Group 1: Southbound Capital - Southbound capital has significantly flowed into the Hong Kong stock market in 2025, with a cumulative net purchase of 979 billion HKD from January to August, surpassing the total of 807.9 billion HKD for the entire year of 2024 [2][24]. - Despite the increasing transaction share of southbound capital, its net purchases have shown little predictive power for the future movements of the Hang Seng Index, with a negative correlation observed between daily net purchases and index fluctuations [2][24]. - The top 10% of stocks by net purchase amount from southbound capital yielded an annualized return of 12.08%, significantly higher than the average of 2.61% and the bottom 10% group which saw a return of -2.94% [3][29]. Group 2: Industry Rotation - The analysis of industry rotation indicates that the southbound net purchase amount has a poor monotonicity across industries, but after adjusting for transaction amounts, the excess returns for bullish positions significantly improve, with the top three industries showing an annualized return of 11.64% [4][32]. - The retail sector, particularly represented by Alibaba, has been the most favored by southbound capital, with a net purchase scale significantly outperforming other sectors [4][32]. - The report highlights the effectiveness of style factors in guiding industry allocation, with growth and long-term momentum factors showing particularly strong performance in the Hong Kong market [6][65]. Group 3: IPO Trends - The Hong Kong stock market has experienced a surge in IPO activity in 2025, with 43 companies listed by June 30, raising a total of 106.71 billion HKD, which is significantly higher than the 88.15 billion HKD raised in 2024 [7][38]. - Notable IPOs include Heng Rui Pharmaceutical and Ningde Times, which raised 11.3 billion HKD and 41 billion HKD respectively, indicating a strong market interest and improved liquidity [7][38]. - The new IPO regulations implemented in August 2025 aim to enhance the attractiveness of the Hong Kong market by reducing public shareholding requirements and shortening the listing review process [7][38]. Group 4: Real Estate Market - The Hong Kong real estate market is showing signs of stabilization following the government's removal of property control measures, which has significantly reduced transaction costs for residential properties [11][12]. - High-frequency data indicates a rebound in private residential price indices since March 2025, suggesting a recovery in market sentiment and price stabilization [12][11]. - The low-interest environment and financial wealth effects are contributing to the improved outlook for the real estate sector, with transaction volumes increasing significantly [11][12].

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Report Investment Rating - The operation rating for CITIC Five-Style - Growth is ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but with limited operability in the market [5] Core Viewpoints - In the week ending September 19, 2025, the weekly returns of Tonglian All A (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing), ChinaBond Composite Bond, and Nanhua Commodity Index were -0.27%, -0.03%, and 0.24% respectively. The growth and cyclical styles of CITIC Five-Style closed up, while the others closed down. The growth style continued to strengthen in terms of indicator momentum [5] - Among public funds, the ordinary stock strategy performed well with a weekly return of 0.48%. The convertible bond strategy in the bond strategy weakened, and the pure bond strategy's return rebounded. The net value of the soybean meal ETF declined by 2.68%, and the return of the precious metal ETF slightly corrected [5] - In the neutral strategy, the basis of IH, IF, and IC contracts was within 1 standard deviation of the three - month average, and the IM contract was below -1 standard deviation of the three - month average, indicating that the hedging cost was still at a relatively high level [5] - The short - term momentum factor had a good performance with a weekly excess return of 1.84%. The leverage and ALPHA factors continued to weaken, and the winning rate of the dividend factor rebounded month - on - month [5] - According to the latest score of the style timing model, the growth style rebounded this week, while the consumption and stable styles weakened, and the current signal favored the growth style [5] Summary by Directory Fund Market Review - The ordinary stock strategy in the public fund market performed well with a weekly return of 0.48%. The convertible bond strategy in the bond strategy weakened, and the pure bond strategy's return rebounded. The net value of the soybean meal ETF declined by 2.68%, and the precious metal ETF's return slightly corrected [5] - The financial - style funds in the public fund pool had excellent excess performance with a weekly excess return of 3.14%. The product's deviation from the growth style increased marginally, and the overall market indicator of the crowding degree declined slightly this week. The financial style was in a historically high - crowding range [5] Equity Market Strategy - In the neutral strategy, as of last Friday, the basis of IH, IF, and IC contracts was within 1 standard deviation of the three - month average, and the IM contract was below -1 standard deviation of the three - month average, indicating a relatively high hedging cost. The premium rates of the spot index ETFs corresponding to IH and IF were in the high quantile range of the past three months, while those of IC and IM were in the medium quantile range [5] - The short - term momentum factor had a weekly excess return of 1.84%. The leverage and ALPHA factors continued to weaken, and the winning rate of the dividend factor rebounded month - on - month. The cross - section rotation speed of factors rebounded month - on - month and was currently in the low - to - medium quantile range of the past year [5] - According to the style timing model, the growth style rebounded this week, the consumption and stable styles weakened, and the signal favored the growth style. The return of the style timing strategy last week was -1.72%, and the excess return compared to the benchmark balanced allocation was -0.71% [5]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: PB-ROE-50 Combination - **Model Construction Idea**: This model focuses on selecting stocks with low Price-to-Book (PB) ratios and high Return on Equity (ROE) to construct a portfolio that aims to achieve excess returns[24] - **Model Construction Process**: The portfolio is constructed by screening stocks based on their PB and ROE metrics. Stocks with the lowest PB ratios and highest ROE values are selected to form the top 50 stocks in the portfolio. The portfolio is rebalanced periodically to maintain the selection criteria[24] - **Model Evaluation**: The model demonstrates significant excess returns in the all-market stock pool, though it underperforms in specific indices like the CSI 500 and CSI 800[24][25] 2. Model Name: Public and Private Institutional Research Combination - **Model Construction Idea**: This model leverages the stock selection strategies of public and private institutional research to identify stocks with potential for excess returns[27] - **Model Construction Process**: The portfolio is constructed by tracking the stocks that public and private institutions have recently researched. Stocks with higher research frequency or positive sentiment are included in the portfolio. The portfolio is rebalanced periodically to reflect updated research data[27] - **Model Evaluation**: The public institutional research strategy shows significant excess returns compared to the CSI 800 index, while the private institutional research strategy also achieves positive but smaller excess returns[27][28] 3. Model Name: Block Trade Combination - **Model Construction Idea**: This model identifies stocks with high block trade activity and low volatility, as these characteristics are associated with better subsequent performance[31] - **Model Construction Process**: The portfolio is constructed based on two key metrics: "block trade transaction amount ratio" and "6-day transaction amount volatility." Stocks with higher transaction ratios and lower volatility are selected. The portfolio is rebalanced monthly[31] - **Model Evaluation**: The model experienced a drawdown in the past week, with negative excess returns relative to the CSI All Share Index[31][32] 4. Model Name: Directed Issuance Combination - **Model Construction Idea**: This model focuses on stocks involved in directed issuance events, which are analyzed for their potential investment value based on event-driven factors[37] - **Model Construction Process**: The portfolio is constructed by identifying stocks with directed issuance announcements. Factors such as market capitalization, rebalancing cycles, and position control are considered. The portfolio is rebalanced periodically to reflect new issuance events[37] - **Model Evaluation**: The model experienced a drawdown in the past week, with negative excess returns relative to the CSI All Share Index[37][38] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. PB-ROE-50 Combination - **Weekly Excess Return**: All-market stock pool: +0.79%; CSI 500: -0.57%; CSI 800: -0.02%[24][25] - **Year-to-Date Excess Return**: All-market stock pool: +22.30%; CSI 500: +3.00%; CSI 800: +16.16%[25] - **Weekly Absolute Return**: All-market stock pool: +2.87%; CSI 500: +2.79%; CSI 800: +1.89%[25] - **Year-to-Date Absolute Return**: All-market stock pool: +48.27%; CSI 500: +28.59%; CSI 800: +36.42%[25] 2. Public and Private Institutional Research Combination - **Weekly Excess Return**: Public research: +3.82%; Private research: +0.51%[27][28] - **Year-to-Date Excess Return**: Public research: +8.10%; Private research: +12.02%[28] - **Weekly Absolute Return**: Public research: +5.81%; Private research: +2.44%[28] - **Year-to-Date Absolute Return**: Public research: +26.96%; Private research: +31.56%[28] 3. Block Trade Combination - **Weekly Excess Return**: -1.77%[31][32] - **Year-to-Date Excess Return**: +0.26%[32] - **Weekly Absolute Return**: Not explicitly stated - **Year-to-Date Absolute Return**: +62.65%[32] 4. Directed Issuance Combination - **Weekly Excess Return**: -1.71%[37][38] - **Year-to-Date Excess Return**: -0.77%[38] - **Weekly Absolute Return**: Not explicitly stated - **Year-to-Date Absolute Return**: +20.29%[38] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Beta Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the sensitivity of a stock's returns to market movements, capturing systematic risk[20] - **Factor Construction Process**: Beta is calculated using regression analysis of a stock's returns against the market index over a specified period[20] - **Factor Evaluation**: Demonstrated significant positive returns in the past week, indicating a preference for high-beta stocks[20] 2. Factor Name: Momentum Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Captures the tendency of stocks with strong past performance to continue performing well in the short term[20] - **Factor Construction Process**: Momentum is calculated based on the cumulative returns of a stock over a specific lookback period, such as 1 month or 5 days[20][22] - **Factor Evaluation**: Significant positive returns were observed, with notable momentum effects in sectors like media, real estate, and agriculture[20][22] 3. Factor Name: Scale Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Reflects the size effect, where larger-cap stocks tend to outperform smaller-cap stocks in certain market conditions[20] - **Factor Construction Process**: Scale is measured using market capitalization, with adjustments for sector and industry effects[20] - **Factor Evaluation**: Demonstrated positive returns, indicating a preference for large-cap stocks in the past week[20] --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. Beta Factor - **Weekly Return**: +0.70%[20] 2. Momentum Factor - **Weekly Return**: +0.46%[20] 3. Scale Factor - **Weekly Return**: +0.16%[20]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights that the current market dynamics, driven by ETFs, quantitative trading, QE, and 0DTE options, are creating a bubble that is likely to burst, with a Shiller CAPE ratio of 38 indicating an inevitable market reset [2][9][14] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The S&P 500 is projected to reach 6512 points in 2025, with a 25% increase in the year, primarily driven by momentum rather than earnings [3] - The Shiller CAPE ratio is at 38, significantly above the historical average of 17, indicating a severe disconnection between valuation and earnings growth, which is only 7-10% [3][9] - The market is experiencing a similar scenario to the lead-up to the 1987 "Black Monday," where momentum and technical risks are overlapping [7][8] Group 2: Momentum Factors - Four key momentum factors are identified as driving the market: index ETFs, quantitative funds, QE liquidity, and 0DTE options [4] - The total assets under management (AUM) of U.S. ETFs reached $12.2 trillion in 2025, a 74% increase from $7 trillion in 2020, with significant inflows into large-cap stocks [4] - Quantitative hedge funds achieved an 11% return in the first half of 2025, with momentum strategy ETFs rising by 15.5%, indicating a strong reliance on price trends [5] - The Federal Reserve's balance sheet is projected to be $6.2 trillion in 2025, still 55% higher than pre-pandemic levels, contributing to a liquidity-driven market environment [6] - Retail trading volume has surged, with retail investors accounting for 10-36% of market activity in 2025, and 0DTE options making up 61% of S&P 500 options volume [6] Group 3: Historical Comparisons - The article draws parallels between the current market conditions and those of 1987, noting that both periods exhibit high CAPE ratios and reliance on momentum-driven trading strategies [9][12] - Historical data shows that when CAPE exceeds 30, markets typically experience a 20-30% decline, suggesting a similar outcome is likely in 2025 [9] Group 4: Investment Implications - The article suggests that value stocks, particularly in sectors like energy and finance, may outperform momentum stocks in the current environment, similar to post-1987 trends [13] - Diversifying assets and returning to fundamental analysis are emphasized as key strategies to navigate the current momentum-driven market [13][14]

Group 1: Weekly Index Enhanced Portfolio Performance - The CSI 300 index enhanced portfolio achieved an excess return of 0.61% this week and 17.47% year-to-date [1][6] - The CSI 500 index enhanced portfolio recorded an excess return of -0.85% this week and 8.97% year-to-date [1][6] - The CSI 1000 index enhanced portfolio had an excess return of -0.05% this week and 17.24% year-to-date [1][6] - The CSI A500 index enhanced portfolio reported an excess return of -0.55% this week and 9.19% year-to-date [1][6] Group 2: Stock Selection Factor Performance Tracking - In the CSI 300 component stocks, factors such as three-month institutional coverage, one-month volatility, and one-year momentum performed well [1][7] - In the CSI 500 component stocks, one-year momentum, expected net profit month-on-month, and single-quarter revenue year-on-year growth showed strong performance [1][7] - In the CSI 1000 component stocks, single-quarter EP, three-month earnings adjustments, and single-quarter ROE were notable factors [1][7] - In the CSI A500 index component stocks, one-year momentum, standardized expected external income, and single-quarter revenue year-on-year growth performed well [1][7] - Among public fund heavy stocks, one-year momentum, single-quarter revenue year-on-year growth, and expected net profit month-on-month were strong factors [1][7] Group 3: Public Fund Index Enhanced Product Performance Tracking - The CSI 300 index enhanced products had a maximum excess return of 2.13%, a minimum of -1.11%, and a median of 0.05% this week [1][20] - The CSI 500 index enhanced products had a maximum excess return of 0.44%, a minimum of -1.86%, and a median of -0.42% this week [1][22] - The CSI 1000 index enhanced products had a maximum excess return of 0.63%, a minimum of -1.37%, and a median of 0.03% this week [1][26] - The CSI A500 index enhanced products had a maximum excess return of 0.84%, a minimum of -0.79%, and a median of -0.02% this week [1][27]

Group 1 - The current market sentiment is on the rise, with the sentiment index at a five-year high, suggesting a potential overweight in equity assets [1] - There is an increasing number of signals supporting growth style in September, indicating that growth style may continue to prevail, with large-cap stocks likely to outperform [1] - The Guotai CSI A500 ETF has the highest number of accounts among its peers, with over three times the number of accounts compared to the second-ranked product, indicating strong investor interest [1] Group 2 - Investors without stock accounts are encouraged to consider the Guotai CSI A500 ETF's various linked products, including Guotai CSI A500 ETF Initiated Link A (022448), Link C (022449), and Link I (022610) [1]

Group 1 - The report indicates that the growth style will continue, and large-cap stocks are expected to outperform in September [2][69] - In August, both A-shares and US stocks saw increases, with the A-share market driven by positive signals from the AI and semiconductor sectors [12][31] - The sentiment index for the A-share market is at a five-year high, suggesting a bullish outlook for the equity market in the coming month [2][52] Group 2 - The report highlights that the current macroeconomic environment supports a high allocation to equity assets, despite some mixed signals regarding economic recovery [2][45] - The growth-value style rotation model shows favorable conditions for growth stocks, with market factors and US Treasury yields indicating a positive outlook for growth [55][59] - The large-cap style rotation model recommends a focus on large-cap stocks due to the current credit environment and short-term momentum [60][64] Group 3 - The report suggests maintaining a high allocation to equity assets, particularly in growth and large-cap styles, while also considering stable fixed-income products [2][69] - Specific fund recommendations include East Wu Mobile Internet, Anxin Advantage Growth, and Huaxia Innovation Frontier, all of which focus on growth-oriented strategies [69][70][81] - The report notes that the bond market is experiencing a tightening of short-term liquidity, with opportunities in short-duration bonds being more favorable than long-duration bonds [68]

Group 1 - The recent underperformance of momentum factors due to market breadth expansion is viewed as a "bullish top-down signal" [1] - Tactical pullbacks are seen as opportunities to buy high-momentum stocks, reaffirming their attractiveness as late-cycle factors [1] - The analysis indicates that the industrial, financial, and technology sectors have the highest momentum scores, while healthcare, real estate investment trusts, and energy rank the lowest [1] Group 2 - Low market-weighted sectors suggest that momentum factors are expected to perform well in the coming months [1] - Capital goods, aerospace and defense, construction, and electrical equipment have reestablished their positions in momentum scores at the expense of commercial services [1] - Top-rated capital goods stocks include General Dynamics (GD.US), Parker-Hannifin (PH.US), United Rentals (URI.US), and Xylem (XYL.US) [1] Group 3 - Within the banking sector, large banks and brokers maintain a preferred position over deteriorating insurance companies, with regional banks also seeing a rise due to small-cap recovery [1] - Top-rated bank stocks include Bank of America (BAC.US), Citigroup (C.US), JPMorgan Chase (JPM.US), and Morgan Stanley (MS.US) [2] Group 4 - In the semiconductor and technology sectors, the semiconductor segment has expanded beyond selected large-cap stocks, indicating meaningful strength [2] - Top-rated semiconductor stocks include KLA Corporation (KLAC.US), Lam Research Corporation (LRCX.US), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR.US), and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI.US) [2]