Core Insights - The Alpha momentum strategy underperformed, with a cumulative decline of 0.57% from November 3 to November 7, 2025, while the HS300 index rose by 0.82%, resulting in an excess return of -1.40% [2][8] - The Alpha reversal strategy showed a cumulative increase of 0.73% during the same period, slightly underperforming the HS300 index, which also increased by 0.82%, leading to an excess return of -0.09% [2][12] - The industry Alpha portfolio experienced a cumulative decline of 2.11% from November 1 to November 7, 2025, compared to the HS300's increase of 0.82%, resulting in an excess return of -2.94% [3][26] Market Trend Analysis - The performance of the Alpha momentum and reversal strategies can be used to gauge market conditions. If both strategies outperform the index, with the reversal strategy outperforming the momentum strategy, the market is in a bull phase. Conversely, if neither strategy shows a clear advantage, the market is likely in a bear phase or transitioning from bull to bear [4][19] - The current weekly performance indicates weak momentum indicators, with the momentum strategy underperforming both the benchmark and the reversal strategy. However, there is some upward momentum expected in the near term, with projections for the Shanghai Composite Index to fluctuate between 3930 and 4060 points for the week of November 10 to November 14, 2025 [5][20] Industry Alpha Selection Strategy - The report outlines an industry Alpha selection strategy based on historical Alpha values across different time frames (1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year). The strategy involves rolling investments, selecting the top 5 industries based on Alpha values for momentum and the bottom 5 for reversal [25]

Quantitative Models and Construction - **Model Name**: Industry Allocation Model Based on Profit Growth Rate **Model Construction Idea**: The model uses profit growth rate as the primary criterion for industry selection, supplemented by valuation and trading crowding metrics as risk indicators[7][27][29] **Model Construction Process**: 1. **Profit Growth Metrics**: - Single-quarter net profit year-on-year growth rate - Marginal change in single-quarter net profit year-on-year growth rate Formula for marginal change: $ \text{Marginal Change} = \text{2025 Q3 Single-quarter YoY Growth} - \text{2024 Q3 Single-quarter YoY Growth} $[15][29] 2. **Valuation Metric**: - Historical PE_TTM percentile (2020 to present) is used to measure valuation levels across industries[18][21][29] 3. **Trading Crowding Metric**: - Standard deviation of turnover rate over the past three months is calculated to assess trading crowding[6][24][29] 4. **Comprehensive Scoring**: - Each metric is ranked, and weights are assigned: - Profit growth metrics: 0.3 each - Risk metrics (valuation and trading crowding): 0.2 each Formula for comprehensive scoring: $ \text{Comprehensive Score} = 0.3 \times \text{Net Profit YoY Growth} + 0.3 \times \text{Marginal Change} + 0.2 \times \text{Valuation Percentile} + 0.2 \times \text{Turnover Rate Std Dev} $[31][32] **Model Evaluation**: The model effectively identifies industries with high profit growth and moderate risk levels, providing actionable allocation recommendations[7][27][32] Model Backtesting Results - **Industry Allocation Model**: - Portfolio return: 2.38% - Benchmark (Wind All A Index) return: 0.63% - Excess return: 1.75%[7][32] Quantitative Factors and Construction - **Factor Name**: Profit Growth Rate **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures industry profitability through single-quarter net profit growth and marginal changes in growth rates[7][29] **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Single-quarter net profit year-on-year growth rate 2. Marginal change in single-quarter net profit year-on-year growth rate Formula: $ \text{Marginal Change} = \text{2025 Q3 Single-quarter YoY Growth} - \text{2024 Q3 Single-quarter YoY Growth} $[15][29] **Factor Evaluation**: Effectively captures industries with strong profitability and growth momentum[7][29] - **Factor Name**: Valuation Percentile **Factor Construction Idea**: Uses historical PE_TTM percentiles to compare valuation levels across industries[18][21] **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate PE_TTM for each industry 2. Determine historical percentile (2020 to present) for PE_TTM values[18][21] **Factor Evaluation**: Provides a standardized comparison of valuation levels across industries, mitigating biases from absolute PE differences[21][29] - **Factor Name**: Turnover Rate Standard Deviation **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures trading crowding by assessing the volatility of turnover rates over the past three months[6][24] **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate daily turnover rates for each industry over the past three months 2. Compute standard deviation of turnover rates[6][24] **Factor Evaluation**: Identifies industries with extreme trading behaviors, serving as a risk indicator[6][24] Factor Backtesting Results - **Profit Growth Rate Factor**: - Steel: 203.31% YoY growth, 380.75% marginal change[10][15] - Electronics: 57.42% YoY growth, 59.99% marginal change[10][15] - Media: 58.63% YoY growth, 82.75% marginal change[10][15] - Defense: 29.52% YoY growth, 83.60% marginal change[10][15] - Utilities: 17.77% YoY growth, 19.81% marginal change[10][15] - **Valuation Percentile Factor**: - Steel: 99.72%[21][29] - Electronics: 98.94%[21][29] - Media: 90.40%[21][29] - Defense: 97.10%[21][29] - Utilities: 55.31%[21][29] - **Turnover Rate Standard Deviation Factor**: - Steel: 50.48%[6][29] - Electronics: 96.51%[6][29] - Media: 84.50%[6][29] - Defense: 82.79%[6][29] - Utilities: 25.21%[6][29]

Financial Engineering - The report highlights the tracking of an outperforming stock selection strategy, indicating a focus on stocks with net profit growth exceeding expectations and analyst forecasts [1] Active Quantitative Fund Performance - For the week of October 24 to October 31, 2025, the median return of active quantitative funds was 0.09%, while the CSI 300 Index returned -0.43% and the Wind All A Index returned 0.41% [2] - Year-to-date, the median return of active quantitative funds stands at 28.88%, compared to 17.94% for the CSI 300 Index and 26.38% for the Wind All A Index [2] - Top-performing active quantitative funds this week had returns between 3% and 6%, primarily concentrated in the power equipment sector, while underperforming funds had returns between -2% and -5%, mainly focused on the electronics sector [2] Outperforming Stock Selection Strategy - The outperforming stock selection strategy is constructed based on two indicators: year-on-year net profit exceeding expectations and analyst forecasts exceeding expectations [3] - The strategy utilizes the Wind All A index as the underlying stock pool, combining the top 50 stocks based on analyst forecasts and the top 50 stocks based on net profit growth to form the final stock pool [4] - For the week of October 24 to October 31, 2025, the strategy yielded a return of -0.98%, underperforming the Wind All A Index, which returned 0.41% [4] - In the previous month, the strategy achieved a return of 1.34%, outperforming the Wind All A Index, which returned -0.04% [4] - Year-to-date, the strategy's return is 46.11%, significantly higher than the Wind All A Index's return of 26.38%, resulting in an excess return of 19.73% [4] Summary and Investment Recommendations - The report notes that top-performing active quantitative funds are concentrated in the power equipment sector, while high-return funds this year are focused on the electronics sector [5] - The outperforming stock selection strategy's return for the week was -0.98%, while its year-to-date return is 46.11% [5] - In November 2025, the strategy selected 30 stocks, primarily from the machinery and equipment sector [5] - The highest return this year was from Cangge Mining (000408.SZ), with a return of 116.30%, categorized under non-ferrous metals and energy metals [5]

Macro Insights - The U.S. federal government has entered its 35th day of a shutdown, matching the longest shutdown record in U.S. history, with no agreement reached between the Democratic and Republican parties on a temporary funding bill [2] - The State Council announced a nine-day holiday for the Spring Festival in 2026, leading to a significant increase in online travel bookings for both New Year's and Spring Festival periods, particularly for popular tourist destinations [2] Real Estate Market - Since 2019, the proportion of existing residential sales has increased from 10% to 33% at the beginning of this year, with over 30 provinces and cities in China implementing pilot programs for existing home sales [3] Financial Engineering - From October 27 to October 31, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3954.79, with increased trading volume compared to the previous week. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13378.21, also with increased trading volume [6] - The 50ETF saw a weekly decline of 1.00%, while the Southern CSI 500ETF increased by 0.91% during the same period [8] - The average daily trading volume of 50ETF options decreased, while total open interest increased, indicating a mixed sentiment in the options market [7] Investment Strategy - The market showed a divergence in performance among different ETFs, with the 50ETF underperforming and the 500ETF showing strength. The PCR indicators reflected this divergence, with a decrease in put option holdings for the weaker ETFs [8][9] - The overall market sentiment appears to be cautious, with expectations of continued volatility but stable implied volatility levels, suggesting a potential strategy of shorting on rallies [9]

Group 1: Automotive Industry - The report highlights that Ningbo Huaxiang's Q3 2025 performance shows a significant increase in net profit, primarily due to the sale of European operations which alleviated previous losses, alongside a recovery in profits driven by the growth of domestic self-owned brands [2][7] - The company is accelerating its transformation towards lightweight and intelligent products, with revenue from self-owned brands expected to exceed 40% of total revenue by 2025 [3] - The company has successfully completed the divestiture of its European subsidiaries, which will allow for a more accurate reflection of its future operational performance and investment value [5] Group 2: Robotics and New Growth Areas - Ningbo Huaxiang is expanding into the humanoid robotics sector, having signed a contract to produce full-size biped robots for Shanghai Zhiyuan, which is expected to accelerate growth in this emerging business area [6] - A joint venture has been established to focus on robot data collection and training, as well as the development of intelligent models, indicating a strategic move towards innovation in robotics [6] Group 3: Financial Projections and Investment Recommendations - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 288.90 billion, 320.23 billion, and 350.39 billion from 2025 to 2027, with corresponding net profits of 5.16 billion, 13.21 billion, and 16.12 billion, reflecting a significant growth trajectory [7] - The report recommends investors pay attention to the company's developments in the humanoid robotics field and its core business capabilities, with an initial coverage rating of "Accumulate" [7] Group 4: Medical Consumables Industry - The medical consumables sector experienced a decline of 1.98% last week, with notable performances from companies like Zhend Medical and Tianyi Medical, while others like Nanwei Medical and Sainuo Medical faced significant losses [9][10] - Gansu province is leading a centralized procurement initiative for heart valve products, which may accelerate the domestic market's growth and provide opportunities for local brands, although it poses risks of revenue pressure due to potential price reductions [10] Group 5: Company Performance in Medical Consumables - Spring Medical reported a substantial increase in net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with a 213.21% year-on-year growth, indicating strong operational performance and improved cash flow [12] - The report suggests that the pressure from centralized procurement on high-value consumables is gradually being absorbed, with ongoing innovation and overseas business development expected to drive future growth [12][13]

Tax Policy Overview - The Ministry of Finance has issued a new tax policy regarding gold, effective from November 1, 2025, until December 31, 2027, applicable only to standard gold transactions on the Shanghai Gold Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange[11] - Investment gold purchases (e.g., gold bars) will have VAT collected and refunded immediately, with no additional taxes, while sales can only issue ordinary invoices, not special VAT invoices[4][11] - Non-investment gold (e.g., for jewelry or industrial use) will be exempt from VAT, with a 6% input tax deduction available for general taxpayers based on the ordinary invoice amount[4][11] Market Impact - For non-investment gold enterprises, the input tax deduction decreases from 13% to 6%, increasing the effective tax burden by approximately 7 percentage points, potentially leading to the exit of non-compliant small businesses[5][12] - Investment demand may be suppressed in the short term due to VAT inclusion in purchase prices, but gold ETFs are encouraged by the policy[5][12] - Consumer behavior is expected to remain stable as retail prices already include VAT and consumption tax, with the policy promoting investment through exchange channels[5][14] Investment Recommendations - The policy's impact on individual investors is limited, as they typically invest through bank-represented exchange products[15] - Long-term investors are advised to include gold in their asset allocation for risk hedging and diversification, especially following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts[6][15] - Short-term investors should monitor U.S. economic data and Fed statements for potential price corrections, considering re-entry around the key support level of $3,800[6][15] Risk Factors - Potential risks include unexpected declines in gold prices, fluctuations in tariff negotiations, and unforeseen global geopolitical conflicts[7][16]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes the superiority of the "dual low" strategy in the current market environment, particularly focusing on sectors that are expected to benefit from a "de-involution" trend [4][5][29]. Monthly Tracking of Convertible Bonds - In October, the China Convertible Bond Index slightly outperformed the China All Share Index, with a decline of 0.11% compared to a 0.15% drop in the latter. Year-to-date, the Convertible Bond Index has risen by 16.99%, while the All Share Index has increased by 23.49% [11]. - The performance of convertible bonds varied by price category, with high-priced and mid-priced convertible bond indices falling by 2.72% and 0.75%, respectively, while low-priced bonds showed resilience with a 1.44% increase [13][22]. Sector Performance - In October, the energy and financial sectors saw increases in their convertible bond indices, while the technology sector experienced a downturn, with the information technology convertible bond index declining by 0.79% [22]. - The best-performing sectors included energy, financial, and industrial, with their respective convertible bond indices rising by 3.85%, 1.35%, and 1.31% [22]. Strategy Analysis - The "dual low" strategy demonstrated defensive advantages, with the Wind Dual Low Index rising by 0.63% in October, while the high-priced low-premium index fell by 3.4% [29]. - The report highlights the increasing risk of forced redemption for low-value convertible bonds, leading to a reduction in the number of available options for investors [4][35]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests constructing a dual low portfolio focused on sectors such as non-ferrous metals, basic chemicals, and power equipment, while avoiding high-priced technology stocks [4][32]. - For November, the recommended dual low portfolio consists of six selected convertible bonds, primarily in the power equipment sector, with an average bond price of 128 yuan and a conversion premium of 11% [36][35]. Market Outlook - The report indicates a shift in market style from high-priced sectors to low-priced sectors, particularly as the technology growth sector faces adjustment pressures. It suggests that "de-involution" sectors like photovoltaics and lithium batteries may continue to see upward momentum [37].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [3][46] Core Views - The rare earth magnetic materials sector experienced a slight decline of 0.21% this week but outperformed the benchmark (CSI 300) by 0.22 percentage points [5][12] - The industry valuation (TTM P/E) has decreased to 80.31x, influenced by third-quarter earnings, currently at the 90.8% historical percentile [5][12] - The prices of rare earth minerals have shown a significant rebound, with domestic mixed rare earth carbonate, Sichuan fluorocarbon cerium ore, and Shandong fluorocarbon cerium ore prices increasing by 9.68%, 11.11%, and 13.64% respectively [9][15] - The market sentiment is improving, with expectations of stable demand and potential recovery in export demand, despite short-term price pressures [44][46] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The rare earth magnetic materials sector slightly declined by 0.21% this week but outperformed the CSI 300 benchmark by 0.22 percentage points [5][12] - Over the past 12 months, the sector has shown a relative return of 76% compared to the CSI 300 [4] Price Trends - Prices for rare earth minerals have rebounded significantly, with notable increases in various categories, including a 5.99% rise in praseodymium-neodymium oxide prices [9][18] - Dysprosium prices have shown a slight recovery, while terbium prices continue to decline [21] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side is expected to tighten due to regulatory measures and a potential reduction in production from separation enterprises, while demand remains stable [44] - The demand from downstream sectors, particularly in new energy vehicles and wind power, is showing signs of marginal decline, but overall industrial trends remain positive [44] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests maintaining an "Overweight" rating, focusing on upstream rare earth resource companies and downstream magnetic material enterprises with strong customer structures and growth potential [46][10]

Macro Strategy - The October PMI has decreased to 49% from 49.80% in September, influenced by the "Eleventh" holiday and fluctuations in Sino-US trade affecting manufacturing activities [2][3] - A-share indices experienced fluctuations with the Shanghai Composite Index slightly rising by 0.11% and the ChiNext Index rising by 0.50%, while the CSI 300 fell by 0.43% [3] Industry Overview - In the automotive sector, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has reached 60%, marking a significant structural change in China's passenger car market [14] - In October, approximately 1.32 million NEVs are expected to be sold, with the penetration rate hitting a historical peak, reflecting a rapid increase from 1.42% in January 2018 to over 60% in just six years [15][16] - The growth in NEV sales is driven by government policies promoting the replacement of old fuel vehicles and consumer preferences for newer, cost-effective technologies [15] - The automotive industry is expected to see continued investment opportunities in the NEV supply chain, including vehicle manufacturing, battery production, charging infrastructure, and smart technologies [16] Investment Recommendations - The automotive sector is positioned for growth due to the acceleration of smart technologies and supportive policies, with a focus on companies leading in intelligent driving and cockpit technologies [17] - Investors are advised to pay attention to high-quality companies in the NEV sector, particularly those with strong market shares and technological advantages [17]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained at "Overweight" [10] Core Insights - The third quarter performance of listed banks shows signs of stabilization, with revenue growth remaining relatively steady and net profit growth improving [8][10] - For the first three quarters, the revenue growth rate of listed banks decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 0.9%, while the net profit growth rate increased by 0.7 percentage points to 1.5% compared to the mid-term [8][10] - Large banks showed improved performance growth, while revenue and profit growth for joint-stock banks and regional banks declined [8][10] Summary by Sections Revenue and Profit Trends - Listed banks' net interest income decline continues to narrow, with a decrease of 0.6% in the first three quarters, an improvement from a 1.3% decline in the mid-term [8][10] - Non-interest income growth decreased by 2 percentage points to 5.0%, while fee income growth increased by 1.5 percentage points to 4.6% [8][10] Asset and Loan Growth - Total asset growth of listed banks slightly slowed to 9.3%, while financial investment growth remained strong at 15.8% [9][10] - Loan growth decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 7.7%, and deposit growth fell to 7.9% [9][10] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on state-owned banks for stable high dividend yields, recommending Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Bank of China, as well as joint-stock and regional banks for valuation recovery opportunities [10]