Core Viewpoint - Zhang Kun, a prominent fund manager at E Fund, has demonstrated strong performance across his managed funds, focusing on domestic consumption and technology sectors while adjusting his portfolio in response to market conditions [1][2][14]. Fund Performance - As of September 30, 2025, all four funds managed by Zhang Kun outperformed their respective benchmarks, with a total managed scale of approximately 56.544 billion yuan [1]. - The E Fund Blue Chip Select Fund reported a net asset value of 36.413 billion yuan, with a net value growth rate of 16.37%, surpassing the benchmark return of 13.25% [3][8]. - The E Fund Quality Select Fund achieved a net value growth rate of 17.58%, outperforming its benchmark of 13.57% [8]. Portfolio Adjustments - In Q3 2025, Zhang Kun increased his focus on domestic consumption, adding positions in companies like Kweichow Moutai and Wuliangye, while reducing holdings in JD Health and other stocks [4][5]. - The E Fund Blue Chip Select Fund saw a significant net redemption of 2.078 billion shares, marking the second-highest redemption record since its inception [3]. - The E Fund Quality Select Fund saw changes in its top ten holdings, with notable increases in Kweichow Moutai and Wuliangye, while JD Health and other stocks were reduced [7][9]. Sector Focus - Zhang Kun emphasized the potential of China's domestic consumption market, predicting that the growth rate of Chinese consumption will exceed both GDP growth and global GDP growth in the long term [2][14][15]. - The portfolio adjustments reflect a strategic shift towards sectors with sustained growth potential, particularly in consumer goods and technology [14][16]. Geographic Allocation - There has been an increase in holdings in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the U.S., while exposure to South Korean stocks has significantly decreased [2][12]. - The E Fund Asia Select Fund, the smallest among Zhang Kun's managed funds, has seen a rise in its holdings in major markets, with Google entering its top ten holdings for the first time [12][13]. Investment Philosophy - Zhang Kun maintains a long-term investment philosophy, focusing on companies with strong business models and competitive advantages, despite short-term market volatility [14][15][16]. - He believes that the current low valuation levels in the market provide a significant margin of safety for long-term investments in quality companies [16].

Market Overview - A-shares experienced a collective adjustment in the morning session, with the major indices showing declines. The CSI 500 Index fell by 0.7%, the CSI 300 Index also decreased by 0.7%, the ChiNext Index dropped by 0.9%, and the STAR Market 50 Index declined by 1.1% [1] - The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong showed weakness, with declines in the non-ferrous metals and consumer staples sectors, resulting in a 1.4% drop in the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index [1] Index Performance - The CSI 300 Index, which consists of 300 large-cap stocks from the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets, had a rolling P/E ratio of 14.4 times and fell by 0.7% [3] - The CSI 500 Index, covering 500 stocks with good liquidity, had a rolling P/E ratio of 16.9 times and also decreased by 0.7% [3] - The ChiNext Index, which includes 100 large-cap stocks in the ChiNext market, had a rolling P/E ratio of 41.9 times and fell by 0.9% [3] - The STAR Market 50 Index, focusing on large-cap stocks in the STAR Market, had a rolling P/E ratio of 176.0 times and declined by 1.1% [4] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, which tracks 50 large-cap Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong, had a rolling P/E ratio of 10.8 times and decreased by 1.4% [4]

Core Points - The Jiangxi Provincial Federation of Trade Unions has allocated 50 million yuan to stimulate consumer spending among workers from late October to mid-December 2025 [2][4] - The initiative focuses on two main areas: daily consumer goods and cultural tourism, aiming to benefit workers and share development outcomes [2] Group 1: Funding Allocation - 30 million yuan is designated for promoting general consumer spending among workers, while 20 million yuan is specifically for cultural tourism consumption [2] - Of the 30 million yuan for general consumption, 29 million yuan will be distributed to various municipal trade unions to cover a wider range of consumption scenarios [2] - The remaining 1 million yuan will be used for issuing consumption vouchers through the "Jiangxi Workers' Benefits" platform [2] Group 2: Cultural Tourism Support - The program will subsidize 50,000 enterprise workers to participate in the "Jia You Gan" cultural tourism activities, with at least 80% of participants being frontline workers from non-public enterprises and new employment forms [2]

- The Guozheng Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumer Theme Index is constructed using the Paasche weighted method and is calculated daily on a chained basis[3][11][39] - The index selects stocks from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that meet specific criteria, such as being involved in consumer-related industries (e.g., apparel, jewelry, home appliances, food and beverages) and having mutual market access qualifications[43] - The index excludes stocks with abnormal price fluctuations, significant financial issues, or major operational problems in the past year[43] - The index selects the top 50 stocks based on the highest average daily market capitalization over the past year, after removing the bottom 10% in terms of average daily trading volume[43] - The Guozheng Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumer Theme Index has a cumulative return of 24.22% since its base date (December 31, 2014) as of September 16, 2025, outperforming the Hang Seng Equal Weight Index (-7.82%) and the Hang Seng Index (12.00%)[71] - The index's PE (TTM) ratio is 19.30 as of September 16, 2025, which is lower than 80.88% of the time since its launch on April 11, 2022, indicating a relatively undervalued state[75][77]

Group 1 - The A-share market is expected to continue its upward trend, with a focus on technology, cyclical sectors, and "anti-involution" manufacturing [1][6] - In August, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 7.97%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 15.32%, and the ChiNext Index surged by 24.13% [1] - Several brokerages have released their investment portfolios for September, covering various sectors including consumption, technology, and finance [1] Group 2 - The most frequently recommended stock among brokerages is ZTE Corporation, receiving recommendations from three brokerages [3] - Other notable stocks include Kingsoft Office, Neway Technology, Crystal Clear Technology, and Race Intelligent, each receiving two recommendations [3] - Neway Technology had the highest increase in August, with a rise of over 88%, closing at 356.2 yuan [3] Group 3 - The market is characterized by a preference for small-cap stocks and growth over value, driven by an increase in risk appetite [6] - The focus remains on technology and advanced manufacturing, with significant attention on AI, autonomous control, humanoid robots, and low-altitude economy sectors [6][7] - The "anti-involution" policy is promoting high-quality industrial development, with ongoing attention to sectors like electric equipment and basic chemicals [7] Group 4 - Domestic demand policies are expected to create opportunities in industries such as machinery, home appliances, automobiles, and consumer electronics [7]

Group 1 - The A-share market is expected to continue its upward trend, with a focus on technology, cyclical sectors, and "anti-involution" manufacturing [1][6] - In August, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 7.97%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 15.32%, and the ChiNext Index surged by 24.13% [1] - Multiple brokerages have released their investment portfolios for September, covering various sectors including consumption, technology, and finance [1] Group 2 - The most frequently recommended stocks include ZTE Corporation, which received recommendations from three brokerages, while Kingsoft Office, New Yisheng, Crystal Morning, and Race Intelligent received two recommendations each [4] - ZTE Corporation's stock price increased by 32.52% in August, closing at 45.44 yuan, with a market capitalization of 207.15 billion yuan [5] - New Yisheng had the highest increase in August, with a rise of over 88%, closing at 356.2 yuan [4][5] Group 3 - Brokerages suggest focusing on technology and advanced manufacturing as key growth areas, with high-tech manufacturing maintaining strong profitability [7] - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to promote high-quality industrial development, with a focus on sectors like electric equipment and basic chemicals [8] - Domestic demand policies are anticipated to create opportunities in industries such as machinery, home appliances, automobiles, and consumer electronics [8]

Market Overview - In July, the A-share market showed a fluctuating upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 3.74%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 5.2%, and the ChiNext Index by 8.14% [1] Investment Recommendations - Over ten brokerages have released their investment portfolios for August, covering various sectors including consumption, technology, and finance [1] - The most frequently recommended stock is Dongfang Wealth, receiving endorsements from six brokerages. Other notable stocks include Luoyang Molybdenum, Dongpeng Beverage, Huadian Technology, and Muyuan Foods, each recommended by four brokerages [4][5] Stock Performance - Huadian Technology had the highest increase in July, with a rise of over 32%, closing at 53.85 yuan. Dongpeng Beverage, however, saw a decline of over 10%, closing at 285.05 yuan [4][5] Sector Preferences - Brokerages suggest focusing on technology, cyclical, and financial sectors as the A-share market may experience a period of consolidation [6] - The report from Guolian Minsheng indicates that liquidity support and a gradual increase in risk appetite will be key market themes, despite the potential for market adjustments [6] - Dongwu Securities notes that the Shanghai Composite Index has entered a new operational center, with a focus on low-level technology sectors as the market digests short-term profit-taking [6] - Donghai Securities highlights three main lines of focus for August: domestic service consumption, cyclical sectors with potential demand-side policy support, and midstream equipment manufacturing and non-bank financial sectors with strong profit certainty [6]

Group 1: Domestic ESG Policy News - China's first national standard for green data centers, "Green Data Center Evaluation," was officially implemented on June 1, outlining requirements for energy efficiency, green design, procurement, operation, and services [2] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the "China Climate Change Adaptation Progress Report (2024)" on June 25, reflecting the progress and effectiveness of climate change adaptation efforts in China [2] Group 2: International ESG Developments - The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2 received equivalent recognition from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 102 for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure, allowing companies to meet both standards simultaneously [4] Group 3: ESG Preferred Index Performance - The Dongfang Jincheng Credit - CSI 800 ESG Industry Preferred Index has a cumulative return of 30.88% and an annualized return of 4.41% since January 1, 2019, while the industry underperforming index has a cumulative return of -22.42% and an annualized return of -3.99% [6] - The preferred index underperformed the CSI 800 benchmark by 4.09%, while the underperforming index lagged by 57.40% [6] Group 4: Monthly Performance - The ESG industry preferred index showed a maximum monthly increase of 2.00% on June 24, with a monthly return of -3.64%, compared to a 2.45% return for the CSI 800 index [7] Group 5: ESG Risk Events - During the reporting period from June 1 to June 30, 18 ESG risk events were monitored among A-share listed companies, resulting in total penalties of RMB 278,235,160.04 [9] - The majority of ESG risk events occurred in heavy industry manufacturing, electronics, daily consumption, and finance, with heavy industry manufacturing incurring penalties exceeding RMB 200 million [9] - Regions with significant penalties included Tianjin, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang, with Tianjin's penalties exceeding RMB 25 million [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market has experienced fluctuations since the end of June due to tariffs and exchange rate impacts, but is expected to outperform the A-share market in the second half of the year as positive factors accumulate [1][3][13]. Market Performance - Since the end of June, the Hong Kong stock market has shown weaker performance compared to the A-share market, primarily influenced by U.S. tariff policies and the Hong Kong dollar's exchange rate [4][7]. - The Hang Seng Index rose by 20% in the first half of the year, outperforming major global indices, including the S&P 500 (5.5%) and the Shanghai Composite Index (2.8%) [3][4]. Sector Analysis - The technology and dividend sectors in Hong Kong are currently less active compared to A-shares, with the overall market heat slightly below historical averages [7][8]. - The healthcare and consumer sectors in Hong Kong show higher activity levels compared to A-shares, with the healthcare sector's heat at 91%, significantly above A-shares' 77% [9][8]. Investment Opportunities - The easing of U.S. chip export restrictions and the acceleration of AI applications are expected to benefit the Hong Kong technology sector, which is well-positioned to capitalize on the AI industry transformation [17]. - The dividend sector in Hong Kong, despite lower heat compared to A-shares, still holds value due to high dividend yields relative to risk-free rates, making it an attractive option for long-term investors [18]. Future Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market is entering a favorable allocation period, with expectations of continued upward movement in the second half of the year driven by supportive policies and improved capital inflows [13][14]. - The anticipated increase in capital expenditure by Hong Kong internet giants in AI infrastructure is expected to enhance the performance of the technology sector [17].

Market Overview - Major industry ETFs in the US stock market mostly declined, with the Consumer Discretionary ETF dropping over 1%, the Semiconductor ETF falling nearly 1%, and the Biotechnology Index ETF decreasing by 0.7% [1] ETF Performance - Consumer Discretionary ETF (US XLY) current price: $218.19, down by $3.02 (-1.37%), with a trading volume of 115,000 shares and a total market value of $27.405 billion, year-to-date performance down by 2.27% [2] - Semiconductor ETF (US SMH) current price: $281.22, down by $2.40 (-0.85%), with a trading volume of 229,900 shares and a total market value of $3.324 billion, year-to-date performance up by 16.13% [2] - Biotechnology Index ETF (US IBB) current price: $129.11, down by $0.89 (-0.68%), with a trading volume of 22,713 shares and a total market value of $10.251 billion, year-to-date performance down by 2.26% [2] - Energy ETF (US XLE) current price: $86.56, down by $0.47 (-0.54%), with a trading volume of 1.4898 million shares and a total market value of $21.677 billion, year-to-date performance up by 2.67% [2] - Technology Sector ETF (US XLK) current price: $255.63, down by $1.33 (-0.52%), with a trading volume of 203,700 shares and a total market value of $81.304 billion, year-to-date performance up by 10.31% [2] - Healthcare ETF (US XLV) current price: $134.89, down by $0.61 (-0.45%), with a trading volume of 353,700 shares and a total market value of $25.813 billion, year-to-date performance down by 1.10% [2] - Global Technology ETF (US IXN) current price: $92.93, down by $0.40 (-0.43%), with a trading volume of 7,225 shares and a total market value of $1.301 billion, year-to-date performance up by 9.86% [2] - Consumer Staples ETF (US XLP) current price: $81.87, down by $0.31 (-0.38%), with a trading volume of 847,500 shares and a total market value of $13.854 billion, year-to-date performance up by 5.42% [2] - Internet ETF (US FDN) current price: $268.40, down by $0.62 (-0.23%), with a trading volume of 5,447 shares and a total market value of $178.22 billion, year-to-date performance up by 10.38% [2] - Utilities ETF (US XLU) current price: $81.75, down by $0.09 (-0.11%), with a trading volume of 672,400 shares and a total market value of $11.868 billion, year-to-date performance up by 9.53% [2] - Global Airlines ETF (US JETS) current price: $24.13, up by $0.01 (+0.03%), with a trading volume of 31,918 shares and a total market value of $76.0004 million, year-to-date performance down by 4.82% [2] - Banking ETF (US KBE) current price: $58.86, up by $0.04 (+0.07%), with a trading volume of 62,373 shares and a total market value of $4.556 billion, year-to-date performance up by 7.60% [2] - Financials ETF (US XLF) current price: $53.24, up by $0.05 (+0.09%), with a trading volume of 1.5935 million shares and a total market value of $59.259 billion, year-to-date performance up by 10.94% [2] - Regional Banks ETF (US KRE) current price: $63.36, up by $0.13 (+0.21%), with a trading volume of 282,500 shares and a total market value of $5.288 billion, year-to-date performance up by 6.41% [2]