Group 1: Market Strategy Insights - The report indicates that small-cap stocks are likely to outperform in August, supported by a quantitative model signal of 0.5, suggesting an overweight position in small-cap stocks [1] - Year-to-date, the small-cap strategy has yielded a return of 15.74%, outperforming the equal-weight benchmark return of 11.79% by 3.95% [1] - The value-growth rotation strategy shows a quantitative model signal of -0.33, indicating a shift towards value stocks, with a year-to-date return of 11.11% and an excess return of 7.63% [2] Group 2: Factor Performance Tracking - Among eight major factors, volatility and value factors have shown positive returns this month, while liquidity and momentum factors have shown negative returns [2] - Year-to-date, volatility and quality factors have performed well, whereas liquidity and large-cap factors have underperformed [2] - The report highlights that the beta, investment quality, and momentum factors have positive returns this month, while residual volatility, mid-cap, and long-term reversal factors have negative returns [2] Group 3: Covariance Matrix Update - The report updates the factor covariance matrix as of July 31, 2025, which is crucial for predicting stock portfolio risks [3] - The covariance matrix is constructed using a multi-factor model that combines factor covariance and stock-specific risk matrices for accurate estimation [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent surge of the Shanghai Composite Index reaching 3600 points for the first time since October 2022, indicating a strong performance in cyclical sectors such as steel, coal, and petrochemicals, which contradicts the belief that dividend assets lack "sharpness" [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The current market is characterized by a significant presence of institutional investors, with the top five institutions holding nearly 40% of the total market capitalization, which exceeds 15 trillion yuan [2]. - The recent rally from 3100 to 3400 points has been primarily driven by institutional funds rather than retail investors, marking a shift from previous market behaviors [2]. Group 2: Future Trends - Insurance funds are expected to play a crucial role in the market's performance in the second half of the year, especially following a recent policy change that increases the long-term investment assessment weight for insurance capital to 70% [3]. - The cyclical dividend sectors are anticipated to outperform due to three main logical frameworks: mean reversion, calendar effects, and anti-involution logic [3][4]. Group 3: Sector Performance - Historical data shows that from 2016 onwards, the third quarter has seen high success rates for steel, coal, and petrochemical sectors, with average returns of 10.17%, 5.19%, and 4.71% respectively, driven by seasonal demand peaks [4]. - Recent government initiatives to focus on key industries such as steel and petrochemicals signal a structural adjustment, which is expected to lead to a rally in resource stocks, reminiscent of past supply-side reforms [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the "July Rebound" phenomenon in the A-share market, highlighting its historical patterns and potential investment opportunities based on behavioral finance and market trends [1][2]. Historical Performance - Over the past 15 years (2010-2024), the average return of the A-share index in June was -1.1%, while in July it rebounded to 0.9%, indicating a typical "bottoming-out and rebound" pattern [2]. - The success rate of the July rebound over the past 15 years was only 60%, with notable exceptions such as a more than 15% decline in July 2015 due to a liquidity crisis [2]. Structural Characteristics - The July market typically exhibits structural characteristics, with high success rates in sectors like military, new energy, and resource industries such as steel, chemicals, and non-ferrous metals, driven by policy expectations and industry cycles [2]. Driving Forces Behind July Rebound - The July rebound is supported by three main factors: liquidity recovery, policy signals from the Central Political Bureau meeting, and the onset of mid-year earnings reports, which can enhance market sentiment and structural opportunities [5]. Investment Opportunities - In July, focus on sectors with earnings forecast discrepancies and recovery potential, including non-US export chains, price increase chains, AI chains, and financial sectors [6]. - The military sector is expected to benefit from policy and event-driven catalysts, particularly during the transition from the 14th to the 15th Five-Year Plan [6]. - The technology sector, especially AI, is anticipated to continue its upward trend due to favorable valuations and market sentiment [6]. - Resource sectors are likely to see improvements due to seasonal demand and price increases in the third quarter [6].

Group 1: Monthly Strategy Insights - The report indicates that in July, small-cap stocks are likely to outperform, supported by a monthly quantitative model signal of 0.83, suggesting an overweight position in small-cap stocks [1] - The long-term outlook favors small-cap stocks over the next one to two years, with the current market capitalization factor valuation spread at 1.15, which is lower than historical highs of 1.7 to 2.6 [1] - The report acknowledges a previous misjudgment in June regarding style allocation, where the expected excess return was 0%, and emphasizes a strategy of favoring small-cap stocks unless strong signals for large-cap stocks are present [1] Group 2: Value and Growth Style Rotation - The monthly quantitative model signal for value and growth style rotation is 0.33, indicating a preference for growth stocks in July, which historically tend to outperform during this month [2] - Year-to-date, the value-growth style rotation strategy has achieved an excess return of 6.2% compared to an equal-weight benchmark [2] Group 3: Factor Performance Tracking - Among eight major factors, volatility and value factors showed positive returns this month, while large-cap and liquidity factors exhibited negative returns [2] - Year-to-date, volatility and momentum factors have also shown positive returns, with large-cap and liquidity factors remaining negative [2] - In the analysis of 24 style factors, beta, industry momentum, and short-term reversal factors performed well this month, while large-cap, mid-cap, and liquidity factors did not [2]

Group 1: A-shares and Hong Kong Stocks - The A-share market is expected to show a volatile adjustment pattern in July, with short-term momentum effects possibly leading to continued increases, followed by a potential adjustment phase [4][30] - The Hong Kong stock market is anticipated to align with the A-share market's overall rhythm, but the A-share's chip structure is superior, and the Hang Seng AH premium index is reversing from a low position, reducing the attractiveness of Hong Kong stocks [4][30] - In early July, the growth style is expected to outperform, while dividend stocks may experience relative volatility; however, as momentum effects fade and tariff policy uncertainties increase in mid to late July, growth style may face headwinds, allowing dividend style to shine [4][30] Group 2: US Stocks and Gold - The risk trend model indicates that the risk level of US stocks has reached a high point, predicting a volatile trend in July, with the expiration of the tariff suspension period on July 9 likely impacting the market [4][30] - The gold market is assessed to have a moderate risk level, with no significant overvaluation or undervaluation; expectations for interest rate cuts are rising, leading to a gradual strengthening of the market [4][30] - Overall, US stocks and gold are expected to maintain a reverse volatile pattern, awaiting catalysts from geopolitical events, policy changes, and US economic data releases [4][30] Group 3: Government Bonds and US Treasuries - The government bond market is supported by a slow economic recovery, maintaining confidence in policy easing, with liquidity improvement expectations becoming clearer post-quarter [4][30] - The US Treasury market is influenced by external uncertainties that elevate risk aversion, supporting a downward trend in interest rates, although supply pressures and policy fluctuations limit the extent of this decline [4][30] - The overall interest rate trend is expected to show a downward movement, influenced by domestic recovery and flexible policies alongside persistent US inflation and debt supply [4][30] Group 4: Fund Allocation Recommendations - A balanced allocation strategy is recommended, anticipating that the market may exhibit a volatile adjustment trend in the future, suggesting a wait-and-see approach for optimal timing [4][30]

Group 1 - The overall market trend is expected to show a fluctuating adjustment pattern in June, with limited short-term adjustment space but potentially prolonged volatility [4][60] - The A-share market is anticipated to experience a strong adjustment, while the Hong Kong stock market may perform better due to healthier chip structures, exhibiting wide fluctuations [4][60] - In early June, the dividend style is expected to outperform, while growth sectors may be relatively weak; however, from mid-June, growth styles may gain relative advantages [4][60] Group 2 - The US stock market is projected to continue its fluctuations, with risk trend models indicating high risk levels; factors such as international trade court rulings and Trump policies will influence market sentiment [4][61] - The gold market is expected to maintain a medium risk level, with no significant overvaluation or undervaluation, and is likely to strengthen gradually, forming a reverse hedging relationship with US stocks [4][61] - The bond market is anticipated to remain in a narrow fluctuation pattern, with the interest rate center potentially rising due to short-term supply pressure, but the overall downward trend remains unchanged [4][60] Group 3 - The fund allocation recommendation suggests a relatively balanced configuration, anticipating a fluctuating adjustment market, and advising to wait for the right timing [4][60] - The equity macro-micro monthly low-frequency timing model indicates a score of 0 for June, suggesting a strong adjustment pattern, with historical data showing high win rates at this score [31][30] - The model evaluates the market based on five dimensions: fundamentals, liquidity, international factors, valuation, and technical aspects, with a clear view of changes in each dimension [30][37]

Quantitative Models and Construction Diffusion Index Model - **Model Name**: Diffusion Index Model - **Model Construction Idea**: The model is used to monitor the critical points of future diffusion index changes, predicting potential turning points in the market[6][43] - **Model Construction Process**: - The horizontal axis represents the relative price change of stocks in the micro-cap index components over a future period, ranging from +10% to -10% - The vertical axis represents the length of the review or forecast window, ranging from 20 days to 10 days - For example, a value of 0.16 at the intersection of a -5% price change (horizontal axis) and a 15-day window (vertical axis) indicates the diffusion index value under these conditions - The model uses historical data to calculate the diffusion index for different scenarios and predicts the likelihood of market turning points based on these values[43][45] - **Model Evaluation**: The model provides a systematic way to identify potential market turning points, but its accuracy depends on the stability of the index components and market conditions[6][43] - **Model Testing Results**: - Current diffusion index value: 0.91 - Historical signals: - Left-side threshold method triggered a sell signal on May 8, 2025, with a value of 0.9850[47] - Right-side threshold method triggered a sell signal on May 15, 2025, with a value of 0.8975[51] - Dual moving average method triggered a buy signal on April 30, 2025[52] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Leverage Factor - **Factor Name**: Leverage Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the financial leverage of companies, indicating their risk and potential return[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as the ratio of total debt to equity or assets, normalized for comparison across companies[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Demonstrated strong performance in the current week, with a rank IC of 0.143, significantly above its historical average of -0.006[5][38] Turnover Factor - **Factor Name**: Turnover Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Reflects the liquidity of stocks, with higher turnover indicating more active trading[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as the ratio of trading volume to free float market capitalization over a specific period[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of 0.051 this week, outperforming its historical average of -0.08[5][38] PB Inverse Factor - **Factor Name**: PB Inverse Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Represents the inverse of the price-to-book ratio, identifying undervalued stocks[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as 1 divided by the price-to-book ratio, normalized for comparison[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of 0.042 this week, slightly above its historical average of 0.034[5][38] Free Float Ratio Factor - **Factor Name**: Free Float Ratio Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the proportion of shares available for public trading, indicating potential liquidity[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as the ratio of free float shares to total shares outstanding[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of 0.04 this week, outperforming its historical average of -0.012[5][38] 10-Day Return Factor - **Factor Name**: 10-Day Return Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Captures short-term momentum by analyzing recent stock performance[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as the percentage change in stock price over the past 10 trading days[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of 0.025 this week, significantly above its historical average of -0.061[5][38] Non-Adjusted Stock Price Factor - **Factor Name**: Non-Adjusted Stock Price Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Reflects the raw stock price without adjustments for splits or dividends[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Directly uses the stock's current market price[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of -0.19 this week, underperforming its historical average of -0.017[5][38] PE_TTM Inverse Factor - **Factor Name**: PE_TTM Inverse Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Represents the inverse of the price-to-earnings ratio based on trailing twelve months, identifying undervalued stocks[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as 1 divided by the PE_TTM ratio, normalized for comparison[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of -0.143 this week, underperforming its historical average of 0.018[5][38] ROE (Single Quarter) Factor - **Factor Name**: ROE (Single Quarter) Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the profitability of companies based on their return on equity for a single quarter[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity for the most recent quarter[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of -0.124 this week, underperforming its historical average of 0.023[5][38] Nonlinear Market Cap Factor - **Factor Name**: Nonlinear Market Cap Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Captures the nonlinear relationship between market capitalization and stock performance[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Applies a nonlinear transformation to market capitalization data, such as logarithmic or polynomial adjustments[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of -0.116 this week, underperforming its historical average of -0.033[5][38] Log Market Cap Factor - **Factor Name**: Log Market Cap Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the logarithmic transformation of market capitalization to reduce skewness[5][38] - **Factor Construction Process**: Calculated as the natural logarithm of market capitalization[5][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Rank IC of -0.116 this week, underperforming its historical average of -0.033[5][38] --- Factor Backtesting Results - **Leverage Factor**: Rank IC 0.143[5][38] - **Turnover Factor**: Rank IC 0.051[5][38] - **PB Inverse Factor**: Rank IC 0.042[5][38] - **Free Float Ratio Factor**: Rank IC 0.04[5][38] - **10-Day Return Factor**: Rank IC 0.025[5][38] - **Non-Adjusted Stock Price Factor**: Rank IC -0.19[5][38] - **PE_TTM Inverse Factor**: Rank IC -0.143[5][38] - **ROE (Single Quarter) Factor**: Rank IC -0.124[5][38] - **Nonlinear Market Cap Factor**: Rank IC -0.116[5][38] - **Log Market Cap Factor**: Rank IC -0.116[5][38]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the search for investment direction amid market volatility and performance uncertainty as June begins [2] - Calendar effects are highlighted as a strategy for identifying opportunities in June, with reports indicating that technology growth sectors tend to outperform during this period [2][6] - Reports from Northeast Securities show that growth stocks have historically outperformed value stocks, with TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications) sectors leading in both win rates and returns over the past 20 years [2][6] Group 2 - Some reports focus on "cost-effectiveness" to find opportunities, with East Wu Securities noting that the technology growth sector has become more attractive after adjustments in May [3] - The trading structure as of May 29 indicates that TMT's trading volume has decreased to 27.3%, suggesting a rebound in the cost-effectiveness of the technology growth sector [3] - Huatai Securities recommends dividend-paying assets, citing strong signals from high dividend trends and the current market's risk-averse sentiment [4] Group 3 - Reports also address potential risks, with Tianfeng Securities warning about the high concentration of small-cap stocks, which could lead to increased volatility and risk in the market [6] - The report from China Merchants Securities highlights the challenges facing small-cap stocks as the market approaches the half-year reporting period, suggesting a shift towards larger, quality stocks [6] - The overall market sentiment indicates a lack of clear direction, with various strategies suggesting different approaches to investment opportunities [6] Group 4 - The article notes that industry rotation is a common occurrence in May and June, with expectations for a new structural mainline to emerge as June progresses [7]

Core Viewpoint - The report from China International Capital Corporation (CICC) indicates that while the micro-cap style has shown strong performance, its advantages may weaken over time, although there are still structural opportunities available [1] Policy Support - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released guidelines on May 16 to optimize the regulation of mergers and acquisitions, which encourages the integration of small and micro enterprises, providing additional funding sources and reducing liquidity pressure for micro-cap stocks [2] - The impact of the new restructuring guidelines on micro-cap stocks is expected to be marginally weaker compared to previous policies, but it still offers long-term support to the market [2] Market Environment - The current financial market in China is characterized by a relatively loose liquidity environment, supported by synchronized expansion in social financing and M2 growth, along with comprehensive reserve requirement ratio cuts by the central bank [2] - This loose liquidity environment provides systematic support for the performance of high-elasticity styles, including micro-cap stocks [2] Predictive Indicators - The report indicates that the current low concentration of institutional holdings and the lower popularity of large-cap styles are favorable for micro-cap styles [2] - The decreasing PB ratio of large-cap to small-cap stocks since the second half of 2024 suggests a gradual shift of funds towards small-cap styles, enhancing the funding support and popularity for micro-cap styles [2] Funding Types - As of May 27, 2025, among the 400 stocks in the Wind Micro-Cap Index, 72 stocks have a financing participation ratio of 3% or more, and 19 stocks have a financing participation ratio of 5% or more, indicating a high level of participation from high-risk preference funds [3] - Institutional investors have shown increased interest in micro-cap stocks, although they remain cautious in their investment strategies due to risk considerations [3] Calendar Effect - Historical data shows a higher probability of price increases for micro-cap stocks in May, with specific months exhibiting distinct calendar effects [3] - The performance of micro-cap stocks is significantly influenced by the timing of earnings announcements due to their smaller size and initial growth stage [3] Crowding Risk - Currently, the micro-cap style has not triggered any crowding signals, indicating a lower risk of short-term pullbacks due to excessive crowding [3]

Group 1: Market Overview - The market experienced fluctuations and a decline in trading volume, with an average daily trading volume of approximately 11,733 billion [1] - Value stocks outperformed growth stocks, and large-cap stocks outperformed small-cap stocks; sectors such as pharmaceuticals, comprehensive, and non-ferrous metals performed well, while computer, machinery, and communication sectors lagged [1] Group 2: Domestic Economic Outlook - Domestic macroeconomic indicators showed a decline in growth rates for industrial output, fixed asset investment, and retail sales compared to March, but overall economic resilience remains [1] - High-frequency data indicates weak fundamental recovery, although there is some expectation for external demand to support exports [1] - Manufacturing operating rates mostly declined, with new home sales showing weakness; however, first-tier cities performed slightly better than last year [1] Group 3: International Economic Risks - There is an increase in international risks, including the expiration of a large amount of U.S. Treasury bonds and rising tariffs in Europe and the U.S., leading to a surge in gold prices and a decline in U.S. stocks [2] - The recent poor auction of 20-year Japanese bonds caused a spike in long-term Japanese bond yields, primarily due to weak demand from domestic investors [2] - The U.S. economic data continues to weaken, raising expectations for interest rate cuts and fiscal stimulus, which may influence global markets [2] Group 4: Market Adjustment Expectations - The market is expected to undergo significant adjustments, particularly in June, with limited support from fundamentals and policies [3] - Historical market patterns suggest that after a strong first quarter, the market may trend downwards in June and July, necessitating caution [3] - The market may begin to recover after mid-July, coinciding with political meetings and potential policy stimuli [3] Group 5: Investment Strategies - In the short term, the market is likely to have downward momentum, and investors should focus on three areas: undervalued stocks in the CSI 300, industries at the bottom of their reporting cycles, and dividend assets with potential for short-term rebounds [5]