Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-05-05 16:18Core Viewpoint - The first insurance-backed private equity fund in China, Honghu Zhiyuan, has disclosed its A-share holdings, indicating a significant entry of long-term capital into the market with an expected total of approximately 112 billion yuan from the second batch of insurance-backed private equity funds [1][5]. Group 1: Fund Performance and Holdings - As of the end of Q1 2025, Honghu Zhiyuan has heavily invested in three A-share stocks: Yili Group, Shaanxi Coal and Electricity, and China Telecom, with notable increases in holdings for Yili and Shaanxi Coal compared to the end of the previous year [3][4]. - The fund has achieved performance metrics that are lower in risk and higher in returns than benchmarks, with the first phase of 50 billion yuan fully invested by early March 2025 [2][3]. Group 2: Investment Strategy and Characteristics - The selected stocks are characterized by high dividend yields and strong industry leadership, aligning with the insurance capital's need for stable returns and risk diversification [4][6]. - Shaanxi Coal has a dividend yield exceeding 7%, Yili Group over 4%, and China Telecom plans to increase cash distributions to 75% of its profits over the next three years, providing stable cash flow [4]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment and Future Prospects - The National Financial Regulatory Administration has approved a second batch of long-term stock investment trials, allowing eight insurance companies to access a total of 112 billion yuan for long-term stock investments [5][6]. - New private equity funds are being established, such as the proposed Honghu Zhiyuan Phase II, which aims to invest in large A+H shares that meet specific governance and operational criteria [5][6].