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Core Viewpoint - The trend of "deposit migration" in A-shares is driven by declining deposit interest rates and increasing attractiveness of equity assets, leading to a shift of funds from low-risk deposits to higher-yielding investments such as insurance, funds, and stocks [1][6]. Group 1: Deposit Migration Indicators - A key indicator for assessing deposit migration is the divergence between M2 year-on-year growth and resident deposit year-on-year growth. If M2 continues to grow while resident deposits slow down or decline, it indicates funds are flowing out of resident deposit accounts [2][4]. - Recent financial data shows that in July, M2 grew by 8.8%, while resident deposits decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan, indicating a shift towards consumption or investment [4]. Group 2: Historical Context and Fund Flow - Historical instances of significant divergence between M2 and resident deposits occurred in 2007, 2009, and 2014-2015, leading to large-scale deposit migration. The current trend is characterized by a passive outflow due to a scarcity of quality assets rather than an increase in risk appetite [5][6]. - Funds are flowing into various sectors, including stocks, funds, and wealth management products, with real estate expected to attract significantly less interest due to its recent downturn [4][5]. Group 3: Investment Preferences - For conservative investors, bond funds, particularly bond ETFs, are gaining popularity due to their stable historical performance and lower volatility. As of August 13, the scale of bond ETFs reached 536.3 billion yuan, reflecting a 208% increase from the previous year [7][9]. - The emergence of bond ETFs simplifies the investment process for investors, allowing them to rely on indices for selection rather than individual bonds, thus reducing operational complexity [9][12]. Group 4: Ten-Year Government Bond ETF - The ten-year government bond ETF is the only tool in the market tracking ten-year government bond performance, making it a benchmark similar to the CSI 300 index in the stock market [9][10]. - The ten-year government bond ETF offers advantages such as T+0 trading and lower management fees compared to traditional bond funds, enhancing its appeal to both individual and institutional investors [12][13].