Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - On August 13, the total net inflow of cross-border ETFs reached 906 million yuan, with a cumulative net inflow of 20.62 billion yuan over the past five trading days, indicating strong investor interest in these funds [1]. Fund Inflows - A total of 40 cross-border ETFs experienced net inflows on August 13, with the top performer being the GF CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF (513750), which saw an increase of 528 million shares and a net inflow of 906 million yuan [1][3]. - The GF CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF had a latest scale of 14.879 billion yuan, reflecting a 1.78% increase in value [3]. Fund Outflows - Conversely, 50 cross-border ETFs recorded net outflows on the same day, with the leading outflow being the E Fund China Concept Internet 50 ETF (513050), which saw a reduction of 309 million shares and a net outflow of 454 million yuan [4][5]. - The E Fund China Concept Internet 50 ETF had a latest scale of 33.942 billion yuan, with a 4.06% increase in value despite the outflow [5]. Performance Overview - The top 10 ETFs by net inflow included several funds focused on technology and healthcare sectors, indicating a trend towards these industries among investors [3][5]. - The top 10 ETFs by net outflow highlighted a mix of technology and healthcare funds, suggesting a potential shift in investor sentiment or profit-taking in these areas [4][5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF (513750.SH) [1] Core Insights - The Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF focuses heavily on the insurance sector, with a weight of 70% in the index, providing a unique asset allocation opportunity in the market [6][14] - The valuation levels of the index are low, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.62 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.99, indicating a significant safety margin and potential for appreciation [6][32][35] - The index shows strong profitability with a dividend yield of 3.18%, reflecting robust earnings capacity and long-term investment value [6][45] - The insurance industry is experiencing high-quality development driven by favorable policies, with total premium income expected to grow from CNY 2.4 trillion in 2015 to CNY 5.7 trillion by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% [53][54] - The report highlights the increasing concentration of leading securities firms, driven by regulatory pressures and mergers, enhancing their competitive edge [62][64] Summary by Sections 1. Investment Value Analysis of the Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank Index - The index has a high concentration in the insurance sector, with a weight increase from 60.04% to 70.10% [14][22] - Valuation metrics indicate a favorable investment environment, with historical P/E and P/B ratios at the 21.50% and 45.00% percentiles, respectively [32][35] - The index's strong dividend yield and earnings per share (EPS) growth demonstrate its long-term investment potential [45][46] 2. Industry Fundamentals Analysis - The insurance sector is guided by policies aimed at high-quality development, focusing on risk prevention and product innovation [48][49] - The total premium income in the insurance industry is projected to grow significantly, with life insurance accounting for over 70% of the total [53][54] - Regulatory trends are encouraging mergers and acquisitions in the securities industry, leading to the emergence of "leading" securities firms [62][64] 3. Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF Product Introduction - The ETF has shown strong liquidity, with an average daily trading volume of CNY 314 million, indicating high market interest [6][7] - The ETF's performance is notable, with a cumulative return of 22.1% and an annualized return of 49.2%, outperforming similar products [7][6]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods - **Model Name**: Hang Seng Stock Connect Non-Bank Financial Index (931024.CSI) **Model Construction Idea**: The index aims to reflect the overall performance of non-bank financial companies listed in Hong Kong that are part of the Stock Connect program[31][32]. **Model Construction Process**: 1. Calculate the median daily turnover rate for each Stock Connect security over the past month as the monthly turnover rate. Exclude securities with an average monthly turnover rate below 0.1% over the past 12 months or 3 months, unless their average daily trading volume exceeds HKD 50 million[32]. 2. Select securities from industries such as insurance, capital markets, mortgage credit institutions, other comprehensive financial services, special financial services, and consumer credit as candidate samples[32]. 3. Rank the candidate samples by average daily market capitalization over the past year and select the top 50 securities. If fewer than 50 securities meet the criteria, include all eligible securities[32]. 4. Apply weighting factors between 0 and 1 to ensure no single stock exceeds 15% weight and the top five stocks collectively do not exceed 60% weight[33]. **Model Evaluation**: The index demonstrates strong representation of large-cap financial stocks, particularly in the insurance sector, and provides a focused investment tool for non-bank financial themes in Hong Kong[34][35][36]. Model Backtesting Results - **Hang Seng Stock Connect Non-Bank Financial Index**: - **Total Return**: 53.30%[48] - **Annualized Volatility**: 33.26%[48] - **Maximum Drawdown**: 20.29%[48] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 1.56[48] Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods - **Factor Name**: Market Capitalization Weighting **Factor Construction Idea**: Emphasize large-cap stocks to ensure stability and representativeness of the index[36]. **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Divide constituent stocks into market capitalization tiers: above HKD 500 billion, between HKD 200 billion and HKD 500 billion, and below HKD 500 billion[36]. 2. Assign weights based on market capitalization, with stocks above HKD 500 billion collectively accounting for 46.63% of the index weight, stocks between HKD 200 billion and HKD 500 billion accounting for 28.49%, and stocks below HKD 500 billion accounting for 8.31%[36]. **Factor Evaluation**: The factor ensures the index is dominated by stable, large-cap stocks, reducing volatility and enhancing reliability[36][40]. - **Factor Name**: Sector Allocation **Factor Construction Idea**: Focus on insurance and capital market sectors to capture the core of non-bank financial themes[34][35]. **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Allocate weights to sectors based on their representation in the index: insurance accounts for 65.11%, securities companies for 11.08%, and other capital market entities for 20.95%[35]. **Factor Evaluation**: The factor provides a balanced yet focused exposure to key non-bank financial sectors, aligning with the index's thematic goals[34][35]. Factor Backtesting Results - **Market Capitalization Weighting Factor**: - **Weight Distribution**: - Above HKD 500 billion: 46.63%[36] - HKD 200 billion–500 billion: 28.49%[36] - Below HKD 500 billion: 8.31%[36] - **Sector Allocation Factor**: - **Weight Distribution**: - Insurance: 65.11%[35] - Securities Companies: 11.08%[35] - Other Capital Market Entities: 20.95%[35] Additional Observations - **Index Fundamental Characteristics**: - **ROE (2024)**: 11.69%[43] - **ROE (2025 Q1)**: 2.94%[43] - **Dividend Yield (Last 12 Months)**: 4.01%[43] - **Valuation Metrics**: - **PE_TTM**: 8.52 (22.76% below historical average)[44] - **Index Concentration**: - **Top 10 Constituents Weight**: 82.79%[41] - **Largest Constituent (Hong Kong Exchange)**: 17.69% weight[41]