Report Information - Report Title: Export Throughput Maintains Resilience, Price Trends Diverge [1] - Report Date: August 25, 2025 - Analysts: Zhang Jiqiang, Wu Jing, Wu Yuhang - Contact: Li Zihao Core Viewpoints - In the third week of August, external demand showed high throughput year-on-year, but freight rates were weak with a widening decline. The real estate market had mixed performance in transactions, with new and second-hand housing sales continuing to decline year-on-year, and housing prices yet to stabilize. On the production side, the industrial freight volume was good, coal prices rose, and production maintained a differentiated resilience. In the construction industry, cement supply and demand improved marginally, while black metal supply and demand were weak. In the consumption sector, travel remained resilient, and automobile consumption increased slightly. Prices of crude oil were significantly affected by external factors, and the fundamentals restricted black metal prices, while Powell's dovish signals supported copper prices [2]. Summary by Category Consumption - Travel maintained a high level, with increases in subway ridership, congestion delay index, and flight operation rates similar to the previous year. Automobile consumption increased slightly, textile consumption recovered, and express delivery pick-up volume remained high [3]. Real Estate - Real estate transactions were differentiated. New housing transactions were basically flat, with second-tier cities leading. Second-hand housing transactions recovered, especially in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. The listing price and quantity of second-hand housing both decreased, and the land premium rate increased while land transactions decreased [4][6]. Production - Freight volume remained high, and the data of operating rates were differentiated. In the power sector, coal consumption increased, hydropower decreased, and coal prices rose. In the construction industry, the funds in place increased year-on-year, cement supply and demand improved, black metal supply and demand declined, and asphalt operating rates decreased [5][13][14]. External Demand - Port throughput remained high, but freight rates declined. The cumulative cargo throughput and container throughput of ports were at a high level. The RJ/CRB index increased year-on-year, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased, and international route freight rates weakened. South Korea's exports in the first 20 days of August increased by 7.62% year-on-year, and Vietnam's exports in the first half of August increased by 15.56% year-on-year [5]. Prices - The prices of agricultural products, crude oil, and cement increased, while the prices of black metals were differentiated, and the prices of non-ferrous metals and glass decreased. The increase in crude oil prices was due to geopolitical risks and increased demand, while the differentiation of black metal prices was affected by supply and demand and policies [20][21].

Group 1 - A-shares continue to show strength, with major indices reaching new highs, driven by strong performances in rare earth permanent magnets and non-ferrous metals, as well as active computing stocks [1] - The market's rise is attributed to two main factors: the dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve indicating a potential interest rate cut, and various positive news stimuli across sectors [1] - The total market turnover reached 31.411 trillion, an increase of 594.4 billion compared to the previous trading day, with over 3,300 stocks rising [1] Group 2 - The rare earth permanent magnet sector saw significant gains following the introduction of new regulations aimed at total quantity control of rare earth resource extraction and smelting, indicating a tightening supply and potential price increases [2] - The domestic smart computing infrastructure is expected to grow by over 40% by 2025, driven by the acceleration of smart computing center construction, creating new growth opportunities for related industries [3] Group 3 - Real estate stocks surged due to new policies in Shanghai that include reducing housing purchase restrictions and optimizing housing finance measures, aimed at stabilizing the real estate market [4][5] - The second quarter monetary policy report from the central bank emphasizes the need to maintain stability in the real estate market and improve financial systems [4] Group 4 - The white liquor sector is experiencing renewed activity, supported by ongoing demand for high-quality products and the upcoming consumption peak during traditional festivals [6]

ETF Market Overview - The overall performance of ETF products has been good in the past two weeks, with the largest increase seen in the Sci-Tech 50 ETF among major broad-based ETFs, and the technology sector ETF showing the highest growth among industry and thematic products [3][12] - The net outflow of funds from broad-based ETFs has slowed down, with net inflows observed in the Shanghai 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000/2000 series ETFs, while the outflow from the CSI 300 and A series ETFs has also decelerated [3][13] - In the bond ETF sector, there has been significant inflow into government bond ETFs, convertible bond ETFs, and credit bond ETFs, while short-term and local government bond ETFs have shifted from net inflow to net outflow [3][18] ETF Fund Flow Analysis - As of August 22, 2025, 15 new ETFs were established in the past two weeks, with a total issuance of 10.12 billion shares, all of which are stock ETFs [3][22] - Compared to the end of 2024, the scale of various ETFs has increased significantly, with bond ETFs, commodity ETFs, industry + dividend ETFs, QDII ETFs, and broad-based ETFs rising by 207.63%, 101.55%, 63.74%, 28.88%, and 10.52% respectively [3][22] Thematic ETF Tracking - AI-themed ETFs have shown strong performance, with products tracking AI-related indices leading in returns over the past two weeks, achieving an average return of 17.55% and a net inflow of 2.145 billion yuan [3][28] - The technology sector ETFs have seen a shift from significant outflows at the beginning of the year to inflows since March, although recent weeks have shown a return to net outflows [3][18] - The renewable energy ETFs have transitioned from net outflows to net inflows, while dividend ETFs have shifted from net inflows to net outflows [3][18] Fund Management Scale Distribution - As of August 22, 2025, Huaxia Fund has the largest ETF scale at 842.794 billion yuan, with E Fund's ETF management scale expanding by over 300 billion yuan compared to the previous year [3][23]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Yangjie Technology (300373.SZ) is rated as a "buy" due to its strong growth in automotive electronics and AI server sectors, along with a steady recovery in industrial control and consumer fields, despite short-term pressure in the photovoltaic sector [2] - The overseas market is showing significant recovery, highlighted by the successful commissioning of the second phase of the factory in Vietnam [2] - The new employee stock ownership plan reflects the company's confidence in its development and enhances employee retention [2]

Market Outlook - The current market is approaching a bull market phase, with 4500 points seen as the true starting point for a bull market, while the current level around 3700 points is considered low and a potential "floor price" [1][3][4] - Systematic risks in the market are currently low, and investors are encouraged to adopt a "do not sell" strategy as the market trends towards a bull phase [4][5] Investment Strategy - Investors should focus on high-certainty stocks within their understanding, emphasizing long-term holding to mitigate market volatility [1][4] - The consumption sector, particularly leading companies in food and beverage, is expected to perform well due to their ability to navigate economic cycles and maintain controllable inventory levels [2][4][12] Sector Insights - The pharmaceutical sector, including innovative drugs and traditional Chinese medicine, is viewed as having significant growth potential driven by an aging population and increasing demand for chronic disease medications [9][11] - The valuation of consumer stocks is considered reasonable, with dividend yields surpassing those of some bank stocks, indicating a favorable entry point for investors [10][12] Cultural Factors - The white liquor sector is perceived as undervalued, with the enduring cultural significance of alcohol consumption suggesting continued demand [13][14] Market Comparisons - The Hong Kong stock market has shown stronger performance than the A-share market over the past year, indicating a synchronized upward trend towards a bull market [14] Technology Sector Perspective - While the technology sector, particularly in AI and robotics, is recognized as a significant growth area, the uncertainty and rapid changes in this field lead to a cautious investment stance, as it conflicts with a long-term holding strategy [15][16]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has shown strong performance, leading to increased investor confidence and accelerated fundraising activities in equity funds [1][3]. Group 1: Fundraising and Market Activity - Multiple equity funds have completed fundraising ahead of schedule, indicating high investor demand, with some funds raising their target amounts in just one day [2][3]. - The recent trend shows that over 60 equity funds have been established since August, with many new funds experiencing significant net asset value (NAV) growth shortly after inception [3][4]. Group 2: Fund Management and Investment Strategy - Fund managers are actively increasing their equity positions, with average stock holdings reaching high levels; ordinary equity funds have an average equity position of approximately 91.41% [4]. - The rapid deployment of capital by fund managers reflects a positive outlook on market conditions, which is expected to attract more incremental funds into the equity market [4]. Group 3: Market Outlook and Sector Focus - The market is currently driven by increased liquidity, with a preference for technology and small-cap stocks expected to outperform in the short term [5]. - Future investment strategies should focus on sectors with positive fundamental changes driven by policy, particularly technology, consumption, high-end manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals [6].

- The report does not include any quantitative models or factor construction details related to quantitative finance[1][2][3] - The content primarily focuses on fund performance, market trends, and ESG product tracking without discussing quantitative models or factors[4][5][6] - No specific formulas, construction processes, or backtesting results for quantitative models or factors are provided in the report[7][34][45]

Economic Overview - In July, China's total goods import and export amounted to 3.91 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%, with exports at 2.31 trillion yuan, growing by 8.0% [1][3] - The export growth rate in July continued to rebound for the second consecutive month, increasing by 0.8 percentage points compared to June [1] - Imports also showed significant improvement, with a growth rate increase of 2.4 percentage points from June [1] Export and Import Dynamics - Despite a decline in exports to the U.S. due to tariffs, China's overall export performance remains resilient, with a notable increase in exports to non-U.S. markets [3] - The major categories driving the increase in imports in July included high-tech products, such as aircraft engines and integrated circuits, following the U.S. lifting some export controls [3] Consumer Spending Trends - The total retail sales of consumer goods in July reached 3.88 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7%, although it saw a month-on-month decline of 0.14% [3][5] - The consumption of key goods, supported by the policy of replacing old appliances, showed significant growth, with categories like home appliances and communication equipment seeing increases of 28.7% and 14.9% respectively [5] Investment Insights - From January to July, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 28.82 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 1.6%, reflecting a decline of 1.2 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [5][6] - Manufacturing investment grew by 6.2%, while infrastructure investment increased by 3.2%, both showing a decrease in growth rate compared to the previous period [5][6] Economic Challenges and Policy Responses - The economic environment remains complex, with external factors such as trade protectionism and extreme weather conditions impacting economic performance [7] - The government is focusing on maintaining stable macroeconomic policies, enhancing flexibility, and promoting domestic demand to support economic recovery [7]

Core Viewpoint - Fixed income products have gained significant attention in the asset allocation of residents this year, leading public fund institutions to enhance their product offerings [1] Group 1: Investment Philosophy - The investment philosophy of the company emphasizes deep research-driven investment, with a focus on continuously refining decision-making mechanisms to capture potential investment opportunities [2] - The core investment philosophy is summarized as "no research, no investment," highlighting the importance of a foundational framework rather than relying solely on intuition [2] - The company aligns its investment philosophy with a cautious approach, recognizing that in fixed income investment, the relative certainty of returns necessitates careful risk management [2] Group 2: Market Opportunities - The bond market has experienced increased volatility this year, prompting fund managers to seek opportunities amid market fluctuations [3] - The company believes that a "hold and wait" strategy is no longer optimal; instead, it advocates for active trading to seize investment opportunities during significant market movements [3] - There is a notable differentiation within bond types, with credit bonds outperforming interest rate bonds, indicating the need for in-depth analysis of various bond categories [3] Group 3: Product Development - The company plans to systematically enhance its fixed income product line and embrace product innovation in response to regulatory developments and market changes [4] - The importance of "fixed income plus" strategy products is rapidly increasing, as traditional pure bond products struggle to provide sufficient yields in a low-interest-rate environment [4] - The company is actively participating in the development of new product categories, such as green bond funds and technology innovation bond ETFs, reflecting its responsiveness to industry changes and regulatory guidance [4]

Group 1 - The bull market atmosphere is unlikely to disappear easily, with technology and manufacturing sectors potentially becoming the main themes [1] - In July, high-risk capital saw significant inflows, while foreign and insurance capital allocations also increased [2] - The market may reach new highs in the second half of the year, with a focus on both short-term and long-term themes [3] Group 2 - The innovative drug sector is expected to benefit from new pricing mechanisms and supportive policies, leading to faster cash flow returns for high-quality innovative drug manufacturers [4] - The solid-state battery industry is at a critical point of industrialization, driven by policy support, technological advancements, and growing downstream demand [5] - The white liquor industry is undergoing a transformation, with stock prices likely to reach a turning point ahead of demand-side recovery [6][7]