Market Overview - The A-share market has seen a continuous rise for five weeks, with a notable shift in the types of stocks driving the increase, moving from dividend stocks to speculative loss-making stocks recently [6][8]. - The overall market sentiment remains positive, with the growth in the pharmaceutical sector being particularly significant [3][10]. Stock Performance - Small and mid-cap stocks have outperformed large-cap stocks in the recent rally [2]. - Value stocks have slightly declined, with banks experiencing a 5-6% pullback after reaching overvalued levels [3][6]. - The recent surge in loss-making stocks is reminiscent of previous speculative trends, indicating a potential market peak [7][9]. Investment Strategy - The company maintains a focus on value stocks and high-performing companies, avoiding participation in speculative loss-making stocks [7][9]. - The market is expected to face some corrections, particularly among stocks with poor fundamentals, but the overall trend remains upward as long as corporate earnings continue to grow [11][12]. Free Cash Flow Index - A new index tracking free cash flow has been introduced, which selects stocks with high free cash flow rates, providing an alternative to traditional dividend indices [13][23]. - Free cash flow is defined as the cash available after necessary operational expenditures, which is crucial for assessing a company's financial health [20][21]. - The free cash flow index is seen as a valuable complement to dividend indices, particularly as it excludes financial sector stocks [28][33]. Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The current market environment is characterized by a combination of valuation expansion and fundamental recovery, suggesting that the upward trend is likely to continue [10][11]. - Investors are advised to prepare for short-term volatility, but the long-term outlook remains positive as corporate profitability is expected to drive market growth [12][11].