Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-05 06:40Group 1 - Bank stocks continued to strengthen in the afternoon, with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank rising over 4%, and Qilu Bank, Zheshang Bank, CITIC Bank, and Agricultural Bank rising over 2% [1] - Several bank-related ETFs rose over 1.5% due to market influence [1] Group 2 - Various bank ETF index funds showed positive performance, with the Bank ETF Index Fund at 1.479 (up 1.65%), Bank ETF Fund at 1.845 (up 1.65%), and others also reflecting similar increases [2] - Institutions indicate that in a low interest rate and asset scarcity environment, dividend-paying assets with stable ROE capabilities may still possess strong resilience and attractiveness, potentially becoming important long-term investment options amid short-term market volatility [2] - Following the reduction in reserve requirements and interest rates, the downward space for risk-free rates has opened up, while the National Financial Regulatory Administration is promoting the entry of insurance funds into the market, highlighting the dividend value of state-owned banks [2]