ZHI-TECH(SZ:300785) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-27 09:39Core Viewpoint - The launch of the first batch of 26 new floating rate funds marks a significant innovation in the fund management industry, with a focus on aligning the interests of fund managers and investors through a unique fee structure [3][4]. Fund Launch Details - The new floating rate funds were registered by the China Securities Regulatory Commission on May 23, just a week after their application on May 16, indicating a rapid registration process [3]. - Major fund companies involved include E Fund, Huaxia Fund, and others, with most products being mixed funds, except for one stock fund from Bosera Fund [4]. - The subscription period for these funds began on May 27 and will generally end in mid-June [4]. Fee Structure - The management fee structure is innovative: a flat rate of 1.2% is charged if the investment period is less than one year. For periods longer than one year, fees are tiered at 1.2%, 1.5%, and 0.6% based on performance relative to benchmarks [3][7]. - If the annualized excess return exceeds 6% and the holding return is positive, the management fee is 1.5%. Conversely, if the annualized excess return is -3% or lower, the fee drops to 0.6% [7]. Performance Metrics - Among the 16 funds, 17 fund managers are involved, with 15 achieving positive annualized returns. The best performer is Wang Mingxu from GF Fund [7]. - Historical data shows that over 37% of floating rate funds have negative returns since inception, with 14 funds losing over 40% [9][11]. Fund Performance Comparison - The performance of existing floating rate funds varies significantly, with some achieving returns over 200% since inception, while others have seen losses exceeding 40% [10][11]. - Only 36% of the analyzed floating rate funds have annualized returns that outperform their benchmarks [11].