Core Viewpoint - Multiple listed securities firms achieved a strong start in Q1 2025, with all reporting double-digit profit growth, driven primarily by wealth management and proprietary trading businesses [2][7]. Group 1: Performance Overview - As of April 11, 2025, 10 listed securities firms have released their Q1 performance forecasts, all showing double-digit net profit growth, with three firms reporting over 100% year-on-year increases [2][3]. - Guotai Junan Securities is expected to report a net profit of between 11.201 billion to 12.445 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 350% to 400%, making it the top performer [3][4]. - CITIC Securities reported a net profit of 6.545 billion yuan, marking the smallest growth among the firms at 32% [6][4]. Group 2: Growth Drivers - The growth in net profits is attributed to significant increases in wealth management and proprietary trading revenues, with active market trading contributing to these results [7][8]. - In Q1, the number of new A-share accounts increased by 32% year-on-year, with daily average trading volume rising by 74.7% [7]. - The issuance of equity funds also saw a substantial increase, with 72 new funds established, reflecting a growth rate of 66.06% [7]. Group 3: Analyst Predictions - Analysts predict a wide range of growth rates for the securities firms, with estimates for net profit growth varying from 23% to 77.7% [2][12]. - High expectations for brokerage and credit business revenues are noted, with predictions of increases of 65.7% and 77.1% respectively [12][13]. - Analysts agree that the overall performance of the securities sector is likely to benefit from a recovering market and increased trading activity [13].