Research recipes

A-share multi-factor research recipes

These templates describe factor combinations, trading constraints and review items. They are research designs, not model portfolios or return expectations.

Before combining factors

Correlation

Check that the combination is not a duplicate bet on one sector, size band or liquidity exposure.

Timing

Rebalance only when the slowest input is actually available.

Costs

Re-simulate turnover, participation and price-limit non-fills after combining factors.

RECIPE 01

Value + quality

Start with valuation and filter balance-sheet and cash-flow weakness.

Setup

Standardise valuation within sector, then add ROE, cash conversion and leverage checks.

Review focus

Review sector concentration, leverage-driven ROE, costs and out-of-sample stability.

RECIPE 02

Momentum + low volatility

Keep medium-term strength while constraining risk and tradability.

Setup

Use a stated momentum window and skip period, then add volatility and tradability filters.

Review focus

Review reversal drawdowns, hot-sector concentration and price-limit non-fills.

RECIPE 03

Growth + quality

Separate operating improvement from low-quality expansion.

Setup

Combine TTM growth with cash-flow and profitability checks; keep asset growth as a review dimension.

Review focus

Review base effects, M&A, valuation, financing and cash-flow coverage.

Review A-share conventions before the backtest