中金 | 1月行业配置：春季行情延续

Core Viewpoint - The improvement in market risk appetite in December suggests a continuation of the spring market trend, with a focus on growth-oriented stocks as liquidity conditions remain favorable [1] Group 1: Market Overview - The A-share market saw an increase in risk appetite, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising for eleven consecutive trading days, indicating the start of a year-end rally [1] - The central economic work conference has made positive statements regarding expanding domestic demand and stabilizing the real estate market, which is expected to improve earnings expectations for A-share listed companies [1] Group 2: Industry Performance 1) Energy and Basic Materials - Demand expectations weakened for thermal coal, leading to a price drop of 17%, while prices for coking coal and coke rose by 4% and 8% respectively [2] - Prices for various metals showed significant increases, with lithium carbonate up 26% month-on-month and 58% year-on-year, driven by supply tightness and demand expansion in high-end manufacturing [2][13] 2) Industrial Products - Domestic demand for excavators grew by 19% year-on-year, while automotive sales increased by 3%, with new energy vehicle sales rising by 21% [3] - The wind and solar power sectors saw substantial growth, with installed capacity increasing by 59% and 33% year-on-year respectively [3] 3) Consumer Products - Traditional consumer sectors are struggling, with home appliance sales declining significantly, such as washing machines and refrigerators down by 13% and 25% respectively [4] - The central economic work conference emphasized the importance of domestic demand, proposing plans to increase residents' income and optimize supply of quality goods and services [4] 4) Technology - The AI application sector continues to innovate, with significant growth in semiconductor sales, which increased by 25% globally and 15% in China year-on-year [5] - The gaming industry saw a record number of domestic game licenses issued, indicating a robust recovery in entertainment spending [5] 5) Financial Sector - Bank stocks are attracting long-term capital due to stable earnings and high dividend yields, with insurance premiums growing by 7.6% year-on-year [6] - The stock market's trading volume improved, with an average daily turnover of 1.88 trillion yuan in December [6] 6) Real Estate - Real estate sales in major cities fell by 27% year-on-year, with housing prices also declining, prompting the central government to focus on stabilizing the market and addressing risks [6] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - Focus on growth sectors such as AI technology, cloud computing infrastructure, and robotics, while also considering cyclical stocks in the real estate and consumer sectors [7] - Long-term investment in high-dividend companies is recommended, as market risk appetite improves, particularly in the non-bank financial sector [8]