Market Review - The A-share market saw all major broad indices rise last week, with the CSI 1000 and ChiNext Index both gaining 2.36%, and the CSI 500 Index increasing by 1.96% [6][13]. - The financial, real estate, and non-bank financial sectors led in performance, with returns of 6.73%, 6.06%, and 3.94% respectively, while the automotive, home appliance, and banking sectors lagged with returns of -0.56%, -0.18%, and -0.13% [19][21]. - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a net withdrawal of 226.5 billion yuan through reverse repos, with a total of 652.2 billion yuan maturing [22]. Fund Performance - Last week, the active equity, flexible allocation, and balanced mixed funds achieved returns of 0.79%, 0.63%, and 0.53% respectively [34]. - Year-to-date, alternative funds have performed the best with a median return of 11.94%, while active equity, flexible allocation, and balanced mixed funds have median returns of 6.79%, 4.20%, and 2.25% respectively [36][41]. Fund Issuance - A total of 35 new funds were established last week, with a total issuance scale of 32.778 billion yuan, which is an increase from the previous week [3][46]. - The majority of new funds were passive index funds, with 12 being launched, and passive index bond funds totaling 10, with issuance scales of 3.031 billion yuan and 28.988 billion yuan respectively [48]. Gold Reserves - As of June 2025, China's official gold reserves stood at 73.9 million ounces, an increase of 70,000 ounces from the end of May, marking the eighth consecutive month of gold reserve accumulation by the central bank [9]. ETF Developments - The Huatai-PineBridge Dividend Low Volatility ETF became the first in the A-share market to exceed 20 billion yuan in size, reaching 20.788 billion yuan as of July 11, 2025 [12]. - Seven fund companies submitted applications for ETFs related to the ChiNext Composite Index following the announcement of revisions to the index compilation scheme by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [5]. Bond Market - The central bank's reverse repo operations resulted in a net withdrawal of 226.5 billion yuan, with the 1-month pledged repo rate decreasing by 6.10 basis points [22][23]. - The yield spread for different maturities of government bonds has narrowed by 1.20 basis points, indicating a rise in yields across various credit ratings [24]. Quantitative Fund Performance - The median excess return for index-enhanced funds was 0.21% last week, while quantitative hedge funds reported a median return of -0.29% [37]. - Year-to-date, index-enhanced funds have a median excess return of 3.08%, while quantitative hedge funds have a median return of 0.62% [38]. FOF Fund Overview - As of last week, there were 245 ordinary FOF funds, 119 target date funds, and 154 target risk funds in the open-end public fund category [39]. - The median returns for ordinary FOF, target date, and target risk funds last week were 0.13%, 0.26%, and 0.10% respectively, with target date funds showing the best year-to-date performance at 4.13% [41].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the non-bank financial industry [1] Core Views - The non-bank financial sector has shown strong performance recently, with all sub-sectors outperforming the CSI 300 index in the last five trading days [9] - The report highlights the significant increase in trading volume in the securities sector, with a year-on-year increase of 120% in daily average stock trading volume as of July 11, 2025 [15] - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from long-term capital advantages due to new assessment criteria for state-owned insurance companies [23] - The multi-financial sector is entering a stable transition period, with trust assets continuing to grow but profits declining significantly [31] Summary by Sections 1. Recent Performance of Non-Bank Financial Sub-Sectors - In the last five trading days (July 7-11, 2025), the multi-financial sector rose by 11.89%, the securities sector by 4.58%, and the insurance sector by 1.72%, while the overall non-bank financial sector increased by 3.94% compared to a 0.82% rise in the CSI 300 index [9][11] 2. Non-Bank Financial Sub-Sector Insights 2.1 Securities - Trading volume has significantly increased, with a daily average stock trading amount of CNY 16,688 billion, up 120% year-on-year as of July 11, 2025 [15] - The China Securities Association has implemented measures to strengthen self-regulation and promote high-quality development in the securities industry [19] 2.2 Insurance - New long-term assessment criteria for state-owned insurance companies have been introduced, focusing on net asset return and capital preservation over a five-year period [23] - The insurance sector's valuation is currently at 0.62-0.95 times the 2025E P/EV, which is considered historically low, maintaining an "Accumulate" rating [28] 2.3 Multi-Financial - The trust industry saw its asset scale reach CNY 29.56 trillion in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 23.58%, but profits dropped significantly by 45.5% [31] - The futures market experienced a trading volume of 740 million contracts in June 2025, with a transaction value of CNY 52.79 trillion, reflecting year-on-year growth of 28.91% and 17.40%, respectively [34] 3. Industry Ranking and Key Company Recommendations - The report ranks the insurance sector highest, followed by securities and other multi-financial sectors, recommending companies such as China Ping An, New China Life, China Pacific Insurance, CITIC Securities, and Tonghuashun [44]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the optimization of the ChiNext Composite Index, which introduces two key mechanisms: the elimination rule for risk warning companies (ST or *ST) and the ESG negative exclusion mechanism, enhancing index stability and investment value [2][4] - Following the announcement of the index optimization plan, seven fund companies quickly submitted applications for ChiNext Composite Index-related ETFs, indicating strong market interest and potential for increased liquidity in the sector [4] - The ChiNext Composite Index has shown significant performance, with a cumulative increase of 197% since its inception and an annualized return of 8%, demonstrating its role as a leading indicator during bullish market phases [5] Group 2 - As of July 11, the valuation of the ChiNext Composite Index stands at 63.92 times, which is below the historical median and positioned at the 54.31% percentile over the past decade, suggesting potential for future growth [6] - The earnings forecast for 2025 indicates that the ChiNext Composite Index's revenue and net profit are expected to grow by 17% and 64% respectively, reflecting strong underlying business performance and growth potential [7] - The sample stocks within the ChiNext Composite Index show a significant proportion (79%) with a market capitalization of 10 billion yuan or less, indicating a focus on high-growth companies that are likely to benefit from increased R&D investment and market demand [7]

Group 1 - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) and its subsidiary have announced a revision to the ChiNext Composite Index compilation scheme to enhance index representation and investment quality, with 1,316 sample stocks covering 95% of ChiNext listed companies and 98% of total market capitalization [1] - The revised index excludes stocks under risk warning (ST or *ST) and incorporates an ESG negative screening mechanism, removing stocks rated C or below by the National ESG rating [1] - High-tech enterprises account for 92% of the index weight, while strategic emerging industries represent 79%, and key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, digital economy, and green low-carbon industries make up 74% of the index weight [1] Group 2 - The ChiNext Composite Index has shown a cumulative increase of 197% over nearly 15 years, with an annualized return of 7.6% and a 10% increase this year, indicating strong long-term performance and balanced industry distribution [2] - The "Chuang" series of indices covers major types including broad-based, thematic, strategy, and ESG, with tracking product scale exceeding 200 billion [2] - The SZSE plans to continue enhancing the "Chuang" series indices and products, focusing on serving national strategic priorities and providing diverse investment options for medium to long-term capital allocation [2]

Core Viewpoint - The optimization of the ChiNext Composite Index is expected to enhance index stability and investment value, attracting more long-term capital inflows and providing investors with transparent and high-quality investment tools in innovative sectors [2][4]. Index Optimization Details - The revised ChiNext Composite Index will implement two key mechanisms: a monthly removal rule for risk-warning stocks (ST or *ST) and an ESG negative removal mechanism for stocks rated C or below [4][5]. - After the revision, the index will include 1,316 sample stocks, covering 95% of ChiNext listed companies and 98% of total market capitalization [4]. Market Response - Following the announcement of the index optimization, seven fund companies quickly submitted applications for ChiNext-related ETFs, indicating strong market interest [6][7]. - The new products include both standard and enhanced ETFs, which are expected to improve liquidity and provide innovative investment tools [7]. Performance Metrics - As of July 10, 2025, the ChiNext Composite Index has seen a cumulative increase of 197% since its inception, with an annualized return of 8% [8]. - The index's valuation stands at 63.92 times, which is below the historical median, suggesting potential for future growth [8]. Long-term Investment Value - Institutions are optimistic about the long-term investment value of the ChiNext Composite Index, citing its balanced industry structure and strong growth attributes [10]. - The index is expected to benefit from ongoing government support for emerging growth enterprises, enhancing its appeal to investors [10].

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange announced revisions to the ChiNext Composite Index, introducing monthly removal mechanisms for risk-warning stocks and ESG negative-rated stocks, effective from July 25, 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Index Revisions - The ChiNext Composite Index will implement a monthly removal mechanism for stocks under risk warning (ST or *ST) and will exclude stocks rated C or below in ESG assessments [4]. - The revisions aim to enhance the index's stability and promote responsible investment by filtering out high-risk and low-governance companies [4][7]. Group 2: Fund Company Responses - Following the announcement, seven fund companies quickly submitted applications for ChiNext-related ETFs, including Penghua Fund, Yinhua Fund, and Bosera Fund for standard ETFs, and Jianxin Fund, Huabao Fund, and others for enhanced ETFs [1][3]. - Fund managers believe that the revised index will attract long-term capital inflows and provide a more transparent investment tool for innovative sectors [4][6]. Group 3: Index Characteristics and Market Impact - As of July 11, 2025, the ChiNext Composite Index will consist of 1,316 stocks, covering 95% of listed companies on the ChiNext, with a total market capitalization coverage of 98% [5]. - The index is seen as a crucial investment vehicle for capturing growth in sectors like renewable energy, biomedicine, and electronic information technology, reflecting the overall market trends [5][6]. - The ChiNext Composite Index has outperformed the ChiNext Index over the past decade, with an annualized return approximately 2% higher [6]. Group 4: Future Developments - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange plans to continue enhancing the "Chuang Series" indices and related products, focusing on serving national strategic priorities and improving the quality of investment options available [9].

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has announced an optimization plan for the ChiNext Composite Index, leading to seven fund companies quickly submitting applications for related ETFs [1] Group 1: ETF Applications - Seven fund companies have applied for ETFs related to the ChiNext Composite Index, including Penghua Fund, Yinhua Fund, and Bosera Fund for standard ETFs, and Jianxin Fund, Huabao Fund, China Merchants Fund, and Dongcai Fund for enhanced ETFs [1] Group 2: Index Performance - The ChiNext Composite Index, which includes all stocks listed on the ChiNext board, has shown significant performance, with a cumulative increase of 55% since the "924 market" last year, including multiple single-day gains exceeding 4% [1] - Year-to-date, the index has continued its strong performance with a cumulative increase of 10%, leading the major market indices and demonstrating high returns and elasticity [1] Group 3: Index Composition - The revised ChiNext Composite Index now includes 1,316 sample stocks, covering 95% of the listed companies on the ChiNext board, with a total market capitalization coverage of 98% [1] - The optimization enhances the index's representation and improves the quality of sample stocks, better meeting the demand for capital allocation [1]