Core Insights - The innovative drug sector has seen significant growth this year, with the China Securities Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug Index rising over 124% since the beginning of the year, and the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board Innovative Drug Index increasing over 80% [2][3] - There is a growing divergence in opinions among fund managers regarding the valuation of innovative drugs, with some expressing caution and suggesting profit-taking, while others remain optimistic about future growth [2][11] Fund Performance - As of July 29, 2023, 16 funds have reported returns exceeding 100%, all heavily invested in the innovative drug sector [5] - The fund managed by Zhang Wei, Huatai-PineBridge Hong Kong Advantage Selection, leads with a 139% return [5] - The total scale of funds focused on innovative drugs has increased from 111 billion yuan to 366 billion yuan this year, marking a growth of over 200% [5] Market Dynamics - The innovative drug sector has attracted significant investor interest, with the scale of the Huatai-PineBridge National Index Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF rising from less than 700 million yuan to nearly 8 billion yuan in the first half of the year [5] - The innovative drug index has seen a net inflow of 172 billion yuan, making it one of the highest net buying sectors this year [5][6] Valuation Concerns - Some fund managers, like Wan Minyuan from Rongtong Fund, have raised concerns about the high valuations of A-share innovative drug stocks, suggesting that many companies may have reached their peak valuations [11][12] - There is a belief that the current market is experiencing a bubble, with excessive speculation on early-stage clinical drugs [11][12] Long-term Outlook - The innovative drug sector is viewed as a critical area for investment, with expectations of continued growth driven by technological advancements and supportive policies [10][14] - Fund managers emphasize the importance of selecting companies with strong technological capabilities and sustainable clinical value to navigate potential market volatility [2][14]