Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The focus is on the non-banking sector, particularly the insurance and internet finance sub-sectors, as well as traditional brokerage firms [1][2][3]. Core Insights and Arguments Insurance Sector - In a slow bull market, stock selection in the insurance sector should prioritize companies with equity beta or higher elasticity, as these companies tend to have larger price increases in the early stages of an uptrend [1][3]. - During the upturn cycles of the life insurance industry, such as 2016-2017 and 2020-2021, companies that can withstand declines in liabilities or grow against the trend perform better [1][7]. - Notable companies like Xinhua Insurance, Ping An Insurance, China Life, and Taikang Insurance have shown strong performance at different stages of these cycles [1][7]. Internet Finance Sector - In a fast bull market, stock selection in the internet finance sub-sector should focus on companies with significant alpha logic, such as Dongfang Caifu, which performs exceptionally when it possesses alpha logic [1][5]. - The overall performance in the internet finance sector is strong, but individual stock performance should be assessed based on their alpha logic [1][5]. Traditional Brokerage Firms - Selection of traditional brokerage stocks should consider new stocks and those aligned with current market or policy themes, such as mergers and acquisitions or international reforms [1][6]. - Long-term recommendations favor leading low-valuation brokerages with excellent performance, as they tend to have lower drawdown risks and better cost-effectiveness [1][6][11]. - In different cycles, regional brokerages like Xibu Securities, Xingye Securities, and Changjiang Securities have shown significant price increases due to expectations of international reforms [1][10]. Important but Overlooked Content - The beta characteristics of the brokerage and internet finance sectors are similar, but the typical stocks that perform well in different cycles vary [1][8]. - In 2014-2015 and 2019, Dongfang Caifu and Tonghuashun were standout performers, with Dongfang Caifu achieving excess returns through license monetization [1][4][8]. - By the end of 2024, both Dongfang Caifu and Tonghuashun had similar stock prices, but Tonghuashun exhibited stronger growth [1][9]. - Recommendations for long-term holding of traditional brokerage stocks suggest that low-valuation leaders like Huatai Securities are good choices due to their strong performance and lower drawdown risks [1][11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [9] Core Insights - The market's trading activity continues to rise, with the non-bank sector leading gains. As the mid-year reports approach, high profit growth is expected to persist. The report suggests capitalizing on the beta market and sectors that are expected to perform well in the mid-year reports. The brokerage sector is experiencing high trading activity, with many firms reporting strong preliminary results. The insurance sector is also expected to see an increase in new business value driven by rising value rates. Overall, the current valuations imply a pessimistic long-term investment outlook, but the report views current valuations as safe, especially considering the improvement in concentration and liability costs [2][6][38]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 6.5% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 by 4.1%. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 11.4%, with a 4.6% outperformance against the CSI 300 [7]. Insurance Sector - In June 2025, the cumulative insurance premium income reached 373.50 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.31%. The life insurance segment contributed 277.05 billion, up 5.38% year-on-year, while property insurance income was 96.45 billion, up 5.10% [23][24]. Brokerage Sector - The average daily trading volume in the two markets reached 2,101.89 billion, a week-on-week increase of 23.90%. The average turnover rate was 2.35%, up 40.18 basis points [39]. Investment Business - The equity market is showing signs of recovery, with the CSI 300 index rising by 2.37% and the ChiNext index by 8.58% [43]. Credit Business - The margin trading balance increased to 2.06 trillion, a week-on-week rise of 2.09%. The stock pledge shares reached 303.9 billion, with a pledge market value of 2.90 trillion [46]. Asset Management - In July 2025, the issuance of collective asset management products fell to 5.164 billion shares, a decrease of 46.9% from the previous month. However, the new fund issuance increased to 113.65 billion shares, up 33.1% [52].