ICBC(SH:601398) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-17 14:20Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance and investment strategy of the Penghua Aerospace and Defense Index Fund (LOF) for the second quarter of 2025, emphasizing its passive index tracking approach and the significant outperformance of the aerospace and defense sector compared to broader market indices [1][13][14]. Fund Overview - The fund aims to closely track the underlying index with a target of keeping the average tracking deviation within 0.35% daily and 4% annually [2][3]. - As of the end of the reporting period, the total fund shares amounted to approximately 2.79 billion [1]. Investment Strategy - The fund employs a passive index investment strategy, constructing an investment portfolio based on the benchmark weights of the index constituents [2][3]. - Adjustments to the investment portfolio are made in response to changes in the index constituents or their weights, as well as market conditions affecting liquidity [3][4]. Market Performance - The Aerospace and Defense Index increased by 10.50% during the quarter, significantly outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index (3.26%) and the CSI 300 Index (1.25%) [13][14]. - The report notes a reversal in industry challenges and the impact of military trade developments, which have led to a reassessment of the value of Chinese defense assets [14][15]. Financial Performance - For the reporting period, the net value growth rate for Class A shares was 10.31%, while Class C shares recorded a growth rate of 10.28%, both exceeding the benchmark growth rate of 10.02% [15][16]. - The fund's investment portfolio was primarily allocated to stocks, constituting 88.23% of total assets, with a significant focus on the manufacturing sector [16]. Management Report - The fund manager, Mr. Chen Long, has extensive experience in the securities industry and has been managing the fund since March 2019 [9][10]. - The management emphasizes compliance with regulations and fair trading practices, ensuring that all investment portfolios are treated equitably [12].