Shares of JF SMARTINVEST (09636) have surged more than 15%. As of writing, the stock is up 15.25%, trading at HK$29.48 with a turnover of HK$157 million.

Data previously disclosed by the Shanghai Stock Exchange shows that in May 2026, the number of new A-share accounts was 2.7653 million, a year-on-year increase of 77.76% and a month-on-month increase of 11%, stabilizing the sharp decline seen in April. Among these, individual investors opened 2.7551 million accounts, while institutional investors opened 10,200 accounts.

Furthermore, JF SMARTINVEST continued its high-frequency share buyback pace in June. As of June 11th, the company had conducted seven buyback operations within the month, accumulating the purchase of approximately 846,800 shares, involving over HK$22.21 million.

Analysis from Guosheng Securities suggests that as a leading financial information service provider in the investment advisory sector, JF SMARTINVEST exhibits significant valuation elasticity and maintains steady earnings growth. The firm is well-positioned to benefit fully from the active market trading environment. Its initiatives in AI empowerment and platform development are seen as key drivers for future growth expansion.

Since 2025, the company has been exploring new business frontiers. It has launched AI-powered products such as "Yi Jiu Fang Xi" and "Yi Jiu Fang Zhi Yan" to accelerate the application of AI in investment advisory scenarios. Additionally, it has made a strategic investment in EX.IO, a licensed Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform, marking its initial foray into the Web3 and digital asset sectors.