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Core Insights - The competition in the securities research business is intensifying, with an increase in analyst turnover and a shift towards larger firms [1][2] Group 1: Analyst Workforce - As of the end of 2024, there are 5,628 analysts across 102 securities firms, representing a 20.69% increase [2] - The turnover rate remains high, with 988 analysts leaving their positions, a 29.66% increase from 2023 [2] - The number of new hires in research departments decreased by 29.01% to 1,786 [2] Group 2: Research Report Production - In 2024, 83 firms published 96,156 reports on domestic listed companies, a 5% decrease from 2023 [3] - The number of reports on Hong Kong and other overseas listed companies increased, with 60 firms publishing 14,732 reports, a 5.37% increase [3] - A total of 29,441 macro and strategy research reports were published by 93 firms, with four firms publishing over 1,000 reports [3] Group 3: Commission Revenue Trends - Institutional client commission income fell to 19.865 billion yuan, a 22.48% decrease from 24.868 billion yuan in 2023 [4] - The average commission rate for public funds dropped from 7.37% in 2023 to 5.19% in 2024 [4] - The trading volume of stocks by funds decreased by nearly 10% compared to 2023, contributing to the decline in commission income [5]