Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index has surpassed 3800 points, with a PE_TTM ratio of 16.6, indicating that stocks are no longer at their cheapest levels, as they are at the 97th percentile over the past decade and 71st percentile over the past twenty years[3]. - The total market capitalization of all A-shares reached 116 trillion CNY, while household deposits stood at 161 trillion CNY, resulting in a ratio of 72%, close to the historical median[4]. Deposit Trends - As of July 2025, household deposits decreased by 1.1 trillion CNY month-on-month, marking a trend that has been ongoing since last year, indicating that the migration of deposits to the stock market is not a new phenomenon[7]. - New non-bank deposits showed a significant increase, with a monthly addition of 2.1 trillion CNY in July 2025, the second-highest since 2015[11]. Margin Financing and Investor Activity - The margin financing balance reached 2.2 trillion CNY, with individual investors making up 99.3% of the total, indicating a high risk appetite among retail investors[13]. - New account openings surged, with 6.85 million new individual accounts in October 2024, significantly higher than the monthly average of 2.13 million during the previous year[19]. Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The search interest for A-shares on social media platforms has surged since June 2025, reflecting increased public interest in the stock market[23]. - The balance of client transaction settlement funds at securities companies rose to 2.6 trillion CNY by the end of 2024, indicating a positive trend in market liquidity[26]. Financial Asset Allocation - Chinese residents' financial asset allocation is still below that of U.S. residents, with only 56.5% in financial assets compared to around 70% in the U.S., suggesting potential for future growth in stock market investments[39].

Group 1 - The overall recovery of existing actively managed public funds has reached 95% since the peak of the last bull market. A 5% increase in the equity fund index could correspond to a 5% rise in the Shanghai Composite Index to around 3800 points [3][17][26] - New funds have surpassed their initial average net value as of July 24, with an overall net return average of 2%. Old funds have recovered to 88% of the previous bull market peak [3][27][28] - The scale of thematic funds among the 3 trillion new funds is 500 billion, with sector allocations of 40% in consumer, 31% in manufacturing, and 19% in pharmaceuticals. New thematic funds are under greater pressure, having recovered to 94% of their initial net value average [3][30][31] Group 2 - The stability of the stock and real estate markets is crucial for improving residents' income. The bull market has facilitated the transfer of excess savings into the stock market, creating a positive feedback loop [4][12][13] - Compared to real estate, the stock market is a key foundation for the future recovery of residents' balance sheets and enhancement of property income. The current structure of second-hand housing transactions limits the consumption of residents' savings [12][13][36] - The adjustment in the stock and real estate markets over the past three years has been the main reason for the shrinkage of residents' balance sheets. Stabilizing these markets can effectively restore residents' confidence and income [12][13][36]