Hangzhou department store employee makes a comeback! Turning a 50,000 capital into a fortune of 10 billion by relying on the Cambrian period to rise again.

From an ordinary clerk at Hangzhou Liberation Road Department Store to the legendary “speculator leader” in the Capital Market, and then to a period of silence, now making a strong comeback with Cambrian - the story of Zhang Jianping almost condenses the rise and fall of the Chinese stock market over the past thirty years. Today, he stands back on the financial headlines, with his early Heavy Position in Cambrian, holding shares with a market capitalization close to ten billion.

Cambrian Explosion Boosts Billionaire Wealth Reemergence

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Zhang Jianping quietly bought shares in Cambrian, becoming the company's 8th largest shareholder; in the first quarter of this year, he increased his holdings again, rising to the 7th largest shareholder, holding 6.086 million shares, accounting for 1.45%, and is the only individual shareholder aside from founder Chen Tianshi.

Cost: Approximately 3 billion

Market capitalization: The closing price on August 28 was calculated at 9.664 billion.

Daily Floating Profit: 1.02 billion (equivalent to the total profit of Cambrian in the first half of the year)

Although the stock price subsequently adjusted by 6%, with a market capitalization evaporation of about 600 million, institutions are generally optimistic about the future market of Cambrian, and Zhang Jianping's holdings exceeding 10 billion is no longer a dream.

From Department Store Clerk to 'China's Number One Retail Investor'

Zhang Jianping, born in 1966, was assigned to work at a department store in Hangzhou after graduating from university. In the early 1990s, he resigned and entered the market with a principal of 50,000 yuan. In 5 years, his assets multiplied by 150 times, reaching 30 million yuan.

In the A-shares market, he is known for his quick in-and-out short-term trading.

2006: Beichen Industrial surged 172% in its first month of listing.

2007: China Aluminum rose nearly 10 times in three months

Relying solely on three stocks, profits exceed 200 million, and assets surpass 2 billion.

At his peak, his annual transaction volume reached 70 billion yuan, with an average daily trading volume of 280 million, earning him the titles “Master of Speculative Funds” and “Courageous Team Crocodile.”

Hong Kong Stocks Loss and Private Placement Pitfall

Zhang Jianping once tried to enter the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Growth Enterprise Market, but due to poor liquidity and different rules, he incurred a loss of 15 million HKD.

Subsequently, he shifted to the private placement market, but suffered a Waterloo with LeEco:

In 2015, participated in the private placement of LeEco, investing 1.12 billion yuan.

After the lock-up period ends, the company faces a crisis, and the stock price drops from 22.5 to 4.5.

Single loss exceeds 900 million yuan

Since then, he has also incurred losses in fixed increase projects such as East Fortune, and has been punished multiple times by regulators for illegal trading.

Family-style investment landscape is huge

Zhang Jianping's investments are not limited to the secondary market:

Family Stock Trading: Wife Fang Wenyan and Father-in-law Fang Deji are both market heavyweights, with a combined holding market capitalization of nearly 5 billion.

Equity Investment: Invest in at least 8 investment companies and participate in the financing of 20 startups, covering fields such as technology, social media, and gaming.

Real Estate: Establish a hotel management company at Hangzhou Dikai Yinzhu, and lease office buildings to CITIC Securities, with a monthly rent of approximately 300,000 yuan.

In total, their family assets have exceeded 12 billion.

The Cambrian Period May Become a New Legendary Starting Point

With the concept of AI chips gaining popularity, Cambrian's stock price has risen 1.3 times in a month, making Zhang Jianping's investment a market focal point once again.

Although short-term fluctuations are inevitable, if the subsequent performance of Cambrian can be realized, Zhang Jianping's shareholding market capitalization is expected to stabilize above 10 billion. For this individual, who has experienced multiple ups and downs as “China's first retail investor,” this may be yet another legendary beginning.

Conclusion

Starting from 50,000 yuan to a net worth of billions, Zhang Jianping's investment career is filled with highs and lows. His story is not only a microcosm of the thirty-year development of China's stock market but also a true reflection of high-risk, high-reward investments. Now, with the surge of Cambricon, he may once again welcome his own era.