Group 1: Market Analysis - The report emphasizes a shift in small-cap research from information-driven to logic-driven approaches due to information overload in the current market[7] - There are over 3,000 companies in the small-cap sector, making selection challenging[17] - The report highlights that traditional industries, such as real estate, have seen many companies undergo restructuring or transformation, but these opportunities are becoming less viable[7] Group 2: Performance Metrics - The report indicates that small-cap indices have underperformed the CSI 300 index from October 2016 to January 2021, while they have outperformed since January 2021[32] - The number of companies with a market capitalization below 10 billion yuan is significant across various sectors, with machinery and equipment leading at 478 companies[12] - The investment rating system categorizes stocks based on their performance relative to the CSI 300 index, with "Increase" indicating a projected outperformance of over 15%[44]