Group 1: Strategy Overview - The report emphasizes that the Chinese economy is undergoing a transformation, leading to a "transformation bull market" in the stock market, with expectations for new highs in the future [1][15][16] - Key investment themes include a focus on financials, growth sectors, and certain cyclical industries, as the market adjusts and gains confidence [1][2][3] Group 2: Key Investment Recommendations - The August stock selection includes: 1. Banking: China Merchants Bank 2. Non-bank: CICC and New China Life Insurance 3. Overseas Technology: Tencent Holdings and Kuaishou-W 4. Electronics: Cambricon Technologies, Chipone Technology, and Suzhou Tianmai 5. Computing: Dingjie Smart and Anheng Information 6. Machinery: Hengli Hydraulic and Mingzhi Electric 7. Military: AVIC Shenfei 8. Coal: Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry 9. Light Industry: Sun Paper 10. Agriculture: Muyuan Foods 11. Transportation: SF Express 12. Pharmaceuticals: MicroPort Medical 13. Real Estate: China Resources Mixc Lifestyle 14. Utilities: Huadian International Power [1][4][12] Group 3: Banking Sector Insights - The banking sector is expected to face revenue pressure but maintain positive net profit growth, with a gradual recovery in net interest margins anticipated [22][23] - China Merchants Bank is projected to benefit from economic recovery, with an upward revision of net profit growth forecasts for 2025-2027 [25][26][27] Group 4: Non-Banking Sector Insights - The impact of the new tax on bond interest income is expected to be limited for the non-banking sector, with continued optimism for growth in this area [30][32] - CICC is forecasted to see significant profit growth driven by active trading and investment recovery, with an increase in EPS estimates for 2025-2027 [33][34] Group 5: Technology Sector Insights - Major tech companies are increasing capital expenditures significantly, particularly in AI, indicating a robust growth trajectory for the sector [43][45] - Tencent is expected to leverage AI to enhance its core business, with revenue and profit projections being adjusted upwards for 2025-2027 [45][46][47]

Core Viewpoints - The market is currently in a short-term adjustment phase due to the significant rise of the US dollar and the pullback of leading sectors such as innovative pharmaceuticals in Hong Kong, but the overall upward trend remains intact [1][4][55] - The adjustment is expected to last approximately two weeks, with key technical supports at the 20-day moving average, lower gaps, and the upward trend line for the Shanghai Composite Index [1][4][55] - Even if the trend line is breached, the 60-day moving average will serve as a reliable medium-term support, indicating that the overall market outlook remains positive for a "slow bull" market [1][4][55] Market Overview - The market experienced an overall adjustment this week, with major indices such as the Shanghai Composite, Shanghai 50, and CSI 300 declining by 0.94%, 1.48%, and 1.75% respectively [11][53] - The technology growth sector showed relative strength, while cyclical sectors experienced significant pullbacks, with materials and coal down by 4.69% and 4.56% respectively [12][54] - The average daily trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets decreased to 17.9 trillion yuan, reflecting a decline in market sentiment [19] Industry Configuration - The recommended industry allocation strategy is a balanced approach of "1+1+X," focusing on large financials (banks and brokerages) alongside technology growth sectors such as military, computing, media, electronics, and new energy [1][4][56] - There is an emphasis on identifying low-position stocks above the annual line within sectors to optimize "high-low cut" operations [1][4][56] Future Market Outlook - The market is expected to continue its upward trend as long as the key technical supports hold, with potential short-term buying opportunities if the index maintains the upward trend line and the US dollar against the offshore RMB begins to decline [1][4][55] - Historical patterns suggest that the Shanghai Composite Index may aim to surpass its previous high of 3674 points, with reliable short-term supports identified at recent gaps and moving averages [4][52][55]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 13.26 points, a decline of 0.37%, at 3559.95 points, with a trading volume of 684.6 billion yuan [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index fell 18.45 points, down 0.17%, closing at 10991.32 points, with a trading volume of 913.7 billion yuan [1] - The total trading volume of both markets was approximately 1.6 trillion yuan, a decrease of over 300 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Small-cap stocks were favored, with over 3300 stocks rising in the market [1] Global Economic Impact - On July 31, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order imposing "reciprocal tariffs" ranging from 10% to 41% on multiple countries and regions [1] - This news caused significant volatility in global capital markets, with the South Korean Composite Index experiencing a maximum drop of 3.7% and the Nikkei 225 Index dropping over 1% before stabilizing [1] Investment Strategy - In light of the increasing asset price volatility, a balanced asset allocation strategy of "stocks-bonds-commodities" is recommended to mitigate risks [2] - The China A500 ETF is suggested for capturing long-term economic growth opportunities in China [2] - Ten-year government bonds are highlighted for their defensive and offensive attributes, making them worthy of investor attention [2] - Gold is recommended for its safe-haven and monetary properties, supporting both short-term and long-term price trends [2] Economic Policy Insights - The "anti-involution" policies reflect a shift in focus from quantity to price by policymakers, fostering growing confidence in China's long-term economic outlook [3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) has been below zero for 33 consecutive months since October 2022, indicating a need for policy intervention [3] Technical Analysis - The A-share market showed strong performance in July, with a significant increase in trading volume and price, although a recent pullback occurred due to profit-taking [4] - The Shanghai Composite Index had ten consecutive trading days where the closing price was above the five-day moving average, indicating a strong upward trend [4] Bond Market Insights - The ten-year government bond ETF is recommended for its unique advantages, including T+0 trading, low fees, transparency in holdings, and the ability to pledge for repurchase [7] - The ten-year government bond serves as a benchmark in the bond market, providing a stable base for asset allocation [8] Gold Market Dynamics - Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, India-Pakistan, and Russia-Ukraine have heightened market risk aversion, supporting gold prices [9] - The weakening of the U.S. dollar's credit system due to challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence further strengthens the case for gold as a stable asset [10] - The U.S. economy faces challenges, with concerns about "stagflation" emerging, which may increase demand for gold as a hedge against inflation [11]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes the economic growth, inflation, and related market trends in July 2025, including production, demand, CPI, and PPI indicators, and points out the price changes and influencing factors of various products and industries [4]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Economic Growth: Cement Prices Approach Previous Lows 3.1.1 Production: Power Plant Daily Consumption Fluctuates at a High Level - Power plant daily consumption fluctuates at a high level. On July 29, the average daily consumption of 6 major power - generation groups was 882,100 tons, a 0.01% decrease from July 22. On July 22, the daily consumption of power plants in eight southern provinces was 2.18 million tons, a 4.0% decrease from July 15 [4][11]. - The blast furnace operating rate remains at a high level. On July 25, the national blast furnace operating rate was 83.5%, unchanged from July 18; the capacity utilization rate was 90.8%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from July 18. On July 25, the blast furnace operating rate of steel mills in Tangshan was 92.0%, unchanged from July 18 [4][14]. - The tire operating rate shows weak and stable operation. On July 24, the operating rate of all - steel truck tires was 65.0%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from July 17; the operating rate of semi - steel car tires was 75.9%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from July 17. The operating rate of looms in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions declined moderately [4][16]. 3.1.2 Demand: Cement Prices Approach Previous Lows - The new - home sales in 30 cities turned negative month - on - month. From July 1 - 29, the average daily sales area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 201,000 square meters, a 31.4% decrease compared to the same period in June, an 18.8% decrease compared to the same period in July last year, and a 34.7% decrease compared to the same period in July 2023 [4][22]. - The retail sales of the auto market are stable and relatively strong. In July, retail sales increased by 9% year - on - year, and wholesale sales increased by 17% year - on - year [4][23]. - Steel prices maintain resilience. On July 29, the prices of rebar, wire rod, hot - rolled coil, and cold - rolled coil increased by 2.1%, 0.8%, 0.9%, and 0.9% respectively compared to July 22 [4][30]. - Cement prices approach previous lows. On July 29, the national cement price index decreased by 1.6% compared to July 22, with prices in the East China and Yangtze River regions decreasing by 2.3% and 2.7% respectively [4][31]. - Glass prices corrected. On July 29, the active futures contract price of glass was 1,182 yuan/ton, a 1.7% decrease from July 22 [4][37]. - The container shipping freight index has declined for seven consecutive weeks. On July 25, the CCFI index decreased by 3.2% compared to July 18, and the SCFI index decreased by 3.3% [4][40]. 3.2 Inflation: Pig Prices Weaken 3.2.1 CPI: Pig Prices Weaken - Pig prices weaken. On July 29, the average wholesale price of pork was 20.5 yuan/kg, a 1.2% decrease from July 22 [4][46]. - The agricultural product price index fluctuates weakly. On July 29, the agricultural product wholesale price index decreased by 0.04% compared to July 22. By variety, eggs (+5.1%) > fruits (+1.7%) > mutton (+0.9%) > vegetables (+0.7%) > chicken (+0.4%) > beef (-0.02%) > pork (-1.2%) [4][50]. 3.2.2 PPI: Oil Prices Rise - Oil prices rise. On July 29, the spot prices of Brent and WTI crude oil were 71.6 and 69.2 dollars/barrel respectively, increasing by 2.2% and 6.0% compared to July 22 [4][53]. - Copper and aluminum prices decline. On July 29, the prices of LME 3 - month copper and aluminum decreased by 0.9% and 1.2% respectively compared to July 22 [4][58]. - The month - on - month increase of the domestic commodity index widens. On July 29, the Nanhua Industrial Products Index decreased by 0.8% compared to July 22, and the CRB index decreased by 0.3% [4][58]. - Most industrial product prices rise. Since July, most industrial product prices have increased, with wire rod, cement, and steam coal prices decreasing month - on - month, while other industrial product prices increasing month - on - month, with coking coal and coke having the largest increases. The year - on - year decline of most industrial product prices has narrowed [62].

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 20.2 times, positioned at the historical 82nd percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 34.8 times, at the historical 20th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 146.2 times, at the historical 100th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Building Materials, Electric Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense and Military Industry, Aviation and Airports, Light Industry Manufacturing, Chemical Pharmaceuticals, and IT Services [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - The Shipping and Port industry has both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - Photovoltaics: The price of polysilicon futures increased by 15.2% to 50,000 yuan, while the price of silicon wafers rose by 10.5% [2] - Battery materials: The prices of cobalt and nickel increased by 2.3% and 2.6%, respectively, while lithium prices saw increases of 7.1% for lithium hexafluorophosphate and 9.0% for lithium carbonate [2] Financial Sector - Insurance: The cumulative year-on-year growth of various insurance premiums was 5.3% for the first half of 2025, with an expected further reduction in the preset interest rate for life insurance products [3] Real Estate Chain - Steel: The spot price of rebar rose by 5.4%, and the futures price increased by 6.6% [3] - Cement: The national cement price index fell by 1.5% due to weak demand [3] Consumer Sector - Pork: The average price of live pigs decreased by 0.8%, while the wholesale price of pork increased by 1.0% [3] - Alcohol: The wholesale price index for liquor remained stable, with a slight decrease in the price of Moutai [3] Midstream Manufacturing - Excavators: Sales of excavators increased by 13.3% year-on-year in June 2025, with domestic sales up by 6.2% and exports up by 19.3% [3] Technology TMT - Optical Communication Modules: Exports decreased by 11.2% year-on-year, with a significant drop in export prices [3] Cyclical Industries - Precious Metals: COMEX gold and silver prices fell by 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively [3] - Coal: The price of thermal coal rose by 1.7%, while coking coal prices increased by 9.5% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of dividend strategies in investment, highlighting their ability to provide stable returns through dual sources of income: dividend income and capital appreciation [2][11][48]. Group 1: Nature of Dividend Funds - Dividend funds are fundamentally equity assets, not fixed-income products, despite their high dividend yields [5][11]. - Investors often misinterpret dividend funds as low-risk investments, overlooking their inherent market volatility [8][9]. - The resilience of dividend funds is demonstrated by their performance during market downturns, where they have shown a tendency to recover faster than broader indices [13][14]. Group 2: Understanding Dividend Distribution - Dividend distribution is not a zero-sum game; it reflects a company's financial health and commitment to shareholder returns [18][20]. - Companies that consistently pay dividends are typically in a mature phase with stable cash flows, indicating strong operational performance [19][21]. - The reinvestment of dividends can lead to significant compounding effects over time, enhancing overall returns [21][22]. Group 3: Types of Dividend Indices - There are three main types of dividend indices: traditional dividend strategies focusing on high dividend yields, enhanced dividend strategies incorporating additional factors, and Hong Kong stock dividend strategies benefiting from unique market conditions [30][34][36]. - Enhanced dividend strategies have shown higher excess returns compared to pure high-dividend strategies, albeit with increased volatility [36]. - The concentration of dividend indices in the banking sector necessitates careful consideration for investors concerned about potential market fluctuations [36]. Group 4: Dynamic Nature of Dividend Strategies - Dividend indices are dynamically updated, ensuring that they maintain a relatively high dividend yield by replacing underperforming stocks with new candidates [40][41]. - The relationship between stock price and dividend yield is complex, with market dynamics influencing both [42][43]. - The article concludes that understanding the nuances of dividend strategies can help investors make informed decisions and achieve stable cash flows over the long term [48].

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities State-Owned Enterprises Dividend Index (000824) has shown strong performance, with a 1.80% increase, driven by significant gains in constituent stocks such as Tunnel Co. (600820) and Shanxi Coking Coal (000983) [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The National State-Owned Enterprises Dividend ETF (159515) rose by 1.83%, marking a third consecutive increase [1] - Key stocks in the coal sector, including Shanxi Coking Coal and Lu'an Environmental Energy, experienced a 10% limit up [1] - The coal sector is expected to maintain a positive outlook due to strong demand and favorable pricing conditions [1] Group 2: Sector Analysis - Everbright Securities noted that the "anti-involution" expectations are strengthening, predicting a bullish trend for coal prices as the peak demand season approaches [1] - Guosen Securities highlighted the resilience of coal demand and the potential for price rebounds in the second half of the year, supported by improved supply-demand dynamics [1] - The coal sector demonstrated strong performance metrics in Q1 2025, including a low debt-to-asset ratio of 44.7%, a net profit margin of 12.7%, and a relatively high return on equity (ROE) [1] Group 3: Index Composition - The China Securities State-Owned Enterprises Dividend Index comprises 100 listed companies with high and stable cash dividend yields, reflecting the overall performance of high-dividend state-owned enterprises [2] - The top five industries represented in the index are banking, coal, transportation, real estate, and media [2] - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index accounted for 15.81% of the total index weight, with significant contributions from companies like COSCO Shipping Holdings (601919) and Jizhong Energy (000937) [2][4]

Group 1 - The fund reported a profit of 135 million yuan in Q2 2025, with a weighted average profit per fund share of 0.0419 yuan. The net value growth rate for the fund was 4.12%, and the fund size reached 3.328 billion yuan by the end of Q2 [2][15] - The fund is classified as a flexible allocation fund, primarily investing in cyclical stocks. As of July 21, the unit net value was 1.074 yuan, with the fund manager managing three funds that have all yielded positive returns over the past year [2][3] - The fund's main investment focus is on dividend-paying infrastructure sectors, with a significant portion of investments in Hong Kong stocks due to their lower valuations and better cost-effectiveness [3] Group 2 - As of July 21, the fund's one-year net value growth rate was 10.76%, ranking 43 out of 77 comparable funds. The three-month growth rate was 8.67%, ranking 46 out of 82, and the six-month growth rate was 13.10%, ranking 24 out of 82 [3] - The fund's three-year Sharpe ratio was 0.3857, ranking 16 out of 57 comparable funds, while the maximum drawdown over the past three years was 19.81%, ranking 49 out of 57 [9][11] - The fund's top ten holdings include companies such as China Resources Gas, Longyuan Power, and Funen Co., indicating a focus on energy and environmental sectors [18]

Core Viewpoint - The AI Fund Guolian An Hongli Mixed (257040) reported a profit of 1.1299 million yuan for Q2 2025, with a weighted average profit per fund share of 0.0174 yuan, indicating a net value growth rate of 1.49% during the period [3][14]. Fund Performance - As of July 18, the fund's unit net value was 1.172 yuan, with a fund size of 74.3336 million yuan [3][14]. - The fund's performance over the past three months showed a cumulative net value growth rate of 2.62%, ranking 590 out of 615 comparable funds [3]. - Over the past six months, the fund's net value growth rate was 0.43%, ranking 582 out of 615 [3]. - The one-year net value growth rate was 12.15%, ranking 396 out of 584 [3]. - The three-year net value growth rate was 19.30%, ranking 19 out of 324 [3]. Risk and Return Metrics - The fund's Sharpe ratio over the past three years was 0.4649, ranking 15 out of 319 comparable funds [8]. - The maximum drawdown over the past three years was 18.31%, with a ranking of 318 out of 322 [10]. - The highest stock position was recorded at 93.33% in Q1 2019, while the lowest was 59.67% in mid-2019, with an average stock position of 73.32% over the past three years compared to the industry average of 83.27% [13]. Investment Strategy - The fund manager indicated a continued differentiation within the dividend sector, with banks performing relatively well. The fund is underweight in the banking and coal sectors while being overweight in the transportation sector, with balanced allocations in other industries [3]. - The fund aims to focus on industries and stocks with low market attention but potential for profit growth, seeking to provide stable and reasonable long-term returns for fund holders [3]. Holdings Concentration - The fund has a high concentration in its holdings, with the top ten stocks consistently exceeding 60% over the past two years. As of Q2 2025, the top ten holdings included China National Aviation, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Goldwind Technology, Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, CICC, EVE Energy, YTO Express, and Chongqing Beer [17].

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 19.8 times, at the historical 79th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 33.9 times, at the historical 18th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 139.8 times, at the historical 99th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Power Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense, and Aviation [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - The Shipping and Port industry has both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - The price of polysilicon futures has risen by 8.2% to above 45,000 yuan, indicating a recovery in the market [2] - Battery cell prices increased by 7.7%, while prices for silicon wafers remained stable [2] Real Estate Chain - The price of rebar increased by 1.0%, while iron ore prices rose by 3.2% [2] - The national sales area of commercial housing decreased by 3.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Consumption - The average price of live pigs decreased by 3.6%, while the wholesale price of pork increased by 0.3% [3] - Retail sales grew by 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with June's growth down to 4.8% [3] Midstream Manufacturing - Manufacturing investment grew by 7.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while narrow infrastructure investment grew by 4.6% [3] - The production of industrial robots increased by 35.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Technology TMT - The production of integrated circuits increased by 8.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Cyclicals - The price of Brent crude oil futures fell by 2.0% to $69.23 per barrel [3] - The Baltic Dry Index rose by 23.4%, reaching its highest level since September 2024 [3]