险资大力加仓股票：上半年净买入环比增长78%

Core Viewpoint - Current valuations of A-shares and Hong Kong stocks are relatively low, while dividend yields are high, suggesting that long-term capital allocation to equities may yield substantial returns and promote stable capital market operations [1][3]. Group 1: Insurance Capital Allocation Trends - Insurance capital utilization has surpassed 36 trillion yuan, with a strong push towards equity investments due to low interest rates and asset scarcity [1][3]. - As of the end of Q2, the balance of funds directed towards stocks reached 3.07 trillion yuan, reflecting an 8.9% increase from Q1, equating to a net purchase of approximately 640 billion yuan in the first half of the year [3][4]. - The proportion of insurance funds allocated to equities has risen from 7.3% at the end of 2024 to 8.47% [3][4]. Group 2: Investment Strategy Shifts - The insurance sector is transitioning from a focus on "controlling positions" to "selecting sectors," adapting to increased market volatility during the economic transition [2][5]. - Insurance companies have made 28 equity stakes in 23 listed companies this year, marking a four-year high in both the number of actions and companies involved [6]. - The preference for large-cap, high-dividend, and low-volatility stocks is evident, with banks being the most favored sector, followed by public utilities, transportation, and energy [6]. Group 3: Long-term Investment Reforms - Recent developments in long-term investment reforms for insurance capital include the establishment of several private fund management companies, with a total of seven pilot funds now in operation [8]. - Notable initiatives include the launch of the 500 billion yuan private equity fund by China Life and New China Life, which has already invested in several A-share companies [8].