Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a volume-reduced rebound, with the ChiNext Index leading the gains, while the securities sector showed fluctuating performance [1] - The largest securities ETF in the Shenzhen market (159841) rose by 0.09%, with a trading volume exceeding 400 million yuan for the day; notable constituent stocks included Everbright Securities, Shanxi Securities, and Founder Securities [1] - The ETF saw a net subscription of over 160 million units today, following a cumulative net inflow of over 620 million yuan in the previous five trading days, indicating strong investor interest [1] Group 2 - In September, the number of newly opened margin trading accounts surged to 205,400, marking the highest monthly figure of the year, a 12.24% increase from August and a significant 288% increase year-on-year [2] - This substantial rise in new accounts reflects a recovery in investor confidence and market sentiment, signaling multiple positive indicators for the market [2] - Analysts from Xiangcai Securities expect a rapid growth in brokerage performance due to significant increases in market trading volume and margin balances, while current brokerage PB valuations remain below the median of the past decade, suggesting potential for valuation recovery [2]