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险资权益配置稳健增长 青睐“绩优生”   
Zhong Guo Jing Ji Wang·2025-08-26 01:51

Core Insights - As of the end of Q2 2025, the balance of insurance funds exceeded 36 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 17.4% [1][2] - Approximately 4.74 trillion yuan has been allocated to stocks and securities investment funds, with direct stock investments reaching 3.06 trillion yuan, an increase of about 1 trillion yuan compared to the same period last year [1][2] - The increase in insurance capital allocation to equities is driven by policy guidance and a recovery in the equity market, with a focus on value stocks, high dividend yield stocks, and companies with strong earnings [1][4] Investment Trends - The direct investment amount in stocks has significantly increased, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 1 trillion yuan [2][3] - By the end of Q2 2024, the balance of direct stock investments by property and life insurance companies was approximately 2.1 trillion yuan, with substantial growth in the second half of 2024 and the first half of 2025 [2][3] - The proportion of stock investments in the overall asset allocation of insurance funds has risen, with stocks accounting for 8.8% of the total allocation by the end of Q2 2025, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous quarter [2][3] Policy Influence - Multiple policy documents have been issued to encourage long-term investments by insurance funds, including adjustments to the regulatory ratios for equity assets [4][5] - The total amount approved for long-term investment pilot projects by the financial regulatory authority has reached 222 billion yuan [4] Market Outlook - Insurance institutions are optimistic about stocks as the preferred investment asset for the second half of 2025, with expectations for stable economic growth and a favorable outlook for the A-share market [8][9] - Key sectors of interest include pharmaceuticals, electronics, banking, and communication, with a focus on high dividend and innovative pharmaceutical investments [8][9] Asset Allocation Preferences - Insurance companies are expected to increase their allocation to equities due to the challenges in meeting duration matching needs with bonds and non-standard markets [5][6] - Analysts suggest that value stocks with stable return on equity (ROE) and cyclical industries at the bottom of their valuation cycles will be favored by insurance capital [6][7]