
Market Overview - As of the market close on August 21, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.13% to 3771.10, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 0.06% to 11919.76, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 0.47% to 2595.47 [3][4]. - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 2.42 trillion yuan, marking the seventh consecutive trading day with volumes exceeding 2 trillion yuan [5]. Sector Performance - The market saw a mixed performance with over 3000 stocks declining. Notable sectors that performed well included combustible ice, digital currency, oil and gas extraction, trust concepts, and electricity [7]. - The digital currency sector was particularly strong, with stocks like Sanwei Xinan and Beixin Source hitting the daily limit of 20% increase, alongside multiple stocks such as Cuiwei Co., Zhongyou Capital, and Tianrongxin also reaching their daily limits [7]. Stock Highlights - ZTE Corporation's A-shares saw a trading volume exceeding 20 billion yuan, with the stock rising by 6.56% by the end of the trading day [8]. - In terms of capital flow, major inflows were observed in basic chemicals, computers, public utilities, and banking sectors, while mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, non-ferrous metals, and automotive sectors experienced net outflows [10]. Institutional Insights - Guodu Securities noted that the overall market remains in a trend of oscillating upward, with high trading activity and market sentiment. Investors are encouraged to actively participate in the market, focusing on large-cap stocks with performance, scale, and trends, particularly in sectors like computing hardware, semiconductor chips, and robotics [14]. - Huatai Securities highlighted that both volume and price in A-shares are rising, with trading activity remaining high without signs of overcrowding. Although foreign trading activity has increased, there has not yet been a net inflow trend from foreign institutional investors, which could be a significant factor for future market movements [14].