[A-share dividend repurchases and holdings increase craze] October 19th, Wind data showed that as of October 18, 3,734 A-share listed companies have implemented dividends this year, and the total cash dividends have exceeded 2 trillion yuan. At the same time, listed companies have made intensive repurchases and increased their holdings, and their awareness of giving back to investors has increased significantly. Regulatory authorities have recently made it clear that they will guide listed companies to increase their own value through equity incentives, dividend buybacks, etc., vigorously urge and guide listed companies to strengthen investors' awareness of returns, enhance the sustainability, timeliness and predictability of investor returns, and better safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of small and medium-sized investors. Market participants believe that more listed companies and shareholders are expected to continue to increase dividends, buybacks and shareholding increases, while improving market value management capabilities and willingness to form a positive cycle of shareholder rights, market value of listed companies and shareholder structure optimization. (China Securities Journal)