Market Overview - In August, the overall market risk appetite improved, with Chinese stocks leading the gains at a return of 7.2% [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index surpassed 3800 points, reaching a nearly ten-year high [1] - Daily trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets significantly increased to 22,796 billion yuan [1] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations rose, contributing to an increase in gold prices [1] - OPEC+ announced a substantial increase in production, leading to a decline in oil prices by 6.53% [1] Asset Performance - The ranking of asset returns for August is as follows: Chinese stocks > Gold > Global stocks > Global bonds > Agricultural products > Cash > Foreign exchange > Domestic bonds > Real estate > Industrial products > Oil [1] Chinese Stock Market - The Chinese stock market continued to perform well, with major indices rising: the Wind China 500R Index increased by 7.2%, the Wind All A Index rose by 10.9%, and the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index gained 3.3% [10] - The average daily trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 22,796 billion yuan, up from 16,101 billion yuan the previous month, indicating increased market activity [10] - The technology sector, particularly in AI, computing power, and semiconductors, showed strong performance with a monthly increase of 16.3% [11] Global Stock Market - The global stock market saw most indices rise, with emerging markets outperforming developed markets [5] - Vietnam and Brazil led the gains with returns of 12.0% and 8.9%, respectively, while Saudi Arabia and India lagged with returns of -2.9% and -2.2% [5] - Developed markets, particularly Japan, performed well with a return of 5.9%, while Germany and France had returns below 1% [5] Bond Market - The bond market faced pressure in August, with rising yield expectations due to inflation concerns [12] - Convertible bonds led the performance with a yield of 4.32%, while interest rate bonds showed the weakest performance with a decline of 0.44% [12] - The yield on 10-year government bonds rose by 13.35 basis points to 1.84% [12] Commodity Market - Gold prices reached new highs, closing at $3,516.0 per ounce, a 4.9% increase from the previous month [17] - Oil prices declined by 4% to $67 per barrel due to increased supply and weakened demand [17] - In the agricultural sector, soybeans showed the best performance with a 6.4% increase [18] Real Estate Market - The real estate market in first-tier cities continued to show a downward trend, with investment indices declining [20] - The transaction area of commercial housing in 30 major cities decreased by 1.6% to 1.786 million square meters [22] - The overall market remains under pressure, indicating that recovery in the industry requires further observation of subsequent data [22] Foreign Exchange Market - The US dollar index fell by 2.20% to 97.85, reflecting a weakening trend [24] - The decline in the dollar has put upward pressure on the renminbi exchange rate [24] Cash Market - The money market fund index rose to 1,706.44 points, a slight increase of 0.09% from the previous month [26] - The annualized yield of the Yu'ebao seven-day fund was 1.06%, showing a slight increase [26]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: Multi-dimensional Timing Model (Version 1) - **Model Construction Idea**: The model integrates four dimensions—funding, technical, valuation, and sentiment—to provide directional views on the A-share market[1][2] - **Model Construction Process**: The model combines signals from the four dimensions to determine market timing decisions. Each dimension includes specific indicators, such as option PCR, implied volatility, and futures positions for sentiment, and Bollinger Bands and individual stock movements for technical analysis[30] - **Model Evaluation**: The model demonstrated strong performance in capturing upward trends while avoiding significant market volatility[2][10] 2. Model Name: Multi-dimensional Timing Model (Version 2) - **Model Construction Idea**: This version expands the original model by adding a fundamental dimension to capture bottom-buying opportunities and enriching the sentiment dimension with new indicators[1][84] - **Model Construction Process**: - The sentiment dimension was expanded to include futures basis and main funds indicators - The fundamental dimension was introduced to identify bottom signals based on macroeconomic indicators like CPI, PMI, and EPU - The model integrates five dimensions: funding, technical, valuation, sentiment, and fundamentals[84] - **Model Evaluation**: The expanded model achieved higher annualized returns and maintained similar levels of volatility and drawdown compared to the original version[85][88] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. Multi-dimensional Timing Model (Version 1) - **Annualized Return**: 24.57%[14] - **Annualized Volatility**: 21.54%[14] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -28.46%[14] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 1.14[14] 2. Multi-dimensional Timing Model (Version 2) - **Annualized Return**: 26.69%[85] - **Annualized Volatility**: 21.48%[85] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -28.46%[85] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 1.24[85] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Futures Basis (Sentiment Dimension) - **Factor Construction Idea**: The futures basis reflects price information in the futures market and acts as a sentiment amplifier during extreme market conditions[3][32] - **Factor Construction Process**: - Basis = Futures Price - Spot Price - Annualized basis rate is calculated to reduce the impact of contract expiration - Weighted average of the four contracts (current month, next month, current quarter, next quarter) based on open interest[32] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor is suitable for mean-reversion strategies, with signals generated during overbought or oversold conditions[40] 2. Factor Name: Main Funds (Sentiment Dimension) - **Factor Construction Idea**: This factor captures the flow of main funds in the stock market, reflecting high-selling and low-buying behavior[3][50] - **Factor Construction Process**: - Signals are derived from smoothed 20-day moving averages of net fund inflows and institutional active buying - Positive signals indicate buying opportunities, while negative signals suggest selling[51][54] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor is effective for momentum strategies, with a high win rate but relatively low payoff ratio[57] 3. Factor Name: Fundamental Bottom Signal (Fundamental Dimension) - **Factor Construction Idea**: This factor identifies bottom-buying opportunities based on macroeconomic indicators, assuming that poor fundamentals often precede market recoveries[4][76] - **Factor Construction Process**: - Signals are triggered when CPI, PMI, and EPU simultaneously indicate weakening fundamentals - A one-quarter window after the bottom signal is used for long positions[76][83] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor demonstrates high win rates and payoff ratios in bottom-buying scenarios, significantly outperforming the benchmark[83] --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. Futures Basis - **Annualized Return**: 19.06%[50] - **Annualized Volatility**: 20.85%[50] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -31.31%[50] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 0.91[50] 2. Main Funds - **Annualized Return**: 8.75%[60] - **Annualized Volatility**: 19.19%[60] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -30.57%[60] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 0.46[60] 3. Fundamental Bottom Signal - **Annualized Return**: 12.48%[83] - **Annualized Volatility**: 13.27%[83] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -22.62%[83] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 0.94[83]

9月16日，招商基金旗下中证红利ETF（515080）将迎来三季度分红权益登记。根据此前分红公告，本 季度该ETF每十份分红0.15元，分红比例0.95%。据了解，目前中证红利ETF采取季度评估分红的分红节 奏。 根据公告，这是中证红利ETF上市以来第14次分红，每十份累计分红金额3.65元。过去五年（2020 年-2024年），中证红利ETF年度分红比例分别为4.53%、4.14%、4.19%、4.78%、4.66%。 资金面上，近期随着市场缩量震荡，部分市场资金回流高股息。上交所数据显示，中证红利ETF （515080）已经连续4日获1.34亿元资金净申购。 与此同时，40日收益差数据也持续年内低位震荡。根据招商基金数据，截至9月12日，中证红利全收益 指数相对万得全A指数40日收益差为-12.25%，这也意味着中证红利当前跑输Wind全A比较多，或可更 多关注阶段性布局机会。 对于当下高股息配置价值，长江证券最新分析表示，近三年保险公司持有股票与基金的规模占比在 12%~13%区间波动，这一数值仍有较大上升空间，此政策下保险或将每年至少为A股新增几千亿的长期 资金。波动率较低且分红较高的红利资产或迎来更 ...

Report Information - Report Title: Stock Market Adjustment, Bond Market Rebound - Report Date: September 5, 2025 - Researcher: Liu Yang - Contact: liuyang18036@greendh.com - Futures Practitioner Qualification Number: F3063825 - Futures Trading Consultation Number: Z0016580 [3] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The overall trend of the main contracts of Treasury bond futures this week was to rise first and then fall. There is an obvious seesaw effect between stocks and bonds. The yield curve of Treasury bond cash bonds has changed little. The manufacturing PMI in August continued to be below the boom - bust line, with production expanding and demand being slightly weak. The non - manufacturing business activity index increased slightly. The export of South Korea in August showed a certain growth. The wholesale price of agricultural products continued to rise, and the inflation pressure was limited in the short term. If the stock market continues to be strong, it may suppress the bond market; if the stock index adjusts, it will be beneficial to bond bulls [5][7][12] Summary by Directory Treasury Bond Futures Weekly Market Review - The main contracts of Treasury bond futures showed a trend of rising first and then falling this week. On Monday, they refused to fall and rebounded to close a medium - positive line. On Tuesday, there was a small - scale fluctuation adjustment. On Wednesday, they attacked again and closed a medium - positive line. On Thursday, they rose and then fell slightly. On Friday, they fell sharply. For the whole week, the 30 - year Treasury bond fell 0.18%, the 10 - year Treasury bond rose 0.12%, the 5 - year Treasury bond rose 0.07%, and the 2 - year Treasury bond fell 0.03% [5] Stock - Bond Seesaw - The Wind All - A Index hit a new high on Monday this week, then fell for three consecutive days from Tuesday to Thursday, and rebounded sharply on Friday. Although the Treasury bond futures showed independence on some single days, the overall stock - bond seesaw effect was obvious [7] Changes in the Yield Curve of Treasury Bond Cash Bonds at Maturity - As of September 5, compared with August 29, the 2 - year Treasury bond yield rose 1 BP to 1.41%, the 5 - year Treasury bond yield fell 2 BP to 1.61%, the 10 - year Treasury bond yield fell 1 BP to 1.83%, and the 30 - year Treasury bond yield fell 3 BP to 2.11% [9] Manufacturing PMI in August - The official manufacturing PMI in August was 49.4%, remaining below the boom - bust line for the fifth consecutive month. Large - scale enterprises continued to expand in the boom range, medium - sized enterprises' prosperity declined, and small - scale enterprises hovered at a low level. The PMI of the equipment manufacturing industry and high - tech manufacturing industry increased. The procurement volume index increased, indicating that corporate procurement activities accelerated [12] Production and Demand in the Manufacturing Industry in August - The production index in August was 50.8%, showing continuous expansion. The new order index was 49.5%, indicating that market demand was still slightly weak. Industries such as medicine and computer communication electronics had rapid production and demand release, while industries such as textile and clothing and chemical raw materials had insufficient production and demand [14] New Export Orders and Import Index in the Manufacturing Industry in August - The new export order index in August was 47.2%, and the import index was 48.0%. The new export order index changed little compared with July. After the Sino - US economic and trade talks in Stockholm, the two sides agreed to suspend the implementation of 24% tariffs for 90 days, and China's export growth in August might be acceptable [17] Price Indexes in the Manufacturing Industry in August - The purchase price index of major raw materials in August was 53.3%, and the ex - factory price index was 49.1%. The purchase price index of raw materials continued to be in the expansion range, and the expansion amplitude increased in August. The prices of some industries rose, while those of some industries were below the critical point. The average value of the Nanhua Industrial Products Index in August was basically the same as that in July [19] Inventory Indexes in the Manufacturing Industry in August - The raw material inventory index in August was 48.0%, and the finished - product inventory index was 46.8%. The finished - product inventory index fell to a relatively low level again. From January to July, the cumulative year - on - year growth of manufacturing profits was 4.8%, and the year - on - year growth of finished - product inventory was 2.3%. Manufacturing enterprises were cautious about increasing inventory [22] Business Expectation Indexes in the Manufacturing Industry in August - The employment index in August was 47.9%, hovering at a relatively low level. The business activity expectation index was 53.7%, showing a slight rebound in the expectation of future prosperity [24] Non - Manufacturing Business Activity Index in August - The non - manufacturing business activity index in August was 50.3%. The construction industry business activity index was 49.1%, and the service industry business activity index was 50.5%. Some industries such as capital market services and transportation were in a high - level boom range, while industries such as retail and real estate had weak prosperity [26] Construction Industry Indexes in August - The new order index in August was 40.6%, and the employment index was 43.6%. The business activity expectation index was 51.7%. Affected by weather conditions, the prosperity of the construction industry slowed down [29] Service Industry Indexes in August - The new order index in August was 47.7%, and the employment index was 45.9%. The business activity expectation index was 57.0%, showing a slight upward trend [31] South Korea's Exports in August - South Korea's exports increased by 1.3% year - on - year in August. The daily average export amount calculated by working days increased by 5.8% year - on - year. The semiconductor export amount reached a record high, and the automobile export also showed strong momentum [34] Agricultural Product Price Index - The Agricultural Product Wholesale Price 200 Index on September 5 was 117.93, higher than that on August 31 but significantly lower than the same period last year, indicating that the price continued to rise but was still lower than last year [37] Nanhua Industrial Products Index - The Nanhua Industrial Products Index continued to decline after hitting a closing high on July 25. It declined slightly in August and fluctuated narrowly this week, indicating limited short - term inflation pressure [39] Capital Interest Rates - After the end of the month, the capital interest rates fell to a low level this week. The weighted average of DR001 was between 1.31% - 1.32%, and the weighted average of DR007 was around 1.44%. The average issuance interest rate of one - year AAA inter - bank certificates of deposit was around 1.66%. The central bank carried out a 100 - billion - yuan 3 - month (91 - day) repurchase operation on Friday, which fully offset the due amount [41] Market Logic and Trading Strategies - The manufacturing PMI in August continued to be below the boom - bust line, with economic downward pressure still obvious. The service industry business activity index expanded moderately. The strong rebound of the Wind All - A Index on Friday corresponded to the unilateral decline of Treasury bond futures. If the stock market continues to be strong, it may suppress the bond market; if the stock index adjusts, it will be beneficial to bond bulls. The trading - type investment should conduct band operations [44][45]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent fluctuations in the Shanghai Composite Index, emphasizing the importance of maintaining investment discipline and focusing on long-term value rather than short-term market volatility [3][6][10]. Market Analysis - The Shanghai Composite Index has experienced increased volatility as it surpasses key levels such as 3500, 3600, 3700, and 3800 points, with average daily fluctuations rising significantly [4][5]. - Historical data shows that market corrections often occur around these integer levels, driven by profit-taking behaviors from investors [5][10]. Long-term Investment Perspective - Over the past 20 years, the Wind All A Index has shown a cumulative increase of 807.99% with an annualized return of 12.01%, outperforming other asset classes like gold and bonds [8][9]. - The sustained growth of quality listed companies in China is a key driver behind these returns, highlighting the importance of long-term holding strategies [10]. Investment Strategy - The article advocates for a core-satellite investment strategy, which combines stable broad-based indices with high-potential assets to capture structural opportunities while managing overall portfolio volatility [11][12]. - Investors are encouraged to focus on asset allocation that reflects their risk tolerance, including exposure to broad indices like CSI A500 and Shanghai-Shenzhen 300 [12].

Group 1 - The article discusses the relationship between liquidity and financial market pricing, emphasizing that liquidity is the ability of an asset to be quickly converted into cash, influenced by factors such as money supply, tradable assets, and risk appetite [1][2][3] - Liquidity is categorized into narrow liquidity (money in the financial system) and broad liquidity (money in the real economy), with narrow liquidity affecting opportunity costs and market valuations, while broad liquidity impacts credit expansion and corporate profitability [2][3] - The article identifies key indicators to observe liquidity conditions, including the difference between the central bank's monetary policy sentiment index and loan demand index, the difference between the enterprise financing environment index and investment outlook index, and the difference between social financing growth and nominal GDP growth [3][4][5] Group 2 - The article notes that liquidity-driven phases have occurred during specific periods, such as mid-2014 to mid-2015, early 2019 to Q1 2020, and Q2 to Q4 of 2021, with a projected liquidity-driven phase starting after May 2025 [5] - Factors that could alter the liquidity-driven logic include changes in money supply or broadening the avenues for money allocation, such as improved corporate profitability and investment demand [5][6] - The article highlights that a favorable scenario would be when broad liquidity can support the asset pricing expansion driven by narrow liquidity, transitioning from a liquidity-driven phase to a profitability-driven phase [6] Group 3 - The article reports increased volatility in major asset classes, with U.S. stocks, gold, and the Chinese yuan experiencing fluctuations, while the domestic stock market continues to outperform globally [6][7] - The article indicates that the U.S. stock market is showing signs of volatility, with the VIX index rising, while the Chinese stock market narrative is becoming more concentrated, with a significant reduction in the number of positive-return sectors [8][12] - The article discusses the performance of commodities, noting that oil prices have risen due to geopolitical uncertainties, while gold prices have also increased amid external risk aversion [9][10] Group 4 - The article mentions that the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate expectations and concerns about its independence are influencing U.S. Treasury yields, with a slight decline in 10-year Treasury yields [10][11] - The article highlights the appreciation of the Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar, with both onshore and offshore yuan showing significant gains [11][12] - The article discusses the performance of the A-share market, noting a decline in market breadth and a concentration of returns among fewer stocks, indicating a shift in market dynamics [12][13] Group 5 - The article outlines the recent U.S. court ruling regarding tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which may impact future trade policies and economic conditions [16][17][18] - The article emphasizes the resilience of U.S. consumer spending, with upward revisions to GDP growth and personal consumption expenditures, indicating a robust economic backdrop [19][20] - The article discusses the Federal Reserve's dovish stance, with expectations for interest rate cuts in the near future, reflecting concerns about labor market risks and inflation [21][22] Group 6 - The article highlights the expected economic indicators for August, including GDP growth and PPI trends, suggesting a mixed economic outlook with potential for slight improvements in inflation metrics [22][23][24] - The article notes that August's fiscal spending and central bank interventions are expected to lead to a loosening of narrow liquidity conditions, with social financing growth projected to decline [26][27] - The article discusses improvements in funding availability for construction projects, particularly in central and eastern regions of China, indicating a potential boost in infrastructure investment [28][29]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Report's Core View - The central bank aims to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, maintain ample liquidity, promote a reasonable recovery of prices, lower bank liability costs, and reduce the overall social financing cost. The National Development and Reform Commission will approve the establishment and deployment of new policy - based financial instruments, and the Ministry of Commerce will introduce policies to expand service consumption in September. Short - term stock market adjustments are conducive to the stabilization of treasury bond futures. Traders are advised to conduct band trading [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Directory 1. Market Performance - On Wednesday, the main contracts of treasury bond futures showed mixed performance. The 30 - year treasury bond futures main contract TL2512 rose 0.24%, the 10 - year T2512 rose 0.08%, the 5 - year TF2512 rose 0.07%, and the 2 - year TS2512 rose 0.02%. The Wande All - A Index opened slightly higher in the morning and then declined in the afternoon, closing with a mid - length negative line [1][2]. 2. Important Information - **Open Market**: On Wednesday, the central bank conducted 379.9 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations. With 616 billion yuan of reverse repurchases and 300 billion yuan of MLF maturing, the net withdrawal was 236.1 billion yuan [1]. - **Funds Market**: On Wednesday, the overnight interest rate in the inter - bank funds market remained flat compared to the previous trading day. The weighted average of DR001 was 1.31%, and that of DR007 was 1.51%, up from 1.49% the previous day [1]. - **Cash Bond Market**: On Wednesday, most of the closing yields of inter - bank treasury bonds rose compared to the previous trading day. The 2 - year yield decreased by 0.60 BP to 1.41%, the 5 - year rose 0.44 BP to 1.63%, the 10 - year rose 3.90 BP to 1.80%, and the 30 - year rose 3.50 BP to 2.07% [1]. - **Industrial Enterprises**: From January to July, the operating income of industrial enterprises above designated size was 78.07 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.3% (2.5% from January to June and 2.1% in 2024). The total profit was 4.02035 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 1.7% (1.8% from January to June and 3.3% in 2024). In July, the profit of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 1.5% year - on - year, compared with a 4.3% decline in June [1]. - **Policy**: The Ministry of Commerce will introduce policies to expand service consumption in September, using fiscal and financial means to optimize service supply and stimulate new service consumption [1][2]. 3. Market Logic - The central bank's second - quarter monetary policy report emphasizes implementing a moderately loose monetary policy. The National Development and Reform Commission will approve new policy - based financial instruments for emerging industries and infrastructure projects [1][2]. 4. Trading Strategy - Traders are advised to conduct band trading [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the current risk level of the CSI A500 Index is 98.39, with a comprehensive momentum of 77.63, suggesting an upward trend in both short-term and medium-term [1] - The technical timing model shows that the Wind All A Index has a risk level of 104.13, indicating an overheated state, while maintaining a healthy upward trend in the medium term [1] - High-growth investment sectors are currently favored in the market, with notable performances in the communication sector (7.66%) and electronics sector (7.02%) [1] Group 2 - The CSI A500 Innovation Index is compiled using an internationally recognized "industry balance" method, selecting 500 securities with large market capitalization and good liquidity across all secondary and 97% of tertiary industries [1] - The index compilation includes leading companies from almost all tertiary industries, achieving a "gathering of leaders" [1] - The introduction of mechanisms such as mutual connectivity and ESG screening in the index compilation aligns with the preferences of domestic and foreign institutional investors, which is beneficial for attracting long-term capital to core A-share assets [1] Group 3 - Investors interested in the CSI A500 ETF (159338) are encouraged to pay attention to it [1] - For investors without stock accounts, they can consider the Guotai CSI A500 ETF Initiated Link A (022448), Guotai CSI A500 ETF Initiated Link C (022449), and Guotai CSI A500 ETF Initiated Link I (022610) [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article discusses the driving factors behind the recent recovery in the equity market, emphasizing that attributing the market's rise to a single perspective is insufficient. It highlights the importance of economic fundamentals, liquidity, and risk appetite as contributing factors [1][2][3] - The article notes that from September last year to May this year, economic fundamentals were highly effective, with the recovery of profit expectations under a stable growth policy serving as the basis for market pricing recovery [2][3] - It identifies two periods of divergence between economic indicators and market performance: from Q2 to Q4 of 2021 and from June to August of this year, both characterized by ample liquidity but insufficient credit expansion due to local investment shortfalls [2][3] Group 2 - The article mentions that in the second week of August, the speed of asset rotation decreased, with a "risk on" sentiment dominating the stock and currency markets. The domestic ChiNext index led the gains, while global markets also showed positive trends [4][5] - It highlights that the rotation index for major assets has slowed down since mid-June, indicating a certain degree of persistence in strong assets and a return to a more focused trading approach [4][5] - The article discusses the performance of various asset classes, noting that the A-share market exhibited a pattern of rising prices, expanding volume, and low volatility, while the concentration of winning sectors increased [4][5][6] Group 3 - The article outlines the impact of U.S. economic data on market expectations, particularly the mixed signals from CPI and PPI, which influenced the fluctuations in U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar's performance [7][8] - It notes that the U.S. retail sales data showed resilience despite a slowdown compared to last year, with specific categories like furniture and clothing performing well [14] - The article also discusses the implications of the upcoming Jackson Hole global central bank meeting, where the Fed's stance on monetary policy will be closely watched [11][12][13] Group 4 - The article highlights the recent adjustments in China's monetary policy, emphasizing a focus on stabilizing prices and supporting credit flow to the real economy [19][20] - It mentions the seasonal contraction of narrow liquidity due to tax payment periods, with the central bank's report indicating a positive outlook for price levels [18][19] - The article discusses the increase in project funding and the improvement in the funding rate for construction projects, indicating a potential recovery in infrastructure investment [21] Group 5 - The article details a new policy in China providing a 1% interest subsidy for personal consumption loans, which is expected to stimulate consumer spending [22][23] - It estimates that this policy could boost retail sales by approximately 0.2-0.3 percentage points, reflecting the government's efforts to enhance consumer demand [22][23] - The article also discusses the recent trends in commodity prices, noting fluctuations in various sectors, including energy and industrial products [25][26]

Core Insights - The article highlights the frequency and magnitude of drawdowns in a bull market, emphasizing that significant pullbacks occur regularly even during upward trends [2][3] - It stresses the importance of understanding and accepting the inevitability of drawdowns in investing, which can help investors maintain confidence and avoid panic selling [5][7] Summary by Sections Drawdown Statistics - A user analyzed the Wande All A Index, revealing 11 instances of drawdowns of 5% or more from April 2019 to December 2021, indicating that such occurrences are common, roughly every three months [2][3] Investor Psychology - The article discusses the psychological challenges investors face during bull markets, particularly the need for strong conviction to withstand significant drawdowns, with three instances in the early bull market showing declines around 15% [3][5] Investment Strategy - It argues that frequent trading in an attempt to "do something" can lead to losses, as it often detracts from decision quality and increases psychological strain [7] - The article advocates for thorough research and pre-planning as a more effective approach to investing, especially during periods of strong market performance [7]