GF SECURITIES·2026-02-26 08:47Core Insights - The report indicates that insurance assets are expected to steadily increase their allocation to equities in 2026, while maintaining their duration strategy unchanged [6] - The survey conducted by the China Banking and Insurance Asset Management Association reflects the industry's expectations regarding market trends and allocation strategies for 2026 [6] Asset Allocation - In terms of major asset allocation, stocks and securities investment funds are generally favored by insurance institutions for domestic investments in 2026, with some institutions planning to slightly increase their stock investments [6] - The allocation ratios for bank deposits and bonds are expected to remain stable compared to 2025 [6] - Most insurance institutions hold a neutral outlook on the bond market for 2026, with the overall duration strategy expected to remain unchanged [6] - The yield on 10-year government bonds is anticipated to be in the range of 1.8%-1.9%, while 30-year government bonds are expected to yield between 2.2%-2.4% [6] - Over half of the insurance institutions predict that the yield center for high-grade credit bonds will be around 2.0%-2.5%, with credit spreads expected to show a fluctuating trend [6] A-Share Market Outlook - Most insurance institutions maintain an optimistic view of the A-share market for 2026, with plans to slightly increase their allocation to A-shares [6] - The sectors favored include technology, non-ferrous metals, power equipment, computers, communications, pharmaceuticals, and basic chemicals, with a focus on themes such as semiconductors, defense, AI, robotics, and high-dividend stocks [6] Overseas Investment - Hong Kong stocks are the most favored overseas investment option for insurance institutions in 2026, with half of the asset management institutions planning to slightly increase their allocation to Hong Kong stocks [6] - Gold and US stocks are also receiving considerable attention from insurance institutions [6] Company Recommendations - The report suggests that the insurance sector's equity elasticity is expected to continue improving, with a favorable long-term trend for the insurance premium difference [6] - Specific companies recommended for investment include China Ping An (A/H), China Life (A/H), China Taiping (H), New China Life (A/H), China Pacific Insurance (A/H), China People’s Insurance Group (H), and AIA Group (H) [6]