


Group 1: Brokerage Performance - In the first half of the year, 27 out of 34 brokerage firms' stock selection portfolios reported positive returns, accounting for nearly 80% [2][4] - Huaxin Securities and Dongxing Securities led with returns exceeding 30%, at 35.59% and 34.72% respectively [3][4] - The top-performing stocks in June included Giant Network, which saw a monthly increase of 63.09%, and Shenghong Technology, with gains over 50% [4][5] Group 2: Fund Performance - Active equity funds achieved an average return of 6.78% in the first half of the year, with over 80% reporting positive returns [9][10] - Notably, 347 funds had returns exceeding 20%, and 50 funds surpassed 40%, with 11 funds achieving over 60% [9][10] - The top-performing fund was the CITIC Construction North Exchange Selected Mixed Fund, with a return of 82.45% [10] Group 3: Investment Outlook - Brokerages expect the A-share market to trend upwards in the second half, focusing on emerging technology sectors and maintaining dividend assets as core holdings [7][8] - Key sectors for investment include AI, defense, and high-tech manufacturing, with a shift towards core asset trends anticipated [8] - Fund managers are optimistic about opportunities in AI, pharmaceuticals, and consumer sectors, suggesting a proactive investment strategy [11][12] Group 4: Macro Economic Insights - External factors have shown that Chinese assets are increasingly attractive, with resilience being a key characteristic of the macro economy [13][14] - Consumer performance has exceeded expectations, supported by policies like the trade-in subsidy, while exports have also remained strong [14] - The influx of southbound capital into Hong Kong stocks has been significant, with net inflows reaching 731.19 billion HKD, indicating robust market interest [17]