Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-09-20 15:19Core Viewpoint - Foreign capital is gradually increasing its allocation to Chinese assets, reflecting optimism about the Chinese market despite recent fluctuations in A-shares and H-shares [1][2][3] Group 1: Market Performance and Outlook - A-shares and H-shares are expected to see an 8% and 3% increase respectively over the next 12 months according to Goldman Sachs [1][6] - The current market is characterized by a "slow bull" trend, supported by market reforms and the introduction of long-term capital [5][6] - The active participation of foreign investors in A-shares has reached a cyclical high, with significant inflows recorded in August [2][3] Group 2: Institutional Investment Trends - Domestic public funds have reduced cash ratios to a five-year low, indicating increased stock exposure [2] - Insurance companies have increased their stock holdings by 26% this year, while private equity fund management scales have risen from 5 trillion RMB to 5.9 trillion RMB [2][3] - The proportion of institutional investors in A-shares is currently at 14%, significantly lower than the averages of 50% for emerging markets and 59% for developed markets [6] Group 3: Potential for Incremental Capital - There is a substantial potential for incremental capital in the Chinese stock market, with household asset allocation heavily skewed towards real estate (55%) and cash deposits (27%), while stocks account for only 11% [6] - The ongoing adjustment in the real estate market is expected to redirect trillions of RMB from deposits and real estate into the stock market [6] - If institutional ownership in A-shares were to rise to the average levels of emerging or developed markets, it could lead to an influx of 14 trillion RMB or 30 trillion RMB respectively [6] Group 4: Economic and Policy Factors - The current bull market is driven by liquidity and valuation improvements, with a global phenomenon observed in stock market performance [3][4] - The normalization of corporate profits is projected to achieve mid-to-high single-digit growth from 2025 to 2027, supporting the market's upward trajectory [3][4]