Group 1 - The macroeconomic background during 2013-2015 showed a significant decline in economic growth and price indicators, leading to a liquidity-driven bull market despite unresolved issues [3][8][19] - The decline in PPI had a greater impact on policy and liquidity than on profitability, indicating a decoupling of stock market performance from earnings during the latter part of the bull market [3][19][23] - The influx of resident funds into the stock market was primarily through bank-securities transfers and margin financing, with a notable increase in public fund issuance in the first half of 2015 [3][41][51] Group 2 - The market performance from 2013 to 2015 was characterized by weak earnings but abundant funds, resulting in a significant bull market [3][36][41] - The stock market experienced a structural bull market in 2013, followed by a comprehensive bull market in 2014 despite worsening economic conditions [3][36][37] - The improvement in the supply-demand structure of the stock market was a fundamental driver of the bull market, aided by a decrease in IPOs and an increase in margin financing [3][55] Group 3 - The market style shifted from TMT to financial cycles and back to TMT, with small-cap stocks performing strongly in the early and late stages of the bull market [3][27][36] - The strongest performing sectors during the bull market included TMT, new consumption, and value stocks driven by themes like the Free Trade Zone and Belt and Road Initiative [3][27][36] Group 4 - The financial sector saw significant gains in the second half of 2014, attributed to a turning point in real estate policy and an influx of resident funds into undervalued cyclical stocks [3][36][39] - The opening of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and subsequent interest rate cuts contributed to the rapid rise of financial stocks in late 2014 [3][39][41] Group 5 - The growth of growth stocks during 2013-2015 was driven by the booming mobile internet sector, with public funds increasing their positions in sectors like electronics and media [3][5][21] - The rapid increase in new A-share accounts in 2014-2015 was facilitated by the development of internet finance and the relaxation of account opening restrictions [3][51][53]

Core Viewpoint - A-shares continue to rebound in May, supported by a series of favorable policies, with a recommendation for fund allocation to maintain a balanced style while slightly favoring growth and focusing on fund managers' stock selection and risk control capabilities [1][2]. Fund Investment Strategy - In May, the manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, aligning with the levels of the past three years. The internal resolution of low inflation is crucial, as external factors are less significant due to China's manufacturing competitiveness [2]. - The strategy team believes that emerging technology remains a long-term mainstay in the A-share market, while cyclical finance may become a dark horse. Additionally, cyclical products with improved competitive dynamics and tight supply-demand logic, as well as new consumption areas driven by demand and innovation, are also worth attention [2]. - The market structure of value and growth styles will likely continue to present structural investment opportunities in 2024, suggesting a slight preference for growth in fund allocation while maintaining overall balance [2]. Bond Funds - June is a critical transition period for strategies, recommending a combination of liquidity and yield in position selection, and to prepare for the next round of interest rate declines by switching to more liquid varieties [3]. - With the recovery of the equity market, fixed income plus funds also hold certain allocation value, warranting continued attention [3]. QDII and Commodity Funds - Global central banks' gold purchasing behavior reflects a long-term and ongoing trend, indicating a restructuring of the global monetary system due to changes in trust foundations [3]. - The rise of trade protectionism and the restructuring of the global economy will increase economic differentiation, supporting residents' demand for gold [3]. - The current gold bull market is characterized by different driving factors and pricing frameworks, suggesting a potentially long cycle for the bull market, thus recommending appropriate allocation to gold ETFs from a long-term and hedging investment perspective [3].