Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-08-18 13:01Core Viewpoint - Insurance funds have resumed cross-holding in the industry after six years, with China Ping An increasing its stakes in China Pacific Insurance and China Life Insurance, indicating a strategic financial investment approach [2][4]. Group 1: Investment Activities - China Ping An increased its holdings in China Pacific Insurance by approximately 1.74 million shares at an average price of 32.07 HKD per share, totaling around 55.84 million HKD, raising its stake to 5.04% [5]. - On August 12, Ping An Life further acquired 3.66 million shares of China Pacific Insurance at an average price of 33.29 HKD, bringing its total holdings to 140 million shares, or 5.1% of the issued H shares [5]. - Ping An Asset Management also bought 1.1 million shares of China Pacific Insurance at an average price of 32.28 HKD, increasing its total holdings to 138 million shares, or 5% of the issued H shares [5]. - Additionally, on August 12, China Ping An acquired 9.5 million shares of China Life Insurance, raising its total stake to 5.04% [5]. Group 2: Market Performance - As of August 18, China Life Insurance's H shares rose by 2.87% to 25.06 HKD, while China Pacific Insurance's H shares increased by 1.75% to 37.28 HKD [3]. - Year-to-date, China Pacific Insurance's H shares have surged over 50%, with a trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield of 3.22%, while China Life Insurance's H shares have risen over 70% with a TTM dividend yield of 2.92% [6]. Group 3: Industry Insights - The resurgence of insurance funds in cross-holding reflects confidence in the recovery and long-term value of the insurance sector, as indicated by the strong performance of H shares in both A-share and Hong Kong markets [4][6]. - The current market environment, characterized by declining interest rates, has prompted insurance companies to seek stable returns through long-term value investments [7][10]. - Regulatory encouragement for long-term capital investment has further opened up opportunities for insurance funds in the capital markets [10].