Market Overview - As of March 27, 2026, the total market size of ETFs is approximately 5.04 trillion yuan, with a contraction driven mainly by market declines, although net subscriptions indicate a positive contribution from funds [2][7] - The performance of broad-based and thematic ETFs has declined, while strategy ETFs showed slight positive contributions; bond ETFs saw a minor increase in shares, but the overall scale was affected by market conditions [2][3] Performance Disparity - The domestic equity market experienced a slight pullback, with the CSI 300 index dropping to a valuation percentile of 77.51%, indicating a reduction in high valuation pressure [2][25] - Structural highlights were observed in cyclical resources and defensive sectors, with the chemical ETF rising by 3.65% and the power ETF by 2.88%, while the securities ETF faced the largest decline of -3.88% [2][26] Fund Flows - There was a continued trend of funds migrating from equity broad-based ETFs to fixed income, with AAA Sci-Tech bonds leading with a net inflow of 107.83 billion yuan [3][34] - Strategy ETFs saw a net inflow of 46.02 billion yuan, indicating strong support for dividend and free cash flow strategies [3][37] Trading Activity - The trading intensity of bond ETFs showed a decline in turnover rates, with the short-term bond ETF from Hai Fu Tong maintaining a high transaction volume but lower turnover [4][58] - In the stock ETF market, large-cap ETFs dominated trading volumes, while small-cap ETFs led in turnover rates, indicating a preference for larger, more stable investments [4][60] Issuance Dynamics - The issuance market saw a marginal contraction, but the reserve of upcoming ETFs expanded significantly, with 61 ETFs waiting for issuance, indicating a robust pipeline for future offerings [5][66] - The agricultural and fishery sectors are currently active in trading, with new products expected to perform well due to existing subscription support [5][67]

Core Viewpoint - The investment logic in the power industry has evolved into a tightly integrated ecological loop, driven by the increasing demand for electricity from AI applications and the need for stable and green energy supply [1][41]. Generation Segment - The power sector can be divided into three segments: generation, transmission, and storage [6]. - The distinction between traditional power and green power is crucial; traditional power includes all forms of electricity generation, while green power focuses on cleaner, low-carbon sources [8]. - The core attribute of the power index is its coverage of public utilities and high dividends, making it a defensive asset [10][12]. - Major constituents of the power index include companies like Changjiang Electric Power and China Nuclear Power, with respective weights of 8.81% and 7.56% [13]. Green Power Index - The National Green Power Index is more focused on clean energy operations, with a strong correlation to green power trading mechanisms and carbon neutrality policies [15]. - The demand for green power is rigid due to AI's expansion, with regulations requiring new data centers to source over 80% of their energy from green power [15]. - The National Green Power Index has a lower proportion of thermal power stocks compared to the China Securities Green Power Index, which includes a significant amount of thermal power [21]. Transmission Segment - The transmission segment, represented by grid equipment, shows greater growth elasticity compared to the generation segment due to the high demands of AI on electricity [27][28]. - The State Grid plans to invest 4 trillion yuan in fixed assets from 2026 to 2030, a 40% increase from the previous five-year plan, indicating significant growth potential in this area [28][29]. - The market has two main indices tracking grid equipment: the China Securities Grid Equipment Theme Index and the Hang Seng A-Share Grid Equipment Index, which have shown different performance due to their constituent stocks [30]. Storage Segment - Energy storage is becoming increasingly important as it stabilizes the supply from renewable sources, which can be intermittent [36]. - The geopolitical landscape has highlighted the importance of energy security, making the integration of solar and storage solutions more attractive [36]. - The investment logic for energy storage is being elevated due to the dual catalysts of energy security and the demands of AI [36]. Overall Investment Outlook - The power investment ecosystem is characterized by a stable generation base, capital expenditure benefits from grid equipment, and explosive growth in energy storage driven by AI and energy security needs [41].

Market Pricing Status - The market transaction activity has slightly decreased, while the profit effect has increased, with the average daily trading volume for the entire A-share market dropping to 2.5 trillion yuan and the proportion of stocks rising to 34.9% [5][9][10] - The trading concentration has risen, with 10 industries having turnover rates above 90%, including oil and petrochemicals, and coal [5][19] A-Share Liquidity Tracking - Financing funds have seen a slight inflow, while ETF funds have experienced a small outflow, with public equity funds' new issuance increasing to 22.62 billion yuan [5][29] - Private equity confidence index has decreased by 0.1% compared to February, while the overall position has marginally increased [5][36] - Foreign capital has exited the A-share market, with a net outflow of 1.035 billion USD [5][41] - The IPO fundraising for the current period is 290 million yuan, with a private placement scale of 1.15 billion yuan [5][29] A-Share Industry Allocation Tracking - Foreign capital has generally exited various primary industries, with electronics and power equipment seeing the largest outflows of 160.4 million USD and 91.7 million USD respectively [5][40] - Financing funds have seen net inflows in power equipment (+6.05 billion yuan) and basic chemicals (+4.07 billion yuan), while outflows were noted in non-ferrous metals (-4.04 billion yuan) and defense industry (-1.22 billion yuan) [5][29] - ETF funds have shown a net outflow in sectors like oil and petrochemicals (-4.15 billion yuan) and pharmaceuticals (-2.15 billion yuan), while public utilities saw a net inflow of 2.61 billion yuan [5][29] Hong Kong Stock Market and Global Fund Flow - Significant inflow of southbound funds, with net purchases rising to 52.44 billion yuan, marking the 96th percentile since 2022 [5][29] - Global foreign capital has marginally flowed into Japan and South Korea, with inflows of 1.57 billion USD and 2.57 billion USD respectively [5][41]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall trend in the ETF market last week was that domestic equities generally declined, with high - valuation broad - based indices under pressure. Bonds provided a hedge, and sectors with defensive or resource attributes such as electricity were relatively dominant. There was a clear migration of funds from equity broad - based ETFs to gold, fixed - income, and some thematic ETFs, showing an obvious defensive tendency [22][23][33]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Scale: Total Expansion and Structural Stratification (Market/Product/Institution) 3.1.1 Product Scale - As of March 13, 2026, the total number of ETFs in the whole market was 1,456, with a total scale of 52,528.30 billion yuan and 33,707.47 billion shares. Stock - type ETFs were the main force in terms of scale, with 1,131 funds, a scale of 30,551.01 billion yuan, and 21,147.17 billion shares. Compared with the previous week, the overall share increased by 400 million, but the scale decreased by 50.2 billion yuan. The number of stock - type ETFs remained unchanged, the share increased by 1.6 billion, but the scale decreased by 33.1 billion yuan [15][16]. 3.1.2 Institution Scale - Last week, the top 20 fund companies managed a total net asset value of 23 trillion yuan, accounting for 62% of the whole market, indicating significant industry concentration. E Fund and China Asset Management led in total scale with a more balanced structure. Tianhong was more focused on the money - market type. The scale fluctuations last week mainly came from the stock - type and ETF segments, with a "reduction" trend in the equity and ETF segments of the market, and more incremental funds concentrated in a few medium - sized institutions [18][19][20]. 3.2 Performance: Differentiated Gains and Losses and Valuation Positions 3.2.1 Major ETFs - Last week, the domestic equity market was generally weak, with broad - based indices generally retreating. The valuation quantiles of medium - and small - cap indices were at relatively high levels, indicating weakening market risk appetite. Structurally, there were obvious differences. The power ETF rose by 3.88%, showing defensive attributes, while the securities ETF fell by 1.68% due to systematic market adjustments rather than high valuations. Bonds strengthened slightly, and cross - border (QDII) ETFs were also weak, with the Hang Seng Tech Index ETF relatively resistant to decline and at a low historical valuation quantile [22][23]. 3.2.2 CITIC First - level Industry Index - Last week, industry performance showed obvious differentiation. Most industries had relatively high valuation quantiles but different trends. Strong industries were concentrated in the high - valuation range, while low - valuation sectors were generally weak [28]. 3.2.3 Representative ETF Products - As of March 13, 2026, in terms of scale, the Huatai - Peregrine SSE 300 ETF ranked first with 205.803 billion yuan. In terms of trading activity, bond - type ETFs were prominent, and in terms of valuation, some ETFs such as the military - leading ETF and the dividend ETF were at historical high levels, while the Hang Seng Tech ETF and the pharmaceutical ETF were at historical low levels, which were attractive for long - term investors [29]. 3.3 Funds: Sector Liquidity and Net Inflow Structure 3.3.1 Overall Market Overview: Scale and Net Redemption - As of March 13, 2026, the total scale of the whole - market ETFs reached 5.25 trillion yuan, slightly shrinking by 0.77 trillion yuan compared with the beginning of the year. The number of listed ETFs increased to 1,452, an increase of 52 compared with the beginning of the year. Stock - type ETFs were still the main force in scale, but their scale decreased by 0.78 trillion yuan compared with the beginning of the year. Commodity - type ETFs performed the best, with a significant increase of 109.841 billion yuan compared with the beginning of the year [36]. 3.3.2 Major Category of Funds: Stocks/Bonds/Commodities/Cross - border - Last week, funds generally showed a defensive tendency. Broad - based ETFs continued to have net outflows, while industry - thematic ETFs and commodity ETFs had net inflows. The SGE Gold 9999 had the largest net inflow, indicating a strong demand for hedging [4][32]. 3.3.3 Internal Equity: Broad - based vs. Industry/Theme vs. Strategy - As of March 13, 2026, the funds of major broad - based ETFs were generally weak, with continuous net outflows. Thematic ETFs and cyclical manufacturing ETFs were the main directions of fund inflows, while broad - based ETFs continued to be under pressure, indicating an obvious migration of existing funds from broad - based to thematic and cyclical directions [49]. 3.3.4 Top 20 Stock - type ETF Redemption Net Inflows - Last week, power and hedging assets were the main directions pursued by funds. The Grid Equipment ETF had the largest net inflow, followed by the Haifutong Short - term Financing ETF and the Free Cash Flow ETF. The Hang Seng Tech ETF did not appear in the top 10 list, indicating a weakening of short - term capital momentum for Hong Kong technology stocks [53]. 3.3.5 Leveraged Funds: Top 20 Net Margin Purchases and the Relationship with Redemption - Last week, the Bosera Convertible Bond ETF had the largest net margin purchase, followed by the Science and Technology Innovation 50 ETF and the E Fund Hong Kong Securities ETF. There were four typical relationships between margin trading and redemption, and the overall resonance of redemption and margin trading in the market was weak last week [55][56]. 3.4 ETF Trading Congestion 3.4.1 Changes in Trading Volume and Top 10 Turnover ETFs - As of March 13, 2026, the total trading volume of the ETF market was about 2.7 trillion yuan, with the increase mainly coming from bond - type ETFs, followed by stock - type ETFs. The trading volume of bond - type ETFs showed high turnover and high trading volume, and the trading congestion of bond - type ETFs was significantly differentiated. In stock - type ETFs, A500 - related ETFs were the most active in trading, and the trading of large - cap styles still dominated the market [60][63][66]. 3.5 Issuance Dynamics - Last week, the ETF issuance market declined. There were 66 funds being issued, a decrease of 14.29% compared with the previous week. 30 funds were established, an increase of 328.57% compared with the previous week, and 0 funds were listed, a decrease of 100% compared with the previous week. It is expected that 10 ETFs will be listed in the next two weeks, mainly stock - type, covering multiple themes. New products in some directions may be able to承接 existing capital enthusiasm, while the short - term trading activity of new products in some directions may be limited [76][78].

Market Overview - As of March 6, 2026, the total market size of ETFs reached 5.30 trillion yuan, a decrease of 0.72 trillion yuan since the beginning of the year, with the number of listed ETFs increasing to 1,445, adding 45 new listings [2][22] - The stock-type ETFs accounted for 3.09 trillion yuan, while bond-type ETFs totaled 737.49 billion yuan, and commodity-type ETFs increased by 106.15 billion yuan to 356.61 billion yuan, driven by strong demand for gold as a safe haven [2][22] Performance Disparity - Last week, leading military industry ETFs and dividend ETFs had PE percentiles close to 100, while the Hang Seng Technology ETF (15.57), pharmaceutical ETF (32.73), and electric power ETF (44.71) remained at historical low valuations, indicating potential investment opportunities [2][12][18] - The performance of various sectors showed significant divergence, with cyclical manufacturing ETFs like oil rising by 8.20%, while broader indices like the CSI 300 and CSI 500 experienced declines of 1.23% and 3.62%, respectively [12][16] Fund Flows - Overall, funds showed a defensive tendency last week, with broad-based ETFs experiencing net outflows, while commodity (gold) and fixed-income ETFs attracted capital, with SGE gold seeing a net inflow of 877.57 billion yuan year-to-date [3][20] - The main inflow channels were thematic ETFs (+2,016 billion yuan) and cyclical manufacturing ETFs (+1,443 billion yuan), indicating a clear trend of capital migrating from broad-based ETFs to thematic and cyclical sectors [3][33] Issuance Dynamics - The issuance of ETFs accelerated last week, with 77 ETFs in the process of being issued (up 48% week-on-week), and 12 new funds established (up 140%) [4][52] - New products primarily focused on energy sectors, with electric grid equipment, electric power, and photovoltaic ETFs dominating the new listings, reflecting current market trends [4][52] Trading Activity - The total trading volume of ETFs was approximately 2.9 trillion yuan last week, with bond-type ETFs leading the increase, followed by stock-type ETFs [39] - The short-term bond ETF from Hai Fu Tong had a weekly trading volume of 2,991.97 billion yuan, indicating high liquidity in the bond market [41] Valuation Insights - The valuation structure showed that core broad-based ETFs remained relatively stable, while growth and small-cap valuations were more volatile, reflecting a higher sensitivity to market fluctuations [12][18] - The Hang Seng Technology ETF and other low-valuation sectors like pharmaceuticals are attracting attention for potential long-term investments due to their historical low PE percentiles [18][20]

Core Viewpoint - The high-voltage transmission sector is experiencing a significant surge, driven by recent approvals for major transmission expansion projects in the U.S. and advancements in AI technology that increase electricity demand [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The high-voltage transmission sector index turned from decline to a rise of 4% in early trading, with 12 stocks reaching a涨停 (limit up) or exceeding a 10% increase [2][3]. - Specific stocks such as 川润股份, 积成电子, and 汉缆股份 saw rapid increases, with 通光线缆 hitting a 20%涨停 within 21 minutes of market opening [1][2]. Group 2: U.S. Transmission Projects - U.S. regional grid operators have been approved for a total of $75 billion in transmission expansion projects, focusing on the construction of 765 kV ultra-high voltage lines, marking the largest and most capable power lines in U.S. history [3]. Group 3: AI and Electricity Demand - During MWC26 in Barcelona, Huawei's ICT BG CEO highlighted that AI is accelerating, with global daily token consumption increasing nearly 300 times over the past two years, indicating a surge in electricity demand [4]. - The rise of AI technologies is expected to create unprecedented opportunities in the mobile industry, necessitating enhanced network capabilities to support increased electricity consumption [4]. Group 4: Global Market Conditions - Current global market conditions show a liquidity shock, with significant declines in major indices, while oil and the U.S. dollar have seen increases [5]. - The volatility in non-U.S. markets, particularly in Asia and Europe, is noteworthy, as these regions are exposed to risks related to geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions [5][6].

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.39%, while the ChiNext Index fell by 1.04% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets was 25,055 billion yuan, a decrease of 512 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Over 3,200 stocks across the three markets experienced gains [1] Sector Performance - Rare metal stocks saw a surge, with significant increases in magnesium and tungsten stocks [1] - The rare metal ETFs, including the Rare Metal ETF and Rare Earth ETF, reported gains of 4.68% and 4.11% respectively [1] - The power sector showed strength, with the Power ETF and Green Power ETF rising by 2.73% and 2.53% respectively [1] - The steel sector also performed well, with the Steel ETF increasing by 2.45% [1] Declining Sectors - The ChiNext Growth ETF and the Deep Growth ETF both fell by 2% [1] - The semiconductor sector experienced declines, with the Semiconductor Equipment ETF and the Sci-Tech Semiconductor ETF dropping by 2.16% and 2.15% respectively [1]

Group 1 - Global assets are experiencing significant volatility at the beginning of 2026, with precious metals like gold and silver showing notable pullbacks after initial gains [1][19] - The market is focused on how to allocate assets after the turbulence, particularly regarding fixed income assets as a long-term core allocation [1][19] - The current political climate is shifting towards a "big fiscal" era, with abundant liquidity leading to asset bubbles, particularly in the U.S. stock market [19][21] Group 2 - The U.S. market is entering a bubble phase similar to 1999, with expectations for gold to reach new highs while the dollar index declines [2][19] - Key risks for 2026 include potential loss of Federal Reserve independence, aggressive monetary easing leading to inflation, and possible internal strife in the U.S. [2][19] - If risks arise outside the U.S., dollar assets may serve as a safe haven, similar to the situation in 1998 [2][19] Group 3 - Investors are advised to adopt a diversified asset allocation strategy for 2026, including A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks, commodities, and bonds, with a focus on a "core + satellite" structure [4][21] - The core investment should be in the CSI A500 ETF, which is expected to outperform traditional indices, while satellite investments should include technology growth and cash flow/dividend assets [4][21] - The main theme for 2026 remains artificial intelligence, with a focus on sectors like communication and semiconductor ETFs [4][21] Group 4 - In equity investments, there is optimism for a shift from valuation recovery to profit improvement, particularly in sectors like non-ferrous metals, new energy, and chemicals [8][24] - Fixed income investments are expected to maintain a positive stance, with a focus on credit strategies and potential trading opportunities as the market adjusts [8][24] - The credit bond market is anticipated to experience wide fluctuations, with a focus on short-term strategies and market sentiment [10][26] Group 5 - The economic environment remains under pressure, with weak consumer demand and a declining real estate market, leading to low inflation expectations [12][28] - Monetary policy is expected to remain accommodative, with potential for further rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions in 2026 [12][28] - Institutional behavior indicates a strong performance in equity markets, but challenges remain for public funds and banks in expanding their balance sheets [12][28]

Core Viewpoint - The recent expansion of the ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) interconnection marks a significant increase in the number of ETFs available for northbound trading, enhancing investment opportunities for both domestic and international investors [1] Group 1: ETF Interconnection Expansion - On January 19, a total of 98 ETFs were officially included in the northbound trading of the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect, increasing the total number of products in the "ETF Connect" from 273 to 364, representing a growth of over 30% [1] - The inclusion of more ETFs is expected to enrich the investment options for overseas institutional investors and promote the institutionalization of the A-share market [1] Group 2: Fund Management Perspective - A total of 29 fund companies had products included in the "ETF Connect," with China Asset Management leading with 14 ETFs, followed by E Fund with 10, and FT Fund with 7 [1] - The newly included products cover a wide range of types, including broad-based ETFs and industry-themed ETFs, which are expected to attract significant market attention [2] Group 3: Market Impact and Future Outlook - The expansion of the ETF interconnection is anticipated to enhance the international competitiveness and influence of China's capital market by attracting more professional investors and incremental capital [3] - Since the formal introduction of ETFs into the interconnection mechanism in July 2022, the total trading volume of northbound funds in 2025 is projected to reach 816.58 billion yuan, marking a 76% increase from 2024 [3]

Market Performance - The A-share market experienced a nine-day rally, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.31% and the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.03% [1] - The ChiNext Index fell by 0.32%, while the North China 50 Index rose by 0.11% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets reached 1.4078 trillion yuan, a decrease of 57.8 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Over 3,400 stocks in the market declined [1] Sector Performance - Leading sectors included carbon fiber, diversified finance, brain-computer interfaces, non-ferrous metals, CPO, wind power equipment, commercial aerospace, and humanoid robots [1] - Underperforming sectors were food and beverage, retail, batteries, chemicals, and influenza [1] ETF Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector saw gains, with the Dachen Fund Non-Ferrous Metal ETF rising by 2.9% [1] - The oil and gas sector performed well, with the Penghua Fund Oil and Gas ETF and the Jingshun Great Wall Fund Oil and Gas ETF increasing by 2% and 1.92%, respectively [1] - The AI sector showed signs of recovery, with the Kexin AI ETF and the Kexin Artificial Intelligence ETF rising by 2% [1] - The commercial aerospace sector continued its upward trend, with the Satellite ETF from Yifangda increasing by 1.7% [1] Declining ETFs - High-premium Hong Kong stock ETFs saw significant declines, with the Hang Seng ETF for Hong Kong Stock Connect hitting the limit down and the Hong Kong Stock Connect 50 ETF dropping by 7% [1] - The latest premium/discount rates for these ETFs were 5% and 0.27%, respectively [1] - The Hong Kong innovative drug sector declined, with the Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF falling by 2% and the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF decreasing by 1.7% [1] - Power stocks experienced a pullback, with the Green Power ETF and Power ETF both declining by 1.6% [1]