实时净申购超1亿份！A股将迎第三家互联网券商，证券ETF（159841）午后拉升涨超1%

Core Viewpoint - The securities ETF (159841) has shown strong performance with significant net inflows and is positioned as a leading fund in the Shenzhen market, reflecting positive investor sentiment towards the securities sector [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Performance - The securities ETF (159841) experienced a 1.09% increase in value, with a trading volume of 4.92 billion yuan, making it the top performer among similar funds in the Shenzhen market [1]. - The ETF has seen over 770 million yuan in net inflows recently and has recorded net inflows for 22 consecutive trading days, accumulating over 3.5 billion yuan [2]. - As of September 23, the total fund size of the securities ETF (159841) reached 9.115 billion yuan, making it the largest in its category in the Shenzhen market [2]. Group 2: Company Developments - Xiangcai Co. announced plans to merge with Dazhihui through a share exchange, which is expected to enhance its position in the market as a potential third internet brokerage in A-shares [3]. - The merger process is nearing completion, with audits and due diligence largely finished, pending further actions from the company and its intermediaries [3]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - Analysts predict a positive outlook for the brokerage sector in Q3, despite a 5.5% decline in the sector this month, driven by macroeconomic recovery and capital market reforms [3]. - A report from招商证券 forecasts that by the first half of 2025, the brokerage industry will achieve total revenue of 557.2 billion yuan, a 24% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 228.5 billion yuan, a 37% increase [4]. - The expected return on equity (ROE) is projected to rise to 7.01%, indicating a favorable environment for brokerage firms [4].