Xin Jing Bao·2025-05-13 09:23Market Overview - A-shares experienced a mixed performance with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3374.87 points, up by 0.17% [1] - Since April, the market has shown positive changes, particularly after the May Day holiday, with a significant increase in risk appetite driven by favorable policies [1] - The three major indices have all risen since the holiday, with the ChiNext Index leading with over 6% increase, followed by the Shenzhen Component Index and Shanghai Composite Index with over 4% and 2% increases respectively [1] Institutional Research Activity - Institutional investor research activities have significantly increased, with public funds and private funds showing strong engagement [2] - In April, 195 public funds participated in A-share market research, covering 975 stocks across various industries, with a total of 12,800 research instances, doubling from the previous month [2] - The first week after the May Day holiday saw 144 public fund companies involved in research, maintaining a strong momentum with over 1,000 instances in a single week [2] Sector Focus - Public funds are particularly interested in the electronics and pharmaceutical sectors, with notable research on companies like Luxshare Precision and Huadong Medicine [3] - The electronics sector led private fund research with 1,535 instances, while the pharmaceutical sector followed with 1,284 instances [3] - The top ten most researched stocks included Luxshare Precision and Lattice Semiconductor, indicating a strong focus on the electronics industry [3] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Recent policy measures have effectively boosted market expectations and confidence, with A-shares currently seen as having high valuation appeal [4] - The main constraint on A-share valuation expansion is the growth rate of earnings, with expectations for a gradual recovery in market sentiment [4] - Specific sectors expected to rebound include electronics, IT services, and machinery equipment, particularly those with high overseas revenue [4] Consumer Market Insights - The strategic value of domestic consumption is gaining attention amid global trade tensions, with investment opportunities identified in areas like trade-in policies and new consumer trends driven by Generation Z [5]