Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a strong performance on August 18, with the ChiNext Index rising by 3.63% and surpassing the 2600-point mark, breaking through last year's high of 924 [1] - The ChiNext 50 Index (399673.SZ) increased by 4.0%, with notable stocks such as Zhinan Compass and Mango Super Media hitting the daily limit, Tonghuashun rising over 15%, and Zhongji Xuchuang increasing by over 10% [1] Group 2 - The Chuangye 50 ETF (159682) rose by 3.83% with a trading volume of 164 million yuan, tracking the ChiNext 50 Index, which includes sectors like manufacturing, finance, and information technology [2] - East Wu Securities anticipates that the market will maintain relative strength in the short term due to liquidity, although it may experience volatility and consolidation as it attempts to break previous highs [2] - The mid-term outlook remains positive with factors such as policy support, asset scarcity, and the potential for a US dollar interest rate cut contributing to an upward market trend [2]

Core Insights - The A-share market indices opened higher collectively on August 18, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking the 3700-point threshold [2] - The ChiNext Index continued to strengthen, surpassing the previous high of October 8, 2024, marking the highest level since February 15, 2023 [2] - The North Star 50 Index also increased by over 2%, reclaiming the 1500-point mark and setting a new historical high [2]

Group 1 - The report emphasizes that the current market is experiencing a liquidity-driven bull market, with the potential for a transition to a fundamental bull market by the end of the year, contingent on external factors such as global tariff resolutions and fiscal expansions in major economies [3][4][87] - The report identifies a significant performance gap between growth stocks, particularly in the ChiNext index, and value stocks, suggesting that the ChiNext index is currently undervalued and poised for further gains [2][31][50] - The report highlights the increasing inflow of southbound funds into Hong Kong stocks, particularly in the technology sector, indicating a shift in investor sentiment towards growth-oriented assets [12][32][44] Group 2 - The report outlines a "three-headed bull" market scenario, which includes a short-term liquidity bull market, a mid-term fundamental bull market, and a long-term transition from old to new economic drivers, suggesting a comprehensive market recovery [3][4][5] - The report notes that the current market environment is conducive to a structural shift towards "middle assets," which are expected to outperform as the economy stabilizes and earnings begin to recover [46][47][56] - The report indicates that the current valuation of the ChiNext index is at a historical low, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.89, suggesting a relative valuation advantage compared to other major indices [50][51][52]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The international oil price is expected to decline, with the fourth - quarter Brent crude oil price central falling to around $63 per barrel from $67 per barrel in the third quarter [2] - For precious metals, wait patiently for opportunities to enter the market on dips during the oscillatory trend [3] - Copper prices are difficult to break through effectively, and it is advisable to short on rallies [4] - Aluminum prices will mainly oscillate in the short - term, with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5] - For various commodities, different investment strategies are proposed based on their respective supply - demand and market conditions Summary by Commodity Categories Energy Commodities - **Crude Oil**: The IEA's August report increased supply growth forecasts and slightly decreased demand growth forecasts. The fourth - quarter Brent central may fall to around $63 per barrel from $67 per barrel in the third quarter. There is still upward risk due to potential supply disruptions, but the overall driving force is downward [2] - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: In August, the Asian fuel oil market has sufficient arrivals, and the low - sulfur fuel oil market is under pressure due to the expected release of the third - batch quota and weakening costs [18] - **Asphalt**: Supply - demand is expected to tighten marginally. With low inventory, the price has some support, and the recent BU cracking is considered strong [19] - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: Overseas exports are loose, but there is support from increased East Asian chemical procurement. The price has stabilized slightly. The domestic market is in a low - level oscillation [20] Metal Commodities - **Precious Metals**: After the release of the US CPI data, the market fully priced in a Fed rate cut in September. Wait patiently for opportunities to enter the market on dips during the oscillatory trend [3] - **Base Metals** - **Copper**: Chile's refined copper output may increase but the growth rate may fall short of expectations again. It is difficult for copper prices to break through 79,500 yuan, and it is advisable to short on rallies [4] - **Aluminum**: The social inventory of aluminum ingots is accumulating, but the peak may occur in August. The price will mainly oscillate in the short - term, with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5] - **Zinc**: The domestic market has weak demand and increasing supply, and the social inventory may rise further. Wait patiently for short - selling opportunities above 23,500 yuan per ton [8] - **Lead**: The price is in a wide - range oscillation. It is advisable to hold long positions with a stop - loss at 16,600 yuan per ton [9] - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: The fundamentals of nickel are poor, and it is advisable to actively short during the later stage of the rebound [10] - **Tin**: Selectively go short for the short - term at low prices [11] - **Carbonate Lithium**: The futures price oscillates, and attention should be paid to risk management [12] - **Industrial Silicon**: The self - clearing of production capacity is difficult, and the price is affected by related varieties. Pay attention to the support at 8,300 yuan per ton [13] - **Polysilicon**: The price is expected to operate in the range of 48,000 - 53,000 yuan per ton. It is recommended to short cautiously at the lower end of the range [14] Agricultural Commodities - **Soybean & Palm Oil**: Affected by the rapeseed anti - dumping policy and the US Department of Agriculture's supply - demand report, the short - term price volatility should be enlarged, and attention should be paid to the changes in positions [33] - **Rapeseed & Rapeseed Oil**: The domestic rapeseed and rapeseed oil market is expected to remain relatively strong, and a bullish view is maintained [34] - **Soybean No. 1**: Affected by the rapeseed anti - dumping policy and the US Department of Agriculture's supply - demand report, short - term attention should be paid to the fluctuations of surrounding varieties [35] - **Eggs**: The spot price is stable, and the futures market is in a situation of near - term weakness and long - term strength. Attention should be paid to the demand in the peak season and the progress of capacity elimination [37] - **Cotton**: The US Department of Agriculture's August supply - demand report was bullish. Domestic inventory is decreasing, and it is advisable to buy on dips [38] - **Sugar**: The US sugar price is under pressure, and the domestic sugar price is expected to oscillate [39] - **Apples**: The market's trading focus has shifted to the new - season output estimate. It is advisable to wait and see for now [40] Others - **Grain & Oil Chemicals** - **Urea**: The short - term supply - demand is loose, and the market is likely to oscillate within a range [21] - **Methanol**: The domestic market is strong in the inland and weak in the ports. With the approaching peak - season demand, attention should be paid to macro - sentiment and downstream stocking [22] - **Pure Benzene**: There is an expected seasonal improvement in supply - demand in the second half of the third quarter, and it is advisable to conduct month - spread trading [23] - **Styrene**: The price is in a consolidation pattern, with limited upward and downward movement [24] - **Polypropylene, Plastic & Propylene**: Propylene prices are supported, polyethylene demand is expected to increase, and polypropylene is in a weak - adjustment state [25] - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: PVC prices are expected to oscillate weakly, and caustic soda prices are under pressure at high levels [26] - **PX & PTA**: Affected by oil prices, the prices are falling. PX is expected to have a good valuation in the third quarter [27] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply - demand pressure is alleviating, and short - term performance is weak due to oil prices [28] - **Short - Fiber & Bottle - Chip**: Short - fiber can be considered for long - position allocation in the medium - term, and bottle - chip is under long - term over - capacity pressure [29] - **Financial Products** - **Stock Index**: The market is in an active state, with a positive macro - driving force. It is recommended to increase the allocation of technology - growth sectors and also pay attention to consumption and cyclical sectors [43] - **Treasury Bonds**: The futures are oscillating. The probability of a steeper yield curve is increasing [44]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: "Clock + Turning Point Improvement Method" Asset Rotation Model - **Model Construction Idea**: This model integrates macroeconomic risk factors with asset rotation strategies, leveraging the "investment clock" concept and improving turning point identification through a combination of momentum and phase judgment methods [8][23][24] - **Model Construction Process**: 1. Macro risk factors (e.g., economic growth, inflation, interest rates, credit, exchange rates, and term spreads) are used to determine the macroeconomic state [8] 2. The "investment clock" framework is applied to link macroeconomic states with asset performance. For example, recovery and overheating phases favor equities and commodities, while stagflation and recession phases favor bonds and gold [9][15] 3. Turning points in macroeconomic factors are identified using a combination of momentum and phase judgment methods: - Momentum is calculated as: $$ Momentum_t = X_t - \frac{1}{3}(X_{t-1} + X_{t-2} + X_{t-3}) $$ where \( X_t \) represents the macro factor value at time \( t \) [16] - Phase judgment uses a 38-month sine wave to identify the current phase of macro factors, categorizing them into upward, downward, top, or bottom regions [21][22] 4. Asset scores are calculated based on the macro factor states, and risk allocation is adjusted accordingly. Initial risk weights are set as large-cap stocks: small-cap stocks: bonds: commodities: gold = 1:1:1:0.5:0.5. Positive scores double the risk allocation, while negative scores halve it [24] 5. Backtesting is conducted over the period from January 2011 to December 2023 [25] - **Model Evaluation**: The model demonstrates strong performance in terms of returns, risk control, and drawdown management, achieving nearly 10% annualized returns while maintaining low volatility and drawdowns [27] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. "Clock + Turning Point Improvement Method" Asset Rotation Model - **Total Return**: 242.45% - **Annualized Return**: 9.93% - **Annualized Volatility**: 6.83% - **Sharpe Ratio**: 1.45 - **Maximum Drawdown**: 6.31% - **Win Rate**: 73.08% [27] 2. Benchmark Equal-Weighted Portfolio - **Total Return**: 83.59% - **Annualized Return**: 4.78% - **Annualized Volatility**: 10.99% - **Sharpe Ratio**: 0.43 - **Maximum Drawdown**: 20.63% - **Win Rate**: 55.77% [27] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Macro Risk Factors - **Factor Construction Idea**: These factors aim to capture various dimensions of macroeconomic risks, including economic growth, inflation, interest rates, credit, exchange rates, and term spreads, providing a comprehensive view of the macroeconomic environment [8] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. **Economic Growth**: - Indicators: Industrial production YoY, PMI, retail sales YoY - Processing: HP filtering and volatility-weighted averaging - Interpretation: Positive values indicate economic expansion [8] 2. **Inflation**: - Indicators: PPI YoY, CPI YoY - Processing: HP filtering and volatility-weighted averaging - Interpretation: Positive values indicate rising inflation [8] 3. **Interest Rates**: - Indicators: Bond indices (1-3 years), money market indices - Processing: Equal-weighted portfolio construction and net value calculation - Interpretation: Negative values indicate falling interest rates and loose monetary conditions [8] 4. **Exchange Rates**: - Indicators: Gold prices (Shanghai and London) - Processing: Equal-weighted long-short portfolio construction - Interpretation: Positive values indicate currency depreciation [8] 5. **Credit**: - Indicators: Corporate bond indices (AAA) vs. government bond indices - Processing: Duration-neutral portfolio construction - Interpretation: Positive values indicate widening credit spreads and tighter credit conditions [8] 6. **Term Spreads**: - Indicators: Short-term vs. long-term bond indices - Processing: Duration-neutral portfolio construction - Interpretation: Positive values indicate widening term spreads [8] --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. Macro Risk Factors (July 2025 State) - **Economic Growth**: Upward (Recovery phase) - **Inflation**: Downward - **Interest Rates**: Downward - **Credit**: Downward - **Exchange Rates**: Downward - **Term Spreads**: Downward [36]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.94%, while the CSI 300 dropped by 1.75%, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 0.74% last week, indicating a general market pullback [1] - The average daily trading volume in the A-share market was 1.81 trillion yuan, showing a week-on-week decline [1] - Despite the recent market correction, there is a belief that the conditions for a liquidity-driven bull market are in place, emphasizing the importance of structural opportunities [1] Structural Insights - The current extreme barbell strategy represented by banks and micro-cap stocks still holds some absolute return potential, but the effectiveness of excess returns is declining [1] - Low-valuation large-cap growth stocks are beginning to see a rebound in both absolute and excess returns, with a strong focus on the ChiNext Index and technology sectors for Q3 [1] Economic Context - The recent slight market pullback is attributed to a relatively mild economic stimulus from the domestic Politburo meeting and disappointing U.S. non-farm payroll data, which led to a significant drop in U.S. stocks [5] - The market remains optimistic about the A-share index's performance in August, supported by active credit expansion and a favorable liquidity environment [5] U.S. Economic Indicators - The U.S. non-farm payroll data fell short of expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%, raising concerns about potential stagflation in the U.S. economy [5] - Market expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have increased, with predictions of three rate cuts by the end of the year [5] Policy Developments - The July Politburo meeting emphasized the need to regulate chaotic competition among enterprises and promote capacity governance in key industries, indicating a shift in policy focus [8] - The meeting's outcomes suggest a rational return to pricing for commodities and a potential rebound in the Producer Price Index (PPI) driven by supply-side constraints [8] Investment Strategy - The current investment strategy suggests a preference for low-valuation large-cap growth stocks, technology innovation sectors, and globally priced resource categories [9] - The divergence in returns between extreme barbell assets and intermediate assets has reached historical extremes, indicating a potential shift in investment focus [12][10] Market Sentiment - The banking sector has experienced a significant pullback, with the index declining over 6% since mid-July, yet it remains resilient [22] - The ChiNext Index and technology sectors are expected to benefit from improving investment effectiveness and favorable macroeconomic conditions [25]

Core Viewpoint - In July 2025, major asset performance was led by the ChiNext Index, followed by oil and the CSI 500, with a general upward trend in risk assets, particularly in Chinese markets, while commodities showed mixed results [1][2][14]. Group 1: Asset Performance - In July, risk assets mostly rose, with Chinese assets leading the way and U.S. stocks reaching new highs, while domestic commodities experienced low-level increases [2][14]. - The performance of commodities was predominantly positive, with oil prices rising due to multiple favorable factors, while copper prices retreated due to lower-than-expected copper tariffs [2][17]. - The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher, with technology stocks showing significant resilience due to strong earnings reports [2][19]. Group 2: Macroeconomic Insights - The macroeconomic landscape in July 2025 was characterized by a divergence between hard and soft data in the U.S., while China's soft data indicated a slowdown [4][62]. - The domestic "stock-bond seesaw" effect deepened, with the total A-share index rising by 4.7% in July, while the yield on 10-year government bonds increased by 5.75 basis points to 1.71% [2][32]. Group 3: Key Drivers of Equity Assets - Future drivers for equity assets may include "profitability and risk appetite," with A-shares needing to respond to fundamental factors such as PPI trends and mid-year earnings [5][62]. - The reduction of uncertainties surrounding U.S.-China tariffs could enhance short-term export certainty, as recent high-level trade talks indicated a potential extension of tariff measures [5][62]. - New technological themes, such as advancements in artificial intelligence, are expected to create investment opportunities [5][62]. Group 4: Market Timing Signals - The M1-BCI-PPI timing system indicated a slight improvement in overall positive signals despite a slowdown in actual GDP growth [6][62]. - The stock-bond valuation ratio showed a return to neutrality, suggesting that while equity assets have lost some advantage, the overall score still leans towards equities [7][62]. Group 5: Sector Performance - In July, over 90% of industries in the domestic market reported positive returns, with growth and cyclical sectors leading the gains, particularly in steel, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials [2][32][44]. - The real estate sector saw a widening year-on-year decline in sales, with second-hand home sales showing more resilience compared to new homes [2][42]. Group 6: Commodity Market Dynamics - The commodity market showed a general upward trend in July, with significant increases in domestic pricing for black metals and polysilicon, while international oil and copper prices exhibited mixed performance [17][62]. - The Brent crude oil futures price increased by 7.3% in July, driven by geopolitical factors and tariff negotiations, although it faced a pullback in early August [17][62].

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3595.19 points, down 0.08% [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11212.88 points, down 0.04% [1] - The ChiNext Index closed at 2384.23 points, up 0.92% [1] - The CSI 300 Index closed at 4133.79 points, down 0.05% [1] - The STAR 50 Index closed at 1063.90 points, up 0.83% [1] - The CSI 500 Index closed at 6312.47 points, down 0.17% [1] - The CSI 1000 Index closed at 6732.20 points, up 0.03% [1] Year-to-Date Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index has increased by 7.26% year-to-date [2] - The Shenzhen Component Index has increased by 7.66% year-to-date [2] - The North Star 50 Index has increased by 40.18% year-to-date [2] - The Wind All A Index has increased by 12.22% year-to-date [2] - The STAR 50 Index has increased by 7.58% year-to-date [2] - The ChiNext Index has increased by 11.33% year-to-date [2] - The CSI 300 Index has increased by 5.05% year-to-date [2] - The CSI 500 Index has increased by 10.25% year-to-date [2] - The CSI 800 Index has increased by 6.38% year-to-date [2] - The CSI 1000 Index has increased by 13.00% year-to-date [2] - The CSI 2000 Index has increased by 21.53% year-to-date [2] - The Wind Micro盛股 Index has increased by 49.02% year-to-date [2]

Core Viewpoint - The long-standing barbell strategy in the A-share market, which combines large-cap value/dividend stocks with small-cap growth/micro-cap stocks, is facing challenges as investment institutions question the core logic of this "deflation trade" [1][2] Group 1: Market Trends - Large-cap growth style has significantly outperformed small-cap growth, indicating a marginal shift in market fund allocation [1][4] - The average dividend yield of bank stocks has decreased from approximately 4.5% at the beginning of the year to around 3.8%, marking the lowest premium over the 10-year government bond yield since April 2021 [5] - The current yield spread between dividend assets and growth assets has reached historical extremes, similar to levels seen in early 2017 [2][4] Group 2: Economic Policy and Structural Changes - Expectations for "anti-involution" policies and new momentum transitions are rising, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology indicating that new growth stabilization plans for key industries will be introduced [1][9] - The market is beginning to recognize a potential narrative shift in the Chinese economy from real estate to manufacturing [1][9] Group 3: Valuation and Performance - The valuation of the ChiNext Index is currently at a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.89, which is significantly lower than other mainstream indices, suggesting a valuation advantage [6] - Active public funds are starting to replenish low-position core holdings, leading to increased inflows into large-cap growth sectors [6][8] Group 4: Historical Comparisons - The current market asset price trajectory shows high similarity to the patterns observed in 2009 and 2014, characterized by "social financing recovery + proactive bank credit expansion + stock-bond fund reallocation" [12][13] - If the scenario of sustained liquidity support through proactive credit creation is accurate, the second half of 2014 may serve as an important comparison point for future market behavior [13]

Group 1 - The report highlights that the current market structure favors low-valuation large-cap growth stocks, particularly represented by the ChiNext Index, which is expected to continue outperforming in the third quarter of this year [2][5][60] - The ChiNext Index currently has a PE ratio of 33.89, placing it in the 23.82% percentile over the past decade, indicating a relative valuation advantage compared to other major indices [2][67] - The report notes that the banking sector has significantly contributed to the overall market performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising from 3347 points at the beginning of the year to around 3534 points, largely driven by strong bank performance [1][33] Group 2 - The report discusses the historical divergence in returns between the bank-microcap "barbell strategy" and mid-cap growth assets, indicating that the current divergence is at historical extremes [3][62] - It emphasizes that the banking sector's dividend yield remains attractive, but the relative appeal has diminished as the yield compared to long-term bond rates has decreased to its lowest level since April 2021 [3][40] - The report suggests that the ongoing "supply-side reform" and the emergence of new economic drivers such as AI, innovative pharmaceuticals, and new energy vehicles are creating favorable conditions for mid-cap growth stocks to regain their performance [3][60][73] Group 3 - The report indicates that the current market environment is characterized by a strong liquidity backdrop, which is expected to benefit large-cap growth stocks as funds flow from banks to non-banking sectors and eventually to technology and undervalued large-cap growth stocks [4][51] - It highlights that the recent changes in quantitative trading regulations are likely to impact high-frequency trading strategies, potentially leading to a more stable market environment in the long term [21][27] - The report notes that the active equity funds have shown strong performance this year, significantly outperforming the broader market indices, indicating a shift in investor sentiment towards growth-oriented sectors [59][60]