谢亚轩：也谈“存款搬家”

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential "migration" of bank deposits as a significant portion of household wealth matures in 2026, influenced by low deposit rates and an increasingly active capital market [1][7]. Group 1: Financial Asset Structure - As of the end of 2022, the financial assets of Chinese households were composed of cash and deposits (50.2%), bonds (8.8%), stocks and equity (19.5%), securities investment funds (11.7%), and insurance (9.8%) [2][8]. - The choice of whether to "migrate" deposits is fundamentally about the selection of financial assets based on risk, return, and liquidity considerations [2][8]. Group 2: International Comparisons - Research indicates that by 2024, the financial asset structure of U.S. households will be significantly different, with cash and deposits at 11.2%, bonds at 4.5%, stocks and investment funds at 55.3%, and insurance and pensions at 27.8% [3][9]. - The comparison with developed countries shows that cash and deposits in countries like the UK, Japan, and Germany remain above 30%, suggesting that the U.S. model may not be applicable to China [3][9]. Group 3: Demographic and Economic Influences - Aging population trends in China are expected to increase the preference for low-risk assets, as older individuals tend to favor safer investments [4][10]. - Low interest rates are prompting households to seek higher returns, but the method of achieving this—whether through direct stock investments or indirect methods like insurance and funds—remains uncertain [4][10][11]. Group 4: Market Performance Correlation - Historical data shows that the proportion of household stock holdings correlates with long-term stock market performance, with increases in stock fund holdings observed in the U.S., Japan, and Germany from 2013 to 2024 [5][11]. - The stability of stock and equity holdings among Chinese households is crucial for achieving a sustained bullish market [5][11].