Core Viewpoint - The market is experiencing a significant increase in risk appetite, with a notable rise in small-cap growth stocks, supported by a high level of margin financing that has returned to over 2 trillion yuan for the first time since 2015, although its market share has decreased [1][3][5]. Group 1: Market Performance - The three major indices opened higher on August 12, with the Shanghai Composite Index continuing to strengthen after reaching a new high since 2022 [1]. - As of August 11, the margin financing balance has remained above 2 trillion yuan for four consecutive trading days, marking a significant return to this level [1][3]. Group 2: Margin Financing Insights - Despite the high absolute value of margin financing, its proportion of the A-share market's circulating market value is only 2.30%, less than half of the 4.73% seen in April 2015, indicating a healthier leverage structure [3]. - This situation suggests that there may still be marginal incremental capital supporting the market, with leverage levels not yet reaching alarm thresholds [3]. Group 3: Investment Strategy - The current market dynamics favor small-cap growth stocks, which are particularly sensitive to changes in liquidity and risk appetite, as evidenced by the performance of the CSI 1000 index, which has risen 16.55% year-to-date compared to the 8.82% increase of the Shanghai Composite Index [5]. - The 1000 ETF Enhanced (159680) has seen a year-to-date net value increase of 25.25%, significantly outperforming its benchmark, with a substantial inflow of 213 million shares over the year [8]. - The strategy of using index enhancement may be beneficial for investors looking to balance their portfolios while capturing both beta and alpha returns in the small-cap sector [10]. Group 4: Future Considerations - The market's increasing heat and the gains across various sectors suggest that a refined approach to portfolio rebalancing may be prudent, particularly through low-cost dollar-cost averaging or phased entry strategies [11].

Core Viewpoint - The performance of the small-cap indices, particularly the CSI 2000 and CSI 1000, has outperformed larger indices like the CSI 300 and ChiNext, indicating a strong preference for small-cap stocks in a market characterized by ample liquidity and moderate economic fundamentals [2][4]. Group 1: Index Performance - The CSI 2000 index has achieved a year-to-date increase of 13.49%, while the CSI 1000 index has risen by 5.36%, outperforming U.S. stocks [2]. - The CSI 2000 Enhanced ETF (159552) has surged by 28.93%, exceeding the CSI 2000 index by 15.44%, and the CSI 1000 Enhanced ETF (159680) has increased by 13.56%, outperforming the CSI 1000 index by 8.20% [4]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The strong performance of these indices is attributed to multiple interest rate cuts and a clear stance from the central bank on maintaining a moderately loose monetary policy, which has enhanced market liquidity and favored technology growth [7]. - The CSI 1000 index is closely linked to concepts such as "specialized and innovative" and "new quality productivity," while the CSI 2000 index, with its smaller market capitalization, has greater elasticity, making it a favored target for funds in the absence of major market trends [7]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - The CSI 2000 Enhanced ETF has set 18 new historical highs this year, with a remarkable increase of 71% from last year, indicating strong excess returns [7]. - The ETFs utilize a three-layer enhancement mechanism to amplify returns: 1. Industry rotation through a quantitative model that captures hotspots like AI and high-end manufacturing [9] 2. Stock selection using a multi-factor model to identify undervalued small-cap stocks [9] 3. Risk control measures to limit industry deviation and manage tracking errors [9]. - Recent inflows into these ETFs suggest a market shift towards a more aggressive investment stance, making small-cap index-enhanced ETFs worthy of consideration for portfolio inclusion [9].