

Core Views - The A-share market is experiencing a significant expansion driven by policy, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking through the 3400-point level, indicating a potential for continued market recovery and optimism regarding foreign capital inflow [1][2] - In March, the market's risk appetite is expected to rise, supported by positive signals from the National People's Congress and the expectation of a recovery in the real economy, although potential disturbances may arise in April due to factors like earnings disclosures [2][3] - There is a shift in market pricing power towards allocation-type funds, with an increased effectiveness of fundamental factors, suggesting a focus on core assets in sectors like midstream manufacturing, consumer goods, and real estate chains [3][4] Market Dynamics - The market is witnessing a transition from a broad technology focus to core asset appreciation, with short-term strategies favoring low-positioned sectors showing signs of improvement, particularly in midstream manufacturing and consumer goods [5][6] - The relative valuation of the CSI 300 versus the CSI 2000 has fallen to its lowest level since 2017, indicating potential for small-cap growth stocks to catch up [4][5] - Allocation-type foreign capital is likely to seek out low-positioned fundamental opportunities, with recent data indicating a shift towards sectors benefiting from economic recovery [4][5] Sector Focus - Key sectors to watch include engineering machinery, batteries, and consumer goods, which are expected to benefit from the ongoing recovery and demand for core assets [5][6] - The report highlights that the basic improvement signals are concentrated in manufacturing sectors such as engineering machinery, batteries, and photovoltaic industries, as well as consumer goods benefiting from price increases [4][5] - The report suggests that mid-term strategies should continue to focus on the broader technology sector while monitoring key events like Tencent's earnings and the GTC conference for further insights [5][6]