Dongguan Securities·2025-06-27 08:21Group 1: Banking Sector - The banking sector has shown strong performance recently, with a two-week increase of 5.48%, ranking second among 31 industries [14][17] - Major banks like Jiangsu Bank, Hangzhou Bank, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have reached historical highs, despite a marginal decline in overall performance in Q1 due to macroeconomic conditions [46][47] - The sector's return on equity (ROE) remains above 10%, indicating resilience in profitability and dividends, supported by policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and credit growth [46][47] Group 2: Securities Sector - The securities sector has been active, with a recent approval for Guotai Junan International to provide virtual asset trading services, marking a significant development in the industry [48] - The sector's price-to-book (PB) ratio stands at 1.46, indicating potential for valuation recovery as it is at the 54.84% percentile of the last five years [48][26] - Expected improvements in global risk appetite and ongoing capital market reforms are likely to enhance the business environment for securities firms, with projected double-digit profit growth for the year [48][49] Group 3: Insurance Sector - Recent regulatory measures have curtailed aggressive competition in the insurance sector, particularly regarding dividend insurance, which is expected to stabilize the market [50] - The shift from a "scale-oriented" to a "value-oriented" strategy in the insurance industry is anticipated to lead to valuation recovery, with a focus on products that offer both guaranteed and floating returns [50] - Insurance companies are increasingly investing in bank stocks, benefiting from stable dividends and strong market performance, which is expected to enhance their investment returns [50][51]