Group 1: Strategy Overview - The report highlights that the first anniversary of the bull market has resulted in absolute returns for dividend assets, but the perceived gains are weak, with relative returns lagging behind the market [17][18][19] - From October 24, 2024, to September 25, 2025, the banking sector contributed +5 percentage points to absolute returns, while coal was a significant drag on performance [17][18][23] - The report indicates that the current AH premium index is at the 2nd percentile over the past 15 years, suggesting potential for upward correction in A-share dividend assets [18][19] Group 2: Financial Sector Insights - The banking sector is expected to stabilize its interest margins this year, with insurance funds actively increasing stock allocations [17][18] - Recommendations include focusing on banks with high dividend yields and solid asset quality, particularly smaller regional banks like Chengdu Bank and Jiangsu Bank [17][18] - The report suggests that the economic structural transformation will provide greater elasticity in the fundamentals and valuations of banks, with a focus on banks like China Merchants Bank and Ningbo Bank [17][18] Group 3: Transportation and Utilities - The report identifies several high-yield stocks in the transportation sector, emphasizing the investment value of dividend assets [17][18] - Key recommendations include Sichuan Chengyu and Anhui Expressway, which are noted for their growth potential [17][18] - In the port sector, China Merchants Port is highlighted for its overseas asset layout and increasing dividend payout ratio [17][18] Group 4: Energy and Chemicals - The petrochemical industry is expected to see accelerated transformation and growth, with a focus on energy security and long-term cash flow stability [17][18] - Recommendations include major players like China Petroleum and China National Offshore Oil Corporation [17][18] - The report suggests that coal prices may strengthen due to recent policy measures, with a focus on companies like China Shenhua Energy and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [17][18] Group 5: Food and Beverage Sector - The report notes that leading companies in the food and beverage sector are showing resilience, with a focus on improving bottom-line signals [17][18] - Recommendations include high-dividend stocks like Moutai and Wuliangye, which are expected to maintain strong cash flows [17][18] - The report also highlights the stability of traditional leaders like Yili and Shuanghui, emphasizing their shareholder return strategies [17][18] Group 6: Home Appliances - The home appliance sector is characterized by quality and cyclical dividends, with a focus on leading companies [17][18] - Recommendations include Midea Group and Haier Smart Home, which are expected to benefit from policy support and improving domestic sales [17][18] - The report also suggests monitoring small appliance leaders like Supor, which are positioned to capitalize on changing consumer demands [17][18] Group 7: Real Estate - The report indicates a recovery in new home transactions from a low base, with a focus on core segments [17][18] - Recommended stocks include Greentown China and Swire Properties, which are noted for their stable cash flows and dividend commitments [17][18] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring rental income and occupancy rates in the commercial real estate sector [17][18] Group 8: Metals - The report highlights the recovery of profitability in the metals sector, particularly in aluminum, which is seen as a resilient dividend asset [17][18] - Recommendations include China Hongqiao and Tianshan Aluminum, which are expected to maintain or increase dividend payouts [17][18] - The report also notes the potential for high-dividend stocks in the sector, such as Zhongfu Industrial [17][18] Group 9: Publishing - The education publishing sector is characterized by stability and high dividend yields, with a focus on companies like Southern Publishing [17][18] - The report suggests that companies are actively exploring new business directions, such as AI education, which may provide upside potential [17][18] - Recommendations include Zhongyuan Publishing and Changjiang Publishing, which are noted for their solid fundamentals and dividend policies [17][18] Group 10: Selected Dividend Asset Portfolio - The report presents a curated list of stable dividend assets, including Sichuan Chengyu in transportation and Wuliangye in food and beverage [12][17] - Quality dividend assets highlighted include Midea Group and Southern Publishing, while cyclical dividend assets include Shaanxi Coal and China Hongqiao [12][17] - Potential dividend assets include China Merchants Port in the transportation sector, indicating a diversified approach to dividend investing [12][17]

Core Viewpoint - Since 2022, China's PPI has shown a rapid downward trend, leading to different economic perceptions under the same growth rate, with significant pressure on industrial enterprise profits [1][2] Group 1: PPI Trends and Economic Impact - The current PPI decline is broader, affecting midstream and downstream consumer manufacturing industries, contributing 29.3% to the PPI decline, compared to only 9.3% in the previous cycle [2] - In the first half of 2025, despite good economic growth, profits of industrial enterprises above a designated size decreased by 1.8% to 3.44 trillion, comparable to the same period in 2018 [1] - CPI has shown relative weakness in this cycle, with the core CPI growth rate dropping from 1.5% to 0.5%, and some months even experiencing negative growth [2] Group 2: Policy Responses and Historical Context - The government recognizes the pressure from PPI decline and has proposed measures to prevent "involution-style" competition and promote the exit of excess capacity [1] - Historical examples, such as the U.S. response to the Great Depression, show that demand expansion policies are crucial for overcoming total demand shortages [3][4] - Japan's experience post-2012 illustrates that monetary and fiscal expansion can help escape prolonged deflation [4] Group 3: Long-term Capacity Considerations - Long-term capacity overcapacity may only appear during economic downturns, with recovery potentially leading to a resurgence in demand [4][5] - The steel industry serves as a case study, where capacity was reduced but later rebounded due to increased demand, highlighting the challenges in predicting industry structural changes [4] - The cyclical nature of overcapacity and industrial adjustment in China since 2012 indicates a need for careful macroeconomic management rather than aggressive capacity reduction [5]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes a strategic bullish outlook on the PPI (Producer Price Index) as a key driver for a comprehensive bull market in A-shares [1][7][9]. Group 1: PPI Recovery and Market Performance - The August PPI in China showed a year-on-year decline of 2.9%, marking the first narrowing since March this year, indicating potential for recovery [7][18]. - Historical analysis from 2005 reveals that during six phases of PPI year-on-year recovery, consumption and cyclical sectors typically led in performance, with food and beverage sectors showing strong gains during PPI recovery [8][25]. - In the current context, sectors such as real estate, non-ferrous metals, and steel have shown significant gains, reflecting the cyclical nature of the market [7][9]. Group 2: Sectoral Insights and Future Outlook - The report identifies that in the recovery phase, food and beverage sectors are likely to outperform, particularly as PPI transitions from negative to positive [8][25]. - The ongoing "anti-involution" policies are expected to improve pricing in upstream resources and midstream manufacturing, contributing to a favorable market environment [9][10]. - Looking ahead, the report maintains a bullish stance on the Chinese stock market, anticipating a "slow bull" trend supported by ample liquidity and macroeconomic recovery [9][56].

Group 1: PPI Trends and Economic Impact - Since July, the "anti-involution" policy has led to a rebound in some commodity prices, suggesting that PPI may stabilize and rise in the second half of the year[1] - As of July 2025, the cumulative decline in PPI is 9.6%, with a duration of 37 months, which is longer than the median duration of previous declines[10] - If PPI stabilizes and rises, it is expected to accelerate corporate profits, nominal GDP growth, and residents' income growth[1] - During PPI rising periods, the median year-on-year growth rate of industrial enterprises' revenue is 24.1%, while during falling periods, it drops to 5.4%[21] Group 2: Industry and Consumption Insights - In July, China's retail sales growth narrowed to 3.7%, the lowest in six months, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending[35] - The operating rate of blast furnaces remains above 83%, while PTA operating rates have seen significant declines recently[35] - The real estate market has shown signs of cooling after a brief improvement in transaction volumes[35] Group 3: Macro Policy and Market Performance - The central bank has implemented policies to maintain liquidity and reduce financing costs, including interest subsidies for personal consumption loans[3] - As of August 16, the Chinese equity market has outperformed major asset classes, driven by a strong M1 growth rate and reduced deposit willingness due to equity market gains[2] - The upcoming Jackson Hole global central bank meeting from August 21 to 23 is a key event to watch for potential policy implications[65] Group 4: Risks and Considerations - There are concerns regarding the sustainability of macro policies, potential declines in the real estate market, and increasing geopolitical risks[66] - The high actual interest rates resulting from declining PPI may suppress credit demand, impacting overall economic activity[32]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the chemical industry is expected to stabilize and rebound in the second half of 2025, following a prolonged downtrend and a recent narrowing of the Producer Price Index (PPI) decline [1][3] - The PPI for July showed a month-on-month decline of 0.2% and a year-on-year decrease of 3.6%, with signs of a narrowing decline in upstream industries [1][3] - The chemical sector has experienced a three-year down cycle, with PPI in continuous deflation for 33 months, nearing the end of a historical deflation cycle [3] Group 2 - The chemical ETF closely tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, which consists of large-cap, liquid listed companies from various sub-industries [3] - As of July 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index accounted for 43.54% of the index, with major companies including Wanhua Chemical and Yilong Co [3] - The industry fixed asset investment turned negative in May 2025, signaling the end of the capacity expansion cycle, historically leading to price increases within 6-12 months [3]

Group 1 - The total amount of public fund self-purchases in 2025 has reached 747 million yuan, with 21 public funds announcing self-purchases this year [2][3] - Southern Fund leads with a self-purchase amount of 230 million yuan, setting a record for the largest self-purchase this year [2][3] - Other notable self-purchases include 180 million yuan from Jianxin Fund and 1.73 billion yuan in total from Jianxin Fund from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, both with a holding period of at least one year [2][3] Group 2 - The net subscription amount for public funds this year has reached 13.713 billion yuan, with equity funds accounting for 1.752 billion yuan, representing 12.78% of the total [3][4] - In terms of net subscriptions, Invesco Great Wall Fund and China Europe Fund rank first with net subscription amounts of 3.039 billion yuan and 2.165 billion yuan, respectively [4][5] - Other funds with significant net subscriptions include ICBC Credit Suisse Fund with over 1 billion yuan and Southern Fund with 823 million yuan [4][5] Group 3 - Morgan Stanley Fund highlights that A-shares remain undervalued compared to overseas markets, with significant expansion potential, particularly in technology growth sectors such as AI applications and semiconductors [5][6] - The domestic macro risks are considered manageable, with a clear trend of declining risk-free rates and increased capital inflow into the market, maintaining a positive outlook for A-shares [6] - Hai Fu Tong Fund notes the effects of "anti-involution" policies, with expectations for PPI to stabilize and recover, suggesting a favorable market performance for growth and TMT styles in the short term [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Producer Price Index (PPI) shows signs of narrowing decline, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.2% and a year-on-year drop of 3.6%, indicating potential stabilization in the chemical industry [1] Group 1: PPI and Industry Trends - The PPI's month-on-month decline has narrowed by 0.2 percentage points, while the year-on-year decline remains at 3.6%, consistent with the previous month [1] - The upstream sectors, including extraction, raw materials, and processing industries, have shown a more pronounced narrowing of month-on-month declines, suggesting that policies targeting mid-to-upstream industries are having a significant impact [1] - The chemical industry is expected to benefit from a rebound in PPI growth, as historical data indicates that the chemical sector often outperforms the CSI 300 index following a PPI turning point [1] Group 2: Chemical Industry Investment Outlook - The chemical sector has experienced a three-year downtrend, with PPI in continuous deflation for 33 months, nearing the end of a historical deflation cycle [3] - Fixed asset investment in the industry is projected to turn negative by May 2025, signaling the end of the capacity expansion cycle, which historically leads to price increases within 6-12 months [3] - The exit of overseas capacity, such as the closure of TDI production lines in Europe and delays in U.S. shale gas projects, combined with domestic policy and global supply-demand improvements, strengthens the expectation of a sector reversal [3] Group 3: Market Activity and ETF Performance - The chemical ETF (159870) has seen significant net inflows, with 315 million in the last five days, 1.176 billion in the last ten days, and 2.588 billion in the last twenty days, indicating strong market interest [3] - The ETF has become the most actively traded product in the market, reflecting a positive feedback loop between policy-driven sector expectations and market capital flows [3] - As of August 11, 2025, the chemical industry theme index (000813) rose by 1.36%, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Kingfa Technology (9.99%) and Sinoma Science & Technology (8.98%) [4]

Market Performance - The overall market rose in July, with the full A-share index increasing by 4.75% and a median increase of 2.58% across A-shares [1] - The ChiNext index, CSI 500, CSI 2000, CSI 1000, STAR 50, CSI 300, and SSE 50 saw increases of 8.14%, 5.26%, 5.11%, 4.8%, 4.43%, 3.54%, and 2.36% respectively [1] - The steel, pharmaceutical, and communication sectors led the gains, while banking, electricity and public utilities, and transportation sectors lagged [1] - The average daily trading volume in July was 1.63 trillion, a 22% increase from June, indicating further market liquidity [1] Macroeconomic Analysis - In the U.S., high-frequency economic data has been significantly revised downwards, with non-farm payrolls and PDFP both falling below expectations [2] - Despite previous comments from Powell focusing on employment and inflation, the expectation for a rate cut in September remains due to data revisions and political pressures [2] - In China, major economic indicators showed good performance in the first half of the year, with a focus on high-quality development and potential policy adjustments in the second half [2] - The commodity sector, previously undervalued, is expected to see a systematic rebound in PPI, presenting investment opportunities [2] Industry Trends - Overseas computing power, innovative pharmaceuticals, and finance have entered a phase of correction and differentiation after previous gains [3] - Strong quarterly reports and capital expenditures in the overseas computing sector have been priced into stock prices, necessitating stronger catalysts for top stocks [3] - The innovative pharmaceutical sector has seen strong momentum due to recent BD catalysts, prompting a selective profit-taking strategy [3] - Future focus areas include military industry, AI applications, domestic computing power, and consumer sectors, with military and AI applications expected to see significant catalysts in the near term [3] Trading Structure - The market turnover rate increased in July, with electronic, pharmaceutical, and non-ferrous metals sectors showing the highest growth [4] - Conversely, the light industry manufacturing, oil and petrochemicals, and food and beverage sectors experienced the largest declines [4] Strategic Outlook - The overall investment strategy is becoming more aggressive, focusing on growth sectors and deeply exploring cyclical industries at the bottom [5]

Economic Overview - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with a 5.2% growth in Q2, slightly down from 5.4% in Q1[18] - The industrial added value increased by 6.4% year-on-year, while manufacturing added value rose by 7%[18] - The net export contributed 1.7 percentage points to GDP growth, with exports increasing by 5.9% year-on-year and imports decreasing by 3.9%[20] Price Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) has been in negative growth for 33 consecutive months, with a decline of 3.2% in Q2[28] - CPI showed a slight decrease of 0.1% year-on-year in the first half of the year, indicating ongoing deflationary pressures[28] - The expectation is for PPI to stabilize and potentially recover, with projected declines of 2.7% and 1.8% in Q3 and Q4 respectively, narrowing from a 3.2% drop in Q2[36] Policy Implications - The "anti-involution" policy aims to curb disorderly competition and improve product quality, with significant focus on industries like automotive, photovoltaic, and steel[3] - The revised Price Law aims to strengthen market regulation and promote fair competition, which is expected to support the "anti-involution" policy[4][45] - The government plans to implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderate monetary policies to stimulate demand and support PPI recovery[36] Investment Strategy - The focus for investment should be on midstream materials and manufacturing sectors, as they are expected to benefit from the "anti-involution" policies[8] - There is a recommendation to continue allocating resources towards "hard currency" assets like gold and technology sectors, which are anticipated to perform well in the long term[8] Financial Market Outlook - The insurance sector is expected to see improved performance due to favorable policies and a recovering economy, with strong earnings growth anticipated for listed insurance companies[9] - The brokerage sector is viewed positively, with expectations of a bullish trend in the capital markets driven by liquidity easing and policy support[9] - Bank stocks are considered a long-term investment opportunity, benefiting from stable earnings and high dividend yields amidst a low-interest-rate environment[9]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is committed to combating "involution" in various key industries, aiming to optimize market competition and improve production capacity utilization, with expectations for a rebound in the Producer Price Index (PPI) in the second half of the year [3][6]. Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The Central Political Bureau meeting on July 30 emphasized the need for capacity governance in key industries, including steel, coal, building materials, and chemicals, to address disordered competition [3][4]. - The government has been actively promoting policies to resolve structural contradictions in key industries, focusing on both supply and demand sides to foster healthy industrial development [4][5]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has initiated measures against "involution" in the automotive sector, highlighting the need for fair competition and the elimination of disorderly price wars [5][6]. Group 2: Industry Responses - Major industries, including photovoltaic glass and steel, are responding to the "involution" policies by reducing production and adjusting pricing strategies to stabilize the market [6][7]. - The China Cement Association has issued guidelines to enhance industry structure and improve capacity utilization, aiming for a return to reasonable pricing [6][7]. - Various industry associations, including those in construction and paper, have launched initiatives to promote high-quality development and combat "involution" [6][7]. Group 3: Economic Outlook - The PPI is expected to gradually recover in the second half of the year, driven by price increases in key commodities such as rebar, coking coal, and thermal coal, as a result of ongoing "involution" policies [7][8]. - Analysts predict that the prices of rebar, coking coal, and thermal coal could rise to 3900 yuan/ton, 1200 yuan/ton, and 700 yuan/ton respectively by the end of the year, contributing to a sequential increase in PPI [7][8].