Core Viewpoint - The Chinese stock market is experiencing a liquidity-driven bull market, with "re-inflation" expectations and AI autonomy development as key catalysts for the recent surge [2][4]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The bull market began in late January and has been supported by various factors, including the "DeepSeek moment," a private enterprise symposium, and easing trade tensions between China and the U.S. The CSI 300 index has surged 26% since its low in April, with a year-to-date increase of 15% [4]. - The market is witnessing a shift towards re-inflation trading, driven by expectations of improved pricing environments and supply-side rationalization policies. Since July 1, the 10-year government bond yield has risen by 16 basis points, indicating a rotation of funds from the bond market to the stock market [4]. Group 2: Institutional Investors - Contrary to the belief that retail investors are driving the market, institutional investors are playing a crucial role. Domestic public funds have significantly increased their stock exposure, with cash ratios in portfolios at a five-year low. Insurance companies have raised their stock holdings by 26% this year, and private fund management has grown from 5 trillion RMB to 5.9 trillion RMB [8][9]. - Foreign investors are also increasingly participating in the Chinese stock market, particularly in A-shares, with hedge funds recording the highest monthly inflow in recent years in August [8]. Group 3: Valuation and Sustainability - The sustainability of the bull market is supported by improving earnings, but further valuation-driven increases are not a necessary condition. Historical analysis shows that changes in price-to-earnings ratios have been the primary driver of returns during bull markets, contributing approximately 80% of realized gains [10][11]. - The current expected P/E ratios for MSCI China and CSI 300 are 13.5x and 14.7x, respectively, which are still below the historical bull market valuation limits of 15-20x [11]. Group 4: Future Potential - There is significant potential for incremental capital inflow into the Chinese stock market. Currently, household asset allocation is heavily skewed towards real estate (55%) and cash deposits (27%), with stocks (including public funds) only accounting for 11%. As the real estate market adjusts, trillions of RMB are expected to gradually shift towards the stock market [17]. - If the institutional holding ratio in A-shares increases to the average levels of emerging (50%) or developed markets (59%), it could lead to potential inflows of 14 trillion RMB or 30 trillion RMB, respectively [18]. Group 5: Investment Strategy - The company maintains an "overweight" stance on the Chinese stock market and supports a buy-on-dips strategy. Key investment themes include AI, anti-involution, and shareholder returns, with a continued positive outlook on sectors such as telecommunications, media and technology (TMT), consumer services, insurance, and materials [20].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese stock market is experiencing a liquidity-driven bull market, with "re-inflation" expectations and AI development as key catalysts for the recent surge [1][2][5] Group 1: Market Performance - The CSI 300 index has surged 26% since its low in April, with a year-to-date increase of 15% [2] - The current expected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for MSCI China and CSI 300 are 13.5x and 14.7x, respectively, still below historical bull market valuation limits of 15-20x [10] Group 2: Institutional Investors - Institutional investors, both domestic and foreign, have played a crucial role in the current market rally, with domestic public funds reducing cash ratios to a five-year low and insurance companies increasing stock holdings by 26% [9] - Foreign investment in A-shares has reached cyclical highs, with hedge funds recording the highest monthly inflow into A-shares in recent years [9] Group 3: Economic and Policy Factors - The market is driven by expectations of improved pricing environments and supply-side rationalization policies, leading to a re-inflation trade [2] - The report indicates that the current bull market is supported by fundamental factors, with normalized profit growth projected for listed companies between 2025-2027 [6] Group 4: Future Potential - There is significant potential for incremental capital inflow into the Chinese stock market, as household asset allocation heavily favors real estate and cash, with only 11% in stocks [13] - If institutional ownership in A-shares rises to levels seen in emerging or developed markets, it could lead to an influx of 14 trillion to 30 trillion yuan [13] Group 5: Market Sentiment and Risks - Current market sentiment indicates a short-term consolidation risk rather than an imminent reversal of the bull market trend, with the sentiment indicator reading at 1.3 [12] - The report emphasizes that historical reversals of bull markets are typically driven by policy shocks rather than high valuations [12] Group 6: Investment Strategy - The company maintains an "overweight" stance on the Chinese stock market, advocating for a buy-on-dips strategy, particularly in sectors like AI, consumer services, and technology [16]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][72]. Core Views - Precious Metals - Gold: Gold prices continue to reach new highs, with the COMEX gold futures contract rising by 2.97% to $3118 per ounce as of March 28. The SPDR Gold ETF increased by 0.2% to 931.94 tons. Concerns about re-inflation in the U.S. are growing, with the core PCE in February at 2.79% year-on-year. The manufacturing PMI for February is at 50.3, indicating continued economic activity. The expectation is for gold prices to remain strong in the medium to long term due to persistent re-inflation expectations and weakening dollar credit [4]. - Industrial Metals: The demand season is starting, and there is a focus on the rising prices of metals driven by supply and demand dynamics [5]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices have reached new highs, with significant increases noted in both futures and ETF holdings. The market is experiencing inflation concerns, which are expected to support gold prices in the long term [4][13]. Industrial Metals - **Copper**: As of March 28, SHFE copper futures fell by 0.2% to 80,450 CNY/ton. Domestic copper social inventory decreased by 11,900 tons to 334,500 tons. The demand is expected to recover as downstream operations resume. Supply disruptions are anticipated due to the suspension of operations at Glencore's Altonorte copper smelter, which has an annual capacity of 350,000 tons. The expectation is for copper prices to gradually rise due to tightening supply and increasing demand [6][8]. - **Aluminum**: SHFE aluminum futures fell by 0.6% to 20,580 CNY/ton. Domestic aluminum social inventory is at 802,000 tons, with demand recovering as downstream operations resume. The upcoming bidding for power grid projects is expected to increase orders, particularly for aluminum cables. The expectation is for aluminum prices to rise in the second quarter due to strong demand [6][8]. - **Tin**: SHFE tin futures rose by 2.22% to 282,290 CNY/ton. Domestic tin social inventory increased by 934 tons to 11,482 tons. The supply of tin is expected to tighten due to production issues at the Bisie mine. The demand is anticipated to recover as the semiconductor sector improves, leading to a potential increase in tin prices [7][8]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the copper, aluminum, and tin sectors. For copper, the recommendation is to pay attention to Zijin Mining due to recovering domestic demand and tightening supply. For aluminum, Tianshan Co. is recommended as prices are expected to rise. For tin, attention is drawn to Xiyang Co. due to ongoing supply constraints and increasing demand from AI applications [8][70].