Core Viewpoint - In June, approximately 1.65 million new accounts were opened in the A-share market, with a total of over 12.6 million new accounts opened in the first half of the year, representing a growth of over 32% compared to the same period in 2024 [2][4]. Group 1: New Account Data - In June, 1.638 million accounts were opened by individual investors and 8,400 by institutional investors, marking a 6% month-on-month increase from May's 1.56 million accounts and a 53.35% year-on-year increase from June 2024's 1.076 million accounts [4][5]. - The new account openings in the first half of 2025 showed a steady trend, starting with 1.57 million in January, peaking at 3.0655 million in March, and then fluctuating to 1.92 million in April and 1.56 million in May before rising again to 1.65 million in June [5][6]. Group 2: Impact on Brokerage Firms - The surge in new account openings is closely linked to the performance of brokerage firms' brokerage business, with many firms reporting positive growth in new client accounts, significantly boosting their performance [7][8]. - Major brokerage firms like CITIC Securities and China Galaxy Securities reported substantial increases in new client accounts, with CITIC adding 1.9902 million clients (up 62.73%) and China Galaxy adding around 1.8 million clients (up about 12%) in 2024 [8][9]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Analysts express optimism for the securities industry in 2025, anticipating continued growth in brokerage business driven by a low base in the first half of 2024, with retail brokerage expected to contribute significantly to revenue increases [8][9]. - With a series of incremental policies being implemented, the macroeconomic environment is expected to improve, enhancing market confidence and paving the way for a new upward cycle in the securities industry [9].