Core Conclusion - The market is closely watching whether the spring rally (including the year-end rally) has started, with the traditional definition requiring a rise of over 10% from the market low, a clear structural main line, and a solid support logic [1][2]. Group 1: Spring Rally Indicators - The A-share "Rally" Index, constructed by the company, is used to track the initiation of the spring rally, with a significant signal being when the index crosses above the zero line from negative territory [2][8]. - As of now, the index has risen from a low of -9.67% on December 17 to around -6%, indicating that the spring rally has not yet clearly started and is still in a consolidation phase [1][2][8]. Group 2: Market Conditions and Expectations - The current market environment is characterized by a lack of clear main lines despite the presence of various hotspots, suggesting a state of rapid structural rotation [4]. - The company emphasizes the need for the market index to stabilize above 4000 points, transitioning from a liquidity-driven market to a fundamentally driven one before a clear upward trend can be established [3][4]. Group 3: Historical Context and Patterns - Historically, the spring rally typically occurs between December and February, with an average return of 10-15% during this period [14][21]. - The company notes that the majority of core indices have recovered to over 70% of their historical PE valuation percentiles, which constrains the potential for a significant year-end rally [19][21]. Group 4: Sector Performance and Rotation - The historical pattern shows that large-cap stocks tend to rise first during the spring rally, followed by small-cap stocks, with a rotation from cyclical value to technology and broader manufacturing and growth sectors [22][24]. - The company identifies that the cyclical value style has historically performed strongly in December to January, with a win rate of 70% since 2003, while growth styles tend to perform better in January [24].