

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent "water buffalo" market characteristics, where price increases are driven by capital, sentiment, and valuation rather than improvements in corporate earnings [4]. Group 1: Recent Market Trends - Recent market trends show significant net inflows from institutional investors [6]. - Retail investors are also accelerating their inflows as market profitability accumulates [7]. - Conservative funds may be passively reallocating due to the rising market heat and the strengthening narrative against "involution" [8]. Group 2: Market Duration and Sustainability - Historical data indicates that "water buffalo" markets, characterized by a divergence between fundamentals and liquidity, typically last no more than four months [9]. - The potential for the current market to evolve into a longer-lasting bull market depends on subsequent improvements in fundamentals [9]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Two categories of low-valued stocks to consider include: 1. Low attention stocks that may rebound due to "anti-involution" narratives, such as leaders in polyurethane, LED, polyester, electronic components, titanium dioxide, synthetic resin, semiconductor precursors, and aviation [11]. 2. Other low-valued cyclical stocks, including leaders in aerial work platforms, rubber, oilfield services, paper packaging, containers, and the lithium battery supply chain [11]. Group 4: Sector Performance and Strategy - The technology sector, particularly the STAR Market, is expected to see a rebound following the World Artificial Intelligence Conference [12]. - After breaking the 3600-point mark, the recommended strategy includes increasing allocations to Hang Seng Technology and STAR Market, while continuing to rotate among sectors like non-ferrous metals, communications, innovative pharmaceuticals, military, and gaming [13]. Group 5: Market Health and Earnings - A healthy bull market should primarily be driven by earnings growth rather than mere valuation increases, as indicated by the "water buffalo" market being the least sustainable [15]. - Data from July 25 shows that major indices have seen significant price increases, with the majority of these gains driven by valuation rather than earnings [16]. - The indices that represent new productive forces, such as Hang Seng Technology and China Internet, show healthier and more sustainable growth patterns [17]. Group 6: Economic Indicators - Recent economic indicators, including social financing data and industrial profits, suggest potential economic improvement, but the sustainability of this recovery remains to be observed [18].