Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report captures global multi - asset investment opportunities (covering domestic assets such as A - shares, bonds, and gold, as well as overseas equity assets like US stocks, Japanese stocks, and Indian stocks) and designs corresponding allocation schemes according to common investment scenarios. All portfolios can be tracked through corresponding ETF/LOF products [7]. - In January 2026, the allocation suggestions are as follows: A - shares may have short - term momentum but also face callback risks, with a focus on cyclical mid - cap blue - chips led by chemicals, domestic AI, satellites, and semiconductors; the domestic bond market is neutral, and short - term varieties can be focused on; US stocks may maintain a neutral shock pattern; Japanese stocks may have a neutral shock pattern; Indian stocks may have a weak shock pattern; gold may remain strong in the short - term but also face volatility risks, and its medium - to - long - term allocation value is significant [7]. - A two - stage robust multi - asset portfolio design method based on "portfolio insurance + risk budget" is introduced, which is decision - making based on risk characteristics, does not rely on asset return forecasts, and has good robustness while considering both return elasticity and risk control [7]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Market Review and Allocation Outlook 1.1 Market Review - In 2025, gold performed outstandingly, global equity assets showed differentiation (A - shares, Japanese stocks, and US stocks were strong, while Indian stocks declined slightly), and the bond market was relatively sluggish. The return performance of underlying assets was: gold (58.57%) > CSI 800 (23.91%) > Nikkei 225 (22.26%) > Nasdaq 100 (17.50%) > short - term financing (1.78%) > 7 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds (0.22%) > S&P BSE Sensex ( - 0.40%) [16]. 1.2 Asset Allocation Outlook - **A - shares**: Economic prosperity and mild inflation recovery support the medium - to - long - term stock market trend, but there are short - term callback risks. Industry themes such as cyclical mid - cap blue - chips led by chemicals, domestic AI, satellites, and semiconductors can be focused on [18]. - **Domestic bond market**: Due to the risk preference of rising equities and the expectation of mild inflation recovery, bonds are neutral overall, and short - term varieties can be continuously focused on [20]. - **US stocks**: The US economy still has resilience, but due to the downward revision of interest - rate cut expectations and relatively high valuations, US stocks may maintain a neutral shock pattern in the short - term [22]. - **Japanese stocks**: Japan's economy is in a benign "wage - price spiral" and is moderately recovering, but with a marginal net outflow of foreign capital, Japanese stocks may have a neutral shock pattern in the short - term [31]. - **Indian stocks**: The economic prosperity has declined from its peak, and with a marginal net outflow of foreign capital, Indian stocks may have a weak shock pattern in the short - term [34]. - **Gold**: Geopolitical tensions have pushed gold to new highs. It may remain strong in the short - term but also face volatility risks, and its medium - to - long - term allocation value is significant [38]. 2. Robust Portfolio Design Idea: Two - Stage Method of "Portfolio Insurance + Risk Budget" 2.1 Dilemma of Asset Allocation Models in Domestic Investment Applications - The two classic multi - asset portfolio management methods, mean - variance optimization (MVO) and its derivative models, and risk - budget - based models (such as the risk - parity model), have limitations in domestic investment applications. MVO is highly sensitive to changes in returns and risks, and the risk - parity model may lead to an overly low proportion of equity assets in the portfolio [45]. 2.2 Optimization Idea 1: Using Portfolio Insurance Method to Optimize the Sharpe Ratio of High - Risk Assets - The portfolio insurance strategy can optimize the return - risk ratio of high - volatility assets such as A - shares in the medium - to - long - term. Taking the domestic stock - bond CPPI portfolio as an example, it can achieve better risk performance compared to corresponding portfolios [52]. 2.3 Optimization Idea 2: Integrating Target Allocation Central Risk Budget Strategy - By decomposing the risk budget, the target stock - bond allocation central can be integrated into the risk - budget configuration model, and the allocation weights can be dynamically adjusted according to the changes in asset volatility [59]. 2.4 "Portfolio Insurance + Risk Budget": Balancing Return Elasticity and Risk Control - The two - stage combination design method of "portfolio insurance + risk budget" first uses the CPPI method to optimize the Sharpe ratio of single risk assets and then constructs a risk - budget investment portfolio based on the risk characteristics of each sub - portfolio. It can effectively combine return elasticity and risk control and has good robustness [63]. 3. Stock - Bond Target Allocation Central Risk Budget Portfolio 3.1 Investment Scenarios and Scheme Design - In a low - interest - rate environment, the fixed - income plus strategy can alleviate the problem of declining returns of pure - bond assets. Two strategies are designed: the stock - bond target allocation central risk budget strategy (stock - bond RB) and the "CPPI + RB" two - stage stock - bond target allocation central strategy (stock - bond CPPI_RB), with three types of allocation central combinations of 1:9, 2:8, and 3:7 constructed respectively [67][68][69]. 3.2 Portfolio Performance Analysis - During the back - testing period (January 5, 2015 - December 31, 2025), the performance of the strategy integrating the stock - bond target allocation central risk budget is better than that of the fixed - allocation central stock - bond portfolio, and the two - stage stock - bond CPPI_RB portfolio is better than the stock - bond RB portfolio [70]. 3.3 Allocation Weights and Marginal Changes - The stock - bond allocation of the three types of allocation central portfolios meets the requirements of the target allocation central. At the end of December 2025, the stock - bond RB portfolio moderately increased the weight of A - shares and increased the weight of long - term bonds while reducing the weight of short - term bonds within the bond category [75]. 4. Low - Volatility "Fixed - Income Plus" Portfolio 4.1 Investment Scenarios and Scheme Design - To reduce the volatility risk of the stock - bond portfolio during extreme "stock - bond double - kill" market conditions, an appropriate amount of gold is added. The portfolio is designed using the two - stage method of "portfolio insurance (CPPI) + risk budget (RB)", with a target allocation central of stock:gold:bond = 1:1:4 [80][81]. 4.2 Portfolio Performance Analysis - During the back - testing period (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025), the low - volatility "fixed - income plus" strategy has an annualized return of 7.08%, an annualized volatility of 3.47%, a maximum drawdown of - 4.92%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.99, and a Calmar ratio of 1.44 [83]. 4.3 Allocation Weights and Marginal Changes - As of December 31, 2025, the latest weights of the strategy are: CSI 800 (10.78%), gold (5.99%), 7 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds (75.09%), and short - term financing (8.14%). In December 2025, the weight of short - term financing was increased, and the weights of other assets were decreased [90]. 4.4 Strategy Implementation: Tracking Based on ETF Assets - The low - volatility "fixed - income plus" strategy can be well tracked by corresponding ETF assets. As of December 31, 2025, the annualized return of the strategy since 2023 is 9.38%, and the annualized returns of the FOF_of_ETFs portfolio based on ETF net value and on - site price are 9.05% and 9.07% respectively [95]. 5. Global Asset Allocation Portfolio 5.1 Investment Scenarios and Scheme Design - In a volatile global situation, global asset allocation can effectively diversify risks and improve the return - risk ratio of the portfolio. A two - stage FOF portfolio design method of "portfolio insurance (CPPI) + risk parity (RP)" is used [102][104]. 5.2 Global Multi - Asset Allocation Strategy I: A - shares + Bonds + Gold + US Stocks - **Performance**: During the back - testing period (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2025), the annualized return is 11.85%, the annualized volatility is 5.94%, the maximum drawdown is - 7.97%, the Sharpe ratio is 1.91, and the Calmar ratio is 1.49. In 2025, it recorded 20.94% [106]. - **Allocation Weights and Marginal Changes**: As of December 31, 2025, the model allocation weights are: CSI 800 (18.98%), Nasdaq 100 (17.84%), gold (13.66%), and 7 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds (49.51%). In December 2025, the weight of 7 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds was increased, and the weights of other assets were decreased [111]. - **Strategy Implementation**: The strategy can be well tracked by corresponding ETF/LOF assets. As of December 31, 2025, the annualized return of the strategy since 2023 is 16.92%, and the annualized returns of the FOF_of_ETFs portfolio based on ETF net value and on - site price are 16.53% and 17.04% respectively [119]. 5.3 Global Multi - Asset Allocation Strategy II: A - shares + Bonds + Gold + Cross - Border Equities - **Performance**: During the back - testing period (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2025), the annualized return is 10.25%, the annualized volatility is 5.09%, the maximum drawdown is - 9.97%, the Sharpe ratio is 1.94, and the Calmar ratio is 1.03. In 2025, it recorded 13.56% [126]. - **Allocation Weights and Marginal Changes**: As of December 31, 2025, the model allocation weights are: CSI 800 (9.63%), Nasdaq 100 (9.65%), Nikkei 225 (6.17%), S&P BSE Sensex (17.87%), gold (7.16%), and 7 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds (49.51%). In December 2025, the weights of S&P BSE Sensex and 7 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds were increased, and the weights of other assets were decreased [133]. - **Strategy Implementation**: The strategy can be well tracked by corresponding ETF/LOF assets. As of December 31, 2025, the annualized return of the strategy since 2023 is 14.06%, and the annualized returns of the FOF_of_ETFs portfolio based on ETF net value and on - site price are 13.60% and 14.06% respectively [145].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the recent rise in gold prices, reaching historical highs, is not merely a reaction to cooling inflation but reflects a significant shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment towards systemic risk [1][7]. - The December U.S. core CPI showed a year-on-year increase of 2.6%, maintaining a low range not seen in four years, indicating a long-term trend of declining inflation [1]. - Despite the positive inflation data, the Federal Funds rate futures did not show a drastic drop, suggesting that good news on inflation alone is insufficient to influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions [3]. Group 2 - The bond market's 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remained around 4.17%, indicating a persistent high-rate environment rather than a sign of easing monetary policy [5]. - In a challenging environment with a strong dollar and flat yields, spot gold prices surged past $4,600, while silver reached $89, with the gold-silver ratio narrowing to a new low not seen in over a decade [5]. - Analysts suggest that the traditional model of "real interest rates driving gold prices" is inadequate to explain the current situation, as gold is increasingly viewed as a hedge against systemic risk rather than just inflation [7]. Group 3 - The rise in gold prices is seen as a systematic reflection of long-term uncertainties rather than a mere emotional response to market conditions [9]. - Understanding why gold remains strong in a dollar-negative environment is deemed more important than focusing on specific price points, emphasizing the need for rational trading strategies in a new era where good news does not automatically lead to easing [9].

Core Viewpoint - The insurance investment officers are optimistic about the investment outlook for 2026, with over 70% expressing a "optimistic" or "relatively optimistic" sentiment, indicating a significant improvement compared to early 2025 [5][7]. Investment Preferences - The most favored asset class for increased allocation in 2026 is "stocks and equity funds," followed by "equity investments" [6][19]. - A significant majority of insurance investment officers (over 70%) plan to increase their allocation to equity assets, with 68.42% expecting a "slight increase" and 2.63% anticipating a "significant increase" [22][23]. Sector Outlook - The sectors viewed as having the most potential in A-shares for 2026 include technology (26.36%), cyclical (21.71%), and consumer sectors (16.28%) [26]. - Nearly 70% of insurance investment officers still see value in dividend-paying assets, driven by a low-interest-rate environment [26]. Market Sentiment - 89.47% of investment officers believe that the opportunities in the A-share market outweigh the risks, citing factors such as corporate profit improvement and structural opportunities [10]. - The overall sentiment towards the investment environment for 2026 is mixed, with 36.84% of officers believing it will weaken compared to 2025, while 23.68% expect it to improve [9]. Geopolitical Concerns - Geopolitical issues are identified as the primary uncertainty for 2026, with around 40% of investment officers highlighting this as a major concern [15]. - Concerns about the international market environment and domestic economic conditions also rank high among investment officers [15][16]. Risk Factors - The primary risk identified by investment officers is stock market volatility, with over 50% expressing concern about this issue [17]. - Credit risk remains a significant concern, particularly in light of potential defaults and liquidity issues [17]. Investment Strategy - Investment officers are increasingly diversifying their asset allocation, with a notable interest in alternative investments such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) [21]. - The focus on maintaining a balanced approach to equity investments is emphasized, with a need to optimize the investment structure while keeping the overall proportion stable [23][24].

Group 1 - HSBC expresses a positive outlook on Chinese assets, recommending investors to increase holdings in mainland China and Hong Kong stocks by 2026 and to establish long positions in the renminbi [1] - The bank suggests a shift in investment focus towards assets supported by domestic demand amid potential market volatility, particularly favoring stocks in China, Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia [2] - HSBC advises selling Swiss francs and buying offshore renminbi, anticipating a gradual appreciation of the renminbi due to China's industrial upgrades and technological self-sufficiency [1][3] Group 2 - HSBC recommends an overweight position in stocks from mainland China, Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia, while advising a reduction in exposure to the crowded South Korean market due to concerns over the sustainability of AI-driven growth [2] - The bank highlights the potential for interest rate cuts by some Asian central banks to support local stock markets, although the pace of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may limit this space [4] - In the fixed income sector, HSBC favors a curve steepening strategy and is optimistic about bonds from India and the Philippines, while being cautious about Thailand and Indonesia [4]

Core Insights - The current U.S. labor market is undergoing a structural adjustment, with non-farm payroll data indicating a divergence that reshapes Federal Reserve policy expectations and triggers a new round of global asset market dynamics [2] Group 1: Non-Farm Data Analysis - In September, non-farm payrolls increased by 119,000, significantly exceeding the market expectation of 51,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, indicating a rare divergence of rising employment alongside increasing unemployment [3] - The increase in labor supply, with approximately 500,000 workers re-entering the market, counteracted the positive effects of new job creation, leading to this data divergence [3] - Statistical peculiarities, such as a 75.6% response rate from surveyed companies in August and the late reporting of employment data, contributed to the inflated job numbers in September [3] Group 2: December Non-Farm Report Insights - The December non-farm report showed a seasonally adjusted increase of only 50,000 jobs, below the market expectation of 60,000, with the unemployment rate at 4.4% [4] - The total non-farm employment increase for 2025 was only 584,000, the weakest performance since 2020, significantly lower than the 2 million increase in 2024 [4] - The three-month moving average indicated a decline of 22,000 jobs, suggesting potential suppression of consumer spending [4] Group 3: Federal Reserve Policy Implications - The non-farm data has been pivotal in shaping market expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments, with a significant drop in the probability of a rate cut in January from 11.6% to 2.8% [6] - The market's cautious stance reflects a balance between economic resilience and policy uncertainty, as indicated by the high yields on long-term U.S. Treasury bonds [9] Group 4: Asset Market Reactions - The precious metals market saw gold prices rise above $4,600 per ounce, driven by soft non-farm data and geopolitical risks, while silver prices also reached historical highs [7] - The U.S. dollar index fell by 1.2%, showing a typical negative correlation with precious metal prices, while the stock market may see renewed support for growth stocks if labor market weakness persists [9] Group 5: Comprehensive Data Analysis Approach - A multi-dimensional analysis approach is emphasized, focusing on employment quality, labor participation rate dynamics, and cross-verification with other economic indicators to avoid misinterpretation of single data points [10][13] - The upcoming December CPI data is expected to play a crucial role in determining future Federal Reserve policy, with potential implications for market discussions on policy easing [14]

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) emphasizes maintaining financial stability while promoting development, effectively managing financial risks, and ensuring the overall health of the financial system [1] Policy Tools Effectiveness - The PBOC has implemented a dual-pillar framework of monetary and macro-prudential policies to stabilize financial markets, which are crucial for economic development [2] - The foreign exchange market has shown resilience against external shocks, with the RMB performing steadily among major global currencies [2] - In the bond market, the PBOC has conducted operations to enhance liquidity and has warned against systemic risks associated with declining long-term bond yields [2] - New capital market support tools have been introduced to bolster confidence in China's capital markets [3] Risk Management Progress - The PBOC's financial institution rating system categorizes banks into 11 levels based on risk, with 97.9% of rated banks falling within the safer categories [4] - There has been a significant reduction in high-risk small and medium-sized banks, with a focus on coordinated risk management at both central and local levels [4] Strengthening Support Systems - The financial system has enhanced risk management resources, including the collection of deposit insurance premiums and the establishment of a financial stability guarantee fund [5] - The deposit insurance system, which covers various banking institutions, has provided full protection for over 99% of depositors, exceeding international averages [6] - Future efforts will focus on improving the legal framework for deposit insurance and expanding the accumulation of the deposit insurance fund [6]

Gold Market - Geopolitical tensions are easing, with Ukraine's President Zelensky expressing hope for an end to the conflict in the first half of the year, which may put pressure on gold prices [2] - The recent ADP employment data showed an increase of 41,000 jobs in December, below the market expectation of 47,000, indicating potential volatility in gold prices ahead of the upcoming non-farm payroll data [2] - Analyst Chen Yu from Bailihau believes that the significant rise in gold prices at the end of last year was driven by expectations of Federal Reserve easing and challenges to its independence, but warns of potential price corrections in the short term [2] - Technical analysis indicates a bearish trend, with prices breaking below the 20-day moving average, suggesting a likelihood of continued weakness [2] Oil Market - The oil market remains in a state of oversupply, with the U.S. continuing to source oil from Venezuela, which is expected to provide an indefinite supply of 50 million barrels [3] - Economic data from the U.S. shows a weak job market and declining inflation, which may negatively impact oil demand [3] - Political tensions are easing, with reduced risks of supply disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel signaling no immediate action against Iran [4] - Technical indicators show a bearish trend, with prices remaining below the 20-day and 62-day moving averages, suggesting continued pressure on oil prices [4] U.S. Dollar Index - The U.S. dollar index is expected to rebound in early January due to previous market expectations of Federal Reserve easing and political interventions affecting the Fed's independence [5] - The likelihood of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in January is low, with a probability of 11.6% for a 25 basis point cut and 88.4% for maintaining current rates, indicating stability in the dollar index [6] - Technical analysis shows a bullish trend, with the index maintaining above the 20-day moving average and potential for upward movement if it breaks above the 62-day moving average [6] Nikkei 225 - The Nikkei 225 index has shown signs of weakness, with recent trading days closing lower, indicating potential further downside risk [7] - Despite the recent downturn, the index remains above the 20-day moving average, suggesting that a bearish outlook may be premature [7] Copper Market - The copper market has experienced a decline, with recent trading days closing lower and forming a bearish engulfing pattern, indicating potential further downside risk [8] - The 20-day moving average continues to trend upward, suggesting that the market may be more inclined towards a correction rather than a reversal [8] Market Overview - U.S. Treasury advisor Lavorgna suggests that the Federal Reserve should continue to cut rates [9] - The United Nations reports that global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.7% by 2026, down from 2.8% in 2025 [9] - President Trump states that Venezuela's oil revenue will only be used to purchase U.S.-made products [9] Upcoming Data/Events - Key upcoming data includes the Challenger job cuts report and initial jobless claims for the week ending January 3 [10]

Group 1 - Global stock markets showed signs of a pause in their upward trend on January 7, 2026, after a previous surge driven by AI hype and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - Asian stock markets entered a technically overbought zone, leading to profit-taking and declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index falling over 1% [1] - U.S. stock index futures displayed mixed performance, with the Nasdaq 100 futures down more than 0.2%, indicating a cautious market sentiment [1] Group 2 - The commodities market experienced significant volatility, particularly in precious metals, with spot gold prices dropping below $4,450 per ounce and silver prices declining by over 3% in a single day [1] - The declines in precious metals were partly attributed to a key funding event, as the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) was set for annual weight rebalancing from January 8 to 14, leading to expected large-scale mechanical selling [1] - The anticipated sell-off could involve silver futures facing sell orders equivalent to 9% of total open interest, while gold futures could see sell orders around 3% of total open interest, exerting direct pressure on short-term market sentiment and prices [1] Group 3 - The oil market faced downward pressure following U.S. President Trump's announcement that the Venezuelan interim government would transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., raising concerns about a potential increase in global oil supply [2] - Federal Reserve officials provided policy clues, with Governor Milan stating that core inflation levels have returned close to the Fed's 2% target, suggesting further rate cuts may exceed 100 basis points this year [2] - The focus of investors is on the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll report for December 2025, as the Fed's policy direction is increasingly influenced by concerns over a weak labor market [2]

Core Market Trends - Asian stock markets have entered a "technically overbought" zone, leading to a pause in the upward trend driven by the AI boom and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [1] - U.S. stock index futures showed mixed results, while European markets opened with varied performance [2] - Precious metals experienced significant declines, with gold, silver, and palladium all dropping, and oil prices also under pressure [1][2] Commodity Market Adjustments - The Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) is set for annual weight rebalancing from January 8 to 14, which is expected to trigger substantial passive fund reallocations [1][4] - The anticipated sell-off due to this rebalancing is projected to account for 9% of total silver holdings and 3% of total gold holdings, creating significant downward pressure on prices [1][4] Precious Metals Impact - The adjustment is causing notable selling pressure in the precious metals sector, particularly for silver, which faces a sell-off equivalent to 9% of its total holdings [4] - This "non-fundamental" selling triggered by index rules is forcing speculative funds to exit before the event, exacerbating short-term price volatility [4] Oil Market Developments - The announcement by the Venezuelan government to deliver 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. has raised concerns about increased supply, contributing to a decline in WTI crude oil prices [9] - Goldman Sachs analysts noted that while short-term supply prospects are uncertain, a potential recovery in Venezuelan oil production could exert significant downward pressure on global oil prices in the long term [9]

Group 1 - The core investment narrative for 2025 is not the strong performance of US stocks, but rather the significant changes in currency values and the global shift in asset allocation, with gold emerging as the true winner [1][4][12] - US stocks recorded an 18% return in USD terms, but this is largely attributed to the devaluation of fiat currencies, creating a "valuation illusion" [5][12] - The S&P 500 index, when priced in gold, actually declined by 28%, highlighting the disparity in performance when considering different currencies [5][12] Group 2 - The US stock market significantly underperformed compared to non-US markets, with European, Chinese, and Japanese stocks outperforming US stocks by 23%, 21%, and 10% respectively [18][20] - Emerging markets showed an overall return of 34%, indicating a substantial capital shift away from US assets [19][20] - The interest of foreign investors in USD-denominated assets is waning, as evidenced by the negative returns of US Treasuries when priced in gold, which saw a -34% return [5][6] Group 3 - The valuation of US stocks appears to have peaked, with long-term equity expected returns at 4.7%, which is lower than the 4.9% return on bonds, indicating a low equity risk premium [23][24] - The disparity in profit distribution, where capitalists benefit more than workers, is raising concerns among leftist political forces, potentially impacting future profit margins [7][22][23] Group 4 - The political landscape is shifting towards extreme left and right forces due to affordability crises driven by inflation, which is expected to lead to significant conflicts by 2027-2028 [5][9][35] - The transition from multilateralism to unilateralism is increasing military spending and sanctions, further diminishing the attractiveness of USD assets [9][35][36] Group 5 - Non-liquid markets such as venture capital, private equity, and real estate are under pressure, facing significant debt rollover challenges and a potential rise in liquidity premiums [8][26] - The current low liquidity premium in these markets may lead to a decline in value relative to liquid assets, indicating a potential liquidity trap for investors [8][26]