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Core Insights - The public fund market is witnessing a surge in interest towards the Sci-Tech Bond Index Fund, with 12 fund companies having submitted applications for the Shanghai AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Company Bond Index Fund this year [1][2][3] - The development of the Sci-Tech Bond Index Fund is seen as a means to accelerate China's technological capabilities and provide investors with a tool to benefit from the dividends of technological advancements [1][2] Group 1 - The recent applications for the Sci-Tech Bond Index Fund reflect a growing trend among public funds to innovate and support financing for new productive forces [2][3] - The market for Sci-Tech bonds has expanded significantly, with a total scale exceeding 2.8 trillion yuan, driven by supportive policies and improved market mechanisms [6][7] - Fund companies are expected to continue exploring investment opportunities in the Sci-Tech bond sector, which is anticipated to become one of the fastest-growing segments in the credit bond market [4][6] Group 2 - The introduction of various policies, such as tax reductions for Sci-Tech bond transactions and the establishment of a multi-tiered institutional framework, has bolstered the market's growth potential [5][6] - The overall credit rating of issuers in the Sci-Tech bond market is relatively high, indicating manageable credit risk, which enhances the investment appeal for risk-tolerant investors [7] - The anticipated launch of innovative products like Sci-Tech Bond ETFs will further enrich the financial tools available for investors participating in technological innovation [6]