国泰海通证券研究·2025-05-29 13:16Core Viewpoint - The brokerage industry is experiencing significant performance growth alongside notable operational differentiation, with a 83% year-on-year increase in profits for Q1, while proprietary trading and asset management businesses have seen declines of 38% and 55% respectively, indicating a critical period of transformation and differentiation within the sector [1]. Group 1: Institutional Business - The era of simple expansion in fixed income proprietary trading is over, and the current focus is on transformation, with three key directions: enhancing strategic trading capabilities, increasing client demand business investment, and exploring cross-border asset allocation [1]. - In equity business, the gradual increase in high-dividend OCI has become a consensus within the industry, suggesting a shift in investment strategies [1]. - Leading brokerages with comprehensive advantages and stronger cross-border asset allocation capabilities are expected to outperform [1]. Group 2: Wealth Management & Asset Management - The asset management sector is undergoing accelerated transformation, with public funds entering a new phase of development driven by continuous policy guidance since 2023 [1]. - The "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Public Funds" aims to promote high-quality expansion of the industry and encourage differentiated development among fund companies, which will benefit leading brokerages with controlling stakes in public funds [1]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The brokerage industry is currently in a critical period of transformation and change, with recommendations to continue favoring leading comprehensive brokerages that possess balanced business structures and stronger professional capabilities [1].