“存款搬家”加速：理财规模突破31万亿元，港股等权益策略增加

Core Viewpoint - The scale of wealth management products in China has reached a new high, surpassing 31 trillion yuan in May 2023, driven by declining loan rates and a shift towards short-term products as a substitute for deposits [1][3][4]. Group 1: Wealth Management Scale - As of May 20, 2023, the total scale of wealth management products reached approximately 31.3 trillion yuan, an increase of about 1.6 trillion yuan since the beginning of the year [1][2]. - The growth in wealth management products is primarily attributed to short-term products, with a notable increase in daily open-type products and those with a maturity of one month or less [4][5]. - The rapid increase in wealth management scale began in April 2023, coinciding with a more relaxed liquidity environment and a decline in deposit rates by major banks [3][4]. Group 2: Interest Rate Trends - The People's Bank of China announced a comprehensive plan including a 10 basis point interest rate cut and a 50 basis point reserve requirement ratio reduction, with expectations for further rate cuts in the second half of the year [1][6]. - Market analysts predict a continued downward trend in interest rates, which is expected to support the bond market and contribute to a steady increase in wealth management scale [6][7]. Group 3: Product Strategy and Performance - There is a growing trend towards "fixed income plus" strategies in wealth management products, with a small allocation to equity assets as the stock market shows signs of recovery [9][10]. - Wealth management products focusing on cash management and short-term investments are gaining popularity due to their safety and liquidity, often offering higher yields compared to money market funds [5][9]. - The performance of "fixed income plus" products varies significantly, with some achieving notable returns while others lag behind, indicating a diverse performance landscape within the wealth management sector [9][10].