重磅！险资入市再松绑，增量长期资金有望“跑步入场”

Core Viewpoint - The National Financial Regulatory Administration has adjusted the risk factors for certain insurance company investments, aiming to encourage insurance capital to enter the stock market and support strategic industries in the country [1][3][11]. Risk Factor Adjustments - The risk factor for stocks held by insurance companies for over three years in the CSI 300 Index and the CSI Low Volatility 100 Index has been reduced from 0.3 to 0.27 [5][11]. - The risk factor for ordinary shares listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board held for over two years has been lowered from 0.4 to 0.36 [6][11]. Impact on Capital Allocation - Lowering the risk factors will free up capital for insurance companies, allowing them to invest more in the stock market. For example, a company with a total capital of 1 billion yuan would see a reduction in capital usage from 300 million yuan to 270 million yuan for a 100 million yuan investment in the CSI 300 stocks [7][8]. - The saved capital can be reinvested into stocks or other assets, thereby expanding the investment capacity of insurance capital [8]. Encouragement of Long-term Investment - The adjustments encourage insurance companies to hold stocks for longer periods, which supports the development of enterprises and aligns with national strategies [10][12]. - The focus on specific indices and stocks indicates a targeted approach to encourage investment in blue-chip and technology stocks, which are crucial for economic growth [11][12]. Recent Trends in Insurance Capital - As of the end of Q3 this year, the total investment by life and property insurance companies in stocks and securities investment funds reached 5.59 trillion yuan, accounting for 14.92% of their total investment balance, marking a new high since 2022 [13]. - Insurance capital has been increasing its holdings in major stocks, with significant increases observed in the first three quarters of the year [13][15]. Future Outlook - With the reduction in risk factors, insurance capital is expected to further increase its stock market investments, which may lead to enhanced resource allocation towards equity investment and research capabilities within insurance companies [16].