2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-22 23:12Core Insights - The A-share market experienced active trading in September 2025, with stock trading apps seeing a significant increase in user engagement, reaching a record high of 175 million monthly active users, marking a 0.74% month-over-month growth and a 9.73% year-over-year increase [1][4][3] User Engagement and Market Activity - The monthly active user count for securities apps reached 175 million in September 2025, setting a new record for the year and ranking as the third highest since the "9.24" market event [1][4] - The number of new A-share accounts opened in September was 2.9372 million, a 60.73% year-over-year increase, contributing to a total of 20.1489 million new accounts opened in the first three quarters of 2025, up 49.64% from the same period in 2024 [3][4] - The trading volume in the A-share market was bolstered by a 34.5% year-over-year increase in stamp duty revenue, with securities transaction stamp duty reaching 144.8 billion yuan, a 103.4% increase [3][4] Competitive Landscape of Securities Apps - The top three third-party securities apps, namely Tonghuashun, Dongfang Caifu, and Dazhihui, maintained a dominant position with monthly active users exceeding 10 million [1][6] - Among brokerage self-operated apps, Huatai Zhangle Wealth and Guotai Haitong Junhong both surpassed 10 million active users in September [1][8] - The user engagement of the leading third-party apps showed a clear tiered structure, with the top three apps significantly outperforming others in terms of user numbers [6][8] 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 [11][12] - Several brokerage firms are actively investing in AI technologies to improve customer service and streamline operations, with new AI-driven apps being launched [12][11] - The shift towards AI is expected to create a closed-loop ecosystem in the securities industry, enhancing competitive differentiation among firms [12][11]