Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-14 20:20Core Viewpoint - Southbound funds have significantly reduced their holdings in China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) over recent trading days, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment towards the company [1]. Group 1: Shareholding Changes - On October 14, southbound funds reduced their holdings by 1.186 million shares, marking a decrease of 0.02% [2]. - Over the past five trading days, there have been reductions in holdings for five days, totaling a net decrease of 12.6 million shares [1]. - In the last 20 trading days, there were 17 days of reductions, with a cumulative net decrease of 25.3 million shares [1]. Group 2: Current Holdings - As of now, southbound funds hold 6.47 billion shares of Sinopec, which represents 27.01% of the company's total issued ordinary shares [1]. Group 3: Company Overview - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation primarily engages in oil, natural gas, and chemical operations, structured into five segments: exploration and development, refining, marketing and distribution, chemicals, and trade [2]. - The exploration and development segment focuses on oilfield exploration and production, while the refining segment processes crude oil and manufactures petroleum products [2]. - The marketing and distribution segment operates oil depots and gas stations in China, distributing refined petroleum products through wholesale and retail networks [2].