A股两融余额处历史高位，有券商转向“降杠杆”

Core Insights - The number of new margin trading accounts opened in September reached a record high for the year, indicating strong market demand for margin trading services [2][3] - The total margin trading balance hit a historical peak of 2.4455 trillion yuan on October 9, 2023, before experiencing a slight decline due to market adjustments [1][3] - Some brokerages have raised the margin requirements for financing, reflecting concerns over rapid growth in margin balances and the need for risk management [1][7] Margin Trading Balance - As of October 13, the margin trading balance was 2.4444 trillion yuan, with a financing balance of 2.4279 trillion yuan, accounting for 2.55% of the A-share market's circulating market value [2][11] - The margin trading balance has shown significant growth throughout the year, surpassing 2 trillion yuan in August and reaching 2.4 trillion yuan by mid-September [3][12] - The average collateral ratio in the market has remained stable, with figures between 261% and 290% from February to September 2023 [12] Brokerages' Actions - Brokerages have been adjusting their credit business limits to meet the increasing demand for margin trading, with some firms like Huayin Securities raising their credit business limits multiple times this year [6][7] - On October 13, Huayin Securities raised the margin requirement for certain securities from 80% to 100%, citing the need for risk control due to rapid growth in financing balances [1][7] - Analysts suggest that the increase in margin requirements may be a response to high demand for financing and a strategy to balance business growth with risk management [7][10] Market Trends - The market has shown a shift in investor preferences, with sectors like non-ferrous metals receiving significant net purchases, while previously favored sectors like electronics and automotive have seen substantial net sales [2][3] - The overall market sentiment has turned defensive, with expectations of a potential shift in market style towards more stable and defensive sectors in the coming months [10][14] - Analysts predict that the market may enter a consolidation phase from October to November, influenced by external factors such as international relations and upcoming earnings reports [13][14]