In January, the number of new margin financing and securities lending accounts increased by 157% year-on-year. Institutions are optimistic about securities firms' performance and, as a result, they have been boosted.

Securities margin trading business welcomes a "good start". The latest data shows that in January 2026, the number of newly opened margin trading accounts reached 190,500, an increase of 29.5% month-on-month and a significant increase of 157% year-on-year. Market activity is increasing in sync with counter-cyclical policy adjustments, driving margin trading balances to historical highs. Institutions are generally optimistic about the performance of securities firms as a result.