Market Performance Review - The Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng Tech Index, and MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index experienced declines of -3.79%, -3.28%, and -3.7% respectively due to heightened risk aversion stemming from the US-Iran conflict [5][14] - Only the energy, utilities, and telecommunications sectors saw gains, with increases of 3.74%, 0.5%, and 0.08% respectively, while other sectors faced declines [5][14] - Small-cap stocks suffered the most significant losses, while large-cap and growth stocks showed relative resilience [5][14] Market Valuation Level - As of the end of the week, the 5-year PE (TTM) valuation percentile for the Hang Seng Index stood at 82.87%, indicating that the valuation level is close to one standard deviation above the 5-year average [4] Market Macro Environment - The macroeconomic environment shows that February's CPI increased significantly, while PPI continued to decline; the manufacturing PMI indicates ongoing contraction, but the service sector shows marginal recovery [42] - The government work report and the draft of the 14th Five-Year Plan have established a positive policy tone and pragmatic policy objectives [42] - The financial environment is characterized by a net outflow of 80.94 billion HKD from southbound funds, a decrease of 147.99 billion HKD compared to the previous week [42] Sector Allocation Outlook - The report favors sectors that are relatively prosperous and benefit from policy support, such as new energy, innovative pharmaceuticals, and AI technology [5] - Low-valuation state-owned enterprises that are stable in performance and stock prices are also seen as favorable due to policy benefits [5] - Hong Kong local banks, telecommunications, and utility dividend stocks are expected to benefit from the interest rate cut cycle [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the industry investment rating in the provided content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The risk appetite declined rapidly due to geopolitical influence and then recovered during the domestic Two Sessions. The A-share market is testing for stabilization. [3] - For single - side trading, it is advisable to wait and see. For options, hold the bull spread portfolio constructed with put options. [4] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Futures Indicators - **Market Overview**: This week, the four major index futures contracts declined with the index. IF and IH fell 1.32% and 1.75% respectively, while IC and IM fell 3.60% and 3.64% respectively. From the changes in the positions of the top 20 seats, the net short positions of IF, IH, IC, and IM decreased by 7155, 402, 8025, and 3673 lots respectively. As of Friday, the optimal roll - over contracts for IF, IH, IC, and IM were the 2604 contracts, and the optimal annualized roll - over costs were 2.47%, 0.58%, 4.11%, and 5.42% respectively. [10] - **A - share Performance**: This week, the Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 Index fell 1.07%, the Shanghai Composite 50 Index fell 1.54%, the CSI 500 Index fell 3.44%, and the CSI 1000 Index fell 3.64%. [11] - **Basis and Cross - variety Ratios**: The basis of the four major index futures contracts oscillated neutrally, and the long - side strength weakened relatively. After March, it showed a downward trend due to dividend expectations. The current basis of the IF, IH, IC, and IM main contracts were - 14.44, - 2.70, - 37.73, and - 37.06 points respectively. The futures contract ratios, PE ratios, and PB ratios of CSI 1000/Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 and CSI 500/Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 decreased, and the value style was more stable during the decline. [12] - **Industry Sector Performance**: Most of the Wind primary industry indices declined this week, while the energy sector rose against the trend. The top - rising sectors included materials, energy, and public utilities, with increases of 8.03%, 6.31%, and 5.50% respectively. The top - falling sectors included communication services, finance, and daily consumption, with decreases of 3.20%, 1.10%, and 0.18% respectively. [15] - **Futures Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volumes of the four major index futures significantly contracted. [16] - **Spot - Futures Price Difference Trend**: The basis oscillated and declined, and the seasonality gradually emerged. [21] - **Inter - period Spread Trend**: The report provides the inter - period spread trends of IF, IC, IH, and IM. [26][27][29] - **Cross - variety Ratios**: The risk appetite was under pressure, and the valuations of small - and medium - cap stocks declined relatively. [34] - **Positions of the Top 20 Seats and Market Trends**: The long - to - short ratios generally declined. [42] - **Short - side Roll - over Costs**: The annualized short - side roll - over cost of the next - month contract was the lowest. [50] 3.2 Macroeconomic Fundamental Tracking - **Domestic High - frequency Macroeconomic Tracking**: In January, M1 and M2 increased by 4.9% and 9.0% year - on - year respectively, with the growth rates accelerating by 1.1 and 0.5 percentage points compared with the previous month, and the corporate sector's credit increased significantly year - on - year. [60] - **Real Estate**: From January to December 2025, national fixed - asset investment decreased by 3.8% year - on - year, and national real - estate development investment decreased by 17.2% year - on - year, with the decline still expanding. The land transactions in first - tier cities significantly rebounded, and the commercial housing transactions rebounded slightly at the beginning of 2026. [60][61][68] - **Consumption**: In January, consumer demand continued to recover. CPI increased by 0.2% month - on - month and 0.2% year - on - year, and the core CPI excluding food and energy prices increased by 0.8% year - on - year. PPI increased by 0.4% month - on - month and decreased by 1.4% year - on - year. [60] - **Automobile Production and Sales**: In February, the manufacturing PMI was 49% (previous value: 49.3%), and the non - manufacturing PMI was 49.5% (previous value: 49.4%). The steel tire operating rates continued to rise, while automobile sales declined in January. [60] - **Foreign Trade**: In December, China's exports increased by 6.6% year - on - year, imports increased by 5.7% year - on - year, and the trade surplus was 114.1 billion US dollars. The freight rate indices showed an upward trend. [60] 3.3 Liquidity Tracking - **Liquidity Indicator Tracking**: On March 6, the SHIBOR overnight rate was 1.32%, unchanged from last week. The LPR remained unchanged, with the 1 - year LPR at 3.0% and the 5 - year LPR at 3.5%. This week, the central bank conducted 277.6 billion yuan of reverse repurchase operations, and due to the maturity of 1525 billion yuan of reverse repurchase, the net withdrawal for the whole week was 1247.4 billion yuan. This week, A - share funds had a cumulative net active sell - off of 406.796 billion yuan, the average daily trading volume of A - shares in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets was 2.62 trillion yuan, the margin trading balance decreased, the short - selling balance increased, and the net outflow of equity ETF funds was 4.6 billion yuan. [94]

Group 1 - The recent escalation of political tensions in the Middle East has led to significant volatility in global capital markets, with expectations of oil prices potentially exceeding $100 per barrel [2][4] - Following the announcement of Iran's new leadership, the Brent and WTI crude oil futures prices surged close to $120, with a daily increase exceeding 30%, while major stock indices in South Korea and Japan experienced substantial declines [4][5] - The A-share market also reacted negatively, with core indices opening lower due to rising oil prices increasing corporate cost pressures and a strong US dollar impacting gold prices, leading to speculative declines in precious metals [4][9] Group 2 - In the context of fluctuating market conditions, exposure-based strategies have shown varied performance, with some strategies experiencing significant net value fluctuations [7][9] - The energy sector, particularly companies within the "three barrels of oil," and traditional defensive sectors like utilities and agriculture have benefited from rising oil prices, while growth stocks faced direct impacts from increased inflation levels [9][11] - Macro strategies are suggested as a potential priority in volatile markets, as they can provide diversification and reduce risks associated with single asset volatility, especially in an environment of increasing market volatility [11][12]

Market Performance Overview - In the week from March 2 to March 6, 2026, oil prices surged while domestic equity market indices experienced a pullback [4] - The oil and petrochemical, coal, and public utilities sectors saw the highest gains, while media, non-ferrous metals, and computer sectors faced the largest declines [4] Fund Product Issuance - A total of 12 new funds were established in the domestic market this week, with a combined issuance of 13.464 billion units [5] - The new funds included 3 bond funds, 6 equity funds, 2 mixed funds, and 1 fund of funds (FOF) [5] - Overall, 45 new funds were issued across various types, including 19 equity funds, 9 FOFs, 8 bond funds, 8 mixed funds, and 1 international (QDII) fund [5] Fund Product Performance Tracking - The net value of industry-themed funds declined across the board this week, with financial and real estate-themed funds performing relatively better [6] - As of March 6, 2026, the net value changes for various themed funds were as follows: financial and real estate -1.10%, cyclical -1.66%, industry rotation -2.30%, pharmaceuticals -2.43%, consumer -2.59%, balanced industry -2.62%, new energy -2.72%, national defense and military -3.54%, and TMT -4.53% [6] ETF Market Tracking - This week, stock ETFs saw a net inflow of funds, with significant increases in cyclical theme ETFs, while mid-cap and large-cap broad-based ETFs experienced notable reductions [7] - The median return for stock ETFs was -2.37%, with a net inflow of 1.424 billion yuan [7] - Hong Kong stock ETFs had a median return of -3.89% and a net inflow of 3.039 billion yuan, while cross-border ETFs had a median return of -2.30% and a net inflow of 1.031 billion yuan [7] - Commodity ETFs had a median return of -0.33% and a substantial net inflow of 13.181 billion yuan [7][8] - Broad-based ETFs maintained net inflows, while other categories experienced net outflows, particularly mid-cap theme ETFs, which saw a total outflow of 17.252 billion yuan [7] ESG Financial Product Tracking - This week, 13 new green bonds were issued, with a total issuance scale of 20.777 billion yuan [9] - The domestic green bond market has steadily developed, with a cumulative issuance scale of 5.29 trillion yuan and a total of 4,569 bonds issued as of March 6, 2026 [9] - The domestic market currently has 210 ESG funds with a total scale of 154.846 billion yuan [9] - In terms of fund performance, the median net value changes for active equity, passive equity index, and bond ESG funds were -2.46%, -0.69%, and +0.10%, respectively, with clean energy, low-carbon environmental protection, and green electricity-themed funds performing better [9]

Group 1 - The report identifies key investment opportunities based on the 2026 National Two Sessions government work report, focusing on themes such as brain-computer interfaces, intelligent driving, humanoid robots, and intelligent agents [3][11][12] - The report emphasizes the importance of selecting themes that are newly introduced, have performance support for the current year, and show expectations for sustained growth [17][18] - The report notes that the market experienced a decline of 2.30% during the week of March 2-6, with only the CSI Dividend Index showing gains, while sectors like pharmaceuticals and technology faced significant losses [22][25] Group 2 - The report highlights the rising stock-bond yield spread, which increased to 0.4%, indicating a decrease in valuation differentiation [27] - Market sentiment has improved, with the sentiment index rising by 18.2% to 45.7, suggesting a recovery in overall market sentiment [28] - The report indicates that the average daily trading volume of the Stock Connect increased by 205.14 billion yuan compared to the previous week, with significant inflows into sectors such as oil and gas, transportation, and non-ferrous metals [40] Group 3 - The report suggests focusing on sectors affected by geopolitical tensions, particularly oil and shipping, due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict [49] - It emphasizes the importance of monitoring government work reports and the "14th Five-Year Plan" for potential investment opportunities [49] - The report discusses the growing significance of computing power supply in the context of AI development, recommending attention to the synergy between computing power and electricity [49]

Market Performance Review - The A-share market experienced a decline due to external factors, with major indices showing a downward trend. The CSI A50 index fell by 0.90%, while the STAR 50 index saw the largest drop of 4.95%. The CSI 500 and CSI 1000, which focus on small and mid-cap stocks, also performed poorly, declining by 3.44% and 3.64% respectively. Only the stable style gained, with a rise of 1.91%, while the growth style dropped by 3.58% [3][12][17]. Industry Analysis - In the industry sector, energy stocks outperformed, while TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) faced significant adjustments. The top gainers included oil and petrochemicals (8.06%), coal (3.79%), utilities (3.42%), agriculture (2.12%), and banking (1.64%). Conversely, sectors like media (-6.97%), non-ferrous metals (-5.47%), computers (-5.29%), electronics (-5.07%), and construction materials (-4.32%) performed poorly. This reflects the geopolitical risks following the US and Israel's military actions against Iran and the subsequent strong dollar logic [4][17]. Future Outlook and Investment Insights - The report suggests that the market is likely to experience volatility due to misalignment in trading rhythms both domestically and internationally. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure amid fluctuations. The current geopolitical tensions and the US's monetary policy are expected to influence global liquidity, with a potential return of capital to the US as a safe haven. The report also highlights that if the US's dominance is accepted, gold may lose its appeal as a safe asset, while if rejected, gold could become a stronger alternative for non-US funds [5][34][35]. Investment Strategy - The report advocates for a balanced approach to investment, suggesting that both defensive and growth strategies can be viable. For those looking to avoid volatility, bank stocks, which are currently seen as offering good value, are recommended. For long-term positioning, opportunities in consumer upgrades (such as snacks, soft drinks, and personal care) and sectors benefiting from profit margin improvements (like power equipment and basic chemicals) are highlighted [6][35].

Group 1 - Investor sentiment has been declining throughout the week, with the market sentiment indicator dropping to 1.40 from 1.85, indicating a neutral to bearish outlook [4][5][8] - The industry trading volatility has been rising, suggesting increased sector rotation, while the price-volume consistency indicator has slightly decreased, reflecting a neutral sentiment overall [8][12][16] - The average daily trading volume for the entire A-share market decreased by 26.52% to 17,932.48 billion, indicating reduced market activity compared to the previous week [12][14] Group 2 - The short-term scores for industries such as utilities, oil and petrochemicals, coal, environmental protection, and transportation are leading, with utilities scoring 100, indicating strong short-term performance [31][32] - The model indicates that the banking sector's short-term score is rising, and both value and large-cap styles are currently favored [31][40] - The correlation between industry congestion and weekly price changes is low at 0.39, suggesting that high congestion sectors like oil and petrochemicals are experiencing significant price increases, while low congestion sectors like retail and real estate may have better long-term value [35][38]

- The report does not contain any quantitative models or factors related to quantitative finance or engineering[1][2][3] - The content primarily focuses on ESG market trends, carbon reduction goals, and international climate policies, without discussing any quantitative models or factor construction methodologies[10][12][13] - No quantitative backtesting results, formulas, or performance metrics for models or factors are provided in the report[18][19][24]

Group 1 - The HALO framework is a combination screening framework based on "industry attributes + financial constraints + factor scoring" aimed at identifying companies with long asset lifespans and slow elimination rates, focusing on real cash flow and capacity structure [6] - The HALO strategy emphasizes industries with strong performance elasticity, particularly in sectors with low iteration and elimination rates, where leading companies benefit from supply structure, cost transmission, and cash flow advantages [7] - The selection process begins with a broad sample, applying an industry whitelist filter before entering the financial scoring phase, ensuring financial comparisons are made within similar business models to reduce cross-industry distortions [8] Group 2 - The hard filtering rules include specific thresholds for various financial metrics, such as a ded_ratio greater than 0.7 and capex_ta less than 0.8, to filter out companies with extreme capital expansion or one-time earnings interference [11] - The HALO Score is calculated using a weighted sum of factor percentiles, ensuring minimal degrees of freedom to validate the HALO hypothesis and avoid overfitting within the sample [12] - The performance of the HALO strategy shows a portfolio end value of 3.26 with an annualized return of 12.37% and an annualized volatility of 26.54% [15] Group 3 - The portfolio selection statistics indicate a total of 4,279 stocks on August 31, 2022, with 301 HALO stocks selected, reflecting a mean score of 0.52, demonstrating the dynamic nature of the selection process over time [16] - The top 50 portfolio shows an end value of 3.43 with an annualized return of 13.2% and an annualized volatility of 26.7%, indicating strong performance metrics [18]

- The report does not contain any quantitative models or factors related to quantitative analysis[1][2][3]