［7月14日］指数估值数据(价值风格上涨；熊市为啥有长有短；月薪宝发薪日；黄金星级更新）

Market Overview - The overall market experienced a slight increase, maintaining a rating of 4.8 stars [1] - Large, mid, and small-cap stocks all saw minor gains [2] - Dividend and value styles showed overall growth, while growth styles remained relatively weak [3][4] - The ChiNext index and other indices experienced declines [5] - Hong Kong stocks also saw slight increases, with technology and dividend indices rising [6] Earnings Growth and Economic Cycles - The duration of bear markets can vary significantly, influenced by economic cycles [7] - The formula for index fund returns is based on valuation, earnings, and dividends, with earnings growth being the primary driver for long-term index increases [8] - For example, the CSI All Share Index was around 2700-2800 points during the 5-star rating period from 2012-2014, and it reached 4800 points in the recent year, despite similar valuations [8][9] - Earnings growth is not uniform; for instance, the year-on-year earnings growth rates for the CSI All Share Index were 4.24% in 2020, 21.88% in 2021, 8.90% in 2022, 0.41% in 2023, and projected at -0.23% for 2024 [10][11] - Economic cycles are not linear, with periods of economic downturn leading to bear markets, while economic upturns correspond to bull markets [13][14] Bear Market Duration - The length of bear markets is closely related to economic cycles [15] - Quick recovery from economic downturns can shorten bear market durations, as seen in 2009 and 2020 [16][17] - Conversely, prolonged economic stagnation can lead to extended bear markets, exemplified by the U.S. stock market's performance from 2000 to 2008 and Japan's market from 1989 [18] - In the last decade, the U.S. market has avoided long bear markets, with no signs of economic downturn as of the first quarter of this year [19] Future Outlook - Understanding the sources of index returns highlights that earnings growth is crucial for long-term index increases, which is significantly influenced by economic cycles [20] - Recent economic policies, such as interest rate cuts and other stimulus measures, are expected to support the recovery of Chinese assets [21] - The CSI All Share Index's earnings grew by 4.46% in the first quarter, indicating a potential return to positive growth [22] Investment Strategy - During periods of economic heat, stock prices tend to rise, making them less attractive for investment [23] - Conversely, during economic downturns, stocks may be undervalued, presenting buying opportunities [25] - The investment strategy remains consistent: buy when prices are low and sell when they are high, while patiently waiting during other times [26]