8月公募发行创年内新高，权益基金是主力

Core Insights - The public fund market in August saw a significant increase in new fund launches, with 157 new funds initiated, marking a 5.37% month-over-month increase and setting a new monthly record for the year [1] - Equity funds dominated the new fund issuance in August, accounting for 79.62% of the total, with 125 equity funds launched [2][3] - The popularity of index funds remains strong, with passive index funds and enhanced index funds making up over 90% of the newly launched stock funds [3] Fund Type Analysis - In August, 67 passive index funds were launched, representing 42.68% of the total new funds, while 26 enhanced index funds accounted for 16.56% [2] - The issuance of bond funds decreased significantly, with only 22 new bond funds launched, reflecting a 31.25% decline from the previous month [3] - FOF (Fund of Funds) funds experienced a notable recovery, with 6 new FOF funds launched, representing a 500% increase month-over-month [4] Institutional Activity - A total of 65 public fund institutions launched new funds in August, with 42 institutions issuing 2 or fewer new funds [4] - Bosera Fund led the industry with 8 new fund launches, primarily in equity funds, followed closely by Huaxia Fund, Huitianfu Fund, and Zhongou Fund, each with 7 new funds [4] - The overall increase in fund issuance is attributed to the strong performance of the A-share market, which has created a favorable environment for new product launches [4] Investor Sentiment - The recent strong performance of public funds has enhanced investor confidence, leading to increased participation and capital inflow [5] - The recovery in net asset values of equity funds has significantly improved investor recognition of public funds [5] - Fund management institutions are actively seizing market opportunities to increase the supply of equity products, further driving the growth of public fund issuance [5]