Group 1 - The A-share market continues its upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index achieving a new high for the year, closing up 0.72% [1] - The A500 ETF fund (512050) tracking the CSI A500 Index rose by 0.6%, with a trading volume exceeding 3.4 billion yuan, ranking first among its peers [1] - The construction sector, including high-voltage power and rare earths, showed strong performance, contributing to the overall market gains [1] Group 2 - The macroeconomic fundamentals are improving, leading to a market trend shift towards core assets [2] - The A500 ETF fund employs a dual strategy of industry-balanced allocation and leading company selection, focusing on sectors like electronics, biomedicine, and power equipment [2] - The market is expected to favor investments in "new" core assets as a favorable strategy for investors [2]