Core Viewpoint - The overall industry prosperity index continued to decline in October, but the rate of decline has slowed down, with improvements noted in essential consumption, midstream manufacturing, and large financial sectors, while TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) shows continued differentiation [1] Group 1: Industry Insights - The essential consumption, midstream manufacturing, and large financial sectors are leading in terms of prosperity improvement [1] - The TMT sector continues to exhibit a mixed performance, indicating varying levels of recovery across different segments [1] Group 2: Investment Strategy - A short-term "barbell" strategy is recommended, suggesting a balanced allocation across growth, cyclical, and dividend stocks [1] - Focus on identifying sectors with improving prosperity that have a degree of sustainability, as well as those with relatively low valuations and chip positions [1] - Potential recovery opportunities are highlighted in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, chemicals, new energy, general automation, storage, military industry, and insurance [1] - Additionally, there is a suggestion to consider left-side positioning in certain consumer and service sectors, such as dairy products [1]

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Group 1 - The report outlines the "A-share high-low cut index" as a tool to track the pricing patterns in the A-share market, indicating that an increase in the index suggests a rise in the differentiation of returns among industries, while a peak followed by a decline indicates the emergence of high-low cut phenomena [1][2] - The report notes that typically, the A-share market experiences 2-3 significant high-low cut pricing cycles within a year, each lasting approximately 2-3 months. When the index exceeds the upper range (around 60%), it often signals an overheated high-position sector, while a drop to the lower range (around 30%) suggests the end of a low-position rebound or the brewing of a new differentiation cycle [1][3] - The report explains that high-low differentiation in the A-share market is driven by chip differentiation and fundamental divergence, particularly when there is a significant influx of capital and stark growth differences between high and low sectors [2][3] Group 2 - The report discusses the relationship between the high-low cut index and market structure, indicating that when the index peaks and declines, it often signals a recovery in low-position sectors, but the clarity of style switching depends on the logic signals from low-position sectors [3][4] - The report highlights that the high-low cut index often correlates with the overall market index, particularly when the index peaks and declines, which can signal a transition from a bull to a bear market [3][4] - The report emphasizes that since late October, the outperformance of overseas and low-position cyclical sectors has begun to manifest, with the report suggesting that true style switching will occur when liquidity transitions to a fundamental-driven market [4][5] Group 3 - The report provides a historical review of high-low cut phenomena, detailing significant transitions in market styles from 2017 to 2025, including shifts from cyclical sectors to consumer and technology sectors, and from high-dividend defensive sectors to low-position rebounds [6][10] - The report notes that the high-low cut phenomenon in 2023 was characterized by a shift from technology-driven sectors to low-position cyclical sectors, driven by policy catalysts in the real estate market [19][22] - The report indicates that the most recent high-low cut in October 2025 reflects a transition from high-position technology sectors to low-position cyclical resources, influenced by macroeconomic factors and policy expectations [27][28]

Report Information - Report Date: November 11, 2025 [1] - Analyst: Zhang Hesheng [1] - Tel: 021 - 53686158 [1] - E - mail: zhanghesheng@shzq.com [1] - SAC Number: S0870523100004 [1] Market Performance Summary Stock Market - **U.S. Stocks**: Over the past week (20251103 - 20251109), the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average changed by -3.04%, -1.63%, and -1.21% respectively, and the Nasdaq China Technology Index changed by -3.39% [2] - **Hong Kong Stocks**: The Hang Seng Index changed by 1.29% during the same period [2] - **A - shares**: The wind All - A Index changed by 0.63%. Among different indices, the CSI A100, CSI 300, CSI 500, CSI 1000, CSI 2000, and wind Micro - cap stocks changed by 0.94%, 0.82%, -0.04%, 0.47%, 0.88%, and 3.16% respectively. In terms of sector styles, most indices in Shanghai and Shenzhen markets rose, while the North Securities 50 Index changed by -3.79%. Among 30 Citic industries, 17 industries rose and 13 fell, with electric power and new energy, steel, petrochemicals, coal, and basic chemicals leading the gains with weekly increases of over 3.0%. Grid equipment, photovoltaic, carbon neutrality, new energy, coal, environmental protection, and Hong Kong stock dividend ETFs led with weekly increases of over 4% [3] Bond Market - **Chinese Treasury Bonds**: In the past week (20251103 - 20251109), the 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract fell by 0.22% compared to October 31, 2025. The yield of the 10 - year active Treasury bond increased by 1.88 BP to 1.8142%. Yields of all maturity varieties increased, and the yield curve shifted upward [4] - **Funding and Leverage**: As of November 7, 2025, R007 was 1.4677%, down 2.46 BP from October 31, 2025; DR007 was 1.4130%, down 4.21 BP, and the spread between them widened. The central bank's open - market operations had a net withdrawal of 1572.2 billion yuan in the past week. The bond market leverage level increased, with the 5 - day average of inter - bank pledged repo volume increasing from 6.70 trillion yuan on October 31, 2025, to 7.97 trillion yuan on November 7, 2025 [5][7] - **U.S. Treasury Bonds**: In the past week (20251103 - 20251109), long - term U.S. Treasury bond yields rose while short - term yields fell. As of November 7, 2025, the 10 - year U.S. Treasury bond yield remained unchanged at 4.11% compared to October 31, 2025. The yield curve became steeper [8] Currency and Commodity Markets - **Exchange Rates**: The U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.18% in the past week (20251103 - 20251109), and the U.S. dollar depreciated against the euro, pound, and yen. The U.S. dollar exchange rate against the offshore and onshore RMB increased slightly [9] - **Gold Prices**: Gold prices continued to fall in the past week (20251103 - 20251109). London gold spot prices decreased by 0.43% to $3994.10 per ounce, and COMEX gold futures prices decreased by 0.01% to $3995.20 per ounce. Domestic gold prices also fell, with Shanghai gold spot down 0.38% to 918.03 yuan per gram and futures down 0.16% to 919.02 yuan per gram [10] Outlook and Recommendations - **A - shares**: A - shares are likely to maintain a high - level oscillation. It is recommended to focus on investment opportunities in sectors such as electric power and new energy, photovoltaic, coal, steel, chemicals, chips, computing power, and artificial intelligence [11] - **Bond Market**: High risk appetite is not conducive to the bond market, but the high absolute yield has long - term allocation value [11] - **Gold**: Although the long - term upward trend of gold prices remains unchanged, there is a lack of short - term catalysts for growth, and it is likely to decline slightly or move sideways [11]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese market in 2025 is expected to exceed expectations, characterized as a bull market driven by industry trends (AI), fundamental improvements, and liquidity narratives [1][2] Macroeconomic Environment - The concept of "excess liquidity" is driving the pursuit of "scarce assets," with liquidity remaining abundant but the credit cycle shifting to oscillation or even slowdown [2] - The recognition of "scarce assets" changes with the credit cycle, impacting the types of assets that attract investment [2][3] Liquidity and Scarcity - The current situation in China is characterized by a coexistence of deflation and localized inflation, with excess liquidity leading to significant asset price differentiation [3][4] - The key questions for future market judgments are whether the liquidity environment has been damaged and if scarce assets can expand to a broader range [3][4] Credit Cycle and Asset Expansion - The credit cycle is expected to oscillate and slow down, making it difficult for scarce return assets to expand significantly [5][6] - The government’s role in stimulating credit expansion is limited, and structural issues remain a challenge for long-term growth [6][7] Market Trends - The Hang Seng Index's dynamic valuation is currently at 11.4 times, indicating that the market is not "cheap" and future index space will require earnings recovery rather than relying solely on valuation expansion [8][9] - The overall earnings growth is projected to be modest, with a baseline scenario estimating a 3% growth in 2026 [9] Investment Strategy - The company suggests maintaining a moderate allocation to dividend assets to counterbalance the weak credit cycle expansion [10] - Focus on sectors that can still expand credit, such as AI technology, new energy, and innovative pharmaceuticals, while underweighting real estate and consumer goods [10][11]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese market in 2025 is characterized as a bull market driven by industry trends (AI), fundamental improvements, and liquidity narratives, with significant contributions from risk premiums and structural performance [2][17]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The market's performance is influenced by excess liquidity chasing scarce return assets, leading to significant structural changes and asset rotation [25][26]. - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index saw a 30% increase, primarily driven by risk premiums rather than earnings growth [17][18]. - Structural characteristics include significant contributions from a small number of stocks, with 15 stocks accounting for 70% of index gains, while many others underperformed [2][19]. Group 2: Liquidity Environment - The liquidity environment remains abundant, with macro, micro, and external liquidity factors contributing to the current state [28][30]. - Macro liquidity is characterized by low interest rates and a loose monetary policy, while micro liquidity reflects a lack of effective demand leading to capital stagnation [28][30]. - External liquidity is expected to remain loose in the first half of 2026, influenced by the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies and the ongoing "de-dollarization" narrative [34][35]. Group 3: Scarce Assets and Credit Cycle - The concept of "scarce assets" is determined by the credit cycle, with different phases affecting asset preferences, such as fixed-return assets during credit contraction and growth assets during recovery [3][36]. - The current credit cycle is expected to experience fluctuations, making it challenging for scarce return assets to expand broadly across the market [40][41]. - The government’s fiscal policies are limited in scope, with structural preferences affecting the ability to stimulate traditional demand sectors [45][46]. Group 4: Sector Outlook - Emerging demand sectors, particularly in technology and AI, are projected to maintain high growth, although expectations may be overly optimistic [41][42]. - Traditional demand sectors, such as real estate and consumer goods, are likely to weaken again after a brief recovery, primarily due to low income expectations and cost-return mismatches [43][44]. - Fiscal spending is expected to be limited but may shift structurally to support sectors with higher growth potential, such as technology and innovation [45][46].

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed. Inflation expectations have decreased [1][12]. - Offshore dollar liquidity has generally loosened, while domestic interbank liquidity remains balanced and slightly loose [1][18]. Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has decreased, with major indices also showing a decline in volatility. However, over half of the sectors still maintain trading activity above the 80th percentile [2][28]. - The volatility of major indices has decreased, while the volatility of the communication and electronics sectors remains above the 80th historical percentile [2][30]. Group 3: Institutional Research - The electronic, pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, electric new energy, and food and beverage sectors have seen high research activity, with steel, electric new energy, media, textile and apparel, and construction sectors experiencing a rise in research activity [3][41]. Group 4: Analyst Forecasts - The net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025 and 2026 have been adjusted, with increases in the transportation, construction, non-bank financials, military, computer, and banking sectors [4][21]. - The net profit forecasts for the Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 index for 2025 and 2026 have been raised, while the forecasts for the CSI 500 and ChiNext indices have been lowered [4][23]. Group 5: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has decreased, with a slight net sell-off in A-shares. The trading volume ratio in sectors like electric new energy, home appliances, and computers has increased [5][32]. - Northbound trading has shown net buying in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and chemicals, while net selling has occurred in pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and non-bank financials [5][33]. Group 6: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has significantly decreased to the lowest level since mid-August 2025, with a slight net buying of 6.736 billion yuan last week, primarily in electric new energy, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals [6][35]. - The proportion of financing purchases in sectors like steel, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and petrochemicals has increased [6][38]. Group 7: Fund Activity - The positions of actively managed equity funds have decreased, with net redemptions in ETFs, particularly among institutional ETFs. Active equity funds have mainly increased positions in non-ferrous metals, automobiles, and home appliances [8][45]. - The correlation of actively managed equity funds with large-cap growth and mid/small-cap value has increased, while the correlation with mid/small-cap growth and large-cap value has decreased [8][48].

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Group 1 - The market is experiencing increased volatility, but the success rate of timing strategies is low due to changes in the underlying structure of incremental capital, with steady absolute return funds entering the market [1] - The AI narrative is influencing various sectors, including TMT, non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and new energy, which together account for over 60% of institutional holdings [1] - The focus for portfolio adjustment should be on selecting stocks with upward trends in ROE rather than avoiding the AI narrative [1] Group 2 - A-shares are expected to maintain resilience supported by stable economic and policy expectations, with a focus on cyclical sectors such as steel, chemicals, and new consumption [2] - The market is likely to experience rapid rotation of hotspots, with sectors like electric grid equipment, lithium batteries, and chemicals showing upward movement [3] - The long-term trend for A-shares remains upward, driven by structural improvements in the economy and increased global influence [4] Group 3 - November is historically favorable for small-cap and thematic investments, with a focus on AI applications, robotics, and new materials [5] - The market is expected to enter a major upward phase from November to December, driven by policy and liquidity improvements [6] - The upcoming spring market may start earlier than usual, with a focus on growth-oriented sectors [7] Group 4 - Recent price increases in the market are seen as a preemptive move for a cyclical recovery next year, particularly in sectors like coal, non-ferrous metals, and renewable energy [8] - Short-term attention is on power equipment and chemicals, with a shift towards high-certainty stocks as the market rebalances [9] - The overall performance of A-shares is improving, with a focus on strategic industries and technology applications [10][11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the A-share market is experiencing a phase of style rebalancing, with a focus on "cyclical + technology" strategies due to significant performance improvements in cyclical sectors and the need for technology stocks to digest previous gains [1][2] - Institutions suggest that while cyclical sectors show strong performance, the long-term trend remains in favor of technology growth, particularly driven by AI narratives [1][2] - The current market environment indicates that the stability of the corporate overseas environment and AI industry trends are crucial variables influencing various sectors, including TMT, non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and electric new energy [1] Group 2 - Analysts emphasize the importance of recognizing the cyclical sectors' performance improvements as seen in Q3 reports, while also noting that technology growth remains the market's main focus [2][3] - The recommendation for investors is to adopt a "barbell strategy" that balances risks and returns by investing in both cyclical and technology sectors [2] - There is a suggestion to explore investment opportunities in cyclical sectors like steel, chemicals, and new consumption, alongside technology applications in AI and innovative pharmaceuticals [3]