Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-16 00:00Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is expected to welcome a significant amount of incremental funds in 2026, which may sustain a slow bull market. The first quarter is projected to be the peak period for the maturity of fixed deposits, with funds likely flowing from insurance and wealth management channels into the equity market, marking the most abundant time for incremental funds throughout the year [3][4][62]. Group 1: Incremental Funds Sources - Incremental funds are primarily sourced from the migration of household deposits and pressures from asset scarcity, with insurance premium income continuing to grow significantly. By Q3 2025, the equity allocation ratio is expected to rise to 15.5%, nearing historical highs, which could release over 840 billion yuan into the market [4][6][66]. - The total amount of fixed deposits maturing in 2026 is estimated to be around 45 trillion yuan, which will likely lead to increased allocations in wealth management and "fixed income+" products, contributing over 900 billion yuan in medium to long-term funds to the A-share market [4][14][17]. - Public funds are expected to see a net inflow of approximately 230 billion yuan in 2026, driven by the recovery of fund net values and the enhanced motivation of individual investors to enter the market [4][33][34]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The market's main contradictions in 2026 will shift towards verifying economic prosperity and performance realization, with medium to long-term funds providing a safety net. Active funds from public and private sectors are anticipated to further strengthen the "technology + resource products" dual mainline market, with accelerated sector rotation [4][62][64]. - The "national team" funds are expected to see a significant reduction in inflows, with a projected net inflow of about 200 billion yuan in 2026, as their role shifts in a bull market environment [19][22][23]. - High-risk funds, represented by margin trading and private equity, are expected to remain active, with margin trading net inflows estimated at around 450 billion yuan and private equity assets projected to grow to 8.5 trillion yuan, contributing approximately 700 billion yuan in incremental funds [4][26][31]. Group 3: Global and Domestic Influences - Overseas funds are anticipated to strategically allocate to Chinese assets, with northbound capital expected to net inflow around 100 billion yuan in 2026, although this impact on the overall market is expected to be limited [4][36][39]. - The macro liquidity environment is favorable, with a global interest rate cut cycle entering its later stages, but the marginal improvement in policies is expected to gradually converge. The micro-funding situation is likely to improve significantly, supporting a strong performance in equities over fixed income [4][45][49].