Core Viewpoint - The futures market is becoming a crucial support for real enterprises to manage risks and stabilize operations amid a complex macroeconomic environment and domestic economic adjustments [1][2]. Group 1: Challenges Faced by Real Enterprises - Real enterprises are currently facing significant challenges, including severe price fluctuations, restructuring of supply chains, and differentiated macro policies [2]. - The steel industry is particularly affected, with a projected 18% year-on-year decline in average rebar prices for 2024, and over 60% of small and medium-sized steel enterprises having a hedging ratio of less than 20% [2][3]. Group 2: Role of Futures Tools - Futures tools are increasingly seen as a "stabilizer" for enterprises, helping them manage risks through price discovery and hedging operations [3]. - A case study involving the collaboration between Everbright Futures and Liuzhou Steel demonstrates the effectiveness of a comprehensive service model that has helped avoid potential losses and mitigate risks associated with price declines [3]. Group 3: Service Model Innovations - Everbright Futures has been innovating its service models to meet the diverse risk management needs of enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized ones [4]. - The company has established a service brand called "Yongdong Qihang," which covers the entire lifecycle of enterprises, providing tailored solutions for different stages of business development [4]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - The "Yongyiqi" one-stop intelligent service platform has transformed traditional service models by enabling online management of warehouse receipts and delivery processes, significantly reducing processing times [5][6]. - This platform has served over 1,000 enterprises, enhancing efficiency and shifting the focus from offline manual operations to online intelligent solutions [6]. Group 5: Investor Education and Market Perception - Despite the positive impact of the futures market on the real economy, there remains a lack of understanding and recognition of its benefits, which hinders broader adoption [7]. - Everbright Futures is actively working on investor education initiatives to improve market perception and promote the effective use of futures tools for risk management [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The futures market is becoming a crucial support for real enterprises to manage risks and stabilize operations amid a complex international environment and domestic economic adjustments [1][2]. Group 1: Challenges Faced by Real Enterprises - Real enterprises are currently facing unprecedented operational challenges due to severe price fluctuations, supply chain restructuring, and macro policy divergence [1]. - The steel industry, for example, has seen an 18% year-on-year decline in average rebar prices for 2024, with some steel mills' sales profit margins dropping below 1% [2]. - Over 60% of small and medium-sized steel enterprises have a hedging ratio of less than 20%, indicating a significant lack of risk management capabilities [2]. Group 2: Role of Futures Tools - Futures tools are increasingly viewed as a "stabilizer" for enterprises to mitigate risks [2]. - The futures market provides authoritative forward price signals that help enterprises plan production effectively [2]. - By utilizing hedging operations, enterprises can transfer price fluctuation risks, locking in costs and profits [2]. Group 3: Innovative Service Models - The "six-step" full-chain service model developed by Yong'an Futures in collaboration with Liuzhou Steel is a typical example of how futures tools assist enterprises in managing operational risks [3]. - This model includes developing hedging management methods, cultivating delivery qualifications, and creating a complete service ecosystem [3]. - The registration of the first 5,190 tons of rebar warehouse receipts helped Liuzhou Steel avoid potential losses of 1.2456 million yuan [3]. Group 4: Service System Development - Yong'an Futures has established the "Yongdong Qihang" industry service brand, covering the entire lifecycle of enterprises from startup to maturity [4]. - The company has served 16,000 real enterprises and has been recognized as one of the "Top 500 Service Enterprises in China" for five consecutive years [4]. Group 5: Technological Advancements - The "Yongyiqi" one-stop intelligent service platform has transformed traditional service models, significantly improving service efficiency by reducing processing times for warehouse receipts and delivery [5]. - The platform has served over 1,000 enterprises, facilitating a shift from offline manual operations to online intelligent services [5]. Group 6: Investor Education Initiatives - Yong'an Futures is addressing the lack of understanding of the futures market by implementing a comprehensive investor education strategy [6]. - The company has established a national service network and launched various educational products to enhance awareness and understanding of futures tools [6]. Group 7: Future Directions - The futures industry needs to continue enhancing service upgrades and educational innovations to help enterprises better understand and utilize futures tools for risk management [7]. - By promoting professional, diverse, and engaging educational methods, the industry aims to strengthen its role in supporting the real economy and contributing to national strategies [7].