2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-05-06 08:49Core Viewpoint - The A-share market experienced a strong opening on the first trading day of May, with major indices rising significantly, indicating a potential recovery trend after a challenging April [1][4]. Market Performance - On May 1, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.13%, closing above 3300 points, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index increased by 1.84% and 1.97%, respectively [1]. - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.34 trillion yuan, an increase of 166.8 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1]. April Market Review - In April, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.70%, the Shenzhen Component by 5.75%, and the ChiNext Index by 7.40%, while the North Star 50 index rose by 4.72% [4]. - Among 31 primary industries, only four saw gains, with the top three being Beauty Care (6.15%), Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery (3.39%), and Retail Trade (1.74%) [4]. - The largest decline was in the Power Equipment sector, which fell by 8.23%, followed by Communications (-6.69%) and Home Appliances (-5.65%) [4]. May Market Outlook - Institutions predict that the A-share market will maintain a volatile but controllable adjustment in May, with a focus on technology growth sectors [6][7]. - East Wu Securities suggests that the market may return to a technology growth focus, supported by macro liquidity and policy stability [7]. - Multiple institutions recommend focusing on sectors benefiting from domestic demand policies and those with favorable valuation characteristics [7]. Recommended Investment Strategies - Institutions emphasize the importance of technology and consumer sectors as key investment themes for May, with expectations of excess returns in technology [8]. - Suggested sectors include AI, robotics, and smart driving, as well as defensive positions in dividend-paying assets like banks [8]. - A table summarizing various brokerages' strategies highlights a focus on high-dividend stocks, gold, and sectors related to domestic consumption and technology [9]. Top Stock Picks for May - The most frequently recommended stocks include Proya (603605.SH) and Kaiying Network (002517.SZ), each mentioned six times by different brokerages [10][11]. - Other notable mentions include Haida Group (002311.SZ) and Gree Electric (000651.SZ), each recommended five times [10][11]. - Proya is recognized for its strong market position and growth potential in the domestic market, while Kaiying Network is noted for its impressive revenue growth and strategic initiatives in AI [12][15].