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Market Trends - Ethereum ETFs recorded substantial weekly inflows of $2.2 billion, surpassing Bitcoin [1] - Institutional investors are increasingly investing in Ethereum [1] Investment Opportunities - The surge in Ethereum ETFs indicates a growing interest in altcoins [1]

Economic Outlook - U.S. consumer sentiment reached a five-month high in July, with the Consumer Sentiment Index increasing to 61.8 from 60.7 in June, indicating growing optimism about the economy [3] - Rising consumer sentiment is expected to positively influence household spending, particularly benefiting the consumer discretionary sector [1][3] Inflation Expectations - A significant factor contributing to improved consumer sentiment is the decline in inflation expectations, with consumers now anticipating a 4.4% price increase over the next year, down from 5% in June, marking the lowest short-term inflation outlook since February [4] - Long-term inflation expectations also decreased to 3.6%, the lowest in five months [4] Consumer Caution - Despite the positive sentiment, consumers remain cautious regarding business conditions, labor markets, and personal income prospects compared to the previous year [5] - The recent increase in sentiment suggests that consumers believe the risk of worst-case scenarios has diminished [5] Investment Opportunities in ETFs - Investors can capitalize on the positive consumer sentiment trend through consumer discretionary ETFs, including: - **Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)**: Holds 51 securities with significant allocations in hotels, restaurants, leisure, and retail, boasting an AUM of $22.3 billion and an expense ratio of 0.08% [2][5] - **Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)**: Comprises 296 stocks, primarily in broadline retail and automobiles, with an asset base of $6 billion and low fees of 9 bps [2][6] - **Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF (PEZ)**: Focuses on 37 stocks showing momentum, with an asset base of $30.6 million and annual fees of 60 bps [2][7] - **VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH)**: Tracks the performance of 26 large retail firms, with an asset base of $244.1 million and annual fees of 35 bps [2][8]

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index continued to rise, with the degree of inversion in the China-US interest rate differential deepening, and inflation expectations rebounding [1][13] - Offshore dollar liquidity has marginally eased, while the domestic interbank funding situation tightened initially before easing, with the yield curve steepening [1][19] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has rebounded, with most industry trading heat above the 80th percentile, particularly in sectors like computers, light industry, textiles, pharmaceuticals, communications, and machinery [2][26] - Major indices' volatility has decreased, with most industry volatilities below the 40th historical percentile [2][31] Group 3: Institutional Research - High research activity was noted in sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, computers, communications, retail, and automotive [3][14] Group 4: Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have raised net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026, with most sectors including non-ferrous metals, real estate, communications, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machinery, building materials, light industry, electronics, transportation, electricity and utilities, retail, construction, steel, electric new energy, consumer services, and banking seeing upward revisions [3][4][19] - The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts for 2025/2026 has increased across the A-share market [4][17] Group 5: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has increased, with overall net selling of A-shares; the buy/sell ratio in sectors like non-ferrous metals, communications, and computers has risen [4][5] - Northbound funds primarily net bought sectors such as military, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, while net selling was observed in computers, electronics, and media [4][33] Group 6: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has continued to rise, reaching the highest point since March of this year, with net purchases mainly in sectors like computers, machinery, and electronics [5][12] - The proportion of margin financing in sectors such as steel, communications, and home appliances has increased [5][38] Group 7: Fund Activity - Active equity funds have increased their positions, particularly in TMT, home appliances, and oil and petrochemicals, while reducing positions in pharmaceuticals, retail, and agriculture [6][45] - New equity fund establishment has significantly increased, with both active and passive equity fund sizes rising [6][50]

Core Insights - Ethereum (ETH) has experienced significant price growth, gaining over 20% last week and aiming for the $4,000 mark, with a two-week gain of approximately 43% [1][6] - Legislative developments, including the signing of the GENIUS Act and the passing of the CLARITY Act, have positively influenced market sentiment for Ethereum [2] - Institutional interest is rising, with substantial inflows into Ethereum ETFs and corporate investments, indicating strong long-term growth potential [7][8] Price Performance - ETH broke above the psychological level of $3,000 and is currently trading around $3,760, with potential to test the $4,000 threshold [4] - The daily RSI reading of 85 indicates overbought conditions but also reflects strong bullish momentum [4] - If a pullback occurs, $3,000 is identified as a key support level [5] Institutional Involvement - Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded inflows of $717 million, with BlackRock's ETHA accounting for $489 million, highlighting increasing institutional adoption [7] - Analysts predict ETH could reach $8,000 by Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 if current momentum continues, making it attractive for long-term investors [6] Market Activity - Corporate interest is growing, exemplified by World Liberty Financial's $5 million investment in ETH [8] - Deribit's trading competition is expected to stimulate derivatives market activity, further enhancing Ethereum's market presence [8]

Market Overview - The A-share market saw an overall increase last week, with the ChiNext Index rising the most at 3.17%, while the Hang Seng Index increased by 2.84% [1] - Among the 31 Shenwan first-level industries, 19 industries rose and 12 fell, with the top three gainers being Communication (up 7.56%), Pharmaceutical and Biological (up 4.00%), and Automotive (up 3.28%). The largest declines were in Media (down 2.24%), Real Estate (down 2.17%), and Public Utilities (down 1.37%) [1] Fund Flows - Last week, the total net inflow for ETFs across the market was 562.35 billion yuan, with bond ETFs seeing a significant net inflow of 733 billion yuan. Domestic stock ETFs and cross-border stock ETFs had a combined net outflow of 109.71 billion yuan, while commodity ETFs experienced a slight net outflow of 12.37 billion yuan [2] - The first batch of Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETFs launched last week, leading to substantial net inflows of 483.39 billion yuan for AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds and 180.73 billion yuan for Shanghai AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds [3] Sector-Specific Inflows - Financial indices continued to attract capital, with net inflows of 24.66 billion yuan for securities companies and 24.63 billion yuan for Hong Kong securities. Financial technology and the CSI Bank index saw net inflows of 17.72 billion yuan and 15.48 billion yuan, respectively [4] - The Sci-Tech 50 Index and Animation & Gaming sectors had net inflows of 22.24 billion yuan and 18.29 billion yuan, respectively [5] Outflows - Broad-based indices experienced continued outflows, with the CSI A500, CSI 300, ChiNext Index, and CSI 1000 seeing net outflows of 102.28 billion yuan, 71.75 billion yuan, 29.04 billion yuan, and 22.35 billion yuan, respectively [6] ETF Performance - Most A-share ETFs saw increases last week, with the Pharmaceutical and Biological ETF showing a significant average increase of 4.05%. Conversely, Financial and Real Estate ETFs experienced an average decline of 1.02% [17] - The Hang Seng Innovation Drug ETF and other related funds saw increases exceeding 7% [18] New ETF Listings - Last week, 12 new ETFs were launched, including 10 bond ETFs and 2 stock ETFs, with a total issuance scale of 51.51 billion yuan [26] Industry News - The scale of bond index funds reached nearly 1.5 trillion yuan in the second quarter, with notable growth from fund companies like Bosera, Southern, and GF Fund, each surpassing 100 billion yuan [27] - Korean investors have shown a strong preference for Chinese stocks, particularly in the Hong Kong market, with Xiaomi Group-W being the most held stock by Korean investors [28] - The first batch of Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETFs was officially launched, increasing the total number of credit bond ETFs to 21 [29]

ETF Industry News - The three major indices collectively rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 0.72%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 0.86%, and the ChiNext Index by 0.87. Notably, several construction material ETFs surged, including the Construction Material ETF (516750.SH) which rose by 10.05%, and the Construction Material ETF (159745.SZ) which increased by 9.97% [1][3][5] - The construction materials sector is projected to have a cash dividend ratio of 61.39% and a dividend yield of 2.29% for 2024. Factors such as urban village renovations and affordable housing construction are expected to support real estate demand, leading to steady growth in the operating performance of leading companies in this sector [1] Central Huijin's Investment - Central Huijin Investment Co., Ltd. significantly increased its holdings in several core index funds during the second quarter, with a total increase exceeding 150 billion yuan, bringing its total holdings to over 480 billion yuan. This move is seen as a strong signal to stabilize the market amid increased volatility expected in the second quarter of 2025 [2] - The key ETFs that Central Huijin focused on include the Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF, which saw an increase of 108.74 million units, costing approximately 41 billion yuan, and the E Fund CSI 300 ETF, which increased by 84.29 million units at a cost of about 31 billion yuan [2] Market Performance Overview - The overall performance of ETFs showed that strategy index ETFs had the best average increase of 1.16%, while bond ETFs had the worst performance with an average decrease of 0.04% [8] - The top-performing ETFs included the Construction Material ETFs, which ranked first in both daily and five-day performance, with daily increases of 9.97% and 9.94% respectively [10][11] Trading Volume Insights - The top three ETFs by trading volume were the A500 ETF Fund (512050.SH) with a trading volume of 3.485 billion yuan, the CSI A500 ETF (159352.SZ) with 3.244 billion yuan, and the CSI 300 ETF (510300.SH) with 3.184 billion yuan [13][15]

- The report tracks various types of ETFs on a daily basis, focusing on "broad-based" and "thematic" ETFs, with the former tracking major indices like CSI 300 and CSI 500, and the latter tracking industry/style indices like non-bank financials and dividends[2] - The RSI (Relative Strength Index) is calculated using the formula: $ RSI = 100 - 100 / (1 + RS) $, where RS is the average gain of up periods during the specified time frame divided by the average loss of down periods during the specified time frame[2] - The net subscription amount is calculated using the formula: $ NETBUY(T) = NAV(T) - NAV(T-1) * (1 + R(T)) $, where NETBUY(T) is the net subscription amount, NAV(T-1) is the net asset value of the ETF on the previous trading day, and R(T) is the return on the current day[2] - The report includes various metrics for ETFs such as tracking index, ETF name, price change percentage, T+0 trading support, market cap, RSI, net subscription, trading volume, intraday trend, management fee rate, and institutional holding percentage[4] - The report provides detailed data for a wide range of ETFs, including broad-based ETFs like CSI 300, CSI 500, and thematic ETFs like non-bank financials, dividends, and various industry-specific ETFs[4][6] Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. **Model Name: RSI (Relative Strength Index)** - **Construction Idea**: RSI measures the speed and change of price movements to identify overbought or oversold conditions in the market[2] - **Construction Process**: - Calculate the average gain and average loss over a specified period (e.g., 12 days) - Compute the RS (Relative Strength) as the ratio of average gain to average loss - Apply the formula: $ RSI = 100 - 100 / (1 + RS) $ - **Evaluation**: RSI is a widely used momentum indicator that helps in identifying potential reversal points in the market[2] 2. **Model Name: Net Subscription Amount** - **Construction Idea**: This model calculates the net inflow or outflow of funds in an ETF to gauge investor sentiment and fund activity[2] - **Construction Process**: - Calculate the net asset value (NAV) of the ETF for the current and previous trading days - Compute the return for the current day - Apply the formula: $ NETBUY(T) = NAV(T) - NAV(T-1) * (1 + R(T)) $ - **Evaluation**: This model provides insights into the demand and supply dynamics of the ETF, reflecting investor behavior[2] Model Backtesting Results 1. **RSI Model** - **RSI Values**: - Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF: 74.32[4] - E Fund CSI 300 ETF: 78.26[4] - Huaxia CSI 300 ETF: 65.15[4] - Other ETFs have varying RSI values indicating different market conditions[4] 2. **Net Subscription Amount Model** - **Net Subscription Values**: - Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF: -1.93 billion yuan[4] - E Fund CSI 300 ETF: -4.66 billion yuan[4] - Huaxia CSI 300 ETF: -0.42 billion yuan[4] - Other ETFs show different net subscription amounts reflecting investor activity[4] Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. **Factor Name: Institutional Holding Percentage** - **Construction Idea**: This factor measures the proportion of ETF holdings owned by institutional investors, indicating the level of professional investment interest[3] - **Construction Process**: - Extract data from the latest annual or semi-annual reports of the ETF - Exclude holdings by linked funds - Calculate the percentage of institutional holdings - **Evaluation**: High institutional holding percentage often suggests confidence from professional investors and potential stability in the ETF[3] Factor Backtesting Results 1. **Institutional Holding Percentage** - **Values**: - Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF: 83.06%[4] - E Fund CSI 300 ETF: 88.03%[4] - Huaxia CSI 300 ETF: 91.03%[4] - Other ETFs have varying institutional holding percentages indicating different levels of professional interest[4]

Investment Products - Exchange-traded managed funds (ETMF), branded as NextShares, combined features of an ETF and an actively-managed mutual fund [1]