

Core Insights - The securities sector is experiencing a strong rally, with notable stocks like Hongta Securities hitting the daily limit, and others such as Jinlong Co., GF Securities, and Huatai Securities also seeing significant gains. The Securities ETF (512880) rose over 2% with a trading volume exceeding 1.3 billion yuan [1]. Industry Developments - Recent policies from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) aim to shift the focus from scale to returns, promoting high-quality development in the public fund sector. This includes enhancing long-term assessments of investor gains and losses, reforming compensation structures to link pay with performance, and emphasizing the importance of research and investment teams [1]. - According to a report from Guojin Securities, fund companies with advantages in ETFs and underweight stocks are expected to benefit from these developments. Huatai Securities also reported that the net profit attributable to the parent company of major brokerages in Q1 2025 increased significantly by 92% year-on-year, with non-recurring net profit up by 51% year-on-year, indicating strong resilience and growth potential in the securities sector [1]. Investment Opportunities - The Securities ETF (512880.SH), which tracks the securities company index (399975.SZ), is closely linked to the overall performance of the securities industry. This index includes major stocks such as Dongfang Wealth, CITIC Securities, Haitong Securities, Huatai Securities, and Guotai Junan, providing a comprehensive reflection of market dynamics in the securities sector. Investing in the Securities ETF allows investors to conveniently participate in the investment opportunities within the securities industry and benefit from its growth [1].