[The interim results of many listed securities firms have increased significantly, and the investment value of the sector has been highlighted] August 27th, catalyzed by the interim results, the securities firm sector was active on August 26, with Jinlong Shares and Xiangcai Shares hitting the daily limit, and Changjiang Securities, China Merchants Securities, Guoyuan Securities, etc. leading the gains. Wind data shows that as of August 26, 26 listed securities firms or parent companies of securities firms have disclosed their 2026 interim results. Leading securities firms CITIC Securities and Cathay Haitong continue to consolidate their leading positions in the market. CITIC Securities' net profit in the first half of the year exceeded 23 billion yuan, and Cathay Haitong's net profit in the first half of the year exceeded 20 billion yuan. The performance of small and medium-sized securities firms is more flexible. Zhongtai Securities, Caida Securities, and Huaan Securities all have a year-on-year growth rate of net profit of more than 100% in the first half of the year. Brokerage business, self-operated business, etc. have become the core driving force for the performance growth of the above-mentioned listed securities companies. Industry insiders said that trading in the A-share market was active in the first half of the year, and the high performance of brokerage firms continued. It is recommended to pay attention to the investment opportunities in the brokerage sector brought about by improved performance. (China Securities Journal)