Core Viewpoint - The recent market rally has shown extreme differentiation, with technology sectors like AI, computing, semiconductors, robotics, and communications leading the charge, while traditional sectors such as liquor, real estate, and coal have underperformed [1][5]. Group 1: Performance of Lin Yuan's Funds - As of September 29, Lin Yuan's investment products have significantly underperformed the CSI 300 index, with only 9 out of 19 products showing positive returns over the past year, and 10 products recording negative returns [1][2]. - The best-performing product, "Lin Yuan 218," achieved a return of 31.14% over the past year, which still lagged behind the CSI 300's return of 42.14% during the same period [1][2]. - Six of Lin Yuan's products have reported losses this year, with "Lin Yuan 173" and "Lin Yuan 21" experiencing declines of nearly 4% [2][3]. Group 2: Investment Strategy and Market Trends - Lin Yuan's long-term focus on consumer and pharmaceutical sectors has negatively impacted performance, as these sectors have shown weakness compared to the strong performance of technology and cyclical sectors [3][5]. - Despite attempts to invest in technology stocks, Lin Yuan's recent participation in the STAR Market was described as a passive move to meet subscription requirements, indicating a lack of proactive strategy in this area [3][5]. - The performance disparity among private equity firms is attributed to differences in strategy and market adaptability, with quantitative funds outperforming subjective long-only funds this year [5][6]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Lin Yuan maintains a long-term optimistic view on the Chinese stock market, suggesting that the market is in a transition towards a bull market, although it is uncertain if it has officially entered one [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential of quantitative stock selection strategies focused on the ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board (科创板) in the context of a bullish market, highlighting their strong performance and growth potential [3][4][10]. Group 1: Market Sentiment and Trends - The Shanghai Composite Index has shown a bullish trend, rising for four consecutive weeks, indicating a potential bull market [1]. - Investor sentiment is increasingly optimistic, as observed in discussions within investment circles [2]. Group 2: Performance of Quantitative Strategies - Quantitative stock selection strategies have performed exceptionally well this year, with average excess returns exceeding 15%, and some strategies achieving over 30% [4]. - Strategies focused on the ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board have outperformed, with absolute returns exceeding 50% in a high-volatility market [4]. Group 3: Characteristics of ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board - The ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board exhibit significant growth potential, with impressive returns over the past year and high annualized volatility and turnover rates [8][9]. - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board primarily serves "hard technology" companies, while the ChiNext focuses on growth industries such as new energy and medical technology [9]. Group 4: Policy Support and Market Dynamics - The ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board benefit from favorable government policies aimed at promoting their development, including recent initiatives to support "hard technology" enterprises [10]. - The boards are characterized by high elasticity, liquidity, and volatility, making them suitable for quantitative strategies to achieve excess returns [11]. Group 5: Specific Attributes of ChiNext and Sci-Tech Innovation Board - High elasticity is observed as companies in these boards can experience significant stock price increases following major technological breakthroughs or product launches [12]. - High liquidity is facilitated by flexible trading rules and active margin trading, enhancing market activity [14]. - High volatility is driven by rapid technological changes and competitive pressures in emerging industries, making these boards attractive for quantitative trading strategies [15].