September 5, 2025 02:18 AM GMT China Equity Strategy | Asia Pacific A-Share Sentiment Cooled Down Amid Reports of Government Intervention Reported potential government cooling measures, weaker A- share Q2 results, and suspension of upward trending bond yields caused the latest profit taking in the A share market. Earnings inflection and policy follow through in the coming quarters will be key to sustaining the rally further. A-share investor sentiment dropped vs. previous cycle: Weighted and simple MSASI bo ...

A股市场接连两日回调，9月3日，沪指收跌超1%，科创50跌超2%，创业板指涨0.95%，两市超4500只个股回调，成交额环比大幅缩量超5000亿元。证券 ETF龙头（560090）震荡下行，尾盘翘尾，收跌3.07%，弱势三连阴，但尾盘溢价达1.03%，反映买盘实力强劲！资金已连续3日涌入证券赛道，证券 ETF龙头（560090）近3日累计获净流入超1.6亿元。 （特此提示投资者关注二级市场交易价格溢价风险，若盲目投资溢价率过高产品，可能遭受重大损失） 证券ETF龙头（560090）标的指数成分股多数回调，东方财富大跌超4%，中信证券、国泰海通跌超3%，华泰证券、东方证券等跌幅居前。 【证券ETF龙头（560090）标的指数前十大成分股】 | 序号 | 代码 | 名称 | 申万—级行业 | 现价 | 涨跌幅 | 成交额 | 估算权重 ▼ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 300059 | 东方财富 | 非银金融 | 26.63 | -4.38% | 217.37 亿 | 15.98% | | 2 | 600030 | 中信证券 | ...

Group 1 - The market shows signs of localized overheating, but it is not fully overheated [2][3] - Short-term market may experience slight corrections, but the overall extent is manageable [3] - The technology sector is expected to present significant investment opportunities due to trends in advanced manufacturing [3] Group 2 - Current A-share sentiment index is at a historically high level [4] - Multiple dimensions such as market liquidity and trading activity indicate a crowded market, particularly in sectors like chemicals, machinery, and electronics [5] - A high number of industries are currently in a state of persistent crowding, which may lead to market adjustments [5] Group 3 - Short-term investment opportunities are recommended in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, real estate, and aerospace [6][7] - Policy support and a shift of household savings towards capital markets are expected to provide strong backing for the market [6] - The overall profit growth of A-share listed companies is projected to turn positive by 2025, with significant elasticity in the technology innovation sector [6]

Market Overview - The A-share market opened lower and fluctuated, with the Shanghai Composite Index slightly up by 0.11% to 3888 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.73% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 169.98 billion yuan [1] Sector Performance - Strong performing sectors included gaming, aquaculture, beauty care, chemical fiber, agricultural product processing, IT services, environmental protection equipment, logistics, and software development [1] - Weaker sectors included small metals, new materials, medical services, military equipment, banking, electric machinery, and semiconductors [1] Concept Stocks - Notable concept stocks that saw gains included poultry, pork, Huawei's Euler, and Huawei's Ascend [1] Market Sentiment - Current A-share market sentiment is at a historically high level, with various indices such as the Shanghai 50, CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 experiencing high volatility [2] - The VIX for the E Fund ChiNext ETF has shown a phase of decline, indicating potential market stabilization [2] Institutional Focus - Institutions are currently focusing on the retail trade and non-bank financial sectors, while interest in the transportation sector has decreased from previous highs [2] - Many industries are approaching crowded indicator thresholds, indicating potential shifts in market dynamics [2] Future Outlook - Looking ahead to August 2025, there is optimism for relative returns in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, banking, electricity and utilities, construction, and food and beverage [2]

Group 1 - The A-share market sentiment is currently at a historically high level, characterized by market liquidity, asset pricing differentials, and trading activity [1] - The report from Huatai Securities highlights the release of DeepSeek-V3.1, which features high efficiency and a large dynamic range, indicating significant advancements in domestic hardware and software collaboration [2] - Zhongyuan Securities suggests that multiple favorable policies are providing strong support for the market, with a shift of household savings towards the capital market creating a continuous source of incremental funds [3] Group 2 - The overall profit growth expectation for A-share listed companies is projected to turn positive by 2025, with notable elasticity in the technology innovation sector [3] - The report indicates that the Federal Reserve's signals of potential interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar are likely to facilitate foreign capital inflow into A-shares [3] - Short-term investment opportunities are recommended in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, real estate, and aerospace, with a steady upward trend expected in the market [3]

Group 1 - Current A-share market sentiment is at a historically high level, characterized by liquidity, asset pricing differences, and trading activity [1] - Several industries, including chemicals, building materials, light manufacturing, machinery, defense, automotive, home appliances, textiles, non-bank financials, electronics, communications, computers, and media, are triggering congestion indicators [1] - A high number of industries are in a sustained congestion state, indicating potential for market adjustments [1] Group 2 - A-share market showed strong fluctuations with sectors like liquor, non-ferrous metals, communication equipment, and aerospace performing well, while electronic chemicals, automotive, beauty care, and utilities lagged [2] - There is a notable shift of household savings towards capital markets, providing a continuous source of incremental funds [2] - The overall profit growth expectation for A-share listed companies is projected to turn positive by 2025, ending a four-year decline, with significant elasticity in the technology innovation sector [2] Group 3 - Following stabilization of overseas liquidity disturbances, the A-share market continued its trend of rising volume and price, with the Shanghai Composite Index nearing 3900 points and total market turnover exceeding 30 trillion [3] - There is a focus on the rotation opportunities in recently popular sectors and potential rebounds in relatively low-positioned sectors supported by recent policies [3] - The "anti-involution" policy and demand-side policies are expected to significantly influence the A-share market, with household savings entering the market being a crucial support for index strength [3]

Market Sentiment - The A-share market sentiment index has shown a slight decline but remains in an optimistic range, with trading congestion levels showing divergence and overall levels being relatively high [1][10] - The market sentiment reached its highest level of the year due to factors such as easing Middle Eastern geopolitical risks and expectations surrounding "anti-involution" policies, approaching the peak seen in July 2020 [1][11] - However, as policy expectations cool and overseas equity markets experience significant adjustments, the A-share market sentiment is trending downward, with the 5-day moving average of the sentiment index falling below the 20-day moving average [1][11] Earnings Expectations - The earnings expectations for A-shares remain weak, with the consensus net profit growth forecast for the CSI 300 index at 0.7%, down 2.8 percentage points from 2024 [3][4] - Despite a low base for earnings last year, the profit growth forecast for small-cap indices in 2025 is still low [3] - Economic stimulus is likely to increase in the second half of the year, which may help offset the impact of weak external demand and trade frictions, but the overall offsetting effect is expected to be moderate [3] Liquidity Environment - The liquidity environment remains supportive, with stock ETFs experiencing a net outflow of approximately 4.9 billion yuan, although the outflow scale is gradually shrinking [7][10] - Northbound capital saw a net inflow of around 4.7 billion yuan, marking a shift from previous net outflows [7][10] - Retail investors continue to show strong buying interest, with a net inflow of approximately 35.1 billion yuan, marking 12 consecutive weeks of net inflows [7][10] Trading Congestion - Trading congestion levels in the A-share market are showing significant divergence, with some indices experiencing rising congestion while others see a decline [10] - The trading congestion for indices like the CSI 1000 and CSI 2000 has notably increased, while indices such as the CSI 300 and SSE 50 have seen a decrease [10] - Overall, while trading sentiment has surpassed the high point of October 2024, there is still a notable gap in trading congestion levels, indicating that bullish trading has not yet reached a significantly overheated state [10]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The focus is on the **A-share market** in China, with a particular emphasis on investor sentiment and regulatory developments impacting the market [1][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Improved Investor Sentiment**: A-share investor sentiment has improved significantly, with the weighted Morgan Stanley A-share Sentiment Indicator (MSASI) rising by **10 percentage points** to **90%**, and the simple MSASI increasing by **13 percentage points** to **83%** compared to the previous cutoff date [2][6]. - **Increased Market Activity**: Average daily turnover (ADT) for ChiNext and A-shares increased by **11%** and **5%**, respectively, indicating heightened trading activity [2]. - **Net Inflows**: Southbound trading recorded net inflows of **US$2.1 billion** from July 17-23, contributing to year-to-date net inflows of **US$101.4 billion** [3]. - **Regulatory Developments**: The Chinese government's anti-involution campaign has positively influenced market sentiment, with various regulatory bodies taking steps to manage excessive competition in key industries, including the NEV sector and online food delivery platforms [4]. - **US-China Trade Relations**: Progress in US-China trade negotiations has further bolstered market sentiment, with upcoming economic talks scheduled [4]. Additional Important Insights - **Earnings Guidance**: Despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, earnings guidance for Q2 2025 has shown resilience, with A-share pre-announcements improving to **-4.8%** and MSCI China rising by **6.8%** [14]. - **Caution on Overheating**: There is a warning against overestimating the potential for earnings growth recovery, suggesting that a rapid surge in consensus earnings estimates could indicate overly optimistic market expectations [16]. - **Consumer Sentiment**: The MS Consumer Pulse Survey indicates a continued lackluster consumer appetite, with concerns around job and income growth deepening in Q2 [13]. - **Long-term Outlook**: The anti-involution initiative is viewed as a constructive signal for enhancing earnings growth and improving return on equity (ROE) over the next **12-24 months**, although real change may require significant adjustments in local incentives and fiscal policies [15]. Conclusion - The A-share market is experiencing a positive shift in sentiment driven by regulatory support and improving trade relations, although caution is advised regarding the sustainability of this momentum and the underlying consumer sentiment challenges.