Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [4] Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing challenges in the pig farming sector, with prices experiencing fluctuations due to increased slaughtering and seasonal demand [10][21]. - The poultry sector, particularly white-feathered chickens, is seeing price increases driven by stocking up in anticipation of better market conditions [35][39]. - The report emphasizes the importance of policy measures aimed at stabilizing production capacity in the pig industry, which could lead to long-term price improvements [10][31]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average price of pigs on July 25 was 14.10 CNY/kg, down 0.09 CNY/kg week-on-week [10]. - Slaughtering volumes remain low due to hot weather and weak market demand, with an average daily slaughter of 134,700 pigs, up 1.44% week-on-week [14]. - The average weight of pigs at market decreased to 128.48 kg, with group farms averaging 124.27 kg and smallholders at 141.92 kg [21]. - Recent policy discussions emphasize strict production capacity controls, including the reduction of breeding sows and the encouragement of large enterprises to collaborate with smaller farms [31]. Poultry Sector - The price of white-feathered chickens rose to 6.70 CNY/kg, an increase of 0.30 CNY/kg week-on-week, while chicken seed prices reached 1.93 CNY/bird, up 0.56 CNY/bird [35]. - Egg prices also showed strength, with an average of 6.73 CNY/kg, up 0.90 CNY/kg week-on-week [35]. - The ongoing avian influenza situation is affecting supply, with restrictions on imports from certain countries potentially leading to further price increases [39]. Agricultural Products - Soybean meal futures saw a decline, with the DCE soybean meal contract closing at 3,021 CNY/ton, down 35 CNY/ton week-on-week [48]. - The report notes that downstream feed enterprises are increasing purchases due to concerns over rising prices, while domestic oil mills maintain high processing volumes [50]. - The report anticipates limited downward price adjustments for soybean meal in the short term, with a gradual upward shift in price levels expected [50]. Industry Performance - The agricultural sector saw a 3.62% increase over the past week, outperforming major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.67% [55]. - Within the agricultural sub-sectors, the livestock industry led with a 5.27% increase, followed by planting and aquaculture [55].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the need for high-quality development in the pig farming industry, focusing on improving efficiency and quality. It highlights the importance of capacity control and the encouragement of large enterprises to collaborate with smaller farms to share industry benefits [2][12] - In the planting industry, the report discusses the promotion of new varieties and technologies to enhance crop yields, particularly in the context of food security. It predicts a continued acceleration in the commercialization of genetically modified crops [1][11] Summary by Sections Planting Industry - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is working on a directory for superior crop varieties by 2025, focusing on enhancing yields and meeting current production needs [1][11] - The report identifies potential beneficiaries in the planting sector, including Beidahuang and Su-Kun Agricultural Development, and recommends companies with strong advantages in seed development such as Longping High-Tech and Denge Seed Industry [1][11] Pig Farming - The average price of external three-way cross pigs is 14.29 CNY/kg, showing a week-on-week decrease of 1.20%. The overall supply exceeds demand, leading to a forecast of continued price declines [2][12] - The report notes a decrease in the number of breeding sows, with a total of 40.43 million as of June 2025, down by 370,000 from the previous year [2][12] - Recommended companies in the pig farming sector include Dekang Agriculture, Jingji Zhino, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuff [2][12] Feed and Animal Health - The average price of pig feed is 2.72 CNY/kg, with no change from the previous week. The report also provides insights into the prices of various feed types for poultry and livestock [50][52]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the "anti-involution" policy in China, aimed at improving the Producer Price Index (PPI) and industrial enterprise profits, thereby enhancing the macroeconomic environment. This policy is expected to benefit from global inflation and the depreciation of the US dollar [1][2][3]. Core Insights and Arguments - **PPI Improvement**: Significant improvement in PPI is anticipated in the first half of next year, with a possibility of turning positive in the second half, which may shift trading strategies from a "barbell" approach to an "inflation" strategy [1][3]. - **Currency Trends**: The US dollar is expected to continue its depreciation, with the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates, while Europe and Japan may end their rate cuts or increase rates. The Chinese yuan may strengthen beyond 7 [1][4]. - **Foreign Investment**: If domestic demand in China is boosted and price recovery expectations are clear, foreign capital may significantly enter the A-share market, favoring leading blue-chip stocks, but this would be unfavorable for the bond market [1][4]. - **Market Dynamics**: The anti-involution policy has triggered two waves of market trends, driven by PPI recovery, improved macroeconomic conditions, global inflation, and the interaction of domestic and foreign capital markets [1][5]. - **Policy Differences**: The anti-involution approach differs from previous supply-side reforms by addressing not only production capacity but also corporate behavior, local government actions, and industry self-regulation [1][8]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Debt Market Pressure**: The bond market is facing adjustment pressure due to heightened risk appetite and historically high valuations. Short-term, the bond market may experience a rebound after a sharp decline, but caution is advised against chasing prices during rebounds [1][12][13]. - **Cement Industry Response**: The cement industry is implementing measures such as capacity replacement and staggered production to address the anti-involution challenge, with expectations of an 8%-12% decline in supply this year [3][19]. - **Pork Industry Adjustments**: The pork industry is undergoing supply-side reforms, with major companies like Muyuan actively reducing breeding stock, which is expected to drive up pork prices and impact the Consumer Price Index (CPI) positively [3][25][26]. - **Environmental Regulations**: New environmental standards in the pig farming sector are seen as a means to control production capacity without significant resource consumption, which could also positively affect CPI [27]. Conclusion - The anti-involution policy is a multifaceted approach aimed at stabilizing and improving various sectors of the economy, with significant implications for asset prices, foreign investment, and market dynamics. The bond market, cement industry, and pork sector are particularly highlighted for their responses to these policies.

Domestic Macro - Demand Side - As of July 24, the retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 978,000 units in July, a year-on-year increase of 9.0%, but a month-on-month decrease of 15.2%[2] - Subway passenger volume growth in July was 0.36% year-on-year and 4.31% month-on-month, indicating sustained travel demand[2] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaged 1763.8 as of July 25, a month-on-month increase of 5.3% but a year-on-year decrease of 7.8%[2] Domestic Macro - Production Side - As of July 26, the average operating rate of blast furnaces decreased by 0.27 percentage points to 83.38% in July, while the operating rate of coke ovens fell by 0.77 percentage points to 73.11%[3] - The operating rate of electric furnaces dropped by 1.45 percentage points to 51.59%[3] - The operating rate of asphalt plants significantly declined by 4 percentage points to 28.8% due to weather impacts[3] Price Performance - As of July 25, the average wholesale price of pork increased by 0.35% week-on-week, while the price of eggs rose by 5.56% due to seasonal demand[4] - The average wholesale price of 28 monitored vegetables increased by 0.27%, while the average price of 6 monitored fruits decreased by 2.31%[4] International Macro - The U.S. employment market remains stable, with initial jobless claims dropping to 217,000, alleviating short-term concerns about rising unemployment rates[9] - The U.S. manufacturing PMI for July was reported at 49.5, below the expected 52.7, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[9] Policy and Market Trends - The yield on 30-year government bonds rose to 1.9725% (+8 basis points), while the 10-year yield reached 1.7324% (+7 basis points), indicating a rapid upward shift in the yield curve[8] - The black commodity prices saw a broad increase, with coking coal prices rising by 21.21% and rebar prices increasing by 4.21% as of July 25[7]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the industry investment rating in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In Q2 2025, secondary bond funds and partial - debt hybrid funds reduced their convertible bond allocation, while first - level bond funds were the main force for increasing convertible bond holdings. The convertible bond market scale decreased significantly by 43 billion yuan, and the overall convertible bond holdings of public funds decreased by 5.4 billion yuan to 282.2 billion yuan [1][13]. - The convertible bond funds led the active funds in performance in Q2 2025, with a median net value growth of 3.52% for 41 (pan) convertible bond funds, but the overall scale declined [2]. - Among the high - performing products, 85 out of 87 funds with a convertible bond proportion of over 40% in the fund's total assets and a total asset value of over 100 million yuan achieved positive returns. The median net value growth rate in Q2 was 3.03%, and as of July 24, it was 7.24% [3]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Fund Holding Convertible Bond Scale and Fund Type Distribution - In Q2 2025, the total asset scale of public funds reached 37.3 trillion yuan (excluding QDII and REITs), with the number reaching 12,576. The scale and number increased significantly compared to the previous quarter. The scale of pan - fixed - income + funds increased, and the total asset value of convertible bond funds slightly increased from 56.338 billion yuan at the end of last year to 56.636 billion yuan, but decreased compared to the end of Q1 [12]. - The total asset values of first - level/second - level bond funds/partial - debt hybrid funds changed from 883.6 billion yuan/793.7 billion yuan/288.7 billion yuan at the end of 2024 to 1004.1 billion yuan/940.3 billion yuan/283.8 billion yuan respectively. The number of funds with a decreased convertible bond position was more than those with an increased position in Q2 2025, and the ratio of adding - position funds to reducing - position funds was 0.9 [12][14]. - The number of funds with a convertible bond position of over 5% decreased significantly. By fund type, first - level bond funds, second - level bond funds, convertible bond - type funds, partial - debt hybrid funds, and flexible allocation funds were the main forces for convertible bond allocation. The average convertible bond position of convertible bond funds increased to 78.84% [17][21]. - More first - level bond funds started to allocate convertible bonds in Q2 2025. The scale of short - term pure bond funds, first - level bond funds, and second - level bond funds expanded significantly, and the proportion of first - level bond funds with convertible bond holdings in the total scale of first - level bond funds rose to 57.8%, the highest since 2023 [26]. 3.2 Public Fund Convertible Bond Individual Bond Allocation Situation Sorting - In Q2 2025, public funds increased their holdings of high - price and balanced convertible bonds and reduced their holdings of partial - equity, partial - debt, and bank convertible bonds. At the individual bond level, funds increased their positions in convertible bonds related to computing power, military industry, medicine, and pig farming, and significantly reduced their positions in photovoltaic and mechanical convertible bonds [28][30]. - The sharp decline in the scale of bank convertible bonds led to a switch in the market's bottom - position allocation. Most financial convertible bonds were added to positions. Some low - price varieties in sectors such as environmental protection, public utilities, steel, and transportation were increased in holdings, while high - dividend targets that were favored in Q1 2025 saw a decrease in the number of times they entered the top 10 heavy - position holdings [31]. - Convertible bonds related to the military industry and computing power were generally added to positions. Most pharmaceutical convertible bonds were increased in holdings due to the recovery of the pharmaceutical industry's prosperity. The performance of automobile industry convertible bonds was divided, with some decreasing and some increasing in the number of times they entered the top 10 heavy - position holdings [34][35][37]. - In the resource sector, copper - processing - related convertible bonds were reduced, while some others were added. In the chemical sector, large - cap low - price varieties were significantly increased in positions, and the performance of other convertible bonds was relatively divided. In the consumption sector, most home appliance convertible bonds were reduced, light industry and textile and apparel convertible bonds increased in the number of times they entered the top 10 heavy - position holdings, and the performance of food and beverage convertible bonds was divided [38][40]. 3.3 Statistics on the Returns of Various Funds in Q2 2025 - Convertible bond funds led the active funds in performance in Q2 2025. The average returns of first - level bond funds, second - level bond funds, partial - equity hybrid funds, partial - debt hybrid funds, and flexible allocation funds in Q2 2025/nearly one year were +1.19%/1.85%, +1.39%/2.90%, +2.94%/12.71%, 1.29%/3.23%, and 2.39%/9.11% respectively [41]. - The convertible bond funds performed well, but the overall scale declined. The median return of 41 convertible bond funds in Q2 was +3.52%, and the return of convertible bond ETFs was 3.6%. The median return of these 41 products in nearly one year was 20.1%. The scale of convertible bond ETFs slightly decreased to 36.924 billion yuan in Q2 but rose to 41.518 billion yuan as of July 24 [43]. - Among the funds with a convertible bond proportion of over 40% in the fund's total assets and a total asset value of over 100 million yuan, 85 out of 87 achieved positive returns. The median net value growth rate in Q2 was 3.03%, and as of July 24, it was 7.24%. The top - performing A fund had strong bond - selection ability, maintained a high position, and outperformed the index in the upward phase of the equity market. The second - ranked B fund allocated to securities + growth, with a decreasing convertible bond position and strong historical net value stability [3][52][60].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector [5] Core Views - The second quarter saw a slight recovery in production capacity, with an increase in average weight and stock levels [2][4] - The overall pig price trend is weak, influenced by increased supply and high temperatures affecting demand [1][38] - The report highlights potential investment opportunities in pig farming, feed, animal health, and planting sectors due to favorable market conditions [4] Summary by Sections 1. Pig Farming Sector - As of June, the number of breeding sows was 40.43 million, showing a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.1% and a year-on-year increase of 0.1% [2][14] - In Q2 2025, the total pig slaughter volume was 171.43 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 1.2% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 12% [2][15] - The average price of live pigs in June dropped to 14.57 yuan/kg, a decrease of 2.3% month-on-month and 20.6% year-on-year [21][38] 2. Market Performance - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector outperformed the market, with a weekly increase of 3.62% compared to the Shanghai Composite Index's 1.67% [28] - Key stocks in the sector showed significant gains, with Shennong Group rising by 15.42% and Juxing Agriculture increasing by 6.79% [32][33] 3. Price Trends - The average price of live pigs was 14.15 yuan/kg as of July 25, reflecting a week-on-week decline of 0.84% [1][38] - The price of white feather broiler chickens increased to 6.7 yuan/kg, up 4.69% week-on-week, while chick prices surged by 40.88% to 1.93 yuan/chick [49][37] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on pig farming stocks such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and Juxing Agriculture due to expected price recovery [4] - It also suggests monitoring feed and animal health companies like Haida Group and Ruipu Biological Products, as well as planting companies like Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang Group [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The agricultural sector's public fund heavy holdings increased in Q2 2025, benefiting from US-China tariff disturbances and policy catalysts, with total market capitalization rising to 13,208 billion yuan, up 6.80% quarter-on-quarter [13][12] - The investment logic for the pig industry is improving marginally, with expectations for a price increase in H2 2025 driven by both fundamental and policy factors [23][5] - The pet sector is experiencing a rise in domestic brands, supported by consumption upgrades and tariff barriers, with the pet food market expected to exceed 60 billion yuan by 2025 [26][25] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The agricultural sector's public fund heavy holdings increased, with a total market capitalization of 13,208 billion yuan, representing 1.74% of the A-share market [13][12] - The pig price is expected to stabilize and rise due to ongoing capacity adjustments and supply pressures [4][16] Weekly Market Performance (July 21-25) - The agricultural index outperformed the market by 1.95 percentage points, with the agricultural index rising 3.62% [27][29] - Leading stocks included Shen Nong Group (+15.42%), Zhong Ji Health (+11.63%), and Bang Ji Technology (+11.41%) [32][27] Price Tracking (July 21-25) - The average price of live pigs was 14.15 yuan/kg, down 0.12% from the previous week, while the average price of piglets was 31.89 yuan/kg, also down 0.07% [35][38] - The price of soybean meal increased to 2,983 yuan/ton, up 1.86% week-on-week, driven by rising import costs [19][49] Key Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff, and Juxing Agriculture [5][23] - In the feed sector, recommended stocks include Haida Group and New Hope [5][23] - For the pet sector, recommended stocks include Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., and Petty Co. [25][26]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a neutral investment rating for the agricultural sector, with expectations of limited price fluctuations in the near term [74]. Core Insights - The agricultural sector index increased by 3.62% week-on-week, but underperformed compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [13][14]. - The report highlights a focus on high-quality development in the pig farming industry, with a call for better market guidance and policy support [3][22]. - The poultry farming sector is experiencing price adjustments due to weak downstream demand, but there are expectations for recovery as consumer demand improves [4][35]. - The beef and dairy sectors are seeing price stability, with expectations for a new cycle in beef prices as supply constraints continue [5][39][42]. - The planting industry is stabilizing, with potential improvements if grain production decreases due to external uncertainties [6][45]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural index closed at 2855.04 points, with a week-on-week increase of 3.62%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.67% [13][14]. 2. Key Data Tracking 2.1 Pig Farming - The average weight of pigs at market was 128.48 kg, with a slight increase in slaughter rates due to high temperatures [3][22]. - The average price of pigs was 14.15 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week decrease of 0.84% [21]. - Leading pig farming companies are expected to maintain profitability above 200 yuan per pig, with a focus on low-cost operations [3][23]. 2.2 Poultry Farming - The average price of white feather chickens was 6.70 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 4.69% [29]. - The overall poultry sector is stabilizing, with expectations for price recovery as consumer demand improves [4][35]. 2.3 Livestock - The price of live cattle was 26.49 yuan/kg, with a slight increase of 0.04% week-on-week [5][40]. - The dairy sector is expected to see a stabilization in prices as supply constraints continue [5][42]. 2.4 Planting Industry - Domestic corn prices were 2,332.86 yuan/ton, showing a slight increase of 0.12% [44]. - The planting sector is stabilizing, with potential improvements if grain production decreases [6][45]. 2.5 Feed & Aquaculture - Feed prices for fattening pigs remained stable at 3.35 yuan/kg [61]. - Aquaculture prices are showing positive trends, with certain fish prices increasing [61][66].

Domestic Macro - Demand Side - As of July 24, 2023, the retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 978,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 9.0%, but a month-on-month decrease of 15.2%[2] - Subway passenger volume growth in July was 0.36% year-on-year and 4.31% month-on-month, indicating sustained travel demand[2] Domestic Macro - Production Side - By July 26, 2023, the average operating rate of blast furnaces decreased by 0.27 percentage points to 83.38%, while the operating rate of coke ovens fell by 0.77 percentage points to 73.11%[3] - The operating rate of semi-steel tires dropped by 3.25 percentage points to 73.8% year-on-year, reflecting the impact of anti-involution policies[3] Price Performance - As of July 25, 2023, the average wholesale price of pork increased by 0.35% week-on-week, while the average wholesale price of 28 monitored vegetables rose by 0.27%[4] - The price of eggs surged by 5.56% week-on-week due to seasonal demand from summer tourism and early Mid-Autumn Festival preparations[4] International Macro - The U.S. employment market remains stable, with initial jobless claims dropping to 217,000, alleviating concerns about rising unemployment rates[9] - The U.S. PMI for manufacturing in July was 49.5, below the expected 52.7, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[9] Policy and Market Trends - The yield on 30-year government bonds rose to 1.95%, while the yield on 10-year bonds reached 1.7%, indicating a significant adjustment in the bond market[1] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaged 1763.8 in July, reflecting a 5.3% month-on-month increase but a 7.8% year-on-year decline, indicating fluctuating shipping demand[2]

Report Summary 1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - The current situation of the pig market is characterized by strong expectations but weak reality, and attention should be paid to path changes [1] - In the short - term, the spot price of live pigs will oscillate weakly, and the futures price of the LH2509 contract will be in the range of 13000 - 14500 yuan/ton, with the 2026 contract entering the industrial profit - locking logic stage [3][4] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs This Week's Market Review (7.21 - 7.27) - **Spot Market**: Pig prices are running weakly. The price of 20KG piglets in Henan is 37.5 yuan/kg, the price of live pigs in Henan is 14.18 yuan/kg, and the price of 50KG binary sows nationwide is 1628 yuan/head. The supply side shows a slight increase from large - scale farms and some reluctance to sell from smallholders. The demand side remains at a low level and is suppressed by high temperatures. The average slaughter weight nationwide is 124.68KG, with a month - on - month decrease of 0.21% [2] - **Futures Market**: Pig futures prices fluctuate significantly. The highest price of the LH2509 contract is 15150 yuan/ton, the lowest is 14160 yuan/ton, and the closing price is 14385 yuan/ton. The basis of the LH2509 contract is - 205 yuan/ton [2] Next Week's Market Outlook (7.28 - 8.03) - **Spot Market**: The spot price of live pigs will oscillate weakly. In the off - season, the adjustment of slaughter volume by large - scale farms has a greater impact on prices. As the peak season approaches in the second half of the year, the release of social inventory will increase, and the influence of large - scale farms will decline. In August, the contradictions will start to be released. The supply side has relatively high inventory accumulation, and the demand side is suppressed by high temperatures. The policy of purchases for storage may provide support [3] - **Futures Market**: The LH2509 contract price has been affected by strong macro - sentiment this week. However, as it approaches the position - limit period, it will gradually return to the industrial logic. The far - month 2026 contract will enter the industrial profit - locking logic stage. The short - term support level for the LH2509 contract is 13000 yuan/ton, and the pressure level is 14500 yuan/ton [4] Other Data - **Basis and Monthly Spread**: This week's basis is - 205 yuan/ton, and the LH2509 - LH2511 monthly spread is 0 yuan/ton [9] - **Supply**: The average weight this week is 124.68KG. In May, pork production was 549.6 tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.3%; in June, pork imports were 8.84 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.6% [12]