Market Overview - A-shares opened collectively higher on December 1, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.14%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.42%, and the ChiNext Index up by 0.26%. The precious metals and film and media sectors led the gains [1] Institutional Insights - Huatai Securities suggests positioning in high-probability directions during the "spring excitement," as the market sentiment has improved with the rebound in A-shares and expectations of a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. They recommend a balanced allocation between growth and cyclical sectors, focusing on aviation equipment, AI-related energy storage, and power equipment, as well as chemicals and energy metals. Additionally, large financials and high-value consumer sectors like liquor and consumer building materials remain key mid-term investment choices [2] - CICC indicates that the current risk of overcrowding in the AI sector is relatively low, with long-term opportunities still present. The overcrowding level in the AI sector has decreased since the peak at the end of September, suggesting ongoing investment value. However, the current market style rotation favors value stocks in the short term, as institutional investors may adopt defensive strategies due to reduced risk appetite towards year-end [3] - CITIC Securities highlights significant opportunities in AI optical interconnection, driven by the rapid development of AI models and applications, which rely on continuous investment in computing infrastructure. They emphasize that high-performance, high-bandwidth, and low-latency networks are crucial for enhancing computing cluster performance. The advantages of leading firms are becoming more pronounced due to increasing demands for R&D capabilities, production capacity, and new technology deployment. CITIC Securities is optimistic about the growth potential of domestic optical communication leaders [4]
A股三大指数开盘集体上涨，沪指涨0.14%