EBSCN·2025-05-25 10:30Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious investment rating for major broad-based indices as of May 23, 2025, with the ChiNext Index classified as "safe" and other indices categorized as "moderate" [19][22]. Core Insights - The market experienced a contraction with major indices declining during the week of May 19-23, 2025. The report highlights a rapid rotation in themes, with precious metals and automotive sectors performing well. However, the "dividend + micro-cap" strategy showed signs of short-term adjustment after reaching a yearly high, suggesting a potential decline in trading preferences [12][13]. - The report emphasizes that liquidity easing and rising risk appetite are expected to drive a rebound in A-shares in the medium to long term, with "dividend + small-cap" combinations being the preferred allocation strategy post-adjustment [12]. Summary by Sections Market Review - Major indices saw declines: Shanghai Composite Index down 0.57%, SSE 50 down 0.18%, CSI 300 down 0.18%, CSI 500 down 1.10%, CSI 1000 down 1.29%, ChiNext Index down 0.88%, and North Star 50 down 3.68% [13][14]. Valuation Analysis - As of May 23, 2025, the ChiNext Index is in the "safe" valuation percentile, while other major indices are in the "moderate" range. In terms of sector valuation, industries such as construction materials, light industry manufacturing, power equipment and new energy, defense and military, computer, and comprehensive finance are classified as "dangerous," while non-ferrous metals, utilities, home appliances, food and beverage, agriculture, non-bank financials, and transportation are deemed "safe" [19][20]. Fund Flow Tracking - The report notes that institutional interest was highest for stocks like Huichuan Technology (352 institutions), Fuchuang Precision (109), Bozhong Precision (106), Boshi Software (102), and Shengmei Shanghai (101) during the week [51]. - Southbound capital saw a net inflow of 18.96 billion HKD, with the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect contributing 19.05 billion HKD and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect experiencing a net outflow of 0.97 billion HKD [3]. Sector Performance - The top five performing sectors this week were comprehensive, pharmaceuticals, automotive, non-ferrous metals, and home appliances, while the worst performers included comprehensive finance, computers, electronics, machinery, and communications [15]. Institutional Research - A total of 379 institutional research activities were recorded, with the majority focused on companies listed in Shenzhen and Shanghai. The report highlights that specific object research and other types accounted for 78.36% and 8.71% of the total, respectively [42][46].