Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-10-15 12:31Core Insights - As of the end of Q3, northbound capital holdings in A-shares decreased by over 15 billion shares, but due to a favorable A-share market, the market value of these holdings increased by nearly 300 billion yuan [2] - The changes in northbound capital holdings reflect two major trends: valuation recovery driven by policy and structural adjustments against the backdrop of industrial upgrades [2] - Sectors such as technology and new energy are expected to become key areas for long-term foreign investment as China's economy continues to develop [2] Industry Analysis - The top five industries by northbound capital holdings as of Q3 are: banking (17.40 billion shares), electronics (9.58 billion shares), non-bank financials (7.48 billion shares), electric power equipment (7.24 billion shares), and non-ferrous metals (6.32 billion shares) [3] - Nine industries saw an increase in holdings, including agriculture, electronics, environmental protection, basic chemicals, comprehensive, building materials, automotive, media, and machinery equipment, with agriculture and electronics seeing increases of over 10% [4] - The electronics sector saw a significant increase in holdings, with a total of 9.58 billion shares, reflecting a 23.45% increase from the previous quarter [10] Key Stocks - Northbound capital continues to deepen its investment in core assets, with leading stocks like CATL, Kweichow Moutai, Midea Group, and China Merchants Bank being significant holdings [11] - As of Q3, CATL's holdings increased by 53.92 million shares, with a market value increase of 112.58 billion yuan, bringing the total market value to 265.66 billion yuan [11][13] - Kweichow Moutai saw a reduction of 11.82 million shares, leading to a decrease in market value by 14.56 billion yuan, with the latest market value at 88.14 billion yuan [14] Foreign Investment Sentiment - Global capital is reassessing the intrinsic value of Chinese assets, driven by a combination of factors including liquidity restructuring, economic resilience, and the rise of new productive forces [16] - UBS's CEO noted that China's macro policies and rapid development in high-tech sectors are boosting market confidence [16] - Morgan Stanley reported a rebound in foreign capital inflow into the Chinese stock market, reaching 4.6 billion USD in September, the highest monthly inflow since November 2024 [17]