Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-18 09:28Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index reached a nearly 10-year high, with the Shenzhen Component Index and ChiNext Index also surpassing their previous highs from October 2024, while the North Stock 50 Index set a historical record [1][2] - A-shares' total market capitalization exceeded 100 trillion yuan for the first time, indicating a significant milestone in the market [1][2] Investor Behavior - There is a clear trend of residents accelerating the allocation of wealth towards financial assets, driven by a recovery in market risk appetite and the spread of profit-making effects [1][2] - The number of new A-share accounts opened in July reached 1.9636 million, a 19% increase from June and a 71% increase year-on-year, indicating strong retail investor interest [2] Financing and Deposits - As of August 15, the financing balance on the Shanghai Stock Exchange was 1,037.757 billion yuan, an increase of 3.854 billion yuan from the previous trading day, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's financing balance was 1,004.14 billion yuan, up by 3.737 billion yuan [2][3] - The People's Bank of China reported a significant shift in deposits, with household deposits decreasing by 1.1 trillion yuan in July, while non-bank deposits increased by 2.1 trillion yuan, reflecting a "deposit migration" trend [3][4] Institutional Investment - Insurance companies' investment in stocks reached 3.07 trillion yuan by the end of Q2, a 26.38% increase from the beginning of the year, indicating a growing interest from institutional investors [4][5] - The total investment balance of insurance companies was 36.23 trillion yuan, a 17.4% year-on-year increase, highlighting the increasing allocation of funds towards equities [3][4] Market Outlook - The market has seen a shift towards technology growth styles since mid-June, with the Shanghai Composite Index surpassing 3,400 points, indicating a strong bullish trend [5][6] - Analysts suggest focusing on sectors with strong industrial trends, such as innovative pharmaceuticals, resources, communications, military, and gaming, as potential areas for continued growth [7][8]