Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-20 11:45Group 1 - The A-share market has seen a significant reduction in the number of low-priced stocks, with stocks priced below 3 yuan and 5 yuan decreasing by over 20% since the beginning of the year [1][2] - As of August 20, there are only 33 stocks priced below 2 yuan, with nearly 40% being ST stocks, and only one stock, *ST Suwu, priced below 1 yuan [1][9] - The majority of low-priced stocks are concentrated in the main board, particularly in the real estate, construction, and chemical industries [1][10] Group 2 - Some low-priced stocks have experienced significant price increases, with *ST Yushun's stock price rising nearly 700% year-to-date, attributed to mergers and acquisitions [1][5][6] - The low-priced stock index has shown a cumulative increase of 16.49% since the beginning of the year, with a 6.2% increase in August alone [2] - Stocks such as Hongrun Construction and Puyang Co. have also seen substantial gains, with price increases exceeding 50% in recent months [5] Group 3 - Certain low-priced stocks are facing regulatory issues, with some companies under investigation or administrative penalties, which may impact their future performance [12][13] - *ST Suwu has seen a drastic decline of over 90% from its initial price of around 9 yuan, facing multiple penalties from the regulatory authorities [13] - The current market sentiment towards low-priced stocks is relatively calm, with investors advised to consider the fundamental aspects of these companies rather than solely their low prices [14][16]