Core Viewpoint - The equity market's confidence has gradually improved throughout the year, characterized by distinct structural trends in different phases, including AI-led trends, innovative drug sectors, and the recent strength in low-volatility dividend assets [1] Market Trends - The market has experienced significant sector rotation, with notable phases including AI dominance at the beginning of the year, innovative pharmaceuticals after April, and technology growth led by semiconductors and AI in August and September [1] - Following October, low-volatility dividend assets have shown a phase of strength, indicating a shift in investor focus [1] Investment Insights - With the decline in risk-free rates, the cost of capital has decreased, enhancing the attractiveness of equity assets and increasing investor risk appetite [1] - The effectiveness of market pricing is improving, yet small-cap stocks remain under-researched, presenting more opportunities for value discovery [1] - Current market liquidity favors small and micro-cap stocks, providing numerous trading opportunities [1] - The valuation structure indicates that small and micro-cap stocks, primarily assessed by price-to-book (PB) ratios, still offer a good margin of safety compared to large-cap stocks, making them appealing from a defensive standpoint [1]

受益于流动性宽松以及部分个股的价值回归，近期代表中小盘风格的中证2000、国证2000指数持续在高 位徘徊，多只中小盘乃至小微盘主题的权益基金净值也在持续创下历史新高。 在沪指徘徊在4000点之际，有公募基金预判认为，当前市场大概率进入多风格轮动阶段，资金可能流向 低估微盘股，且微盘策略在牛市中还能起到资产组合的防守作用。但拥挤度也是小微盘不可忽视的风 险，有基金公司表示，这些股票的日常交易活跃度较低，买卖盘深度不足，中小盘股普遍存在交易活跃 度不稳定、资金承接能力弱的问题，一旦市场出现调整，容易出现买卖价差扩大、变现困难的情况。 年内，除了此起彼伏的主题投资外，中小盘股也表现出众。 小盘股强势依旧 在大盘点位冲击4000点之际板块轮动也愈发剧烈，包括创新药、人工智能等在内的热门板块近期均有一 定震荡，但除了行业投资外，"中小盘"和"小微盘"两大主题却持续强势。 据统计，近期代表中小盘风格的中证2000指数依旧在高位徘徊，截至11月12日报收3141点，国证2000指 数也有类似涨幅，两大指数距离此前创下的十年新高仅一步之遥。 虽然有研报指出，三季度内主动权益类公募基金对股票调仓呈"亲大盘、远中小盘" 的特征 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strong performance of small and micro-cap stocks in the current market, driven by liquidity easing and value recovery of certain stocks, while also noting the risks associated with trading liquidity and market adjustments [1][3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The CSI 2000 and Guozheng 2000 indices, representing small-cap stocks, have remained at high levels, with the CSI 2000 index closing at 3141 points as of November 12, nearing a ten-year high [3]. - Several funds focusing on small and micro-cap stocks, such as Nuon Fund and CITIC Prudential, have seen their net values reach historical highs, with quarterly gains of 9.34%, 6.24%, 1.41%, and 8.99% respectively [3]. Group 2: Liquidity Factors - The article emphasizes that the current strong performance of micro-cap stocks is primarily due to abundant liquidity, which allows for greater price volatility in these stocks [6][7]. - The easing liquidity environment not only attracts funds to micro-cap stocks but also alleviates financing constraints for small enterprises, improving profit expectations [7]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - Investors are increasingly favoring high-elasticity stocks, with micro-cap stocks often showing stronger potential for price recovery after market adjustments [4][9]. - The article suggests that in a market where large-cap stocks are over-traded, funds may shift towards undervalued micro-cap stocks, seeking opportunities for marginal improvements [9]. Group 4: Risks and Cautions - Despite the positive outlook, there are concerns regarding the trading activity and liquidity of micro-cap stocks, which may lead to difficulties in executing trades and widening bid-ask spreads during market corrections [1][10]. - The low liquidity characteristic of micro-cap stocks poses challenges for large-scale operations and necessitates careful liquidity management during trading [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strong performance of small and micro-cap stocks in the current market, driven by liquidity easing and value recovery of certain stocks, with indices like the CSI 2000 and National 2000 remaining at high levels [2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The CSI 2000 index was reported at 3141 points as of November 12, nearing a ten-year high, indicating robust performance in the small-cap sector [3]. - Several funds focusing on small and micro-cap stocks, such as Nuon Fund and CITIC Prudential, have seen significant net value increases, with quarterly gains of 9.34%, 6.24%, 1.41%, and 8.99% respectively [3]. - The average market capitalization of the top holdings in these funds is around several hundred million, significantly lower than large-cap stocks, which are in the billion range [3]. Group 2: Investment Strategies - Investors are increasingly favoring high-elasticity stocks, with micro-cap stocks showing greater potential for price movement due to their smaller market size and higher free float [4][5]. - The current market environment is characterized by a shift in funding structure, with lower leverage levels compared to early 2024, making the market less prone to large fluctuations [6]. - Micro-cap strategies are seen as a way to capture excess returns due to the inefficiencies in pricing, as these stocks are often less covered by analysts and can be mispriced [6]. Group 3: Liquidity Factors - The article emphasizes that the current liquidity environment is favorable for small and micro-cap stocks, as increased social financing and M2 growth lead to more funds flowing into these stocks for higher returns [5][6]. - The low liquidity characteristic of micro-cap stocks poses challenges, such as difficulties in executing large trades and managing liquidity effectively [8]. - Despite the positive outlook, there are concerns about the stability of trading activity and the ability to execute trades without significant price impact, especially during market corrections [7][8].

Market Overview - On November 5, the A-share market opened lower but closed higher, with all three major indices rising, particularly the ChiNext Index which increased by over 1% [1][2] - The total trading volume in the A-share market was 1.89 trillion yuan, marking a decrease of 441 billion yuan from the previous trading day [2] - The market has seen a continuous decline in trading volume, dropping from 2.46 trillion yuan on October 30 to 1.89 trillion yuan on November 5, with two consecutive days below 2 trillion yuan [2] Sector Performance - Active sectors included ultra-high voltage, photovoltaic inverters, lithium battery anodes, virtual power plants, and energy storage [1][2] - The electric equipment sector experienced a surge, with stocks like Double Star Electric and Arctech Solar hitting the 20% limit up [3] - Among the Shenwan first-level industries, electric equipment, coal, and retail sectors saw the highest gains, increasing by 3.40%, 1.39%, and 1.22% respectively [2] Fund Flow Analysis - On November 5, the net outflow of main funds in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets significantly decreased to 134.15 billion yuan, compared to over 570 billion yuan on November 4 [4] - A total of 1,935 stocks saw net inflows, while 3,219 stocks experienced net outflows [4] - The electric equipment sector attracted significant net inflows, with Sunshine Power receiving over 15 billion yuan and CATL over 10 billion yuan [5] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the market is currently in a slow upward channel, with structural opportunities likely to dominate the market in November [6][7] - The technology sector is experiencing a high-level consolidation, while cyclical stocks may present short-term rotation opportunities due to macro policy expectations [6] - The market is expected to continue its high-level consolidation, with a focus on sectors with high performance and valuation alignment, particularly in AI computing, semiconductors, and renewable energy [7]

Market Overview - A-shares experienced a low open but high close on November 5, with all three major indices rising, particularly the ChiNext Index which increased by over 1% [1][2] - The total trading volume in the A-share market was 1.89 trillion yuan, marking a decrease of 441 billion yuan from the previous trading day [2][3] - The market is currently in a slow upward channel, despite a potential short-term profit-taking scenario [6][7] Sector Performance - Key sectors that performed well included ultra-high voltage, photovoltaic inverters, lithium battery anodes, virtual power plants, and energy storage [1][2] - The electric equipment sector saw significant gains, with stocks like Double Star Electric and Arctech Solar hitting the 20% limit up [2] - In contrast, sectors such as stablecoins, semiconductor silicon wafers, and rare earths experienced adjustments [2] Fund Flow Analysis - On November 5, the net outflow of main funds in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was significantly reduced to 134.15 billion yuan, compared to over 570 billion yuan on November 4 [3][4] - The electric equipment sector attracted the most net inflows, with Sunshine Power and CATL receiving over 15 billion yuan and 10 billion yuan respectively [4] - A total of 79 stocks saw net inflows exceeding 1 billion yuan, indicating strong interest in electric equipment stocks [4] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Market sentiment is becoming more optimistic, with a notable decrease in net outflows from main funds [3][6] - Analysts suggest that the market may enter a phase of structural opportunities, driven by event and policy factors, as the third-quarter report disclosures conclude [5][6] - The focus is shifting towards sectors with high growth potential, such as AI computing, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, as well as those benefiting from "anti-involution" policies like electric vehicles and metals [7]

Core Viewpoint - The investment framework is being actively updated by fund managers in response to market changes, with a focus on balancing dividend assets and growth sectors as market dynamics evolve [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends - The growth style, particularly in technology, has become mainstream in the market, overshadowing dividend assets that have performed well since 2022 [1]. - As of September 24, nearly all actively managed equity and mixed funds have positive net value growth rates over the past year, averaging over 50%, while dividend-related funds have an average return of 19.31% [2]. Group 2: Fund Manager Insights - Fund managers acknowledge that while the short-term advantages of dividend assets may have weakened, their long-term value remains significant [2]. - The demand for dividend assets is expected to persist due to increasing dividend payout ratios as companies move past capital expenditure peaks, supported by ample liquidity [3]. Group 3: Strategy Adjustments - The "barbell strategy" combining dividend and small-cap stocks is facing challenges, prompting a shift towards a "dividend+" era where performance differentiation among dividend assets is anticipated [4]. - Fund managers suggest that in the early stages of economic recovery, small-cap stocks may benefit from higher earnings elasticity, while dividend stocks provide defensive characteristics, indicating a need for flexible adjustments based on market conditions [4][5].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The mid - term report landed smoothly, with the median revenue and net profit attributable to the parent of convertible bond underlying stocks in the 2025 mid - term report growing by 4.56% and 0.31% respectively, continuing the repair trend of Q1. The performance of medium - cap underlying stocks represented by CSI 500 was the best, while small and micro - cap stocks showed an obvious situation of increasing revenue but not profit. After the mid - term report disclosure at the end of August, small and micro - cap stocks may have relative repair opportunities. The technology growth sector with TMT as the mainstay has entered the performance realization period, and its performance after September is worth focusing on [1][10][12]. - Recently, the net redemption pressure of convertible bonds has increased. From the end of June to the end of August, public funds and securities asset management increased their holdings of convertible bonds, while most other institutions reduced their holdings. The net subscription of secondary bond funds reversed at the end of August, which put pressure on the convertible bond market valuation in the short term. However, in the expectation of a positive equity market, short - term capital disturbances may provide trading opportunities [2][21][27]. - After the decline at the end of the month, the cost - performance of convertible bonds has significantly increased. Although the convertible bond market meets the pre - conditions for continuous valuation compression, the upward trend of the equity market has not been broken, and the convertible bond premium rate has quickly returned to a relatively reasonable range of 26 - 30%. The convertible bond valuation is expected to continue to fluctuate in the medium and short term [4][28]. - In August, the convertible bond market and underlying stocks rose slightly, and the valuation increased significantly. The trading volume of the convertible bond and equity markets continued to grow, and margin trading funds strengthened rapidly. The new bond supply decreased seasonally, but the pace of new bond issuance plans accelerated [51][60][63]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Mid - term Report Landed Smoothly, and the Capital Situation Changed Significantly at the End of August 3.1.1 Mid - term Report Landed Smoothly, and Technology Growth Performance Accelerated Realization - In the 2025 mid - term report, the median revenue and net profit attributable to the parent of convertible bond underlying stocks were 4.56% and 0.31% respectively, continuing the repair trend of Q1. About 62% of the underlying stocks achieved year - on - year revenue growth, and more than half achieved positive growth in net profit attributable to the parent, providing a performance basis for the healthy operation of the market after September [10]. - The performance of medium - cap underlying stocks represented by CSI 500 was the best, with the median year - on - year revenue and net profit attributable to the parent being 4.87% and 5.22% respectively. Small and micro - cap stocks, especially those in the CSI 2000, showed an obvious situation of increasing revenue but not profit, with the median net profit attributable to the parent growth rate being - 8.89%. After the mid - term report disclosure at the end of August, small and micro - cap stocks may have relative repair opportunities [12]. - Except for agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, and non - bank finance, the industries with the top median net profit attributable to the parent growth rate of convertible bond underlying stocks this year include media, electronics, communication, and computer. The technology growth sector with TMT as the mainstay has entered the performance realization period, and its performance after September is worth focusing on [13][18]. 3.1.2 Recently, the Net Redemption Pressure of Convertible Bonds Increased, and Attention Should be Paid to the Capital Situation - Except for public funds, most mainstream institutions reduced their holdings of convertible bonds. From the end of June to the end of August, public funds increased their holdings of convertible bonds by about 20.83 billion yuan in face value, and securities asset management increased by about 3.518 billion yuan. Other institutions such as insurance, enterprise annuities, securities self - operation, private funds, individual investors, and QFII/RQFII all reduced their holdings [21]. - From July 1 to August 29, the total share of convertible bond ETFs increased from 3.503 billion shares to 5.683 billion shares. The net redemption of first - level bond funds was obvious in August and accelerated at the end of August. The secondary bond funds had continuous large - scale net subscriptions from July to August, but there was an obvious reversal of net redemptions from August 29 to September 1 [21]. - Brokers and wealth management subsidiaries were the main net redeemers. In first - level bond funds, brokers mainly redeemed in August, and wealth management subsidiaries accelerated redemptions at the end of August. In secondary bond funds, brokers and wealth management subsidiaries also showed obvious net redemptions at the end of August [25]. 3.2 Valuation Outlook: After the Decline at the End of the Month, the Cost - performance Significantly Increased - In August, the convertible bond market valuation was at a high level. Although it met the pre - conditions for continuous valuation compression, the upward trend of the equity market was not broken. The rapid adjustment at the end of August made the convertible bond premium rate quickly return to a relatively reasonable range of 26 - 30%. The convertible bond valuation is expected to continue to fluctuate in the medium and short term [28]. - As of August 29, 2025, the convertible bond premium rate was 27.92%, up 1.10 pct from the end of July. The valuation of growth - oriented convertible bonds continued to rise, while that of bond - oriented and balanced convertible bonds decreased. Most industries' convertible bond premium rates decreased, and the manufacturing and technology sectors decreased the most [30][34]. 3.3 Key Convertible Bonds to Focus On - From August 5 to August 29, the convertible bond portfolio in August rose by 3.47%, outperforming the benchmark index by 0.27 pct. Huayi, Mingli, and Zhanggu in the recommended portfolio had relatively high increases, while only Xingqiu had a relatively large decline [41]. - Looking forward to September, the equity market may continue the rapid rotation market. The "Huachuang Convertible Bond" September key - focus portfolio was adjusted to include Xingqiu, Mingli, Nuitai, Zhanggu, Huayi, Taifu, Yifeng, Ziyin, Qingnong, Chongyin, and Xingye [44]. 3.4 Market Review: Convertible Bonds and Underlying Stocks Rose Slightly, and the Valuation Increased Significantly 3.4.1 Market Performance: Most Convertible Bond Sectors Rose, and Technology - related Concepts Heated Up Significantly - In August, most underlying stock sectors and convertible bond sectors rose. Among the Shenwan primary sectors, communication, electronics, and comprehensive sectors led the gains, and only the banking sector declined. In the convertible bond market, non - ferrous metals, communication, machinery, equipment, automobile, and electrical equipment sectors led the gains, and only the banking and building decoration sectors declined [54]. - Among the popular concepts, optical communication, server, optical chip, and other concepts led the gains, while weight - loss drugs, water conservancy and hydropower construction, and other concepts declined [56]. 3.4.2 Capital Performance: The Trading Volume of Convertible Bond and Equity Markets Continued to Grow - From August 1 to August 29, 2025, the average daily trading volume of CSI convertible bonds was 92.286 billion yuan, up 26.61% from July. The average daily trading volume of Wind All - A was 2.307831 trillion yuan, up 41.27% from July [60]. - Margin trading funds strengthened rapidly. As of August 28, 2025, the total margin trading balance in Shanghai and Shenzhen was about 2.24 trillion yuan, an increase of 258.046 billion yuan from the end of July. Most industries received net margin purchases in August, and only coal was net sold [63]. 3.5 Supply and Demand Situation: New Bond Supply Decreased Seasonally, and the Pace of New Bond Issuance Plans Accelerated 3.5.1 Four Convertible Bonds Were Issued in August, and Weidao Convertible Bond Was Listed - In August, the issuance of new convertible bonds decreased seasonally. Four convertible bonds, Shenglan Zhuan 02, Jinwei, Kaizhong, and Weidao, were issued, with a total scale of 3.221 billion yuan. Weidao Convertible Bond was listed, with a scale of 1.17 billion yuan [65]. - The online subscription for new convertible bonds heated up in August, with the average effective subscription amount being 8.65 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase. The total effective subscription was 34.60 trillion yuan, and the online winning rate was 0.0014%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.0082 pct [70][74]. - As of August 29, 2025, the total scale of convertible bonds to be issued was about 105.785 billion yuan. Two listed companies obtained approval for convertible bond issuance, with a planned issuance scale of 3 billion yuan. Four listed companies' convertible bond issuances had passed the review meeting, with a total scale of 7.429 billion yuan. In August, 15 new board proposals were added, with a total scale of 23.66 billion yuan [76]. - In September 2025, 19 convertible bonds will be delisted, all due to forced redemptions. In addition, Huayou, Honghui, Yonghe, and Dayuan convertible bonds announced redemptions but have not announced delisting arrangements [80]. - Four convertible bonds announced downward revisions, and four proposed downward revisions. Twenty - four convertible bonds announced early redemptions, and many others announced non - early redemptions or were expected to meet redemption conditions [83][88]. 3.5.2 In August, the Holders in the Shanghai Stock Exchange Slightly Reduced Their Holdings as a Whole, and Public Funds Were Active - In August, the total face value of convertible bonds held by the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges was 632.773 billion yuan, a decrease of 15.081 billion yuan from July, a decline of 2.33%. The Shanghai Stock Exchange held 391.832 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 7.474 billion yuan, a decline of 1.87%. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange held 240.941 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 7.607 billion yuan, a decline of 3.06% [92]. - Public funds increased their holdings of convertible bonds in both exchanges. In August, the total face value of convertible bonds held by public funds in the two exchanges was 237.728 billion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 5.77%, accounting for 37.57%, a month - on - month increase of 2.88 pct [97]. - Enterprise annuities reduced their holdings of convertible bonds in both exchanges. In August, the total face value of convertible bonds held by enterprise annuities in the two exchanges was 100.728 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 5.31%, accounting for 15.92%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.50 pct [98]. - Securities asset management reduced their holdings of convertible bonds in both exchanges. In the Shanghai Stock Exchange, securities self - operation and asset management had different changes in holdings and proportions. In the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, securities self - operation and collective financial management also had different changes [100].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the recent downturn in the A-share market, particularly affecting small-cap stocks, with the CSI 2000 index dropping by 2.32% and the Wind micro-cap index declining nearly 4% as of August 27 [1] - Small-cap stocks had previously experienced significant gains, with some quantitative private equity strategies achieving over 100% returns since the beginning of 2024 [1][2] - The rise in small-cap stocks is attributed to several factors, including a recovery from previous valuation compressions, strong support from the technology growth sector, and favorable industrial policies [1][2] Group 2 - The current strength of small-cap stocks is primarily driven by quantitative funds, which have a high concentration in these stocks, and the increasing margin financing focused on sectors like AI and robotics [2] - The trading congestion in small-cap stocks is noted to be high, approaching levels seen during previous market peaks, although it has not yet reached historical extremes [2][3] - Private equity firms are adopting various strategies to manage the high trading congestion, including actively adjusting their portfolios to capture market opportunities while avoiding excessive exposure to single strategies [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - The small-cap stocks have shown strong performance since the "9·24" market rally, leading to significant gains in related funds, with many products now entering purchase restrictions [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - Since the "9·24" rally, the small-cap index has surged by 120.96%, with a year-to-date increase of 55.71% despite a mid-June pullback [2]. - The average return of 39 small-cap funds reached 84.6%, with 12 funds exceeding a 100% net value increase [2]. - The ChiNext small-cap index and the Guozheng 2000 index have risen by 83% and 68%, respectively, ranking among the top two in performance among 20 Guozheng scale indices [2]. Group 2: Fund Restrictions - Currently, 21 small-cap funds are under purchase restrictions, accounting for nearly 54% of the total [4]. - The average scale of small-cap funds is below 4 billion yuan, with 32 funds having a scale under 1 billion yuan [4]. - The restrictions are attributed to the relatively weak liquidity of small-cap stocks compared to mid and large-cap stocks, which could impact trading costs if fund sizes grow too quickly [4]. Group 3: Market Drivers and Risks - The strong performance of small-cap stocks is driven by policy support, liquidity easing, valuation recovery, and capital speculation [3]. - There are concerns regarding the sustainability of small-cap stock gains, as the current market relies heavily on liquidity rather than earnings growth [5]. - The potential for increased trading costs and reduced strategy effectiveness as fund sizes expand poses risks to future performance [6].