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Core Viewpoint - The technology innovation sector has been the main driver for the A-share market's upward trend this year, while funds are increasingly flowing into the consumer sector, particularly food and beverage ETFs, as the traditional consumption peak season approaches [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Flow into Consumer ETFs - Since mid-August, there has been a significant inflow of funds into consumer-themed ETFs, with over 3.4 billion yuan net inflow, particularly in food and beverage ETFs which saw nearly 3 billion yuan [2]. - Prior to August, the consumer-themed ETFs experienced a net outflow of nearly 700 million yuan in the first seven months of the year, with food and beverage ETFs alone seeing a net outflow of nearly 1.2 billion yuan [2]. Group 2: Characteristics of the Consumer Sector - The valuation of the major consumer index is at a near three-year low, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.88, which is about 30% lower than the three-year average of 28.17 [3]. - The consumer index has underperformed the market, with a year-to-date increase of less than 5%, compared to nearly 16% for the Shanghai Composite Index and over 38% for the technology index [3]. Group 3: Performance and Growth of the Consumer Sector - The 800 consumer index is expected to see net profit growth exceeding that of the CSI 300 index from 2024 to 2027, with a forecast of double-digit growth in 2026 and 2027 [4]. - The trading activity in the consumer sector has increased, with the average turnover rate rising for three consecutive months, reaching 3.55% in August for the food and beverage sector [4]. Group 4: Historical Trends and Future Outlook - Historical data shows that during previous bull markets, the consumer sector often experiences a "lagging" effect, with significant gains occurring after initial market rallies [6]. - Recent government policies aimed at boosting consumption, such as the "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption," indicate a supportive environment for the consumer sector [7][8]. Group 5: Undervalued Consumer Stocks - There are 12 consumer stocks identified as undervalued and high-performing, with a projected net profit growth of over 5% for the first half of 2024 and 2025, and a current price-to-earnings ratio below 30 [9]. - Notable examples include Kweichow Moutai, which has a price-to-earnings ratio of around 20 and a net profit growth forecast of nearly 9% for the first half of 2025 [9].