Group 1: IPO Performance - In the first eight months of 2025, the average first-day return for IPOs on the Beijing Stock Exchange reached 328%, significantly higher than the 229% for the entire year of 2024[24] - In August 2025, the average first-day return for five newly listed companies was 290%, a slight decrease from July, possibly due to the accelerated issuance of new stocks leading to more dispersed funds[24] - The average revenue for newly listed companies in August 2025 was 10.7 million yuan, indicating a continuous improvement in the quality of companies listed on the exchange[32] Group 2: Subscription Trends - The average subscription amount for new stocks in August 2025 reached a record high of 677.4 billion yuan, reflecting strong market enthusiasm for new listings[27] - The average subscription amount for the first eight months of 2025 was 578.7 billion yuan, a substantial increase from 369 billion yuan in 2023 and 212.9 billion yuan in 2024[27] - The average expected return for a top-tier subscription account (1.5 million yuan) in the first eight months of 2025 was 29,000 yuan, with August's expected return at 7,550 yuan[31] Group 3: Market Dynamics - A total of 12 companies completed their IPOs in the first eight months of 2025, raising 3.8 billion yuan, with five companies listed in August alone, raising 1.33 billion yuan, marking the highest monthly fundraising amount since 2024[19] - The average online subscription rate dropped to 0.0365% in August 2025, indicating increasing competition for new shares as the number of applicants rises[27] - As of August 31, 2025, there were 170 companies preparing for IPOs on the Beijing Stock Exchange, with an average review cycle of 399 days for the five companies listed in August[46]