Core Insights - The report highlights the contrasting trading strategies of long-term fund managers compared to the overall public fund adjustments in Q4 2025, indicating a divergence in stock selection amidst a volatile market environment [1][2]. Fund Manager Adjustments - In Q4 2025, Zhongji Xuchuang replaced Ningde Times as the top holding for public funds, with an increase in market value exceeding 22 billion yuan. However, several long-term fund managers chose to reduce their positions in Zhongji Xuchuang, with reductions exceeding 40% by managers like Mo Haibo and Shen Ai Qian [1][2]. - Similar trends were observed with another popular stock, Xinyi Semiconductor, where public funds increased holdings by over 9 billion yuan, yet long-term fund manager Yang Dong reduced his position by over 40% [2]. - Notably, Industrial Fulian exited the top ten holdings for public funds, while some long-term managers like Liu Yuanhai increased their positions, showcasing differing strategies among fund managers [3]. Portfolio Management - Many long-term fund managers opted to lower their stock positions in Q4 2025, aligning with the overall trend of reduced stock allocations in public funds. For instance, the stock allocation of Mo Haibo's fund dropped from 85.20% to 71.92%, a decrease of approximately 13 percentage points [4]. - The concentration of holdings among long-term funds remained high, with many funds having over 50% of their net asset value in the top ten holdings, although some funds showed a noticeable decrease in concentration compared to Q3 2025 [5]. Sector Allocation - Fund managers displayed a diversified approach in their sector allocations, favoring areas such as AI, cyclical stocks, and consumer sectors. For example, Yang Dong's fund gained excess returns by focusing on AI and robotics, while Liu Yuanhai's fund adjusted its AI allocations during Q4 2025 [6][7]. - The cyclical sector gained traction among fund managers, with significant investments in non-ferrous metals and chemicals. For instance, Li You's fund made substantial increases in holdings of companies like Zijin Mining and Yun Aluminum [6][9]. - In the consumer and social services sectors, managers like Mo Haibo and Miao Weibin focused on domestic demand-related stocks, indicating a strategic shift towards consumer resilience and emerging consumption trends [6][9]. Market Outlook - Looking ahead to 2026, long-term fund managers maintain an optimistic outlook for the A-share market, anticipating a potential upward trend driven by multiple positive factors, including corporate earnings recovery and improved liquidity [7][8]. - The AI sector remains a focal point, with managers emphasizing the importance of AI applications over hardware, suggesting a shift in investment focus towards practical applications of AI technology [8][9].