Core Insights - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board Composite Index (Sci-Tech Index) has been operational for one year as of January 20, 2026, and has shown stable performance since its launch on January 20, 2025 [1] - The Sci-Tech Index serves as a comprehensive representation of the Sci-Tech Board market, covering over 570 samples and more than 90% of the market capitalization, indicating its strong representativeness and investability [1] - As of January 15, 2026, the Sci-Tech Index has achieved a cumulative increase of 65.44% since its launch, significantly outperforming major A-share market indices [1] Industry Developments - The product ecosystem related to the Sci-Tech Index has been increasingly完善, with 78 index funds established by December 31, 2025, totaling nearly 27.5 billion yuan [2] - The introduction of the Sci-Tech Index has enhanced the broad index system of the Sci-Tech Board, providing a more comprehensive observation dimension and investment targets, thereby supporting the development of a modern industrial system and high-level technological self-reliance in China [2] - The continuous inflow of medium- to long-term funds through products related to the Sci-Tech Index is expected to further enhance the attractiveness and influence of the Sci-Tech Board as a hub for "hard technology" enterprises in China [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Company have launched the "Comprehensive Index of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board" (科创综指) to provide a comprehensive view of the market, marking a new phase in the index system construction for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [10][16]. Group 1: Index Overview - The Sci-Tech Innovation Comprehensive Index covers nearly all non-ST and *ST securities listed for over a year on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with a sample size of 576 stocks and a market capitalization coverage exceeding 90% [13][14]. - The average total market capitalization of the index components is 16.3 billion [14]. Group 2: Market Performance - Since its launch, the Sci-Tech Innovation Comprehensive Index has shown a steady upward trend, achieving a growth rate of approximately 48% by December 31, 2025, significantly outperforming major broad-based indices [26]. - The index has gained 115% since September 24, 2024, reflecting market recognition of the value of hard technology assets [26]. Group 3: Financial Performance of Components - In the first three quarters of 2025, the index components collectively achieved operating revenue of 1.1 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 48.3 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1% [23]. - The revenue and net profit growth rates have shown a quarterly increase, indicating the operational resilience of the listed companies [23]. Group 4: Product Ecosystem - The index has gained widespread recognition among investors, leading to a complete product chain that includes ETFs, linked funds, and enhanced products, facilitating efficient access to the development dividends of new quality productivity [32]. - As of December 31, 2025, 46 fund managers have launched a total of 78 index funds tracking the Sci-Tech Innovation Comprehensive Index, with a combined scale of 27.4 billion, making it the second-largest broad-based index for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [32].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rapid development of the index system in China, highlighting the launch of the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Science and Technology Innovation Board Comprehensive Index (referred to as the "Kechuang Comprehensive Index") as a significant milestone for investors to observe and invest in the overall performance of the Science and Technology Innovation Board [8][9]. Group 1: Background and Launch - The Kechuang Comprehensive Index was launched on January 20, 2025, by the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Co., marking a new phase in the index system construction for the Science and Technology Innovation Board [9]. - This index aims to provide a comprehensive representation of the overall operation of the Science and Technology Innovation Board, addressing the urgent need for a balanced index as the market expands [9]. Group 2: Index Composition and Performance - The Kechuang Comprehensive Index includes all non-ST and *ST securities listed for over a year on the Science and Technology Innovation Board, covering nearly all listed companies [12]. - As of now, the index comprises 576 sample stocks, with a market capitalization coverage exceeding 90%, and an average total market capitalization of 16.3 billion yuan [12][14]. - Since its launch, the index has gained significant attention, becoming one of the four core broad-based indices in A-shares, alongside the Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, and ChiNext Index [15]. Group 3: Fundamental Performance of Constituent Stocks - The constituent stocks of the Kechuang Comprehensive Index have shown overall positive fundamentals, with total operating revenue reaching 1.1 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.7% [22]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 48.3 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1%, indicating a significant improvement compared to the previous year [22]. - The index's constituent stocks are primarily distributed across new-generation information technology (59.4%), biomedicine (13.6%), and high-end equipment (12.9%) [18]. Group 4: Market Recognition and Product Development - The Kechuang Comprehensive Index has been widely recognized by investors, leading to a rapid development of related products, including ETFs, linked funds, and enhanced products, creating a complete product chain [28]. - As of December 31, 2025, 46 fund managers have launched a total of 78 index funds tracking the Kechuang Comprehensive Index, with a combined scale of 27.4 billion yuan, establishing it as the second-largest broad-based index for the Science and Technology Innovation Board [28].

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board Composite Index (Sci-Tech Index) marks a significant development in the A-share market, with its performance and structure suggesting it should be recognized as one of the four core indices of A-shares alongside the Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, and ChiNext Index [1][5]. Group 1: Importance of the Sci-Tech Index - The Sci-Tech Index has shown a growth of approximately 48% since its launch on January 20, 2025, and a cumulative increase of 115% since September 24, 2024 [1]. - The index has attracted significant interest, with 46 fund managers launching 78 index funds, accumulating a total scale of 27.4 billion yuan [1][8]. - Experts believe the Sci-Tech Index enhances the A-share index system by providing a comprehensive representation of the technology sector, filling a structural gap in the existing indices [2][5]. Group 2: Index Structure and Coverage - The Sci-Tech Index covers 576 stocks, achieving a coverage rate of 96% within the Sci-Tech Board, while other indices have different coverage and industry weight distributions [3][4]. - The industry weight of the Sci-Tech Index is heavily skewed towards information technology (54.63%), contrasting with the other indices that have a more diversified industry representation [3]. Group 3: Investment Implications - The Sci-Tech Index is expected to shift the investment logic from a profit-oriented approach to an innovation-driven one, reflecting the unique characteristics of hard technology assets [6][7]. - Investors are advised to focus on long-term growth potential and technological breakthroughs when investing in hard technology assets, while traditional assets should emphasize cash flow stability [7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The Sci-Tech Index is anticipated to continue gaining attention and importance in the capital market, potentially becoming a global benchmark for Chinese technology stocks [12]. - There is a call for enhancing the index's representation of core technology and improving the quality of constituent disclosures to strengthen its global influence [12].

业内人士认为，科创综指应与上证指数、深证成指、创业板指并列为A股四大核心指数。 在科创板上市公司数量达到600家之际，刻画科创板"全景图"的上证科创板综合指数（下称"科创综 指"）在A股市场的重要性成为一大探讨点。 科创综指是在科创板公司形成一定规模后，于2025年1月20日正式发布的。发布以来至2025年12月31 日，科创综指涨幅达约48%，2024年9月24日以来累计涨幅高达115%。境内已有46家基金管理人推出78 只科创综指指数基金，场内外合计规模达274亿元。 长期以来，市场习惯将上证综指、深证成指、创业板指称为"A股三大指数"，如今随着科创板体量进一 步扩大，科创综指平稳运行，科创综指是否应加入，成为"A股四大指数"之一？ 多位受访人士认为，结合市场规模、行业代表性与指数功能，科创综指已具备与上证指数、深证成指、 创业板指并列成为"A股四大核心宽基指数"的坚实基础，科创综指加入标志着A股指数体系正式形成"全 市场覆盖—精选龙头—板块聚焦"的立体化功能分工，显著弥补了原有体系在科技板块系统性表征上的 结构性空白。 清华大学国家金融研究院院长、清华大学五道口金融学院副院长田轩对第一财经称，科创综指对 ...