2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-01 08:17Core Insights - The report highlights the significant shift in stock holdings by brokerage firms in the A-share market during the third quarter, with a focus on "hard technology" sectors and cyclical industries, as well as popular themes like AI and humanoid robots [1][4][8]. Brokerage Holdings - As of October 31, 47 brokerage firms appeared among the top ten shareholders of 373 A-share listed companies, with a total holding value of approximately 66.73 billion yuan [1]. - A total of 206 new stocks were added to the brokerage firms' heavy holdings, with the hardware equipment sector leading with 29 new stocks [3][4]. Sector Performance - The hardware equipment index has risen over 60% year-to-date, driven by strong demand in AI servers, optical modules, PCBs, and consumer electronics [3]. - Notable new heavy holdings include companies like Shaanxi Huada, Guanghong Technology, and Yachuang Electronics, which were favored by multiple brokerages [4]. Investment Strategies - Major brokerages adopted a "broad net" strategy, while smaller firms focused on "key bets," leading to a significant increase in self-operated business revenues, which reached 186.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 43.83% [1][13]. - The top six brokerages accounted for over half of the total self-operated business revenue, with notable performances from CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan [15]. Stock Adjustments - In the third quarter, 63 stocks saw increased holdings, while 62 experienced reductions, indicating a strategic shift towards sectors with structural opportunities [8][11]. - The chemical and hardware equipment sectors saw the most significant increases in holdings, with 10 and 7 stocks respectively being added [8]. Notable Stock Movements - Postal Savings Bank was the most heavily acquired stock by a single brokerage, with Guotai Junan acquiring 126.47 million shares [5][7]. - Inner Mongolia Huadian was the top stock in terms of increased holdings, with Dongfang Securities adding 21.94 million shares [10]. Market Outlook - The report suggests that the active A-share market has provided rich investment opportunities for brokerages, with a notable focus on sectors poised for recovery and growth [12][16].