Macro Strategy - The core focus of the "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes consumption, technology, and fiscal finance as key highlights, with a significant goal of increasing the resident consumption rate to stimulate economic growth and address downward economic pressures [1]. Fixed Income - The overall credit expansion across industries is moderate, with structural differentiation being the main theme. While some sectors are actively leveraging, the overall leverage increase remains limited, indicating a cautious approach towards maintaining liquidity [2]. - Industries currently experiencing credit expansion include light manufacturing, electronics, and public utilities, characterized by stable cash flows and clear policy guidance, suggesting potential opportunities for credit bond investments [2]. - Conversely, sectors like real estate and food and beverage are facing credit contraction, necessitating a macroeconomic recovery to boost demand [2]. Industry Reports - The "Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF" focuses on the insurance sector, showcasing a unique market position with a reasonable valuation and strong dividend yield, indicating good long-term investment potential [4]. - The ETF has shown robust liquidity and growth, with an average daily trading volume of 1.818 billion yuan, reflecting strong institutional demand for high-dividend financial assets [4]. - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from a recovery in market conditions, with the ETF's performance being supported by the overall improvement in the insurance industry's outlook [4]. Company-Specific Insights - Shenghong Co., Ltd. is projected to see a steady increase in net profit from 500 million yuan in 2025 to 820 million yuan in 2027, benefiting from the rapid growth in the charging pile industry and overseas market expansion [6]. - Keda Technology is expected to experience significant profit growth, with net profits forecasted to rise from 590 million yuan in 2025 to 1.25 billion yuan in 2027, driven by the booming charging pile and energy storage sectors [7]. - Hai Li Wind Power reported a substantial revenue increase of 246% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, with a net profit of 350 million yuan, indicating strong operational performance despite short-term pressures [8]. - The company "Xingyuan Material" is adjusting its profit forecasts due to declining separator prices, with expected net profits of 150 million yuan in 2025, down from previous estimates, but still maintaining a "buy" rating due to long-term growth potential [27]. Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with stable cash flows and manageable refinancing pressures in sectors facing credit contraction, while also highlighting opportunities in industries showing signs of credit expansion [2][4]. - Specific companies such as "Huanlan Environment" and "Green Power" are highlighted for their strong positioning in the environmental sector, which is expected to benefit from policy support and market demand [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 insurance sector is experiencing a recovery in profitability, driven by strong performance in Q3 2025, with major companies like China Life, New China Life, and China Property & Casualty reporting net profit growth rates of 106%, 101%, and 122% respectively [11][12] - The report emphasizes the importance of the PEV (Price of Embedded Value) valuation system for insurance companies, which reflects long-term profitability potential more accurately than traditional PE or PB metrics [20][22] - The report highlights the low valuation levels of the insurance sector, with average PEV ratios for A/H shares at 0.72x and 0.51x, indicating a significant margin of safety and potential for value appreciation [34][37] - The Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank Index focuses heavily on the insurance sector, providing a unique investment opportunity with a high concentration of insurance assets [41][47] Summary by Sections 1. Q3 Performance and Investment Value of Insurance Stocks - The report notes that listed insurance companies achieved high net profit growth in Q3 2025, exceeding expectations despite a high base from the previous year [11][12] - The increase in investment income from equity investments is identified as a key driver of this growth, with insurance funds significantly increasing their equity allocations [13][17] - The high proportion of FVTPL (Fair Value Through Profit or Loss) assets among insurance companies enhances profit elasticity, allowing for direct reflection of market gains in profit figures [17][19] 2. Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF (513750.SH) Overview - The ETF is noted for its unique focus on insurance, with a significant portion of its holdings in major insurance companies, making it a rare investment vehicle in the market [41][47] - The ETF has shown strong liquidity and growth, with an average daily trading volume of 1.818 billion yuan and a fund size of 21.214 billion yuan as of October 24, 2025 [5][41] - The ETF's performance is highlighted, with a cumulative return of 66.68% and an annualized return of 36.83%, positioning it favorably compared to other financial sector ETFs [5][41]

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].

Core Insights - As of August 1, the total inflow of funds into ETFs reached 224.95 billion, while outflows amounted to 200.83 billion, resulting in a net inflow of 24.13 billion [1] Fund Inflows and Outflows - The non-money market ETFs with the highest net inflows were E Fund CSI A500 ETF (159361) with 303 million, Hua Bao CSI Bank ETF (512800) with 180 million, and Guangfa CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF (513750) with 161 million [1] - The non-money market ETFs with the highest net outflows were Huaxia SSE STAR 50 ETF (588000) with 681 million, Huaxia SSE 50 ETF (510050) with 653 million, and Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF (510300) with 438 million [1]

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]