Market Performance - The major indices showed mixed results, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 4018.60, up by 0.53% [2] - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13427.61, up by 0.18%, while the ChiNext Index fell by 0.92% to 3178.83 [2] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 2.17 trillion, an increase of 175.4 billion compared to the previous trading day [6] Sector Performance - The top-performing sectors included Beauty Care (3.60%), Food and Beverage (3.22%), and Retail (2.69%) [3] - Conversely, the sectors that underperformed were Electric Equipment (-1.09%), Machinery Equipment (-0.71%), and Electronics (-0.51%) [3] - Concept indices showed strong performance in Dairy (4.36%), Cultivated Diamonds (3.46%), and Liquor Concepts (3.01%), while the weakest were in the Fruit Index (-1.56%) and High-Speed Copper Cable Connection (-1.50%) [3] Market Outlook - The market is expected to gradually improve in the fourth quarter, supported by proactive policies, aiming for an annual economic growth target of around 5% [6] - Positive policy signals are anticipated to reshape the investment themes and valuation systems in the capital market, boosting market risk appetite [6] - Defensive sectors such as Finance and Coal, along with low-positioned sectors like Food and Beverage, are recommended for attention [6] Economic Indicators - In October 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year and month-on-month [5] - The producer price index (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month [5]

Core Insights - The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Index (SMEDI) in China remained stable at 89.0 in October, unchanged from September and the same as the previous year [1] - Macro policies have been effective in boosting market vitality and improving domestic demand, leading to a steady development trend for SMEs [1][2] Summary by Categories Overall Index - The comprehensive operation index, market index, cost index, and investment index increased by 0.3 points, 0.1 points, 0.1 points, and 0.2 points respectively compared to September [1] - The macroeconomic sentiment index and funding index remained unchanged from September, while the labor and efficiency indices both decreased by 0.1 points [1] Industry-Specific Indices - In October, the indices for the industrial sector, transportation, real estate, and accommodation and catering sectors increased by 0.1 points, 0.3 points, 0.1 points, and 0.4 points respectively [1] - The transportation sector index has risen for two consecutive months, indicating a gradual recovery in economic vitality [2] - Conversely, the indices for construction, wholesale and retail, social services, and information transmission and software sectors decreased by 0.1 points, 0.1 points, 0.3 points, and 0.3 points respectively [1] Regional Indices - The development indices for the central and northeastern regions were 89.8 and 81.6, reflecting increases of 0.2 points and 0.3 points from September [1] - The eastern and western regions maintained their indices at 90.0 and 88.4, respectively, unchanged from September [1] Future Outlook - There are signs of stabilization in business operations, with improved market expectations and reduced operational pressures [2] - The focus will be on enhancing domestic demand, stabilizing employment, and implementing supportive policies for SMEs to sustain economic recovery [2]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry, but it highlights potential opportunities in the tourism and duty-free sectors due to upcoming policy changes and market demand [1]. Core Insights - The consumer sector showed mixed performance in the week of November 3-7, with textile and apparel, retail, and social services sectors experiencing slight gains, while food and beverage, home appliances, and beauty care sectors faced declines [1]. - The announcement of extended holiday periods, including a 9-day Spring Festival, is expected to significantly boost the tourism sector, with early indicators showing a 63% increase in flight bookings for the 2026 Spring Festival compared to the previous year [1]. - The upcoming closure of Hainan's free trade port on December 18, 2025, is anticipated to reshape the local industry landscape and expand the duty-free market, with recent data indicating a recovery in duty-free sales [1]. Summary by Sections Market Weekly Review - The consumer sector's performance varied, with notable stock movements in various sub-sectors, including significant gains for companies like Anji Food (+13.87%) and Kangsheng Co. (+21.05%), while others like Jinzi Ham (-6.22%) and Haili B shares (-13.44%) faced declines [1][13][14]. Industry News and Key Company Announcements - The government has announced a new holiday schedule for 2026, which includes an extended Spring Festival, likely to drive consumer spending and tourism [15][17]. - The Hainan free trade port is set to officially close on December 18, 2025, with new policies aimed at enhancing the duty-free shopping experience, which has already shown signs of recovery in sales figures [1][15]. - Companies in the tourism and duty-free sectors are recommended for investment focus, particularly those with strong market positioning and unique offerings [1].

Group 1 - The market is currently focused on two main events: the recently released CPI and PPI data, which catalyze the consumer sector, and the impending reopening of the U.S. federal government [1][2] - The end of the government shutdown is expected to restore risk appetite in the market, which is seen as a significant positive for global financial markets [5][4] - The shutdown had previously caused liquidity tightening as funds were drawn into the central treasury account, leading to reduced cash flow for banks and businesses [3][2] Group 2 - Following the news of the government reopening, both risk assets and safe-haven assets experienced collective gains, indicating a recovery in liquidity [6][8] - The consumer sector saw a notable rebound, with leading industries such as beauty care, food and beverage, and retail showing significant daily increases, while growth-related sectors like communication and electronics faced declines [10][11] - The Hang Seng Consumer Index recorded its largest single-day gain since 2025, driven by a resurgence in new consumption stocks [15][18] Group 3 - The southbound net purchases of Hong Kong stocks surpassed 5 trillion, marking a historical milestone, with over 1.3 trillion net purchases this year alone [21][24] - The low interest rate environment remains unchanged, with financing demand being the core focus rather than inflation [26][29] - Observations indicate that global investment strategies are being adjusted in response to the resolution of overseas risk events, with changes in fund limits reflecting market conditions [32][33]

Macroeconomic Insights - Global asset performance shows mixed results, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.29% and the Shanghai Composite Index up 1.08%, while developed markets like the S&P 500 fell by 1.63%[6] - In October, the U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI declined, indicating economic slowdown, while consumer confidence continued to drop according to the University of Michigan index[7] Inflation and Prices - October CPI in China rose by 0.2% year-on-year, while PPI decreased by 2.1%, indicating a stable inflation environment with core service prices reaching their highest level since March 2024[11] - The rise in core CPI is attributed to reduced food drag and increased service contributions, with gold prices significantly impacting jewelry costs[13] Trade and Exports - In October, China's exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year, while imports grew by 1.0%, leading to a slight decrease in trade surplus[16] - The export structure shows weakness in non-U.S. markets, particularly the EU, while exports to the U.S. and ASEAN remained strong[18] Investment Strategies - The asset allocation report suggests an overweight position in Chinese A-shares and industrial commodities, with equity allocation set at 45% and bonds at 45%[22] - The report emphasizes the importance of AI industry trends and the potential for volatility in global equity markets, recommending a focus on quality assets[23] Market Dynamics - The trading activity has decreased, with turnover rates and transaction volumes declining across indices, indicating a cautious market sentiment[28] - The report highlights a decrease in northbound capital flow, with a net outflow of 2.6 billion CNY in the recent week, reflecting investor sentiment shifts[34]

Market Overview - The A-share market shows a divergence with the main board strengthening while the ChiNext board remains under pressure, with the Shanghai Composite Index successfully reclaiming the 4000-point mark [2] - Market sentiment is fluctuating, with over 3300 stocks closing in the green, and the total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reaching 2.17 trillion, an increase of 175.4 billion from the previous trading day [3] Economic Indicators - The strong performance of consumer sectors such as food and beverage, liquor, and tourism is attributed to the rebound in October's CPI and core CPI data, signaling a recovery in domestic demand and boosting confidence in economic stabilization [3][4] - The Ministry of Finance has reiterated its commitment to continue implementing special actions to boost consumption, providing policy support to these sectors [4] Policy Outlook - The release of the "14th Five-Year Plan" marks the beginning of a new five-year economic and industrial development framework, which will serve as a foundation for future policies and provide a starting point for the policy tone leading up to 2026 [5][7] - Key areas of focus include industrial structure upgrades, technological self-reliance, and boosting domestic consumption [8][10] Sector Focus - For industrial structure upgrades, attention should be directed towards sectors such as mining, chemicals, machinery, and shipbuilding [11] - In terms of technological self-reliance, sectors like new energy, new materials, low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and industrial mother machines are highlighted [11] - The domestic consumption boost should focus on retail, social services, food and beverage, and certain new consumption areas [11] Market Trends - The TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) and advanced manufacturing sectors are expected to remain the main themes of the bull market [12] - Historical trends indicate that the current market may be in the second phase of a multi-stage rally, with significant potential for growth [14] Investment Opportunities - In the TMT sector, key areas of interest include AI and storage, with AI driving technological innovation and industry transformation, while storage is expected to benefit from sustained demand due to AI [15][16] - In advanced manufacturing, focus areas include humanoid robots, liquid cooling, solid-state batteries, and PCB, with significant developments anticipated in 2026 [17][18] Future Market Dynamics - The market is expected to enter a phase of intense policy expectation, with domestic policies centered around the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference, while international policies will be influenced by U.S.-China relations and potential policy shifts from the U.S. midterm elections [21] - Key upcoming events include annual performance forecasts and quarterly reports, which will further validate industry conditions [22]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "stronger than the market," indicating an expected performance exceeding the market index by more than 5% over the next six months [28]. Core Insights - The report highlights marginal improvements in operational performance across specific segments within the consumer sector, suggesting a focus on stable growth areas and sectors showing operational enhancements [4][5]. - The textile and apparel sector led the consumer industry with a 1.56% increase, while the food and beverage sector experienced a decline of 0.54% [5]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring consumer sentiment and emotional fluctuations, particularly in media and cultural sectors, which may present investment opportunities [4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Social Services - The report suggests focusing on leading companies like China Duty Free and Aimeike, which may benefit from low baselines and policy catalysts [4]. - The 2026 holiday schedule has been released, and the successful IPO of Shaanxi Tourism is noted as a potential opportunity in the tourism sector [4]. Textile and Apparel - Continued attention is recommended for investment opportunities in the gold and jewelry accessories sector, particularly for leading brands with potential market share growth [4]. Cultural Communication - The report advises focusing on segments related to spiritual needs and consumer sentiment, which may provide opportunities for media companies [4]. Food and Beverage - Alcohol - The report indicates that major liquor companies are experiencing deeper net profit adjustments, with a focus on leading companies that excel in market management and branding [4]. - Three main lines of focus are suggested: high-end liquor with stable demand, mid-range liquor with national expansion, and local market solidified real estate liquor [4]. Food and Beverage - Mass Products - The report notes high demand in the functional beverage and snack sectors, with specific recommendations for brands like Dongpeng Beverage and Salted Fish [4]. - The dairy sector is expected to see a recovery in profitability, with Yili being highlighted as a recommended stock [4]. Industry Dynamics - The report mentions a 0.9% increase in the average price of pork in the national wholesale market, indicating ongoing price fluctuations in agricultural products [24].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Tianfeng Securities indicates that industries with prolonged weak performance tend to exhibit a "prolonged decline" characteristic, with defensive sectors like environmental protection, public utilities, and transportation more likely to underperform in the long term [1][2] Industry Analysis - Industries that have underperformed for three consecutive years and are nearing their historical longest underperformance periods include beauty care, basic chemicals, and social services [4] - The construction materials, electrical equipment, and food and beverage sectors have been underperforming for a duration close to their historical longest periods, with a difference of about one year [4] - Industries that have underperformed for three consecutive years but have a higher probability of outperforming in the fourth year include food and beverage, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, social services, and biomedicine [2][4] Defensive Sector Characteristics - The public utility sector exhibits a typical public utility attribute, characterized by weak cycles and low beta, showing low elasticity during bull markets, as evidenced in the bull markets of 2006-2007, Q1-Q3 of 2009, and H2 of 2014 to H1 of 2015 [3] - The trend of negative excess returns in public utility sectors is attributed to small-cap stocks lacking both offensive characteristics in bull markets and stable dividend attributes, leading to a divergence between industry leaders and small-cap stocks [3] - The independent market performance of leading stocks in the public utility and environmental sectors since 2017 is driven by the revaluation of dividend assets in a low-interest-rate environment, with stable earnings and high dividends contributing to a stronger "moat" and scale effect for these leaders [3] Statistical Insights - An analysis of the Shenwan first-level industries from 2007 to 2025 reveals that the probability of an industry underperforming for three consecutive years is inversely related to the conditional probability of it outperforming in the fourth year [2]

Group 1 - The foundation of a long-term bull market requires not only liquidity improvement but also robust fundamental enhancements, with historical data showing that the longer the time cycle, the stronger the correlation between market performance and fundamentals [3][7][11] - The current bull market has significant room for growth, with the Shanghai Composite Index showing a performance close to previous structural bull markets, yet still having considerable upside compared to comprehensive bull markets from 2005-2007 and 2013-2015 [5][6] - The policy environment provides critical turning points for expected improvements, with historical instances indicating that key policy announcements often coincide with the onset of bull markets [15][18] Group 2 - In 2026, price changes are expected to be a major driver of profitability, with projections indicating that A-share earnings growth will gradually recover to around 10%, particularly in the non-financial sector [40][53] - The "15th Five-Year Plan" provides a significant policy foundation for economic and industrial development, with expectations for positive market performance in the opening year of the plan [112][114] - The structural highlights in profitability are anticipated to emerge from sectors such as AI, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing, which are expected to continue their upward trajectory [56][61] Group 3 - Resident funds are the most crucial source of capital for the A-share market, with a notable trend of "deposit migration" observed, indicating a sustained flow of funds into the equity market [63][67] - High-risk preference funds have been the primary incremental source of capital in the current bull market, similar to trends seen in 2015, while medium-risk preference funds are expected to become significant contributors in the next phase [70][91] - The importance of ETF investments is expected to increase, with passive equity funds showing better performance and gaining traction among investors [96][100]

Group 1 - The core conclusion of the report is to explore which industries that have underperformed for three consecutive years have a higher probability of reversal in the coming year. It highlights that industries like beauty care, basic chemicals, and social services are currently close to their historical longest periods of underperformance [2][3][10] - The report identifies that defensive industries such as environmental protection, public utilities, and transportation are more likely to exhibit prolonged underperformance due to their weak cyclical nature and low beta characteristics. These industries tend to show a "prolonged decline" feature [2][3][10] - The report indicates that the trend of negative excess returns in public utility sectors is attributed to the small-cap stocks within these sectors, which lack both offensive characteristics during bull markets and stable dividend attributes. The divergence between industry leaders and small-cap stocks has become more pronounced since 2017 [3][24] Group 2 - The report provides statistical analysis from 2007 to 2025, showing that the probability of an industry that has underperformed for three consecutive years winning in the fourth year is inversely related to its historical performance. This suggests that industries with a long history of weak performance are likely to continue this trend [3][10] - The report notes that the current industries that have underperformed for three years and are close to their historical longest underperformance periods include beauty care, basic chemicals, and social services. It also mentions that the food and beverage, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, social services, and pharmaceutical biotechnology sectors have a higher probability of winning in the fourth year [4][38] - The report emphasizes that the monthly trading volume of public utilities, environmental protection, and transportation has been decreasing as a proportion of total A-share trading volume, indicating a long-term downward trend in liquidity for these sectors [4][24][37]