Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-09-17 19:23Core Viewpoint - China Ping An has significantly increased its holdings in both insurance and banking stocks since September, indicating a strong investment strategy in the financial sector [1][2][4]. Investment in Insurance Stocks - On September 11, China Ping An's subsidiary, Ping An Life, purchased 77.8092 million shares of China Pacific Insurance (China Taibao) H-shares, raising its holding from 8.47% to 11.28%, with an estimated investment of approximately HKD 2.5 billion [2][3]. - The buying spree began in August, with an initial purchase of 1.7414 million shares, which increased the holding to 5.04% [2]. - The total investment in China Taibao H-shares since August has exceeded HKD 5 billion, with a significant increase in holding percentage by 6.24 points [2][3]. - Ping An Life also increased its stake in China Life H-shares by acquiring 44.095 million shares for over HKD 1 billion, raising its holding to 8.13% [3]. Investment in Banking Stocks - China Ping An has continued to invest in banking stocks, purchasing 40.213 million shares of Agricultural Bank H-shares and 12.381 million shares of Postal Savings Bank H-shares, raising their holdings to 18.07% and 16.01%, respectively [4][5]. - The company has adopted a "bulk buying" strategy for both banking and insurance stocks, indicating a strong bullish outlook on these sectors [4][6]. - The total expenditure on banking stocks this year has surpassed HKD 100 billion [4]. Market Context and Strategy - The continuous increase in holdings reflects a broader trend of insurance companies entering the market, with a reported 26.69% increase in stock holdings by life insurance companies since the beginning of the year [6]. - The low interest rate environment and new financial regulations have prompted insurance companies to seek high-dividend stocks to enhance investment returns [6][7]. - Regulatory support has facilitated the entry of long-term funds into the market, allowing companies like China Ping An to focus on stable, high-dividend stocks [6][7].