上交所最新披露：新增156万户

Group 1 - In May 2025, A-share new account openings totaled 1.56 million, with individual investors accounting for 1.5484 million and institutional investors for 0.07147 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 22.86% despite the impact of the "May Day" holiday [1][3][5] - The total number of new accounts opened in 2025 showed a fluctuating trend, peaking in March at 3.0655 million, followed by a decline in April and May due to seasonal factors [5][6] - The increase in new accounts is positively correlated with market performance, indicating a strong market sentiment and confidence among investors, particularly after a significant surge in October to December 2024 [6][7] Group 2 - The rise in individual investor participation is expected to benefit brokerage firms, with forecasts indicating a new cycle of growth in the securities industry in 2025, particularly in brokerage and proprietary trading businesses [7] - Analysts predict that the performance of the securities industry will continue to recover, with growth prospects for brokerage and margin financing businesses, while proprietary and asset management businesses show resilience [7] - The current market conditions suggest potential upward movement, with strong beta attributes in the brokerage sector likely to enhance overall market sentiment [7]