INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR POSITIONING CHECKDOWN 机构投资者仓位排查 HF Gross Leverage remains extremely high driven by continued shorting (hedging) in macro products...squeeze risk at the index level is real. 由于宏观产品持续做空（对冲），对冲基⾦的总杠杆率依然极⾼...指数层⾯的挤 压⻛险确实存在。 | Leverage | Overall Book: Gross | Overall Book: Net | Overall: L/S Ratio | Fundamental L/S: Gross | Fundamental L/S: Net | Fundamental: L/S Ratio | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Current | 306.6 | 80.7 | 1.71 | 221.9 | 56.0 | 1.68 | | Current 1-Yr %ile ...

Group 1 - The core investment strategy focuses on selecting sectors with low penetration rates and high expected growth potential, particularly in emerging growth areas driven by technological or business model innovations [6][9] - The selected emerging growth sectors are primarily concentrated in machinery, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), and new energy industries [9][11] - The emerging growth fund pool has demonstrated strong elasticity and higher risk, with an annualized return of 17.80% from February 7, 2014, to February 6, 2026, outperforming the equity fund index by 7.67% [11][14] Group 2 - The definition of emerging growth funds is based on the attributes of the holdings, requiring that growth stocks constitute over 60% of the top holdings, with a minimum of 30% in emerging growth stocks [22] - The screening process for the emerging growth fund pool emphasizes funds that closely follow trends and have higher momentum and market sentiment [23] - The fund pool's performance has shown significant contributions from industry allocation, with a strong ability to generate excess returns through effective sector selection [14][20] Group 3 - The fund pool's style is characterized by high market attention, momentum, growth, and volatility, with a relatively neutral market capitalization style [17] - The allocation has shifted primarily towards TMT sectors, with increased exposure in recent years, particularly since 2023 [20] - The historical performance of the emerging growth fund pool indicates strong returns in specific years, such as 2020, where it achieved a 116.40% return compared to the equity fund index [15][16]

Core Viewpoint - The current appreciation of the RMB is fundamentally different from previous cycles, driven by factors such as improved overseas earning capabilities of Chinese companies, global distrust in the US dollar, and policy shifts aimed at supporting domestic demand through "taxation" on foreign trade [2][3][14]. Group 1: Factors Driving RMB Appreciation - Chinese companies' ability to earn overseas has increased, leading to a significant demand for currency conversion, with a record trade surplus of $118.89 billion in 2025, up 19.78% year-on-year [6]. - Global speculative funds are increasingly seeking physical assets, reflecting concerns over the credibility of the US dollar, with rising interest in tangible assets like gold and shipping vessels [10]. - China's trade policy is shifting from merely expanding scale to stabilizing supply chains and controlling risks, enhancing the profitability of outbound enterprises and increasing the real demand for RMB [12]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Historical Context - The current RMB appreciation cycle, starting in Q2 2025, shows unique signs such as underperformance in Hong Kong stocks and a lack of strong expectations for the US-China economic dynamics, which historically correlated with RMB appreciation [3]. - Historical analysis indicates that the exchange rate is not the decisive factor in industry allocation, as various industries benefit differently from RMB appreciation based on their cost structures and market conditions [25]. Group 3: Industry Impact and Profitability - Approximately 19% of industries are expected to benefit from RMB appreciation, particularly those with high import dependency for raw materials and low export dependency for finished goods, such as steel, petrochemicals, and consumer goods [28][29]. - Industries like aviation, gas, and paper are likely to experience significant stock price elasticity due to their historical performance during RMB appreciation phases, driven by cost savings [39]. Group 4: Policy Responses and Future Outlook - To mitigate rapid appreciation, potential policy responses may include monetary easing and relaxing restrictions on foreign financial investments, which could enhance the growth prospects for sectors like brokerage and insurance [34][39]. - The ongoing trend of Chinese manufacturing companies expanding production overseas indicates that these firms are less negatively impacted by RMB appreciation, as they have established competitive advantages [36].

Market Overview - Market trading activity has decreased, with the average daily trading volume dropping to 2.8 trillion CNY, while the proportion of stocks rising has increased to 76.7%[4] - The median weekly return for all A-shares has risen to 2.7%[4] Fund Flows - Financing funds have seen a slight outflow of 68.9 billion CNY, with the proportion of financing transactions decreasing to 9.8%[4] - ETF funds have experienced a significant outflow of 3264.7 billion CNY, primarily due to state-owned enterprises selling ETFs to optimize their capital structure[4] - New issuance of equity mutual funds has increased to 261.2 billion CNY, indicating a rise in public fund activity[4] Foreign Investment - Foreign capital has flowed into A-shares, with a net inflow of 3.9 million USD as of January 21[4] - The proportion of northbound trading has increased to 18.0%, indicating stronger foreign participation in the market[4] Sector Performance - The top sectors for foreign inflows include non-ferrous metals (+27.3 million USD) and computers (+12.8 million USD), while banks (-35.1 million USD) and telecommunications (-20.8 million USD) saw outflows[4] - In terms of financing, electronics (+206.5 billion CNY) and telecommunications (+95.2 billion CNY) were the leading sectors for inflows, while beauty care (-0.2 billion CNY) and construction materials (-0.5 billion CNY) faced outflows[4] Risk Factors - There are potential risks related to data reporting discrepancies and measurement errors from third-party sources[4]

- The report focuses on the analysis of the industries where Northbound funds have increased their holdings, particularly highlighting sectors such as power and new energy equipment, electronics, and metal materials and mining[1][5][13] - Northbound funds' total holdings in A-shares amounted to approximately 2.59 trillion yuan as of December 31, 2025, representing an increase of about 46 billion yuan compared to September 30, 2025[1][5][13] - Relative to the CSI 300 Index, Northbound funds were significantly overweight in the power and new energy equipment sector, with an allocation ratio of approximately 18.0%, compared to 8.6% in the CSI 300 Index, resulting in an overweight of about 9.5%[5][15] - The top five primary industries with the highest net inflows of Northbound funds in Q4 2025 were metal materials and mining, electronics, power and new energy equipment, telecommunications, and insurance[6][20] - The top five secondary industries with the highest net inflows of Northbound funds in Q4 2025 were new energy vehicle equipment, basic non-ferrous metals, communication equipment, precious metals, and components and devices[6][25]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the contrasting performance and investor preferences between actively managed equity funds and ETFs in the context of a strong stock market in 2025, highlighting the challenges faced by active fund managers despite some impressive returns [4][5][6]. Group 1: Performance of Active Equity Funds - In 2025, the average annual return of actively managed equity funds reached 31.14%, a significant improvement compared to the previous four years [5]. - Over 70 funds achieved annual returns exceeding 100%, with the top-performing fund, managed by Ren Jie, yielding 233.69%, surpassing the previous record set by Wang Yawei in 2007 [5][6]. - Despite these gains, investor confidence in active equity funds remains low, as evidenced by a 5.7% quarter-over-quarter decline in overall fund shares in Q3 2025 [5][6]. Group 2: ETF Growth and Investor Preferences - ETFs saw a substantial growth of over 2 trillion yuan in 2025, reaching a total size of 6 trillion yuan, with stock ETFs alone accounting for 3.8 trillion yuan [6]. - The preference for ETFs over actively managed funds is evident, as even high-performing active funds did not attract significant inflows, with some funds having less than 10 million yuan in size despite impressive returns [6][7]. - The article emphasizes that the growth in active equity fund sizes is primarily due to net asset value increases rather than new subscriptions from investors [5][6]. Group 3: Investment Strategies and Market Dynamics - Active fund managers are increasingly focusing on niche sectors, particularly in technology and AI, to differentiate themselves from ETFs [9][14]. - The concentration of top-performing funds in specific sectors, such as communication and AI, has led to a high degree of overlap in holdings, making it difficult for investors to distinguish between different funds [16][19]. - The article notes that while active managers have the potential for higher returns through deep research and sector focus, many struggle to maintain consistent performance over time [32][33]. Group 4: Challenges Faced by Active Fund Managers - Many active fund managers face challenges in outperforming ETFs, particularly in sectors where ETFs have strong performance, such as communication [17][18]. - The article highlights that the strategies employed by many active managers are becoming increasingly homogenized, leading to a lack of differentiation in performance [16][19]. - The potential for active managers to capture excess returns is limited by their inability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, particularly when sectors experience downturns [25][26].

- The report introduces the "Odds + Win Rate Strategy," which combines risk budget models for odds and win rates to construct a comprehensive strategy. The strategy has achieved an annualized return of 6.7% since 2011, with a maximum drawdown of 2.9%. Since 2014, the annualized return increased to 7.3%, with a maximum drawdown of 2.3%. From 2019 onwards, the annualized return is 6.3%, with a maximum drawdown of 2.3%[3][48][50] - The "Odds Enhanced Strategy" focuses on overweighting high-odds assets and underweighting low-odds assets under a target volatility constraint. This strategy has achieved an annualized return of 6.7% since 2011, with a maximum drawdown of 3.1%. Since 2014, the annualized return increased to 7.4%, with a maximum drawdown of 2.8%. From 2019 onwards, the annualized return is 6.8%, with a maximum drawdown of 2.8%[42][43][45] - The "Win Rate Enhanced Strategy" derives macro win rate scores from five factors: currency, credit, growth, inflation, and overseas. This strategy has achieved an annualized return of 7.1% since 2011, with a maximum drawdown of 3.4%. Since 2014, the annualized return increased to 8.0%, with a maximum drawdown of 2.2%. From 2019 onwards, the annualized return is 6.8%, with a maximum drawdown of 1.5%[44][46][47] - The report evaluates the "Small Cap Factor," which currently exhibits medium odds (0.3 standard deviations), medium-high trend (0.9 standard deviations), and low crowding (-1.5 standard deviations). The comprehensive score for this factor is 3.6, indicating improved allocation value[20][22][35] - The "Value Factor" is characterized by high odds (1.0 standard deviations), medium trend (0.3 standard deviations), and low crowding (-1.3 standard deviations). Its comprehensive score is 3, making it relatively attractive compared to other factors[22][23][35] - The "Quality Factor" shows high odds (1.3 standard deviations), medium trend (-0.2 standard deviations), and medium crowding (near 0 standard deviations). Its comprehensive score is 0.8, suggesting lower allocation value and the need to wait for trend confirmation[25][26][35] - The "Growth Factor" is currently in a high crowding state (1.0 standard deviations), with medium-high trend (0.7 standard deviations) and low odds (-0.6 standard deviations). Its comprehensive score is -1.5, indicating higher trading risks[28][30][35]

Core Viewpoint - The offshore RMB has appreciated against the US dollar, surpassing 6.97, reaching a high of 6.9678, the highest since May 2023 [1] Group 1: Impact of RMB Appreciation - The appreciation of the RMB is expected to reverse capital flows, including domestic funds waiting to be settled abroad and previously withdrawn foreign funds, potentially leading to a significant capital inflow into Chinese assets [3] - Historical data shows that during previous RMB appreciation cycles since 2016, both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks generally experienced gains [3] - The current macro environment is characterized by "domestic fundamentals improving + overseas easing," which may enhance the upward elasticity of Hong Kong stocks compared to A-shares [3] Group 2: Industry Configuration Logic - Four key logic points for industry configuration during RMB appreciation include: 1. Lower import costs benefiting upstream resource sectors such as coal, steel, and certain chemicals [4] 2. Decreased foreign currency debt costs benefiting industries with significant USD liabilities, including real estate and logistics [4] 3. Increased domestic purchasing power benefiting consumption-driven sectors like cross-border e-commerce and high-end services [4] 4. Attraction of foreign capital back to Chinese assets, with a shift in foreign investment preferences potentially reinforcing current market trends [4] Group 3: Key Sectors to Watch - Focus on sectors benefiting from changing foreign investment preferences and strong domestic consensus, including AI hardware, advanced manufacturing, and non-ferrous metals [5] - Upstream resource sectors benefiting from rising PPI and reduced import costs, such as steel and chemicals [5] - Service and high-end consumption sectors benefiting from improved domestic purchasing power, including duty-free and e-commerce [5] - Industries with reasonable valuations and potential for marginal improvement in 2024, such as aviation, paper, and logistics [5] Group 4: Industry Performance Metrics - The projected net profit growth rates for various sectors by 2026 and Q3 2025 indicate high growth potential in communication electronics, battery manufacturing, and certain chemical sectors [6] - Specific industries like steel and logistics show varying degrees of recovery potential, with some facing challenges while others are positioned for growth [6]

Group 1 - Recent acceleration in RMB appreciation reflects a weaker USD and year-end "settlement tide," leading to a consensus expectation for RMB strengthening [1][5][12] - The RMB has appreciated significantly against non-USD currencies, with a 2.45% decline in USD/RMB exchange rate in the first half of the year, while the USD index fell by 10.79% [4][5] - The year-end settlement period traditionally sees strong demand for RMB as export companies convert foreign earnings, further supporting RMB appreciation [5][11] Group 2 - Short-term support for RMB appreciation is expected from the delayed effects of corporate settlement demand, with historical data indicating a 3-6 month lag [9][12] - The upcoming Spring Festival is anticipated to provide ample time for settlement demand to be released, potentially boosting RMB strength in January [11][12] - The reversal of previous pressures on RMB, such as domestic deflation and declining asset returns, is expected to strengthen the RMB's upward momentum in the medium to long term [8][19][56] Group 3 - Historical analysis shows that during previous RMB appreciation cycles, both A-shares and H-shares generally performed well, with a strong negative correlation to the USD/RMB exchange rate [30][34] - The four previous RMB appreciation cycles since 2016 have seen A-shares rise, while H-shares have shown varying performance based on external liquidity sensitivity [30][34][56] - The primary drivers of stock performance during these cycles include domestic economic strength and external monetary easing [30][56] Group 4 - RMB appreciation impacts industry configuration through four main channels: reducing import costs, lowering foreign debt costs, enhancing domestic purchasing power, and attracting foreign capital back to Chinese assets [57][58] - Industries with high import dependency, such as coal, steel, and certain chemicals, are expected to benefit from reduced costs due to RMB appreciation [36][57] - Sectors with significant foreign currency liabilities, like construction and logistics, will see lower debt servicing costs, enhancing profitability [42][57] Group 5 - The RMB's strengthening is projected to enhance domestic consumption, particularly in sectors like cross-border e-commerce, luxury goods, and hospitality [45][48][57] - The shift in foreign capital preferences towards growth sectors such as electronics, automotive, and machinery is expected to continue, reinforcing the current market trends [51][52] - The anticipated capital inflow due to RMB appreciation could lead to a significant revaluation of Chinese assets, estimated at around $1.2 trillion [22][56]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CITIC Securities indicates that factors driving the appreciation of the RMB are increasing, leading to heightened market attention. Investors need to gradually adapt their asset allocation strategies in a continuously appreciating RMB environment [1] Group 1: RMB Appreciation Impact - Over the past 20 years, there have been seven cycles of RMB appreciation, and exchange rates are not the decisive factor in industry allocation decisions [1] - Certain industries may perform better during the initial phase of sustained appreciation expectations, suggesting that the market may replicate this "muscle memory" [1] - Approximately 19% of industries are expected to see profit margin improvements due to RMB appreciation, making these sectors increasingly attractive to investors [1] Group 2: Policy Responses and Industry Allocation - Policy responses aimed at curbing rapid unilateral appreciation trends are considered more significant in influencing industry allocation than the appreciation itself [1] - In the context of ongoing RMB appreciation, three key themes for industry allocation are identified: short-term muscle memory-driven performance, profit margin changes, and policy changes [1]