Core Viewpoint - The presentation by Dr. Chen Peng emphasizes the importance of buy-side advisory in enhancing the investor experience and promoting the high-quality development of public funds in China, breaking down investor returns into four dimensions: excess returns (A), benchmark returns (B), investment costs (C), and behavioral losses (Gamma) [1][2]. Group 1: Market Benchmark Returns - Long-term average returns for investors are primarily derived from beta (β), which represents market benchmark returns, indicating that investors can easily obtain this return through low-cost tools like index funds [5]. - The historical stock return rate in China over the past 20 years is approximately 10%, closely resembling that of the U.S. market [6]. Group 2: Difficulty in Achieving Excess Returns - Achieving alpha (α), or excess returns through active management, is increasingly challenging due to the rising proportion of institutional investors, leading to intensified competition [9]. - Data from Morningstar indicates that the probability of active funds outperforming the index has significantly decreased in the Chinese market [9]. Group 3: Impact of Fund Costs on Investor Experience - Fund costs, both explicit and implicit, are critical factors affecting investment returns. Explicit costs include fees that are clearly disclosed, while implicit costs, such as trading fees, are often overlooked [11]. - In 2022, 320 equity funds had implicit costs exceeding 2% due to high trading costs, with an average turnover rate of 1026%, indicating frequent buying and selling that erodes investor returns [12]. Group 4: Investor Behavioral Losses - Investor behavior, such as irrational actions like "buy high, sell low," can lead to discrepancies between actual returns and fund returns, referred to as behavioral losses (Gamma) [14]. - Morningstar estimates that investment advisors can enhance client returns by 2.45% annually by optimizing investment goals and managing behaviors, thus turning Gamma from negative to positive [14].

Group 1 - Securities firms are focusing on accelerating the transformation towards buy-side advisory services as a strategy to enhance traditional brokerage business [2][8] - The wealth management business is identified as a cornerstone for securities companies, with a growing demand for long-term capital and wealth management services [2][4] - Digital transformation is a key area of interest, with AI models like DeepSeek driving advancements in the industry [3][8] Group 2 - Ordinary investors are primarily concerned with stock buybacks, dividends, and market capitalization management, reflecting a need for improved investor returns [4][5] - Companies are implementing measures to enhance market value, including stable cash dividend policies and improved investor relations [4][5] - The establishment of structured value management systems is being prioritized by firms to ensure orderly market value management [5] Group 3 - The future development of the industry is expected to focus on high-quality growth, with an emphasis on governance, AI applications, and resource integration [7][8] - A competitive landscape is emerging, with a coexistence of full-service investment banks and specialized brokers, driven by accelerated mergers and acquisitions [7][8] - Differentiated competition is becoming more pronounced, with a focus on functional service enhancement and proactive management capabilities in asset management [8]

Group 1: Business Strategy and Development - The company focuses on integrating into national development, serving the real economy, and maintaining high-quality development, with core tasks including enhancing competitiveness and resource allocation efficiency [2] - Key strategies include deepening business transformation, optimizing business structure, and accelerating digital transformation to improve operational efficiency [2] - The company has consistently ranked among the top Chinese securities firms in key operational indicators, with leading positions in research, asset management, and wealth management [2] Group 2: Wealth Management Business - The company emphasizes high-quality customer segments and efficient online operations in its wealth management business, combining online and offline strategies for customer service [3] - Continuous reforms in wealth management are aimed at enhancing organizational capabilities, resource allocation, and talent support for high-quality development [3] - The company is committed to compliance and aligning with investor interests through a buyer-oriented advisory model [3] Group 3: Investment Banking Business - The company adheres to national strategies and regulatory requirements, prioritizing financial services for the real economy [4] - Focus on resource accumulation, client development, and professional capability building in key sectors, particularly in the Greater Bay Area [4] - Emphasis on customer-centric approaches and integrated domestic and international operations to enhance comprehensive financial service capabilities [4] Group 4: Investment Management Business - The investment management segment includes asset management, public fund management, and private fund management, leveraging resources to create a diverse product supply system [5] - The company aims to enhance active management capabilities and product innovation, resulting in growth in asset management scale [5] - As of March 2025, the company ranks third and first in public fund management scale (excluding money market funds) for its subsidiaries, Guangfa Fund and E Fund, respectively [5]

Group 1: Business Advantages - The company adheres to national strategies and actively integrates into the new development pattern, serving the real economy with a dual focus on quality and quantity [2] - It maintains a strong corporate culture and a commitment to professional development, focusing on core responsibilities and business areas [2] - The company has a comprehensive business system with balanced structures across investment banking, wealth management, trading, and institutional investment management, holding full business licenses [2] Group 2: Wealth Management Business - As of December 2024, the company’s financial product distribution scale exceeded 260 billion CNY, representing a growth of approximately 22% compared to the previous year [3] - The company emphasizes high-quality client engagement and efficient online operations, integrating both online and offline strategies [3] - It is committed to compliance and risk management, ensuring that business expansion aligns with investor interests [3] Group 3: Investment Banking Business - The company focuses on serving the real economy and adheres to national strategies and regulatory requirements [4] - It aims to enhance its competitive edge in key regions, particularly the Greater Bay Area, by strengthening resource accumulation and client development [4] - The company is accelerating its digital transformation in investment banking while ensuring quality control throughout the process [4] Group 4: Investment Management Business - The investment management segment includes asset management, public fund management, and private fund management, with a focus on providing diverse and strategically superior products [5] - As of the end of 2024, the company’s public fund management scale ranks third in the industry, while its partner fund ranks first [6] - The company is enhancing its research and investment capabilities to improve active management and expand its product offerings [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong Q1 2025 results with revenue of 5.382 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 49%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.436 billion yuan, up 62% year-on-year, consistent with preliminary performance reports [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Investment income reached 2.108 billion yuan in Q1 2025, a significant year-on-year increase of 164%, marking the highest quarterly figure since Q4 2015, and serving as a key driver for net profit growth [2] - Brokerage net income was 703 million yuan, reflecting a 45% year-on-year increase, driven by active market trading with an average daily trading volume of 1.7465 trillion yuan, up 71% year-on-year [3] - The investment banking segment showed recovery with net income of 320 million yuan, a 17% year-on-year increase, alongside bond underwriting amounting to 127.1 billion yuan, up 34% year-on-year [3] Group 2: Asset Management and Interest Income - Asset management net income decreased by 17% year-on-year to 301 million yuan, with the net asset value of public funds managed by subsidiaries showing mixed results [4] - Interest income fell by 26% year-on-year to 220 million yuan, primarily due to a 7.8% increase in interest expenses [4] Group 3: Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company adjusted its full-year investment income assumptions upward, projecting EPS for 2025-2027 to be 0.49, 0.57, and 0.66 yuan respectively, with a slight increase from previous estimates [5] - The target price is set at 12.95 yuan for A-shares and 8.04 HKD for H-shares, maintaining a buy rating based on strong investment performance and brand advantages in the asset management sector [5]