Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing a tug-of-war around the 4000-point level, with accelerated sector rotation and intensified capital competition as the year-end approaches and looking ahead to 2026 [3] Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index is currently in a phase of consolidation, with a lack of strong catalysts leading to relatively stable market momentum. The market is expected to exhibit a pattern of oscillation and accumulation [3] - Internal market dynamics show a significant increase in the speed of style and sector rotation, with profit opportunities concentrating in specific sub-sectors [3] Short-term Strategy - A "watch and wait" strategy is recommended to avoid the risks of chasing highs and cutting losses, as investors adopt a more cautious approach near year-end [3] Mid-term Outlook - The core support logic for the market is becoming clearer, with similarities to the 2020-2021 market conditions. The current market is in the early stages of a new policy-driven and industry trend-driven cycle [3] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is expected to provide new hotspots for the market, leading to a stable A-share market towards the end of the year [3] Long-term Perspective (2026) - The outlook for RMB-denominated equity assets is strategically optimistic due to three main reasons: 1. The rise of new economic drivers in China, such as advanced manufacturing and technological innovation, is expected to drive a re-evaluation of China's growth model by overseas funds [3] 2. A marginal easing of Sino-U.S. relations is likely to enhance risk appetite [3] 3. Increasing certainty of global liquidity easing will support the RMB and equity markets [3] - Incremental capital sources for the market in 2026 are likely to come from foreign investment and public funds, with a gradual appreciation of the RMB against the USD anticipated [3] Asset Allocation Strategy - A balanced asset allocation strategy is recommended for the fourth quarter, with an emphasis on defensive and recovery opportunities in the short term [4] - High-dividend sectors are highlighted as important alternatives to deposits and real estate, while sectors such as finance, energy resources, public utilities, consumption, operators, and transportation are noted for their specific focus areas [4] - In the mid-term, the focus remains on technology growth and advanced manufacturing, with an emphasis on domestic production processes and new productive forces [4]