Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has rebounded, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed. The nominal/real interest rates of 10Y US Treasuries remained unchanged or declined, with inflation expectations rising [1][15]. - Offshore dollar liquidity has generally loosened, and the domestic interbank funding environment is balanced and slightly loose, with the term spread (10Y-1Y) narrowing [1][22]. Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to decline, with volatility across major indices also decreasing. More than half of the sectors still have trading activity above the 80th percentile [2][29]. - The volatility of major indices has decreased, while the volatility of the communication and electronics sectors remains above the 80th percentile [2][34]. Institutional Research - The electronic, pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, communication, and machinery sectors have seen high research activity, with consumer services, light industry, chemicals, steel, and non-ferrous metals sectors experiencing a month-on-month increase in research activity [3][46]. Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have continued to raise net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026. The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts has increased [4][52]. - The net profit forecasts for the financial, non-ferrous metals, machinery, coal, and electric new energy sectors for 2025/2026 have been raised [4][21]. - The net profit forecasts for the Shanghai 50, CSI 300, and ChiNext indices for 2025/2026 have been increased, while the CSI 500 index has seen mixed adjustments [4][23]. Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has declined, continuing a net selling trend in A-shares. The trading volume ratio in sectors such as communication, non-ferrous metals, and banking has increased, while it has decreased in automotive, non-bank financials, and electronics [5][31]. - Northbound trading has mainly net bought in the pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, and electric new energy sectors, while net selling occurred in electronics, communication, and food and beverage sectors [5][33]. Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has seen a slight rebound, with a net purchase of 27 billion yuan last week. The main net purchases were in the electronic, communication, and non-bank financial sectors, while net sales occurred in automotive, non-ferrous metals, and machinery sectors [6][35]. Hot Stocks Trading - The trading volume on the "Dragon and Tiger List" has continued to decline, but the total trading volume on this list as a percentage of total A-share trading has increased. Sectors such as coal, building materials, and oil and petrochemicals have a relatively high and rising proportion of trading volume on this list [7][41]. Active Equity Fund Positions - The positions of actively managed equity funds have decreased, while ETFs have seen overall net redemptions. Actively managed equity funds have mainly increased positions in communication, electronics, and computing sectors, while reducing positions in home appliances, banking, and food and beverage sectors [8][45]. - The correlation between actively managed equity funds and large/mid-cap growth and small-cap value has increased [8][48]. - New equity fund establishment has increased, with the scale of actively managed funds decreasing and passively managed funds increasing [8][50].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market in July is experiencing a bottom-up bull market atmosphere, driven by a combination of liquidity easing and positive policy expectations, with improved sentiment stemming from favorable external conditions [1] Market Dynamics - Market funds are categorized into four types: state-owned funds, institutions, retail investors, and foreign capital, with retail investors being the core driving force [1] - Foreign capital shows signs of spontaneous recovery, while institutional fund flows exhibit divergence [1] - The support from state-owned funds in stabilizing the market has weakened [1] Key Drivers - The current market rally is primarily led by the rising sentiment among retail investors and the return of foreign capital, with insurance funds providing long-term support [1]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market in July is experiencing a bottom-up bull market atmosphere driven by improved liquidity and positive policy expectations, with retail investors being the core driving force [1] Market Dynamics - The market's enthusiasm is a result of positive changes in the external environment [1] - Market funds are categorized into four types: state-owned funds, institutions, retail investors, and foreign capital [1] - Retail investors are identified as the main driving force behind the current market trend [1] Capital Flow - Foreign capital is showing signs of spontaneous recovery [1] - Institutional capital flows are exhibiting divergence [1] - The support from state-owned funds in stabilizing the market has weakened [1] Long-term Support - Insurance capital is providing long-term support to the market [1]

Group 1: Importance of Sector Selection - Sector selection is crucial in stock investment as it significantly impacts investment returns [1] - Understanding and mastering sector selection methods is fundamental for constructing a reasonable investment portfolio [1] Group 2: Macroeconomic Environment - The macroeconomic environment is a key consideration in sector selection, with different economic cycles affecting various industries differently [1] - During economic expansion, cyclical sectors like energy tend to perform well due to increased demand, leading to higher revenues and stock prices [1] - Conversely, defensive sectors such as utilities may exhibit more resilience during economic contraction due to stable demand for essential resources [1] Group 3: Industry Development Trends - Industry development trends are essential for sector selection, with emerging industries like renewable energy and artificial intelligence showing significant growth potential [2] - The renewable energy sector benefits from global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, presenting vast opportunities for related companies [2] - Traditional industries may face limitations due to market saturation but can find new growth opportunities through technological upgrades and industry transformation [2] Group 4: Policy Guidance - Government policies significantly influence sector performance, with initiatives like subsidies for electric vehicles promoting industry growth [2] - Support for the environmental sector through increased investment and stricter regulations enhances the competitiveness of related companies [2] Group 5: Market Capital Flow - Market capital flow reflects the level of interest in specific sectors, with substantial capital inflow indicating positive market sentiment [3] - Analyzing capital flow through metrics like trading volume and net capital inflow helps assess sector strength [3] - Investors can utilize financial analysis tools to track these dynamics and make informed decisions regarding sector selection [3]

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined again, and the degree of the China-US interest rate "inversion" has deepened, with inflation expectations rising [2][13] - Offshore dollar liquidity is generally loose, and the domestic interbank funding environment is balanced and loose [2][18] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has decreased but remains at a relatively high level since March, with over half of the sectors maintaining trading activity above the 80th percentile [3][24] - The volatility of major indices, except for the CSI 1000 and CSI 500, has decreased, with most industry volatilities below the 60th percentile [3][30] Group 3: Analyst Predictions - Analysts have raised net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025 and 2026, with an increasing proportion of stocks seeing upward revisions [3][4][19] - Specific sectors such as machinery, coal, and non-bank financials have also seen upward adjustments in profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 [3][21][22] Group 4: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has decreased, with an overall net sell-off in A-shares, particularly in sectors like machinery, electronics, and non-ferrous metals [4][31] - Northbound funds have primarily net bought sectors such as automobiles, military, and machinery, while net selling occurred in sectors like computers and pharmaceuticals [4][33] Group 5: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has dropped to a near three-week low, with net purchases mainly in electronics, machinery, and pharmaceuticals [5][35] - The proportion of financing purchases in sectors like machinery, media, and building materials has increased [5][38] Group 6: Fund Activity - Actively managed equity funds have continued to increase their positions, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, media, and computers, while reducing positions in non-ferrous metals and electronics [6][45] - The correlation between actively managed equity funds and small-cap growth/value has risen, indicating a shift in investment focus [6][48]