Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 03:19Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing a "healthy bull" phase, with significant activity in the brokerage sector, particularly highlighted by the performance of the top brokerage ETF (512000) and leading stocks like Changcheng Securities and Western Securities [1][6]. Group 1: Market Performance - The top brokerage ETF (512000) saw a peak increase of 2%, reaching a new high for the year, with trading volume exceeding 1.5 billion CNY [1]. - Changcheng Securities achieved a four-day consecutive limit-up, while Western Securities surged over 6% following the approval of its acquisition of Guorong Securities [1][3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The market's trading volume has remained above 1 trillion CNY since September last year, recently surpassing 2 trillion CNY, indicating increased market activity that is expected to continue [3]. - The current allocation to the brokerage sector is still low, suggesting that it remains an area with potential for excess returns as the market evolves [4]. Group 3: Valuation Insights - The PE valuation of the brokerage sector is near its average since 2010, and the brokerage/bank PE valuation ratio is at a relatively low level compared to recent years [5]. - The brokerage sector is viewed as a key vehicle for the ongoing "healthy bull" market, with current valuations considered attractive for investment [6]. Group 4: ETF Overview - The top brokerage ETF (512000) passively tracks the CSI All Share Securities Index, encompassing 49 listed brokerage stocks, with nearly 60% of its holdings concentrated in the top ten leading brokerages [6]. - The ETF has a fund size exceeding 26.7 billion CNY and an average daily trading volume of 850 million CNY this year, making it one of the most representative ETFs in the brokerage industry [6].