Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-19 01:20Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in dividend frequency among brokerage firms, with nearly 80% of them implementing multiple dividends within a year, marking a new norm in the industry [1][2] - As of December 18, 2025, 35 brokerage firms have distributed dividends two times or more, accounting for 79.55% of the total, indicating a shift towards regular and timely sharing of profits [1] - Leading brokerage firms such as CITIC Securities have set a precedent with substantial dividends, with CITIC Securities distributing 29 yuan per share in the mid-year report, and several top firms exceeding 4 billion yuan in total annual dividends [1][2] Group 2 - The recent surge in trading volume of broad-based ETFs indicates a growing interest in capturing structural growth opportunities, with significant net inflows observed in various ETFs like the CSI A500 ETF [3][4] - The active participation of public fund institutions in the A-share private placement market, with 39 institutions involved and a total allocation exceeding 34 billion yuan, reflects a positive outlook on market prospects [4] - The increased dividend practices among brokerages are expected to enhance investor return expectations and attract long-term capital, potentially stabilizing market sentiment and improving risk appetite [2][4]