Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-12 06:28Core Viewpoint - The five major A-share listed insurance companies in China believe that the current equity market has strategic allocation value, despite market fluctuations and declining interest rates [1][3]. Group 1: Investment Performance - In 2021, the five major insurance companies achieved a total net profit of CNY 215.96 billion, with China Ping An, China Life, China Pacific Insurance, China Property & Casualty, and New China Life reporting net profits of CNY 101.62 billion, CNY 50.92 billion, CNY 26.83 billion, CNY 21.64 billion, and CNY 14.95 billion respectively [2]. - The investment yield for these companies remained around 5%, with New China Life achieving the highest total investment yield of 5.90% and China Property & Casualty having the highest net investment yield at 4.80% [2]. - The successful investment performance is attributed to a "barbell strategy," which involves combining two types of investment products with significantly different styles [2]. Group 2: Market Outlook - Insurance companies see the current market adjustment as a release of risks and an opportunity for long-term investment, with a belief that the equity market is showing strategic allocation value [3]. - The macroeconomic environment in 2022 is expected to support steady growth, providing a solid foundation for the equity market [3]. - Current market valuations are considered relatively low, with major indices like the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 Index below the 30th percentile of their valuations over the past decade [3]. Group 3: Investment Strategy - The focus for future equity asset allocation will be on sectors aligned with national policy directions, such as carbon neutrality, digital economy, and healthcare [4][5]. - Companies are looking to capitalize on structural investment opportunities arising from traditional industries' valuation recovery and emerging strategic sectors like consumption upgrades and technological innovation [4][5]. - There is an emphasis on exploring investment opportunities in the Hong Kong market and diversifying equity investments [5].