Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Insights - The financial IT sector shows significant elasticity during the initial stages of a bull market, with notable price increases and valuation expansions [3] - The combination of technology and finance attributes leads to a "Davis Double Play" effect during bull markets, particularly highlighted in 2015 [4] - Current advancements in AI and new business developments are expected to drive further growth in the financial IT sector [5] Summary by Sections 2014-2015: Liquidity Explosion, Financial Technology Leads - The bull market from 2014 to 2015 was driven by ample liquidity and the rise of mobile internet, leading to significant gains in financial technology stocks [15][19] - Financial technology stocks experienced substantial price increases, with some stocks seeing gains close to 450% compared to mid-2014 levels [4] - The financial IT sector benefited from increased investor participation and software usage during the bull market [33] 2016-2018: Structural Bull Market, Varied Performance in Financial Technology - The period from 2016 to 2018 was characterized by a structural bull market influenced by supply-side reforms and foreign capital inflows [43] - Financial technology stocks underperformed compared to the broader market during this period, primarily due to high valuations and changing market preferences [46][52] - The financial IT sector faced challenges as the market shifted focus towards blue-chip and consumer stocks, leading to a decline in growth stocks [56] 2019-2021: Core Assets Drive Structural Bull Market - The financial technology sector saw a resurgence from 2019 to 2021, driven by global liquidity and domestic industrial upgrades [70] - The introduction of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board in 2019 significantly boosted the financial technology sector, with strong performance noted in various market phases [76][81] - Financial technology stocks outperformed the market during key periods, reflecting the sector's recovery and growth potential [82]