Core Viewpoint - Ruoyuchen, a fast-moving consumer goods e-commerce company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, has rapidly gained popularity in the new consumption sector, with its stock price increasing over 700% in the past year, leading to a market capitalization of approximately 13.7 billion RMB [2][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Founded in 2011, Ruoyuchen initially focused on e-commerce agency services, specializing in beauty, pet food, and health products, becoming one of China's leading e-commerce TP companies [3]. - In 2020, the company shifted its strategy to launch its own brand, Zhanjia, targeting the high-end home cleaning market, and subsequently introduced other brands focused on oral beauty and dietary supplements [3][4]. Group 2: Market Trends and Positioning - The new consumption trend emphasizes personalized experiences and value recognition, driving brands to shift from merely selling products to creating resonance with consumers [4]. - Ruoyuchen positions itself as a consumer-driven new brand company, aiming to create popular products across multiple categories, focusing on "self-care," "health," and "quality" [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - The company's total revenue grew from 1.217 billion RMB in 2022 to 1.766 billion RMB in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.5%, while net profit surged from 33.79 million RMB to 106 million RMB, reflecting a CAGR of 76.8% [10]. - In the first half of 2025, Ruoyuchen achieved a revenue of 1.319 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 67.6%, with net profit rising by 85.6% [10]. - The revenue structure has shifted significantly, with the self-owned brand business becoming the largest revenue source in the first half of 2025, surpassing the e-commerce operation service, which has seen a decline [10][11]. Group 4: Product and Brand Strategy - The flagship product Zhanjia includes items like laundry detergent and car air fresheners, combining functionality with emotional appeal, emphasizing "self-care and lifestyle aesthetics" [6]. - Zhanjia has the highest growth rate among established brands in the home cleaning industry, with a growth rate of 72.6% from 2022 to 2024 [8]. Group 5: Challenges and Risks - Despite rapid growth, Ruoyuchen faces challenges, including high dependence on a few e-commerce platforms, with 61.4% of its self-owned brand sales coming from Douyin in the first half of 2025 [16]. - The company has seen a significant increase in sales and marketing expenses, which reached 5.99 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, accounting for 45.4% of total revenue, raising concerns about long-term sustainability [17]. - The second-largest shareholder has been reducing their stake, which may affect investor confidence amid the company's rapid growth [18].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing investment focus of private equity firms in Hong Kong's stock market, particularly in AI, digital currency, and new consumption sectors, with a significant portion of their portfolios allocated to these areas [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Strategy - The company has adjusted its positioning to become a "global value investment practitioner," planning to increase investments in global markets, especially in AI and digital currency sectors [1]. - Currently, over 70% of the company's portfolio is allocated to AI, digital currency, and new consumption sectors, with AI being identified as the largest investment opportunity encountered [1][2]. - The company is focusing on two specific segments within the AI sector: HBM investments and application AI companies, which are expected to have substantial growth potential due to increasing demand for bandwidth and efficiency improvements [2]. Group 2: Digital Currency Focus - The digital currency sector has become a new investment priority for the company, with a particular emphasis on DAT (Digital Asset Treasury) companies, which are seen as stable business models that can capitalize on the growth of digital currencies [3]. - As capital flows into the AI and digital currency sectors, valuations of many listed companies in these fields have surged, prompting the company to enhance its risk management capabilities to ensure dynamic portfolio balance [3]. Group 3: New Consumption Sector - The company is closely monitoring investment opportunities in the new consumption sector, particularly focusing on companies that can deliver sustained emotional value and high product value-to-price ratios to consumers [4]. - The investment strategy includes regular communication with investors to keep them informed about the latest investment trends and potential risks in the AI and digital currency sectors [4].

Quantitative Models and Construction - **Model Name**: Macro Timing Strategy **Model Construction Idea**: The model evaluates macroeconomic growth and monetary liquidity signals to determine equity allocation levels[41][42] **Model Construction Process**: 1. The model assigns signal strengths to economic growth and monetary liquidity dimensions - Economic growth signal: 100% - Monetary liquidity signal: 50% 2. Equity allocation recommendation is derived based on these signals, with September's recommended equity position at 75% 3. Historical performance: From early 2025 to date, the strategy achieved a return of 11.75%, compared to Wind All A's return of 22.98%[41][42] **Model Evaluation**: The model provides a balanced view of macroeconomic and liquidity conditions, offering actionable insights for equity allocation[41][42] - **Model Name**: Rotation Model for Small-Cap Stocks **Model Construction Idea**: The model identifies style rotation opportunities between small-cap stocks and large-cap stocks (represented by the "茅指数")[19][20][22] **Model Construction Process**: 1. Relative net value comparison: Small-cap stocks/茅指数 relative net value is compared to its 243-day moving average - If above the moving average, small-cap stocks are preferred; otherwise, 茅指数 is recommended 2. 20-day closing price slope analysis: - Positive slope indicates preference for the respective index - Current slopes: Small-cap stocks (-0.08%) vs 茅指数 (0.24%) 3. Risk control indicators: - Volatility crowding degree (-35.58%) - 10-year government bond yield (-8.12%) - Both indicators are below risk thresholds (55% and 30%, respectively)[19][20][22] **Model Evaluation**: The model effectively captures style rotation signals and provides risk control measures for small-cap stock investments[19][20][22] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction - **Factor Name**: Stock Selection Factors **Factor Construction Idea**: Eight major stock selection factors are tracked across different stock pools (All A-shares, CSI 300, CSI 500, CSI 1000)[45][53][55] **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Factors include: - **Value**: Metrics like SP_TTM (past 12-month revenue/latest market value) - **Growth**: Metrics like OperatingIncome_SQ_Chg1Y (quarterly operating income YoY growth) - **Quality**: Metrics like ROE_FTTM (future 12-month expected net profit/shareholder equity average) - **Technical**: Metrics like Skewness_240D (240-day return skewness) - **Volatility**: Metrics like IV_CAPM (CAPM residual volatility)[53][55] 2. Weekly tracking of IC mean values and multi-long-short portfolio returns - Quality factors performed well last week, while others showed mixed results across stock pools[45][53][55] **Factor Evaluation**: Provides comprehensive insights into factor performance across different market segments, aiding in stock selection[45][53][55] - **Factor Name**: Convertible Bond Selection Factors **Factor Construction Idea**: Convertible bond factors are derived from the relationship between convertible bonds and their underlying stocks[50][53] **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Key factors include: - **Stock Consensus Expectation**: Predictive metrics for underlying stocks - **Stock Financial Quality**: Metrics like ROE_FTTM - **Convertible Bond Valuation**: Metrics like parity and bottom price premium rate[50][53] 2. Weekly tracking of IC mean values and multi-long-short portfolio returns - Positive IC mean values observed for stock consensus expectation, financial quality, stock value, and convertible bond valuation factors[50][53] **Factor Evaluation**: Offers robust predictive insights for convertible bond selection based on stock-related metrics[50][53] --- Backtesting Results Models - **Macro Timing Strategy**: - Return: 11.75% (2025 YTD) - Benchmark (Wind All A): 22.98%[41][42] - **Rotation Model for Small-Cap Stocks**: - Small-cap stocks/茅指数 relative net value: 1.88 (above 243-day moving average of 1.62) - 20-day closing price slopes: Small-cap stocks (-0.08%), 茅指数 (0.24%)[19][20][22] Factors - **Stock Selection Factors**: - IC mean values: Quality factors performed best last week[45][53][55] - **Convertible Bond Selection Factors**: - IC mean values: Positive for stock consensus expectation, financial quality, stock value, and convertible bond valuation factors[50][53]

Group 1: Overall Performance - The overall performance of Hong Kong stocks in H1 2025 shows positive profit growth, with leading companies showing a stronger willingness to expand production. The revenue growth rates for major indices are as follows: Hang Seng Index at 1.98%, Hang Seng Tech at 15.98%, and China Enterprises Index at 2.42%, all showing improvements compared to H2 2024 [6][10] - The return on equity (ROE) for the Hang Seng Index slightly decreased to 7.9%, while net profit margin and leverage levels increased, indicating overall stable operational efficiency [8][9] Group 2: Industry Comparison - The AI and innovative pharmaceuticals sectors continue to lead in high prosperity, while real estate and certain cyclical industries remain under pressure. The healthcare and technology sectors show strong profit growth, with healthcare at 51.7% and technology at 31.5% [12][14] - Non-essential consumption saw a decline in profit growth, primarily due to negative performance in the automotive sector, while essential consumption profits increased, particularly in non-alcoholic beverages, which grew by 75.4% [17][18] Group 3: Performance Outlook - Profitability in Hong Kong stocks is expected to rebound in H2 2025, with most industries likely to see marginal improvements. Bloomberg consensus forecasts indicate a recovery in profit growth for the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng China Enterprises Index [3][12] - High-prosperity industries such as healthcare, technology, and new consumption are anticipated to continue delivering strong performance, supported by favorable domestic policies and increased foreign capital inflows [3][12]

Core Viewpoint - The company has decided to close its C2C "free market" due to a lack of trust and the inability to improve the user experience, shifting its focus to a C2B2C model that emphasizes service and trust in second-hand transactions [1][4][12] Group 1: Business Model Transition - The transition from a pure internet company to a new consumption company reflects a strategic shift to address user trust issues in second-hand transactions [3][12] - The C2B2C model integrates a service platform between buyers and sellers, aiming to reduce risks and enhance user confidence in transactions [5][10] Group 2: Trust and Standardization - Trust is identified as the core issue in second-hand trading, as each item is unique and comes from individual sellers, making standardization crucial for building sustainable trust [7][8] - The company is actively working to standardize non-standard products to facilitate trust between buyers and sellers [8][10] Group 3: Investment Focus - The company has invested heavily in quality inspection services and face-to-face transactions to address consumer trust concerns, leading to the establishment of a large team of quality inspectors [9][11] - Future investments will continue to align with consumer needs, focusing on solutions that enhance user experience rather than purely technological advancements [11] Group 4: Industry Reflection - The CEO reflects on the ongoing price wars in the e-commerce industry, questioning the long-term value of such competition and emphasizing the need for differentiation beyond price [13] - The company aims to create unique value in the supply side of the market, moving away from viewing users merely as traffic [13]

Core Viewpoint - The current investment landscape is characterized by a new economic cycle, with significant shifts in macroeconomic analysis, particularly the need to focus on country-specific dynamics rather than solely on the US economy [2][25]. Group 1: Major Challenges in Asset Allocation - The first challenge is the misalignment of global economic cycles, where non-US developed countries' monetary policies diverge significantly from the US, influenced by de-globalization and supply chain restructuring [23][24]. - The second challenge is the decline in long-duration risk returns, driven by prolonged monetary easing in the US and increased demand for long-term bonds in China due to economic transformation and aging demographics [26][27]. - The third challenge is the simultaneous volatility of stocks and bonds in overseas markets, necessitating a greater allocation to counter-cyclical assets like gold for risk hedging [29]. Group 2: Insights on Major Asset Classes - For US dollar assets, there is potential for short-term rebounds due to economic soft landing expectations, but long-term attractiveness may diminish due to debt monetization and rising credit risks [30]. - Chinese yuan assets are expected to appreciate in the short term due to improved economic momentum and foreign capital inflows, with long-term growth potential linked to the rising importance of physical assets [30]. - The outlook for bonds remains uncertain, with US Treasury yields expected to steepen while the long-term trajectory for Chinese bonds is influenced by demographic pressures and economic structural changes [30]. Group 3: Investment Strategies and Trends - The investment strategy for cyclical stocks involves a speculative approach based on commodity price movements, which carries high risks due to the assumption of uniformity among companies within the sector [21]. - A more strategic approach involves selecting stocks with high price and income elasticity based on demand expansion trends, particularly in sectors like new energy and lightweight materials [21]. - Value-based strategies focus on identifying buying opportunities in cyclical stocks by analyzing asset elasticity, valuation levels, and demand signals [22]. Group 4: Performance of Managed Funds - The managed funds by the manager have shown significant performance, with the flagship fund achieving a return of 32.9% year-to-date and a cumulative return of 705.37% since inception [2][3]. - The investment philosophy emphasizes a balanced strategy, focusing on high-quality companies and growth stocks, with a high concentration in top holdings [4][6]. - Recent adjustments in the portfolio include increased allocations to semiconductor and biopharmaceutical sectors, reflecting a proactive approach to market trends [7][14].

Core Viewpoint - Despite the strong performance of technology and pharmaceutical funds, public funds are gradually adopting a defensive mindset [1] Group 1: ETF Construction Strategies - The construction speed of popular industry ETFs has slowed down as stock prices heat up [4] - As of September 19, 2023, the strongest technology fund has achieved a performance of 196%, while the strongest pharmaceutical fund has exceeded 170% [5] - The construction speed of ETFs is influenced by the performance of the underlying sectors, with slower construction in sectors that have seen rapid price increases [5][6] Group 2: Shift to New Consumption - Head funds are increasingly participating in new consumption IPOs, indicating a strategic shift towards defensive assets [7] - Notable new consumption companies, such as IFBH, have attracted significant public fund interest, reflecting a growing focus on consumer stocks [8] - The new consumption sector is seen as a core defensive asset due to its relatively stable stock performance and emerging growth drivers [9] Group 3: Market Outlook and Investment Logic - The third quarter of 2023 is expected to be a period of market differentiation, with a focus on selecting quality companies [10] - Analysts suggest that the new consumption sector is gaining traction due to its emphasis on consumer experience and the emergence of leading brands in the capital market [10] - The consumption sector is anticipated to benefit from clearer demand-side policies in the second half of the year, leading to improved profitability [11]

Core Viewpoint - Despite the strong performance of technology and pharmaceutical funds, public funds are gradually adopting a defensive mindset [1] Group 1: ETF Construction Strategies - The construction speed of popular industry ETFs has slowed down, with significant positions only around 10-17% before their respective listings [3][4] - As of September 19, 2023, the strongest technology funds have achieved returns of up to 196%, while pharmaceutical funds have exceeded 170% [3][4] - The rapid construction of ETFs is often linked to the performance of the underlying sectors, with slower construction occurring when sector gains are excessive [4] Group 2: Shift Towards Consumer Stocks - Leading funds are increasingly focusing on consumer stocks, with several pharmaceutical-themed funds beginning to include new consumer stocks in their portfolios [5][6] - The IPO of IFBH, a coconut water company, attracted significant interest from multiple public and private funds, indicating a shift in investment strategy [5] - The entry of public funds into consumer stocks is seen as a response to the strong performance of the innovative drug sector [6] Group 3: Outlook on Consumer Sector - The consumer sector is viewed as a core defensive asset for public funds, driven by the emergence of quality companies and new performance drivers [7][8] - Analysts suggest that the competitive landscape in the consumer industry may improve due to a weak economic environment, leading to better product innovation and operational efficiency [8] - The consumer sector is characterized by a vast domestic market and increasing international expansion, presenting new investment opportunities [8]

Core Viewpoint - The recent performance of dividend funds has come under pressure due to a shift in market focus towards technology growth stocks, leading to investor concerns about the effectiveness and value of dividend strategies [1][2]. Summary by Sections Dividend Funds Under Pressure - From September 18 to 19, the stock price of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China experienced two consecutive declines, with other bank stocks also performing poorly, resulting in a 4.21% drop in the banking index, the largest decline among 31 Shenwan first-level industry indices [1]. - Approximately 90% of equity dividend funds reported negative returns last week, and around 70% of these funds have negative returns over the past month [1]. Market Sentiment and Concerns - Investors expressed confusion and dissatisfaction regarding the performance of dividend funds on social media, with some humorously suggesting they were "hiding from the market" within these funds [2]. - Concerns were raised about the potential of holding dividend funds at high prices due to the recent downturn in bank stocks [2]. Effectiveness of Dividend Strategies - According to Huaxia Fund, the dividend strategy has not lost its effectiveness; rather, there has been a short-term shift in market style. High dividend assets provide long-term stable returns and low volatility, serving as a ballast in investment portfolios [2]. - The relationship between technology growth and dividend assets is seen as complementary, with dividend strategies likely remaining effective in the long term, especially in the context of global economic uncertainties [2]. Defensive Capabilities of Dividend Strategies - Haitong Securities noted that the appeal of dividend strategies has grown due to their defensive capabilities during volatile market conditions. For instance, from 2021 to 2024, dividend indices outperformed the broader market during periods of decline [3]. - Dividend assets are not only favored during market downturns but also represent a long-term choice for conservative investors, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment [3]. Recommendations for Dividend Strategy Enhancement - Institutions suggest that investors consider a "barbell strategy," which involves combining dividend assets with high-growth assets to capture structural opportunities while maintaining a resilient investment portfolio [4]. - Specific recommendations include investing in Hong Kong dividend funds, which are characterized by deep value and stable performance, particularly in mature sectors like energy and finance [4]. - Investors are also encouraged to explore various dividend index products, such as free cash flow series and dividend quality index products [4].

Market Overview - A-shares experienced a mixed performance last week, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining by 1.30% to close at 3820.09 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 1.14% and the ChiNext Index increased by 2.34% [2] - The market showed overall volatility in the first half of the week, but retreated towards the end as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut [2][3] Federal Reserve Impact - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points was in line with market expectations, leading to a temporary cooling of investor sentiment and risk appetite [3][4] - Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term outlook remains positive for A-shares, with expectations of a stronger RMB and improved market risk appetite [3][4] Calendar Effects - Historical data indicates that A-shares typically exhibit a calendar effect around the National Day holiday, with a tendency for the market to perform poorly before the holiday and rebound afterward [5][6] - Over the past decade, indices such as the Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 have shown over 60% probability of rising in the week following the National Day holiday [5] Sector Performance - Certain sectors, particularly technology-related industries such as computers, communications, and electronics, have a higher probability of rising in the five trading days following the holiday [6] - Financial sectors, including banks and non-bank financials, are also expected to perform well in the weeks following the holiday [6] Investment Strategy - The fourth quarter is anticipated to see a shift in investment styles, with a potential rotation from previously high-performing sectors to more defensive ones [7] - Investors are encouraged to focus on sectors driven by economic recovery and industry trends, such as AI, innovative pharmaceuticals, new energy, and consumer sectors [7]