Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-28 09:41Core Viewpoint - The banking sector, particularly the leading bank ETF (512820), has shown strong performance with a significant increase in trading volume and a record closing price, driven by favorable macroeconomic policies and high dividend yields [1][3][5]. Group 1: Market Performance - The leading bank ETF (512820) surged by 0.81% on April 28, reaching a historical closing high with a trading volume of 211 million yuan, an increase of over five times compared to the previous period [1]. - Major banks such as China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Jiangsu Bank, and Chengdu Bank also reached new historical highs during the trading session [3]. Group 2: Macroeconomic Policies - High-level meetings emphasized the need for more proactive macroeconomic policies, including the use of fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies to support the real economy [3][4]. - The issuance and utilization of local government special bonds and ultra-long-term special treasury bonds are being accelerated to ensure the bottom line for basic public services [3]. Group 3: Investment Highlights - The banking sector is characterized by stable dividends and high valuation attractiveness, with the latest dividend yield of the bank ETF exceeding 6%, outperforming the China Securities Dividend Index [3][4]. - The current interest rate environment is favorable for banks, as the spread between government bond yields and bank deposit rates is narrow, allowing banks to lower funding costs and improve net interest margins [5]. - Despite economic uncertainties, loan demand remains stable, with reasonable levels of bill rates and loan yields indicating consistent credit demand [5].