长城基金：市场震荡上行趋势有望延续

Core Insights - The A-share market has seen a significant increase in financing transaction activity, with the financing balance reaching 2.68 trillion yuan, a new historical record, and financing transaction volume accounting for 11.3% of total market transactions as of January 14 [1][4]. Financing Margin Adjustment - On January 14, the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges announced an adjustment to the financing margin ratio, increasing the minimum margin requirement for investors from 80% to 100% when buying securities on margin [1][4]. - This adjustment is a key tool for regulatory authorities to conduct counter-cyclical adjustments, aimed at preventing excessive accumulation of systemic risks [2][5]. - Historical adjustments include a previous increase from 50% to 100% in November 2015 to curb rapid financing growth and a decrease from 100% to 80% in August 2023 to enhance market liquidity [1][2][4]. Impact on Market Dynamics - The core objective of raising the margin requirement is to maintain stable capital market operations and prevent excessive concentration of leveraged trading risks, reducing the leverage from 1.25 times to 1 time for new financing contracts [2][5]. - The policy will only apply to new financing contracts, while existing contracts will continue under the previous rules, reflecting a cautious regulatory approach to mitigate market impact and systemic risks [2][5]. Market Outlook - Short-term regulatory measures may not alter the upward trend of the market, with underlying support for continued market growth expected amidst fluctuations [2][5]. - Investment focus should be on policy initiatives and industry prosperity, particularly in technology growth sectors such as semiconductors, internet, electronics, media, and computing, as well as globally competitive sectors like power and machinery [2][5]. - Non-bank financial sectors are likely to benefit from increased demand for wealth management and capital market reforms, while cyclical sectors like tourism, hospitality, and consumer goods may present marginal improvement opportunities due to expanding domestic demand policies [2][5].