“9·24”行情启动一周年：A股新开户有望超3000万户

Group 1: Market Overview - Since the initiation of the "9·24" market rally, A-share market has experienced a continuous surge in new account openings, with estimates suggesting that the total number of new accounts will exceed 30 million by September 2025 [1][2] - The new account openings have shown a fluctuating upward trend, with a peak of 306.55 thousand accounts in March 2025, followed by a steady recovery in the subsequent months [2][3] - Personal investors are the primary contributors to this surge, while institutional account openings have also seen a notable increase, particularly from private equity funds [2][3] Group 2: Changes in Investment Behavior - The influx of personal investors is driven by a shift from traditional investment channels to ETFs, which have become a preferred choice due to their advantages [4][5] - The total market size of ETFs has increased significantly, reaching approximately 5.31 trillion yuan, marking an 85% growth since the "9·24" rally began [5][6] - Factors contributing to the popularity of ETFs include product diversity, ease of access through mobile platforms, lower fees compared to active funds, and reduced decision-making costs for investors [5][6] Group 3: Brokerage Firms' Competitive Advantage - Leading brokerage firms have capitalized on the surge in new account openings, with several firms reporting significant increases in both client numbers and asset sizes [7][8] - Major brokerages like Guotai Junan and CITIC Securities have seen their client bases exceed 20 million, benefiting from a robust multi-channel customer acquisition strategy [7][8] - The competitive edge of these firms lies in their comprehensive financial services and the ability to attract and retain clients through both online and offline channels [8]