新规落地两周，杠杆盘理性回归

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a "good start" in January 2026, with leveraged funds entering the market rapidly, leading to a record high in margin financing and securities lending balance [1][2] - In January, the number of new margin trading accounts reached 190,500, a month-on-month increase of 29.5% and a year-on-year increase of 157% [2][3] - As of the end of January, the total margin financing and securities lending balance reached 2.72 trillion yuan, marking a historical peak [2][6] Group 2 - The increase in new accounts and margin balance reflects a shift in market sentiment from cautious to proactive, driven by the profit effect of rising markets and long-term capital inflows [2][12] - The margin trading balance has been on an upward trend since the "9.24" market event, reaching 2.72 trillion yuan in January 2026 [8] - Despite the record high in margin balance, the overall leverage level in the market remains healthy, with key risk monitoring indicators significantly below historical high-risk periods [13][15] Group 3 - The market saw a significant increase in trading activity, with the total margin trading transaction amount reaching 640 billion yuan in January [6] - The adjustment of financing margin ratios, which increased from 80% to 100%, is viewed as a measure to cool down the market and prevent overheating of leveraged funds [13][15] - Following the implementation of the new financing regulations, the growth rate of margin balance has slowed, indicating a rational cooling of leveraged trading [12][13]