Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the attractiveness of high dividend assets in a low interest rate environment, highlighting the potential for stable cash returns and capital appreciation, while emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate passive and active investment products [1][2]. Group 1: Low Interest Rate Environment - In the low interest rate era, dividend assets are expected to outperform in the long term, as evidenced by Japan's experience in the 1990s where high dividend indices consistently outperformed the Nikkei 225 by 1.5%-3.4% [2]. - Domestic conditions show that with deposit rates falling below 1% and wealth management returns dropping to 2%-3%, the dividend yield of the CSI Dividend Index at 5.52% makes it an attractive asset allocation choice [2]. Group 2: Support for Dividend Assets - The safety of dividend assets is backed by state support, scarcity of high dividends, and fundamental support from banks and coal sectors [4][5]. - The new "National Nine Articles" enhances dividend regulation and facilitates the entry of insurance and pension funds into the market, aligning with the demand for dividend assets [6]. Group 3: Fundamental Analysis - The CSI Dividend Index's top three sectors by weight are banking (25.6%), coal (15.5%), and transportation (14.0%), with a cumulative return of 19.57% in 2024, primarily driven by banking [7]. - The banking sector maintains a high dividend yield of 5.03%, indicating a long-term advantage despite current performance pressures [7]. - Coal prices have dropped by 8.97% in 2024, but recent policies may improve the supply-demand balance, suggesting potential price stabilization [7]. Group 4: Technical Analysis - Since 2017, the dividend attribute has shifted from "offensive" to "defensive," providing excess returns during market downturns and stability in bull markets [8]. Group 5: Avoiding Dividend Traps - High dividend yield does not equate to high returns; investors should avoid pitfalls such as high payout ratios and low valuation traps, often found in small-cap stocks with volatile earnings [9]. Group 6: Investment Strategy - A "dividend + multi-factor" strategy is recommended, focusing on stable, sustainable dividend-paying companies, particularly state-owned enterprises and those with strong cash flow [10]. - In bear and volatile markets, high dividends provide stable cash flow and reduce drawdowns, while in bull markets, they offer a safety cushion [11][12]. Group 7: Long-term Value of Dividend Assets - The allocation of dividend assets is supported by a combination of policy, funding, and fundamental factors, emphasizing their role in achieving long-term stable growth rather than short-term speculation [13]. - Recommended allocation strategies include core positions in broad dividend indices, satellite positions in actively managed products, and cross-border investments in high-yield Hong Kong stocks [15].