Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-11-20 03:36Core Viewpoint - The A-share banking sector is experiencing significant gains, with notable increases in stock prices and market capitalization, indicating a shift in investor preference towards stability as year-end approaches [1][2] Group 1: Banking Sector Performance - China Bank A-shares rose over 4%, reaching a historic high with a market capitalization exceeding 2 trillion [1] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) increased by 1%, also hitting a historic high, surpassing Agricultural Bank of China to reclaim the top position in market capitalization [1] - The banking ETF fund rose by 1.85%, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector [1] Group 2: Market Trends and Investor Behavior - The technology sector experienced a pullback, while banking stocks continued to rise, indicating a preference for stability and securing annual returns as year-end approaches [1] - The probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December has decreased to 30%, alongside prevalent discussions about an AI bubble in the U.S. stock market, leading to a decline in market risk appetite [1] - Weakening domestic credit and retail sales data in October have increased focus on public utilities, banking, and dividend-paying sectors [1] Group 3: Related Products and Fund Flows - The banking ETF fund (515020) saw a net inflow of 183 million over the past 20 days, including major state-owned and joint-stock banks [2] - The Free Cash Flow ETF (159201) reported a slight decline of 0.08%, with a total size of 6.999 billion, and a net inflow of 2.422 billion from October 14 to November 19 [2] - The Free Cash Flow ETF has the lowest fee rate in the market at 0.2%, making it an attractive option for investors [2]