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Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing a significant rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a nearly four-year high, and many brokerage firms are increasing their dividend payouts for 2024, indicating a positive trend in shareholder returns [1][3]. Brokerage Dividend Trends - Several brokerages, including First Capital, Hualin Securities, and Southwest Securities, have doubled their dividend payouts for 2024 compared to 2023, with Hualin Securities' dividend reaching ten times that of the previous year [1][4]. - As of August 13, over ten companies have announced their mid-term dividend plans for 2025, a significant increase from just two and one in 2022 and 2023, respectively [1][5]. - The number of brokerages planning mid-term dividends has surged to 26 for 2024, with expectations for further increases in 2025 [1][5]. Dividend Payouts by Brokerage Firms - In terms of per-hand dividend payouts for 2024, GF Securities leads with 40 yuan, followed by China Merchants Securities and Huatai Securities at 37.7 yuan and 37 yuan, respectively [2][7]. - Smaller brokerages like Hualin Securities and Fangzheng Securities have shown remarkable growth in their dividend payouts, with Hualin's total dividend for 2024 reaching 1.08 million yuan, up from 0.108 million yuan in 2023 [4][6]. Changes in Dividend Distribution Practices - The trend of mid-term dividends has become more common, with 26 brokerages planning to implement them in 2024, a significant increase from previous years [5][6]. - Some brokerages that are not implementing mid-term dividends have introduced quarterly dividend plans, resulting in two dividend distributions for 2024 [5][6]. Dividend Payment Ratios - Smaller brokerages exhibit higher dividend payment ratios, with Guolian Minsheng leading at 80.04%, followed by Hongta Securities and Southwest Securities at 63.59% and 61.76%, respectively [8][9]. - In contrast, larger brokerages like China Merchants Securities and GF Securities maintain lower payout ratios around 30%, with some even below 20% [8][9]. Considerations for Dividend Evaluation - High dividend payouts do not necessarily equate to high investment value; factors such as company development stage and capital requirements should be considered [9][10]. - Different business structures among brokerages lead to varying dividend capabilities, with smaller firms focusing on traditional businesses having more flexibility in dividend distributions compared to larger firms engaged in capital-intensive operations [10].