首创证券启动H股发行计划，券商ETF（159842）盘中飘红，国泰海通涨超2%

Group 1 - The three major indices showed mixed performance as of July 28, with the brokerage ETF (159842) rising by 0.26% and a trading volume exceeding 26 million yuan [1] - The brokerage ETF tracks the CSI All Share Securities Companies Index, which consists of up to 50 securities company stocks to reflect the overall performance of the industry [1] - Recent announcements indicate that brokerage firms are actively pursuing refinancing, with 42 listed brokerages in the A-share market, 13 of which have achieved "A+H" listings [1] Group 2 - Dongguan Securities reported that the brokerage sector has shown strong performance, with 31 listed brokerages announcing mid-year earnings forecasts, all indicating growth or turnaround, led by Guolian Minsheng and Huaxi Securities with net profit growth rates of 1183% and 1025%-1354% respectively [2] - Market activity remains high, with increased trading volumes and major market indices reaching new highs, which has fueled enthusiasm for the brokerage sector [2] - The application of AI in various financial services is expected to create significant opportunities for the brokerage industry, particularly in intelligent investment research and advisory services [2]