2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-21 13:35Core Insights - The A-share market in September 2025 saw active trading, with stock trading apps experiencing significant user engagement, reaching a record high of 175 million monthly active users, marking a 0.74% month-on-month increase and a 9.73% year-on-year increase [1][6][4] User Engagement and Market Activity - The number of new accounts opened in the A-share market surged to 2.9372 million in September, a year-on-year increase of 60.73% and a month-on-month increase of 10.83%, making it the second-highest monthly figure of the year [5][4] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.64% in September, while the Shenzhen Component Index saw a significant increase of 6.54% [4] - The trading volume in September led to a notable increase in transaction stamp duty, which reached 314.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.5%, with securities transaction stamp duty alone amounting to 144.8 billion yuan, up 103.4% year-on-year [4][6] App Performance and Market Dynamics - The top three third-party securities apps, Tonghuashun, Dongfang Caifu, and Dazhihui, maintained a stronghold with over 10 million active users each, while the overall user growth for securities apps showed signs of slowing down [1][9][14] - The competitive landscape among securities apps is increasingly polarized, with larger firms gaining more traction compared to smaller ones, indicating a "Matthew Effect" in the industry [9][15] - The active user count for Tonghuashun reached 37.21 million, with a month-on-month increase of 1.31%, while Dongfang Caifu and Dazhihui had 18.23 million and 12.71 million active users, respectively [10][14] AI Integration in Securities Apps - The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a core focus for securities firms, enhancing operational models and service quality [17][18] - Several securities firms are launching AI-driven applications to improve user experience and engagement, with features tailored to younger demographics [18][17] - The shift towards AI is expected to create a comprehensive ecosystem that connects various services, including trading, wealth management, and customer support [17][18]