2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-30 23:08Core Viewpoint - The performance of listed securities firms in the A-share market has significantly improved in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by a recovery in market conditions and various business lines [1][2][10]. Group 1: Performance Overview - In the first three quarters of 2025, the top five securities firms by net profit were CITIC Securities (23.16 billion), Guotai Junan (22.07 billion), Huatai Securities (12.73 billion), China Galaxy (10.97 billion), and GF Securities (10.93 billion) [1][4]. - All 42 listed securities firms reported a year-on-year increase in net profit, with smaller firms showing more impressive growth rates compared to larger firms [1][6]. - The top ten securities firms accounted for over 70% of the total net profit of all listed firms, with a combined net profit of 119.55 billion [5]. Group 2: Business Line Recovery - The significant growth in the securities industry is attributed to the recovery of various business lines, including investment banking and asset management, not just brokerage and proprietary trading [2][13]. - The average daily trading volume in the A-share market reached 2.1 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 211%, which has positively impacted margin financing and securities lending [7][14]. Group 3: Performance of Smaller Firms - Smaller securities firms demonstrated remarkable growth, with Huaxi Securities achieving a net profit of 1.06 billion, up 316.89% year-on-year, and Dongbei Securities with a net profit of 1.07 billion, up 125.21% [7][8]. - Several mid-sized firms, including Guolian Minsheng and Zhongtai Securities, also reported substantial growth rates of 345.3% and 158.63%, respectively [7][8]. Group 4: Market Valuation and Future Outlook - Despite the strong performance, the securities sector's index has only risen by 7.21% this year, lagging behind other indices, indicating potential for valuation recovery [10][11]. - Analysts suggest that the current market conditions present a strategic opportunity for investment in the securities sector, with expectations of continued improvement in business fundamentals [14][15].