Core Viewpoint - The market is expected to enter a phase of wide fluctuations in the short term due to high valuations and cautious capital, alongside uncertainties in US-China relations [1] Market Conditions - Recent market increases have led to relatively high valuations, causing some capital to be cautious [1] - Uncertainties in US-China relations may lead to a decline in market risk appetite [1] Policy and Economic Factors - The upcoming 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session is likely to raise market policy expectations [1] - The Federal Reserve still has room for interest rate cuts within the year, which may support the market [1] Sector Focus - In the short term, the focus should be on high-dividend and consumer sectors [1] - In the medium term, attention should shift to TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) and advanced manufacturing sectors [1]

Core Insights - Shandong Jinling Mining Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Daoshi Technology Co., Ltd. reported significant growth in their Q3 2025 financial results, with Jinling Mining's revenue increasing by 12.98% and net profit by 47.09%, while Daoshi Technology's net profit surged by 182.45% [1] - A number of listed companies have issued Q3 performance forecasts, with some expecting net profit increases exceeding 100%, particularly in sectors like semiconductors, new energy, and high-end manufacturing, aligning with national industrial policy [2] - The overall profitability of various industries is expected to improve, with the manufacturing sector showing a 7.4% year-on-year profit growth from January to August, supported by strong performance in equipment manufacturing and other sectors [3] Industry Performance - The majority of industries are projected to see a rebound in profitability, bolstering market confidence, as indicated by the low base effect from the previous year [4] - Key sectors anticipated to show improved or sustained high growth in Q3 include mid-to-high-end manufacturing, the AI industry chain, and certain resource products benefiting from supply-demand improvements and price increases [5] - Specific industries such as non-ferrous metals, TMT (telecommunications, media, and technology), and electric power equipment are expected to report relatively high year-on-year profit growth in Q3 [6] Market Dynamics - The earnings-driven approach is becoming the main focus for capital allocation as the market enters the Q3 reporting period, with company performance likely to drive market trends [7] - Companies with significant profit growth, such as Hangzhou Changchuan Technology Co., Ltd., are attracting investor interest, with projected net profit growth of 131.39% to 145.38% for the first three quarters [7] - Investors are advised to focus on metrics such as profit improvement, cash flow quality, and capacity utilization when evaluating Q3 reports, as companies exceeding profit expectations may gain more market attention [8]

Group 1 - The three major indices opened lower, with the Shanghai Composite Index at 3915.48 points, down 0.47%, the Shenzhen Component Index at 13633.19 points, down 0.67%, and the ChiNext Index at 3230.46 points, down 0.96% [1] - Zhongyuan Securities anticipates that the Federal Reserve has initiated a rate-cutting cycle, leading to a more accommodative global liquidity environment, which may enhance domestic monetary policy flexibility and boost market risk appetite [1] - The crowded midstream manufacturing sector may increase short-term market volatility risks, suggesting a balanced allocation strategy between growth and value styles [1] Group 2 - CICC indicates that the market has shown strong structural characteristics, with hotspots concentrated in growth sectors [2] - The strong demand for overseas AI computing power and China's clear energy transition goals are expected to drive structural opportunities in the stock market, with manufacturing upgrades being a long-term trend [2] - Recommended sectors for October include AI computing and robotics, innovative pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, batteries, non-ferrous metals, engineering machinery, power grid equipment, and the livestock and feed industries [2]

Group 1 - The overall manufacturing PMI is still affected by external unfavorable conditions, but policies promoting "anti-involution" and the service sector have shown positive effects, leading to improved corporate confidence [1] - As external trade shocks gradually dissipate, the policy tone of expanding domestic demand and its actual effectiveness will be further reflected in the data [1] - The market expects the central bank to introduce further easing measures, which may boost market risk appetite [1] Group 2 - Recent market performance shows strong structural characteristics, with hotspots concentrated in growth sectors [2] - The strong demand for overseas AI computing power continues to be validated, and China's clear energy transition goals position it as a manufacturing powerhouse participating in technological innovation [2] - Recommendations for October include focusing on AI computing and robotics-related industries, innovative pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, batteries, and non-ferrous metals [2]

Core Viewpoint - The market risk appetite continued to recover in September, with the current All A ERP below the rolling 5-year average, indicating a potential for further market improvement [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The overall performance of high dividend sectors weakened, with internal valuation differentiation increasing due to the influence of the banking sector [1] - "Anti-involution" related cyclical high dividend stocks performed relatively well this month, while banks and non-bank financials showed weakness [1] Group 2: Outlook for October - The trend of market risk appetite recovery is expected to continue into October, with TMT and high-end manufacturing sectors likely to outperform high dividend sectors due to favorable fundamental factors [1] - It is recommended to focus on "anti-involution" related cyclical high dividend stocks and some potential high dividend stocks in the investment strategy [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the A-share market is transitioning from a liquidity-driven narrative to one driven by earnings, with the market expected to face increased macro constraints in the fourth quarter of 2025 [4][8][63] - In the third quarter of 2025, the A-share market strengthened significantly, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3882.78, reflecting a quarterly increase of 12.7%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 29.3% [15][4] - The TMT sector was a major contributor to the index's rise, with notable increases in electronic, communication, and media sectors, which rose by 47.6%, 48.6%, and 20.3% respectively [16][4] Group 2 - Domestic economic growth momentum has slowed, with GDP growth in the third quarter expected to be around 4.8%, influenced by factors such as declining export growth and adjustments in the real estate market [5][29] - The report anticipates that the policy support for economic growth will strengthen, with measures including loan interest subsidies and early issuance of local government debt limits [5][39] - A-share earnings are stabilizing, with overall earnings growth expected to achieve mid-single-digit growth in 2025, supported by enhanced policy measures and resilient exports [7][41] Group 3 - The influx of incremental capital is expected to continue supporting the A-share market, driven by improved investor confidence and favorable economic conditions [48][7] - The "15th Five-Year Plan" is set to provide new guidance for the capital market, focusing on industrial development, economic structure adjustments, and fiscal reforms [53][56] - The report suggests that investment strategies should focus on structural opportunities, particularly those related to the "15th Five-Year Plan," core asset value reassessment, and various thematic opportunities [66][66]

Core Viewpoint - The TMT sector is expected to be a key focus in the current market driven by liquidity, with several catalysts present, including advancements in AI and significant growth in Oracle's remaining performance obligations [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Cathay Science and Technology Innovation Index ETF (589630) rose over 2.8% on October 9 [1] - The index tracks the Science and Technology Innovation Index (000680), which reflects the overall performance of eligible listed companies on the Science and Technology Innovation Board [1] Group 2: Sector Analysis - The TMT sector is highlighted as having multiple catalysts, such as Alibaba's launch of a more efficient AI model and Oracle's substantial increase in remaining performance obligations [1] - If the market shifts towards a fundamentals-driven approach, advanced manufacturing will be a key area of focus, particularly in mechanical equipment and military industries [1] - The electrical equipment sector is also noted for frequent catalysts related to solid-state batteries [1] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - In October, sectors to watch include electronics, electrical equipment, communications, media, and mechanical equipment [1]

- The "ERP and DRP standardized equal-weight calculation model" is used to compute A-share odds, which as of September end, declined to 0.2 standard deviations, indicating a neutral level[10] - The "macro victory rate scoring card model" synthesizes asset victory rates based on factors like credit and PMI pulses, which recently bottomed out, pushing A-share victory rates to 19%[10] - The "bond odds model" is constructed using the expected yield difference between long and short bonds, with recent bond odds retreating to -0.9 standard deviations, reflecting valuation risks for long bonds[11] - The "bond victory rate model" integrates credit and growth expansion data, showing a decline to -6%, indicating low victory rates[11] - The "AIAE indicator model" for US stocks is at 54%, its historical peak, corresponding to 2.4 standard deviations, signaling high pullback risks[15] - The "Federal Reserve liquidity index model" combines quantity and price dimensions, showing a tightening liquidity index at 20%, a medium-high level[15] Model Backtesting Results - ERP and DRP model: A-share odds at 0.2 standard deviations, victory rate at 19%[10] - Bond odds model: -0.9 standard deviations, victory rate at -6%[11] - AIAE indicator model: 54% historical peak, 2.4 standard deviations[15] - Federal Reserve liquidity index: 20% medium-high level[15] Factor Construction and Evaluation - Value factor: High odds (0.9 SD), medium trend (-0.3 SD), low crowding (-1.4 SD), comprehensive score 3, recommended for focus[19][22] - Small-cap factor: Medium odds (-0.2 SD), strong trend (1.6 SD), medium-low crowding (-0.5 SD), comprehensive score 2.2, configuration value improved[20][23] - Quality factor: High odds (1.4 SD), weak trend (-1.2 SD), medium-low crowding (-0.5 SD), comprehensive score 0.6, recommended for long-term attention[24][26] - Growth factor: Medium-high odds (0.8 SD), medium trend (0.1 SD), high crowding (1.0 SD), comprehensive score 0.1, recommended for standard allocation[27][28] Factor Backtesting Results - Value factor: Odds 0.9 SD, trend -0.3 SD, crowding -1.4 SD, score 3[19][22] - Small-cap factor: Odds -0.2 SD, trend 1.6 SD, crowding -0.5 SD, score 2.2[20][23] - Quality factor: Odds 1.4 SD, trend -1.2 SD, crowding -0.5 SD, score 0.6[24][26] - Growth factor: Odds 0.8 SD, trend 0.1 SD, crowding 1.0 SD, score 0.1[27][28] Strategy Construction and Evaluation - "Odds-enhanced strategy" allocates assets based on odds indicators under volatility constraints, achieving annualized returns of 6.6%-7.5% and maximum drawdowns of 2.4%-3.0% since 2011[39][41] - "Victory rate-enhanced strategy" uses macro victory rate scoring to allocate assets, achieving annualized returns of 6.3%-7.7% and maximum drawdowns of 2.3%-2.8% since 2011[42][44] - "Odds + victory rate strategy" combines risk budgets from both strategies, achieving annualized returns of 7.0%-7.6% and maximum drawdowns of 2.7%-2.8% since 2011[45][47] Strategy Backtesting Results - Odds-enhanced strategy: Annualized returns 6.6%-7.5%, max drawdowns 2.4%-3.0%[39][41] - Victory rate-enhanced strategy: Annualized returns 6.3%-7.7%, max drawdowns 2.3%-2.8%[42][44] - Odds + victory rate strategy: Annualized returns 7.0%-7.6%, max drawdowns 2.7%-2.8%[45][47]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report The "liquidity-driven bull" market continues, with growth stocks outperforming. In Q3, the A-share market showed a pattern of rising and then fluctuating. Looking ahead to Q4, the core support logic for the market's upward movement remains unchanged. If there are no unexpected negative factors, the market still has room to expand upwards after the phased adjustment. The two core driving forces are the continuation of the loose liquidity environment and the continuous support from the policy side [3][61]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro Economy - **CPI**: Monthly CPI was flat year-on-year, mainly dragged down by the food component, while the core CPI continued to rise year-on-year. The prices of industrial consumer goods and services were stronger than seasonal trends, driving the monthly CPI to rise month-on-month [13]. - **PPI**: Monthly PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, with the decline remaining the same. The anti-involution policy has limited impact on price improvement, highlighting the need for more demand-side policy support [14]. - **Export**: Monthly exports increased by 7.2% year-on-year and decreased by 1.0% month-on-month. The "rush to export" effect was an important factor for the acceleration of exports. Exports to the EU and ASEAN provided main support [16]. - **Consumption and Real Estate**: The growth rate of social consumer goods retail sales declined, and the real estate market continued to weaken. The real estate demand still needs to be boosted, and the prices of second-hand and new houses are diverging [18]. - **Manufacturing**: The monthly manufacturing PMI rose by 3.1 percentage points to 51.5%, staying in the expansion range for two consecutive months. There was structural differentiation in sub - indicators, and the cost pressure on mid - and downstream enterprises remained [20]. - **Monetary Policy**: The subsequent monetary policy is expected to maintain a "moderately loose" tone, focusing more on the use of structural tools. There may be a small interest rate cut in Q4, and the possibility of the central bank resuming treasury bond trading operations within the year has increased [23]. Market Review - **A-share Performance**: At the beginning of the month, the A-share market had a slight correction, and the risk appetite of investors fluctuated. Since the middle of the month, the main indexes showed different trends. The market capitalization was active, and the margin trading balance reached a record high [29]. - **Industry Performance**: As of the end of the month, among the 31 Shenwan primary industries, the power equipment industry led the market with a 21.17% increase, and more than 60% of the industries recorded declines, showing obvious industry differentiation [30]. - **Market Style**: Growth-style indexes led the rise, and mid - cap stocks performed particularly well. The market showed a preference for growth sectors [32]. - **Liquidity**: During a certain period, the average daily trading volume of the A-share market increased month-on-month, and the newly established partial - stock fund shares also increased, indicating active market liquidity [38]. - **Market Sentiment**: The trading enthusiasm of the A-share market remained high, and the risk appetite gradually recovered in the middle of the month. The main funds were concentrated in high - growth sectors, and the margin trading balance continued to rise [41][42]. Private Equity Strategy - **Basis Analysis**: Monthly basis fluctuations were significant, with the first half showing convergence and the second half widening, which affected neutral strategies [47]. - **Performance of Private Equity Sub - strategies**: In a certain month, all private equity strategies achieved positive returns. Long - only strategies and arbitrage strategies ranked among the top [50]. - **Index Enhancement Strategy**: The excess returns of different index enhancement strategies showed significant differentiation. Mid - and small - cap index enhancement strategies led the way in the long term, and different strategies responded differently to market environments [53][54]. - **Market Neutral Strategy**: The environment for the neutral strategy improved in a certain month. The average return of the market neutral strategy was 0.5%, and about 83.87% of the products achieved positive returns [59]. Future Outlook The A-share market in Q3 showed a pattern of rising and then fluctuating. In Q4, if there are no unexpected negative factors, the market still has room to expand upwards, supported by the loose liquidity environment and policy support [61].

Global Macro Overview - Global equity markets experienced a rally, benefiting from expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Major indices such as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq rose by 0.4%, 0.4%, and 0.6% respectively from October 1-7. European indices also saw gains, with the FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC40 increasing by 1.4%, 2.1%, and 1.0% respectively. Asian markets outperformed, with the Nikkei 225 up 6.7% and the KOSPI up 3.6% [2][9][12] - Precious metals surged, with COMEX gold rising by 3.1% and reaching over $4000 per ounce on October 8. This increase was supported by a backdrop of a U.S. government shutdown and weak employment data, which heightened expectations for Fed rate cuts. In contrast, WTI and Brent crude oil prices fell by 1.0% and 2.3% respectively, primarily due to OPEC+ considering increased production [2][12][14] - Bitcoin futures on CME rose by 6.55% during the same period, reaching a peak of $125,689 on October 5, surpassing the previous record set on August 14. This increase was part of a broader rally in risk assets [3][16] Domestic Economic Insights - Domestic travel saw a significant increase, with cross-regional movement reaching 2.14 billion trips from October 1-7, a 6.9% increase year-on-year. The number of flights executed during this period was 118,000, averaging 16,800 flights per day, marking a five-year high [5][26][33] - However, urban public transport in major cities showed a decline, with daily subway ridership in first-tier cities averaging 26.65 million, lower than the previous two years. The film market also underperformed during the National Day holiday, with box office revenue of 1.73 billion yuan, only slightly above 2022's figures [5][27][32] Stock Market Performance - The A-share market has shown strong performance this year, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 16% and the CSI 300 Index up 18%. Small-cap growth stocks have outperformed, with the ChiNext Index and the STAR Market both rising by 51% [9][37][39] - The market has seen significant excess returns from public funds, with the CSI Equity Fund Index up 32%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 16.4 percentage points. Approximately 75% of actively managed equity funds have outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index [37][42] - There has been a notable increase in share reductions since July, particularly in the TMT, machinery, and power equipment sectors. The total reduction in shares from July to September reached 1.22 billion yuan, with electronics and machinery being the most affected sectors [10][43][45]