Investment Rating - The investment rating for the automotive industry is "Positive" [2] Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, China's automotive production and sales exceeded 15 million units for the first time, with production at 15.62 million units and sales at 15.65 million units, both showing a year-on-year growth of over 10%. New energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 44.3% of total sales, with production and sales of 6.968 million and 6.937 million units respectively, reflecting a year-on-year increase of over 40% [3][8] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has launched a platform to address payment issues faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with car manufacturers, aiming to reduce payment cycles to 60 days, which will alleviate financial pressure on suppliers and shift the industry towards a more sustainable competitive environment [3][8] - A new policy from the National Development and Reform Commission aims to accelerate the construction of high-power charging facilities, targeting the establishment of over 100,000 charging stations by the end of 2027, which is expected to significantly alleviate "charging anxiety" for electric vehicles [3][8] - BYD has introduced a comprehensive safety guarantee for its "Heavenly Eye" intelligent driving system, which claims to achieve L4-level capabilities in smart parking scenarios [4][8] - NIO has completed the establishment of its 1,000th high-speed battery swap station, connecting 550 cities across China, with a total of 3,399 battery swap stations and over 80 million battery swap services provided [4][8] Summary by Sections Industry Key News - The automotive industry in China has seen significant growth in both production and sales, particularly in the NEV sector, which has been bolstered by favorable policies [3][8] - The MIIT's initiative to address payment issues is expected to enhance cash flow for suppliers and promote a healthier competitive landscape [3][8] - The new charging infrastructure policy is set to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by addressing charging concerns [3][8] Market Performance - The A-share automotive sector underperformed the broader market, with a decline of 0.99% compared to a 2.00% increase in the CSI 300 index [5][14] - The passenger vehicle sector's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio has slightly decreased, while the commercial vehicle and automotive parts sectors have seen slight increases in their PE ratios [6][20] Company Highlights - BYD's commitment to intelligent parking and safety guarantees reflects its leadership in the NEV market [4][8] - NIO's expansion of its battery swap network demonstrates its strategic focus on enhancing customer convenience and service accessibility [4][8]

Group 1: Monetary Market Overview - The central bank's net liquidity withdrawal this week was 226.5 billion yuan, with a marginal tightening in the funding environment, as DR001 and DR007 remained below 1.35% and 1.5% respectively[6] - The average daily transaction volume of pledged repos increased slightly week-on-week, but the overall scale has dropped to the lowest level since early June, with a significant decline in net financing from large banks[13] - The funding gap index rose to -314.5 on Friday, indicating a worsening liquidity situation compared to the previous week's -701.0[13] Group 2: Government Debt and Tax Payments - This week, the net payment of government debt was 251.1 billion yuan, aligning with expectations, while next week is projected to see an increase to 428.5 billion yuan, primarily concentrated on Monday and Tuesday[18] - The cumulative issuance of new general bonds in 2025 reached 466.5 billion yuan, with special bonds at 2227.5 billion yuan, and refinancing bonds at 1215.6 billion yuan[18] - Next week, the expected scale of national debt payments is 491.2 billion yuan, with significant payments due on July 15, coinciding with the tax payment deadline[18] Group 3: Market Reactions and Predictions - The central bank's operations indicate a reluctance to allow DR001 to breach the 1.3% lower limit, leading to a decrease in net financing from large banks[16] - Despite the upcoming tax payments and government debt payments, the central bank is expected to increase open market operations to mitigate external disturbances, suggesting a stable liquidity environment[16] - Predictions for Q3 government debt net financing have been adjusted downwards, with expected issuance of approximately 2.54 trillion yuan in July and net financing of about 1.38 trillion yuan[18]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Neutral" as the industry index is expected to be in line with the benchmark [127]. Core Insights - The price spread of refining products remains weak, with domestic key refining project price spread at 2534.93 CNY/ton, down by 101.49 CNY/ton (-3.85%) week-on-week, and international key refining project price spread at 1070.98 CNY/ton, down by 55.46 CNY/ton (-4.92%) [2][12]. - Brent crude oil weekly average price was 69.73 USD/barrel, with a week-on-week increase of 1.70% [2][12]. - The report highlights the impact of OPEC+ production increases and rising EIA crude oil inventories, which negatively affect market expectations, while U.S. tariff delays and Saudi Arabia's price adjustments provide some support to oil prices [13][12]. Refining Sector Summary - The refining sector is facing increased supply expectations due to OPEC+ production increases and rising crude oil inventories, which may negatively impact market conditions [13]. - Domestic refined oil prices have generally declined, while international prices have increased [13]. - The price spread for refined products in the domestic market has decreased, with diesel, gasoline, and aviation kerosene averaging 7174.29 CNY/ton, 8171.86 CNY/ton, and 6165.43 CNY/ton respectively [13]. Chemical Sector Summary - The chemical sector is experiencing overall price declines due to weak demand, with polyethylene prices showing limited increases despite cost support [48]. - EVA prices have decreased due to weak downstream demand, leading to price concessions from suppliers [48]. - The price of pure benzene has also decreased, with a narrowing price spread despite some market support from futures listings [48]. Polyester Sector Summary - The polyester sector is seeing a slight decline in price levels, with PX supply decreasing due to reduced operating rates in some factories [78]. - PTA prices have dropped, and the average profit per ton is negative, indicating challenging market conditions [90]. - The demand for polyester products is weak, with inventory levels rising and production cuts expected [89]. Performance of Major Refining Companies - As of July 11, 2025, the stock price changes for six major private refining companies were as follows: Rongsheng Petrochemical (+0.94%), Hengli Petrochemical (-1.62%), Dongfang Shenghong (+1.76%), Hengyi Petrochemical (+0.51%), Tongkun Co. (+3.51%), and Xin Fengming (+4.50%) [112][113]. - Over the past month, stock price changes were: Rongsheng Petrochemical (+1.18%), Hengli Petrochemical (-3.34%), Dongfang Shenghong (+4.71%), Hengyi Petrochemical (-1.00%), Tongkun Co. (+3.99%), and Xin Fengming (+6.91%) [112][113].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the importance of strengthening the bottom-line asset layout and focusing on core leaders in the new consumption sector, indicating a shift in the export chain layout [2][3] - The report highlights that the pulp price is expected to stabilize in Q3 and potentially recover in Q4, suggesting a bottoming out of the pulp cycle [2][3] - The report notes that the new tobacco sector, particularly the GLO HILO product, is expected to see accelerated shipment rhythms, indicating strong market potential [2][3] - The home furnishing sector is showing stable order performance, with companies like Qu Mei actively transforming their retail strategies [2][3] - The packaging sector is experiencing robust overseas orders, with expectations for a recovery in the metal packaging segment [2][3] - The report discusses the positive growth outlook for the pet industry, particularly for companies like Petty Co., which is expected to maintain stable export growth [4][5] Summary by Sections Pulp and Paper - Arauco has restarted sales of hardwood pulp at $500 per ton, indicating a firm pricing stance despite buyer negotiations for lower prices [2] - The report anticipates that the pulp price will stabilize in Q3 and may recover in Q4 due to various market indicators [2][3] Export Sector - New tariffs imposed by the U.S. on certain countries are expected to impact the export landscape, but the overall direction appears to be stabilizing [2][3] - Costco's sales in the U.S. showed a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, indicating steady demand growth [2] New Tobacco - The GLO HILO product is expected to see an increase in market share due to improved product strength and channel capabilities [2][3] Home Furnishing - The home furnishing sector is experiencing stable performance, with companies like Qu Mei focusing on retail transformation and expanding into shopping center channels [2][3] Packaging - The report indicates strong overseas demand for paper packaging and a potential recovery in the metal packaging sector due to reduced competition [2][3] Pet Industry - Petty Co. is expected to achieve slight growth in exports, supported by strong relationships with overseas clients and a focus on customized products [4][5] E-commerce - The report highlights the impressive performance of "Jiao Ge Peng You" in H1 2025, with a GMV of approximately 69.8 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.11% [5] Tools - Ju Xing Technology is expected to see strong performance in H1 2025, with revenue projections indicating resilience despite uncertain tariff policies [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utility sector is "Positive" [2] Core Insights - The report highlights that the renewable energy power consumption responsibility weights for 2025 have been issued, indicating a focus on increasing the use of green electricity in various industries [5] - The LNG import volume in May 2025 decreased by 26.3% year-on-year, while domestic natural gas consumption showed a slight increase of 2.4% [5] - The report suggests that the power sector is expected to see profit improvement and value reassessment due to previous supply-demand tensions [5] Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of July 11, the utility sector rose by 1.1%, outperforming the broader market, with the electricity sector up by 1.10% and the gas sector up by 1.22% [4][12] - Key companies in the electricity sector showed varied performance, with notable increases for companies like Guikuan Electric and Guangdong Electric A [13] Electricity Industry Data Tracking - The price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao Port (Q5500) increased by 8 CNY/ton week-on-week, reaching 624 CNY/ton [4][21] - Coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port decreased to 5.6 million tons, down 100,000 tons week-on-week [26] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces was reported at 3.55 million tons, a decrease of 95,000 tons/day week-on-week [28] Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking - The LNG ex-factory price index in Shanghai was reported at 4,460 CNY/ton, a year-on-year decrease of 1.13% but a week-on-week increase of 1.09% [48] - The European TTF spot price increased by 23.0% year-on-year, reaching 11.86 USD/MMBtu [53] - Domestic natural gas apparent consumption in May 2025 was 36.42 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 2.4% [5] Industry News - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration issued guidelines for renewable energy consumption responsibilities, emphasizing the use of green electricity in high-energy-consuming industries [5] - The largest medium and shallow coalbed methane field in China has surpassed a cumulative gas production of 20 billion cubic meters [5] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on national coal power leaders such as Guodian Power, Huaneng International, and Huadian International, as well as regional leaders in tight supply areas [5] - For natural gas, companies with low-cost long-term gas sources and receiving station assets are expected to benefit from market conditions [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report In the bond market adjustment, credit bonds were relatively strong, with the yields of 1Y - term varieties declining against the trend. The yields of interest - rate bonds rose across the board this week due to the increased risk appetite brought by the rise in the equity market. Credit bond yields generally followed the interest - rate increase but showed relative strength. Credit spreads mostly declined, and the spreads of urban investment bonds and industrial bonds also showed various downward trends, while the performance of secondary perpetual bonds was weaker than that of ordinary credit bonds, and the excess spreads of industrial perpetual bonds remained flat while those of urban investment bonds increased slightly [2]. Summary According to the Directory 1. Credit bonds were relatively strong in the bond market adjustment, and the yields of 1Y - term varieties declined against the trend - Affected by the increased risk appetite from the equity market, the yields of interest - rate bonds rose across the board this week. The yields of 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, and 10Y term China Development Bank bonds rose by 5BP, 4BP, 5BP, 3BP, and 3BP respectively. Credit bond yields generally followed the interest - rate increase, but 1Y - term and some 10Y - term varieties had declining yields. The yields of 1Y - term credit bonds of all ratings declined by 1 - 2BP [2][5]. - Credit spreads mostly declined, with high - grade 7Y - term varieties rising slightly. Rating spreads and term spreads mostly remained flat or declined [2][5]. 2. The spreads of urban investment bonds declined across the board, and medium - and low - grade varieties performed better - The credit spreads of external - rated AAA, AA +, and AA - grade urban investment platforms declined by 3BP, 4BP, and 5BP respectively. The spreads of most AAA - grade platforms declined by 2 - 4BP, with Inner Mongolia down 8BP; the spreads of most AA + - grade platforms declined by 3 - 5BP, with Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Tibet having relatively large declines; the spreads of most AA - grade platforms declined by 4 - 6BP, with Yunnan down 9BP and Guizhou down 12BP [2][9]. - By administrative level, the credit spreads of provincial, prefecture - level, and district - county - level platforms declined by 3BP, 4BP, and 4BP respectively [2][15]. 3. Most spreads of industrial bonds declined, and the spreads of AAA - grade coal bonds declined significantly - This week, the spreads of central and local state - owned enterprise real - estate bonds declined by 5 - 6BP, the spreads of mixed - ownership real - estate bonds declined by 1BP, and the spreads of private - enterprise real - estate bonds rose by 2BP. Longfor's spreads declined by 20BP, Midea Real Estate's by 5BP, Vanke's by 5BP, and Gemdale's by 4BP, while CIFI's rose by 151BP [2][13]. - The spreads of AAA, AA +, and AA - grade coal bonds declined by 13BP, 5BP, and 3BP respectively; the spreads of AAA and AA + - grade steel bonds declined by 5BP and 2BP respectively; the spreads of all - grade chemical bonds declined by 4 - 6BP [2][13]. 4. The performance of secondary perpetual bonds was weaker than that of ordinary credit bonds, and the spreads of 3Y - term varieties rose - Affected by the increase in certificate of deposit prices, the performance of secondary perpetual bonds was weaker than that of ordinary credit bonds this week, and the spreads of 3Y - term varieties rose. The yields of 1Y - term secondary perpetual bonds of all ratings rose by 3 - 4BP, and the spreads compressed by 1 - 2BP. The yields of 3Y - term AAA - grade secondary capital bonds rose by 6BP, and those of other ratings rose by 4BP, with spreads rising by 0 - 2BP; the yields of all - grade perpetual bonds rose by 5BP, and the spreads rose by 1BP [2][25][27]. 5. The excess spreads of industrial perpetual bonds remained flat, and the excess spreads of urban investment bonds increased slightly - This week, the excess spreads of 3Y - term AAA industrial perpetual bonds remained flat at 3.82BP, at the 0.95% quantile since 2015; the 5Y - term excess spreads remained flat at 8.51BP, at the 6.38% quantile. The excess spreads of 3Y - term AAA urban investment perpetual bonds rose by 0.64BP to 4.40BP, at the 0.59% quantile; the 5Y - term excess spreads rose by 0.21BP to 10.12BP, at the 10.27% quantile [2][29]. 6. Credit spread database compilation instructions - Market - wide credit spreads, commercial bank secondary perpetual spreads, and urban investment/industrial perpetual bond credit spreads are calculated based on ChinaBond Medium - and Short - Term Notes and ChinaBond Perpetual Bonds data, with historical quantiles since the beginning of 2015. Urban investment and industrial bond - related credit spreads are compiled and statistically analyzed by Cinda Securities R & D Center, with historical quantiles since the beginning of 2015 [35]. - Industrial and urban investment individual - bond credit spreads = individual - bond ChinaBond valuation (exercise) - same - term China Development Bank bond yield to maturity (calculated by linear interpolation method), and then the credit spreads of industries or regional urban investments are obtained by the arithmetic mean method [35]. - Excess spreads of bank secondary capital bonds/perpetual bonds = credit spreads of bank secondary capital bonds/perpetual bonds - credit spreads of bank ordinary bonds of the same rating and term; excess spreads of industrial/urban investment perpetual bonds = credit spreads of industrial/urban investment perpetual bonds - credit spreads of medium - term notes of the same rating and term [35].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the steel industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The steel sector has shown a 3.90% increase this week, outperforming the broader market, with specific segments like special steel and plate steel also experiencing gains [2][10] - Despite a decrease in iron and steel production, the average daily molten iron output remains above last year's levels, indicating resilience in the market [3][25] - The report highlights the ongoing "anti-involution" policies aimed at stabilizing the market, which may lead to a gradual recovery in steel prices and profitability [3][41] - The demand for steel is expected to stabilize or slightly increase due to government policies supporting real estate and infrastructure investments [3][34] Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The steel sector's performance this week was 3.90%, with sub-segments like special steel up by 1.64% and plate steel up by 4.51% [2][10] - Iron ore prices increased by 7.16%, indicating strong demand for raw materials [12] 2. Supply Data - As of July 11, the capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces was 89.9%, down by 0.39 percentage points week-on-week [25] - The total production of five major steel products was 7.61 million tons, a decrease of 1.59% from the previous week [25][30] 3. Demand Data - The consumption of five major steel products was 8.73 million tons, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 1.38% [34] - The transaction volume for construction steel was 99,000 tons, down 7.04% week-on-week [34] 4. Inventory Levels - Social inventory of five major steel products was 9.14 million tons, a slight decrease of 0.23% week-on-week, but down 29.02% year-on-year [41][39] - Factory inventory increased to 4.26 million tons, up 0.42% week-on-week [41][40] 5. Price and Profitability - The comprehensive index for ordinary steel increased to 3,428.5 CNY/ton, up 1.14% week-on-week [47] - The profit for rebar production was 196 CNY/ton, an increase of 4.81% week-on-week [56] - The average cost of molten iron was 2,173 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 25 CNY/ton [56] 6. Company Valuations - The report includes a valuation table for key listed companies, indicating potential investment opportunities in firms like Baosteel and Hualing Steel, which are expected to see earnings growth [72]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry [2] Core Insights - The report highlights the rapid progress in the construction of zero-carbon parks in China, as announced by three government departments, which sets clear guidelines and eight key tasks for the establishment of these parks [11] - The issuance of ESG bonds in China has reached 3,628, with a total scale of 5.57 trillion RMB, where green bonds account for the largest share at 61.88% [26] - The total net value of existing ESG public funds is 1,055.14 billion RMB, with ESG strategy products making up the largest proportion at 52.97% [32] - The report indicates that major ESG indices have underperformed the market recently, with the CSI 300 ESG index showing the smallest increase of 0.06% [38] Summary by Sections Domestic Highlights - The National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Energy Administration have issued a notice to promote the construction of zero-carbon parks, outlining basic conditions and key tasks for low-carbon transformation [11] - The Ministry of Finance has allocated significant budgets for environmental governance in 2025, including 10.7 billion RMB for water pollution prevention and 25.4 billion RMB for ecological protection [12] International Highlights - The EU has passed a law to simplify classification reporting by 2026, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for companies [3][20] - The ISS STOXX has released a Sovereign Climate Impact Report to help investors assess climate risks and opportunities [18] ESG Financial Products Tracking - As of July 12, 2025, the total number of ESG bonds issued in China is 3,628, with a total issuance amount of 1,212.5 billion RMB in the past year [26] - The market has 904 existing ESG products, with a total net value of 1,055.14 billion RMB, and 238 ESG public funds issued in the past year [32] Index Tracking - Major ESG indices have underperformed the market recently, with the CSI 300 ESG index showing a minimal increase of 0.06% [38] Expert Opinions - Experts highlight that strong governmental support, technological empowerment, and the role of Hong Kong as an international financial center are key factors in China's ESG governance progress [40]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: Continuous Hedging Strategy - **Model Construction Idea**: This strategy is based on the analysis of basis convergence factors and optimization strategies, as detailed in the Cinda Derivatives Research Report Series. It aims to continuously hedge using futures contracts to minimize basis risk[44][45] - **Model Construction Process**: - **Backtesting Period**: From July 22, 2022, to July 11, 2025[45] - **Spot Side**: Hold the total return index of the corresponding underlying index[45] - **Futures Side**: Use 70% of the funds for the spot side and allocate the same nominal principal to short futures contracts, occupying the remaining 30% of the funds. After each rebalancing, recalculate the quantities for both the spot and futures sides based on the product's net value[45] - **Rebalancing Rules**: Continuously hold quarterly/monthly contracts until the remaining time to maturity is less than two days. On that day, close the position at the closing price and simultaneously short the next quarterly/monthly contract at the closing price[45] - **Assumptions**: Equal principal allocation between the spot and futures sides, excluding transaction fees, impact costs, and the indivisibility of futures contracts[45] 2. Model Name: Minimum Basis Strategy - **Model Construction Idea**: This strategy selects futures contracts with the smallest annualized basis discount to optimize hedging performance[46] - **Model Construction Process**: - **Backtesting Period**: From July 22, 2022, to July 11, 2025[46] - **Spot Side**: Hold the total return index of the corresponding underlying index[46] - **Futures Side**: Use 70% of the funds for the spot side and allocate the same nominal principal to short futures contracts, occupying the remaining 30% of the funds. After each rebalancing, recalculate the quantities for both the spot and futures sides based on the product's net value[46] - **Rebalancing Rules**: Calculate the annualized basis for all tradable futures contracts on the day of rebalancing and select the contract with the smallest basis discount for opening positions. Hold the same contract for eight trading days or until the remaining time to maturity is less than two days before selecting a new contract[46] - **Assumptions**: Equal principal allocation between the spot and futures sides, excluding transaction fees, impact costs, and the indivisibility of futures contracts[46] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. Continuous Hedging Strategy - **IC (CSI 500 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -2.83% (monthly), -2.06% (quarterly)[48] - Volatility: 3.87% (monthly), 4.77% (quarterly)[48] - Maximum Drawdown: -8.26% (monthly), -8.34% (quarterly)[48] - Net Value: 0.9188 (monthly), 0.9405 (quarterly)[48] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[48] - 2025 YTD Return: -3.58% (monthly), -1.35% (quarterly)[48] - **IF (CSI 300 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 0.49% (monthly), 0.71% (quarterly)[51] - Volatility: 3.01% (monthly), 3.35% (quarterly)[51] - Maximum Drawdown: -3.95% (monthly), -4.03% (quarterly)[51] - Net Value: 1.0144 (monthly), 1.0211 (quarterly)[51] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[51] - 2025 YTD Return: -0.89% (monthly), 0.12% (quarterly)[51] - **IH (SSE 50 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 1.03% (monthly), 1.97% (quarterly)[54] - Volatility: 3.12% (monthly), 3.54% (quarterly)[54] - Maximum Drawdown: -4.22% (monthly), -3.76% (quarterly)[54] - Net Value: 1.0307 (monthly), 1.0593 (quarterly)[54] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[54] - 2025 YTD Return: -0.01% (monthly), 0.99% (quarterly)[54] - **IM (CSI 1000 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -6.04% (monthly), -4.45% (quarterly)[59] - Volatility: 4.74% (monthly), 5.79% (quarterly)[59] - Maximum Drawdown: -14.01% (monthly), -12.63% (quarterly)[59] - Net Value: 0.8469 (monthly), 0.8805 (quarterly)[59] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[59] - 2025 YTD Return: -9.11% (monthly), -4.54% (quarterly)[59] 2. Minimum Basis Strategy - **IC (CSI 500 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -1.06%[48] - Volatility: 4.67%[48] - Maximum Drawdown: -7.97%[48] - Net Value: 0.9692[48] - Annual Turnover: 17.28[48] - 2025 YTD Return: -0.96%[48] - **IF (CSI 300 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 1.31%[51] - Volatility: 3.14%[51] - Maximum Drawdown: -4.06%[51] - Net Value: 1.0392[51] - Annual Turnover: 15.25[51] - 2025 YTD Return: 0.56%[51] - **IH (SSE 50 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 1.72%[54] - Volatility: 3.14%[54] - Maximum Drawdown: -3.91%[54] - Net Value: 1.0516[54] - Annual Turnover: 15.93[54] - 2025 YTD Return: 1.04%[54] - **IM (CSI 1000 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -3.83%[59] - Volatility: 5.59%[59] - Maximum Drawdown: -11.11%[59] - Net Value: 0.8949[59] - Annual Turnover: 15.91[59] - 2025 YTD Return: -3.89%[59] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Cinda-VIX - **Factor Construction Idea**: Reflects investors' expectations of future volatility in the options market, with a term structure to capture expectations over different time horizons[61] - **Factor Construction Process**: Adjusted based on overseas methodologies and tailored to China's options market. The index reflects implied volatility from options pricing[61] - **Factor Evaluation**: Provides insights into market sentiment and risk expectations[61] 2. Factor Name: Cinda-SKEW - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the skewness of implied volatility across different strike prices, capturing market expectations of extreme events[69][70] - **Factor Construction Process**: Analyzes the slope of implied volatility curves to quantify the degree of skewness, with higher values indicating greater concern for tail risks[69][70] - **Factor Evaluation**: Useful for identifying market concerns about potential extreme downside risks[70] --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. Cinda-VIX - **30-Day VIX Values**: - SSE 50: 19.77[61] - CSI 300: 18.92[61] - CSI 500: 25.01[61] - CSI 1000: 23.34[61] 2. Cinda-SKEW - **SKEW Values**: - SSE 50: 97.27[70] - CSI 300: 99.19[70] - CSI 500: 102.27[70] - CSI 1000: 101.82[70]

Group 1 - The environmental industry has shown significant growth, with the Shenwan (2021) environmental industry index rising by 3.34% as of June 20, 2025, ranking 9th among 31 industries. Key sectors such as monitoring/detection, air pollution control, and solid waste treatment have experienced substantial increases of 18.3%, 7.9%, and 7.8% respectively [8][10][11] - The overall PE ratio for the environmental sector is 35.62X as of June 20, 2025, indicating a notable increase compared to the first half of 2024. Specific sectors like water treatment and solid waste management have PE ratios of 23.8X and 30.2X respectively, suggesting a positive outlook for the industry driven by policy incentives and market mechanisms [10][12][17] Group 2 - The public utility price reform is progressing, with water price adjustments becoming a trend. Major cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen have implemented water price increases ranging from 10% to 30%, indicating a shift towards a more sustainable pricing mechanism [18][21][22] - The ongoing debt reduction efforts are expected to improve the accounts receivable situation for some operational companies in the water and solid waste sectors. The government’s commitment to resolving local debt risks is anticipated to facilitate quicker recovery of receivables [28][30][31] Group 3 - The report highlights the potential for domestic substitution and intelligent upgrades in the environmental sector, particularly in scientific instruments and sanitation equipment. The demand for carbon measurement and monitoring devices is expected to rise due to supportive national policies and the expansion of the carbon trading market [17][19] - The sanitation equipment market is poised for growth, with a notable increase in the sales of new energy sanitation vehicles, which reached a penetration rate of 15.4% in Q1 2025. The integration of autonomous sanitation solutions is also gaining traction [19][21][26] Group 4 - Investment recommendations focus on stable operational assets in the waste incineration and water sectors, as well as growth opportunities in scientific instruments and sanitation equipment. Companies such as Huanlan Environment, Xinyuan Environment, and Hongcheng Environment are highlighted for their strong performance and dividend potential [5][6][30] - The report emphasizes the importance of companies with high operational efficiency and significant water service revenue, as they are likely to benefit from the anticipated water price increases [24][25]