Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-12-03 15:41Group 1 - Foreign institutions have conducted a total of 9,084 investigations into A-share listed companies this year, indicating a positive outlook on Chinese assets [1][4] - Point72 Asset Management leads with 255 investigations, followed by Goldman Sachs with 235, and other notable firms like IGWT Investment and Neuberger Berman also showing significant activity [2][3] - The focus of foreign investigations is primarily on technology innovation and high-end manufacturing, with companies like Huichuan Technology, Mindray Medical, and Optoelectronics attracting the most attention [2][3] Group 2 - The increase in foreign investigations is translating into actual capital allocation, with northbound funds holding A-shares increasing by over 340 billion yuan this year [4] - The proportion of Chinese stocks held by the top 40 global investment institutions has risen to 1.1%, the highest level since the first quarter of 2023 [4] - Foreign institutions are preparing for next year's investments, particularly in technology stocks, which are seen as undervalued and supported by national policies and industry ecosystems [5][6]