increasing the proportion of intelligent mining [8]. - The National Energy Administration has implemented a credit system for the energy sector to enhance transparency and accountability [8]. 2. Price Trends for Thermal and Coking Coal - As of October 31, thermal coal prices in various regions showed slight declines, with Dazhong South District reporting a decrease of 15 CNY/ton to 600 CNY/ton [9]. - Coking coal prices remained stable, with Shanxi Gujiao 2 coking coal maintaining a price of 1595 CNY/ton [12]. 3. International Oil Price Movements - Brent crude oil prices fell to 65.07 USD/barrel, a decrease of 1.32% from the previous week [15]. - The report notes an increase in the ratio of international oil prices to coal prices, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [15][18]. 4. Port Inventory and Transportation Costs - The report states that coal inventory at the Bohai Rim ports decreased to 23.16 million tons, a drop of 3.46% week-on-week [20]. - Domestic coastal shipping costs fell to 45.33 CNY/ton, reflecting a 2.25% decrease [27]. 5. Company Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for key companies, highlighting their stock prices and market capitalizations, with China Shenhua at 42.51 CNY and a market cap of 844.6 billion CNY [33].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Bullish" [2] Report's Core View - Currently at the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, with the resonance of fundamentals and policies, it is advisable to allocate the coal sector at low levels. The coal price is expected to rise in the new round, and the supply limitation and low inventory may amplify the price volatility elasticity. The coal sector investment is both offensive and defensive with high cost - effectiveness, and it is recommended to focus on the current allocation opportunities [5][13] Summary by Directory I. This Week's Core View and Key Concerns - **Core View**: The current situation is at the start of a new upward cycle in the coal economy. The supply capacity utilization of sample power and coking coal mines decreased this week. The daily coal consumption in inland 17 provinces and coastal 8 provinces declined. The coal price in Qinhuangdao Port and the main coking coal price in Jingtang Port remained flat. The coal price is expected to rise with the approaching peak season, and the coal assets are cost - effective. It is recommended to allocate at low levels [5][13] - **Key Concerns**: From January to September 2025, the national coal mining and washing industry's revenue and profit decreased year - on - year. The national power generation installed capacity increased, but the average utilization hours decreased. The international market coal price rose to the highest level in the past two months [15] II. This Week's Performance of the Coal Sector and Individual Stocks - The coal sector fell 0.43% this week, underperforming the market. The CSI 300 fell 0.43%. The top three sectors in terms of gain were basic chemicals, power equipment and new energy, and consumer services [16] - The power coal sector fell 0.27%, the coking coal sector fell 2.23%, and the coke sector rose 2.77% [18] - The top three gainers in the coal mining and washing sector were Huaihe Energy (7.49%), Dianchi Energy (3.23%), and Shanghai Energy (2.60%) [21] III. Coal Price Tracking - **Coal Price Index**: As of October 31, the comprehensive transaction price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 693 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan/ton week - on - week. The comprehensive average price index of Bohai Rim thermal coal (Q5500) was 685 yuan/ton, up 1 yuan/ton week - on - week. The annual long - term agreement price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 676 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan/ton month - on - month [25] - **Thermal Coal Price**: As of November 1, the market price of Qinhuangdao Port thermal coal (Q5500) produced in Shanxi was 768 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week. The pit - mouth price of Shaanxi Yulin thermal lump coal (Q6000) was 710 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan/ton week - on - week. The FOB spot price of Newcastle NEWC5500 kcal thermal coal was 75.5 dollars/ton, up 1 dollar/ton week - on - week [31] - **Coking Coal Price**: As of October 31, the ex - warehouse price of main coking coal produced in Shanxi at Jingtang Port was 1740 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week. The FOB price of Australian Peak Downs hard coking coal at the Chinese port of destination was 211.7 dollars/ton, up 3.9 dollars/ton week - on - week [33] - **Anthracite and Pulverized Coal Price**: As of October 31, the wagon - loading price of Jiaozuo anthracite was 990 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week. The wagon - loading price of pulverized coal in Changzhi Lucheng and Yangquan increased week - on - week [42] IV. Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - **Coal Mine Capacity Utilization**: As of October 31, the capacity utilization of sample power coal mines was 90.5%, down 0.5 percentage points week - on - week. The capacity utilization of sample coking coal mines was 84.78%, down 0.3 percentage points week - on - week [49] - **Import Coal Price Difference**: As of October 31, the price difference between domestic and foreign 5000 - kcal thermal coal was - 59.6 yuan/ton, up 0.5 yuan/ton week - on - week; the price difference for 4000 - kcal thermal coal was - 55.1 yuan/ton, down 0.5 yuan/ton week - on - week [45] - **Coal - fired Power Consumption and Inventory**: Inland 17 provinces' coal inventory increased by 142.60 million tons week - on - week, daily consumption decreased by 19.20 million tons/day week - on - week, and available days increased by 2 days. Coastal 8 provinces' coal inventory increased by 10.80 million tons week - on - week, daily consumption decreased by 0.20 million tons/day week - on - week, and available days increased by 0.1 days [50] - **Downstream Metallurgical Demand**: As of October 31, the Myspic comprehensive steel price index was 122.4 points, up 1.32 points week - on - week. The national blast furnace operating rate was 81.8%, down 2.96 percentage points week - on - week [68][69] - **Downstream Chemical and Building Materials Demand**: As of October 31, the urea prices in Hubei and Guangdong increased, while that in Northeast China decreased. The national methanol, ethylene glycol, and acetic acid price indices decreased, while the synthetic ammonia and cement price indices increased. The cement clinker capacity utilization rate was 62.5%, down 1.3 percentage points week - on - week. The chemical weekly coal consumption increased by 11.71 million tons/day week - on - week [71][73] V. Coal Inventory Situation - **Thermal Coal Inventory**: As of October 31, the coal inventory in Qinhuangdao Port was 575 million tons, up 25 million tons week - on - week. The thermal coal inventory in 55 ports was 6318.8 million tons, up 132 million tons week - on - week. The thermal coal inventory of 462 sample mines was 295.1 million tons, up 1.6 million tons week - on - week [89] - **Coking Coal Inventory**: As of October 31, the coking coal inventory in production areas was 164.5 million tons, down 25 million tons week - on - week. The coking coal inventory in six ports was 290.2 million tons, up 14.5 million tons week - on - week [90] - **Coke Inventory**: As of October 31, the total coke inventory of coking plants was 37.5 million tons, up 0.0 million tons week - on - week. The total coke inventory of four ports was 211.1 million tons, up 11.0 million tons week - on - week. The total coke inventory of domestic sample steel mills was 629.05 million tons, down 4.11 million tons week - on - week [92] VI. Coal Transportation Situation - **International and Domestic Coal Transportation**: As of October 31, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was 1966 points, down 25 points week - on - week. The average daily coal shipment volume of the Datong - Qinhuangdao Railway this week was 130.1 million tons, up 29.91 million tons week - on - week [106] - **Cargo - to - Ship Ratio in Four Bohai Rim Ports**: As of October 31, the inventory of four Bohai Rim ports was 1397.9 million tons, down 33 million tons week - on - week. The number of anchored ships was 79, down 21 week - on - week. The cargo - to - ship ratio was 17.7, up 3.39 week - on - week [104] VII. Weather Situation - As of October 31, the Three Gorges出库流量 was 15500 cubic meters per second, down 1.27% week - on - week. In the next 10 days, there will be more precipitation in many areas, and some areas will have more precipitation than usual. There will be more rainy days in Sichuan, Yunnan and other places in the next 10 days, and the long - term precipitation and temperature outlook is also provided [111] VIII. Listed Company Valuation Table and Key Announcements - **Listed Company Valuation Table**: The table shows the closing prices, net profits attributable to the parent company, EPS, and P/E ratios of key listed companies from 2024A to 2027E [112] - **This Week's Key Announcements**: Gansu Energy plans to set up a new coal - washing subsidiary. Guanghui Energy's controlling shareholder pledged shares. China National Coal Group participated in a central enterprise strategic emerging fund. Suzhou Energy's project unit was put into operation. Huaihe Energy's asset acquisition transaction will be reviewed [113][114][115][116][117]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [2] Core Views - The coal mining industry is expected to perform well during the winter peak season, despite low production levels [2] - The supply of thermal coal has slightly increased, with port prices remaining stable at 770 RMB/ton as of October 31 [4][14] - The overall coal supply-demand situation remains favorable, with expectations of strong support for coal prices due to seasonal demand [7][72] Summary by Sections Thermal Coal - Supply has slightly rebounded, with port coal prices stable at 770 RMB/ton [14][15] - Production capacity utilization in the Sanxi region increased by 0.37 percentage points, mainly due to the resumption of previously halted mines [14][19] - Daily coal consumption at coastal and inland power plants decreased by 0.2 and 19.2 thousand tons respectively [14][22] - Power plant inventories are lower than last year, which may lead to increased replenishment demand if a cold winter materializes [14][31] Coking Coal - Coking coal production capacity utilization decreased by 0.27 percentage points to 84.2% due to inspections and underground issues in some mines [5][39] - The average daily crossing volume at Ganqimaodu port has recovered to over 1,000 trucks, indicating improved logistics [5][43] - Coking coal prices at ports remained stable at 1,760 RMB/ton as of October 31 [5][40] Coke - The supply of coke is stable, with the implementation of price increases, although profit margins for coke producers remain limited due to high coking coal prices [6][52] - The average daily pig iron production decreased by 3.54 thousand tons to 236.31 thousand tons, impacting demand for coke [6][58] - Coke prices at the Rizhao port increased to 1,580 RMB/ton, reflecting a positive trend in the market [6][53] Investment Opportunities - The report highlights several key companies for investment, including China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, which are expected to perform well due to their strong cash flow and market positioning [7][9] - The report emphasizes the value attributes of the coal sector, particularly in light of recent government support and market conditions [7][74]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Maintain Buy" [5] Core Views - India's coking coal imports increased by 6% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 FY2026, reflecting growth in the steel industry's capacity and output [2] - Future months are expected to see increased coking coal import demand due to replenishment needs post-monsoon [3] - Key investment recommendations include companies with strong performance elasticity such as Yancoal Energy, Jinkong Coal Industry, and those focused on smart mining like Keda Automation [3] Summary by Sections Coal Mining - In Q2 FY2026, India imported 16.9 million tons of coking coal, up from 16 million tons in Q1, with Australia being the largest supplier at 9.7 million tons, a 14.1% increase [2] - Coking coal prices at major ports showed slight increases, with Newcastle port at $112.7 per ton (+1.85%) and European ARA ports at $97.15 per ton (+1.20%) [1][35] Key Stocks - Recommended stocks include: - China Qinfa (00866.HK) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 0.27 [7] - Jiangxi Tungsten (600397.SH) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 0.03 [7] - China Shenhua (601088.SH) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 2.71 [7] - Jinkong Coal Industry (601001.SH) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 1.47 [7] - Yancoal Energy (600188.SH) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 1.18 [7] - Zhongmei Energy (601898.SH) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 1.29 [7] - Shaanxi Coal (601225.SH) - Buy, EPS forecast for 2026E is 1.86 [7] Market Trends - The report indicates a marginal increase in coal demand, with a focus on the recovery of coal power generation as seasonal demand begins to rise [37]

Core Insights - The trial reform for long-term investment of insurance funds has accelerated this year, with the latest holdings of insurance-related private equity funds revealed following the disclosure of listed companies' Q3 reports [1][9] - Five insurance-related private equity funds have disclosed their latest holdings, with significant investments in companies such as Sinopec, Daqin Railway, Guotou Power, Luzhou Laojiao, Anhui Expressway, and HLA [1][4] Holdings Summary - As of the end of Q3, Taibao Zhiyuan No. 1 Private Securities Investment Fund has appeared in the top ten circulating shareholders of Anhui Expressway and HLA, holding 4.1483 million shares and 18.0652 million shares respectively [3][6] - The holdings of five insurance-related private equity funds are detailed in a table, showing the number of shares, market value, and percentage of circulating A-shares for each listed company [5] - The Honghu Fund Phase III No. 1 has emerged as a major shareholder in Sinopec, Daqin Railway, Guotou Power, and Luzhou Laojiao, with holdings of 304.9586 million shares, 298.4871 million shares, 93.438 million shares, and 18.872 million shares respectively [6][7] Investment Focus - The insurance-related private equity funds are primarily concentrated in sectors such as petrochemicals, transportation, coal, public utilities, food and beverage, telecommunications, and textiles, with many holdings being industry leaders characterized by high dividends and low volatility [7][10] - The ongoing trial reform has seen the number of operational insurance-related private equity funds increase to seven, with a total approved scale of 222 billion yuan [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - The latest holdings of the "national team" in A-share listed companies have been revealed, with significant investments in major financial institutions and other sectors, indicating a strategic focus on stability and growth in the market [1][2]. Group 1: National Team Holdings - A total of 233 A-share listed companies have the "national team" (China Securities Finance Corporation and Central Huijin) among their top ten shareholders [1]. - There are 30 stocks with a holding value exceeding 10 billion yuan, including major banks like China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, and Bank of China, with holdings valued at 1.3288 trillion yuan, 1.1429 trillion yuan, and 1.1138 trillion yuan respectively [1][2]. - The top holdings also include companies from various sectors such as insurance, food and beverage, and energy, showcasing a diversified investment strategy [1][2]. Group 2: New Additions and Performance - Farah Electronics has been newly added to the "national team" holdings, with a market value of 158 million yuan [3]. - For the third quarter, Farah Electronics reported a revenue of 3.944 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.69%, and a net profit of 888 million yuan, also up by 14.58% [3]. - The company’s capacitor products are utilized in ultra-high voltage transmission applications, indicating a focus on high-demand technology sectors [3].

Core Insights - The latest holdings of the "national team" in A-share listed companies have been revealed, with 233 companies having the "national team" as one of their top ten shareholders [1][2] - In the third quarter, the "national team" held over 10 billion yuan in market value in 30 stocks, including major banks and insurance companies [1] Group 1: Major Holdings - The top three holdings by market value are: - China Construction Bank: 13,288.15 billion yuan - Agricultural Bank of China: 11,429.52 billion yuan - Bank of China: 11,138.27 billion yuan [1] - Other significant holdings include: - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: 9,914.42 billion yuan - New China Life Insurance: 751.22 billion yuan - Ping An Insurance: 734.02 billion yuan [1][2] Group 2: New Additions - Farah Electronics is a new addition to the "national team" holdings, with a market value of 1.58 billion yuan [2] - The company reported a revenue of 3.944 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 14.69%, and a net profit of 888 million yuan, also up 14.58% [2] - In the third quarter alone, Farah Electronics achieved a revenue of 1.445 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.31% [2]