新发18只“日光”、存量业绩分化，公募REITs扩容进行时

Core Insights - The public REITs market is experiencing a dual-driven expansion and performance surge, with significant interest from institutional investors and a notable increase in new product offerings [1][2][3] Market Expansion - In October, both Huaxia Fund and CITIC Construction Investment Fund announced that their public REITs offerings sold out in one day, leading to a total of 18 new products launched this year, with a total fundraising exceeding 36 billion yuan [1][3] - The total market capitalization of the 75 listed REITs has approached 220 billion yuan, with 6 additional products awaiting approval, indicating a clear trend of market expansion [1][4] Performance Disparity - The performance of public REITs has shown significant divergence, with the CSI REITs total return index rising by 9.05% year-to-date, while over 80% of the existing products have recorded gains, and three products have declined by more than 5% [5][6] - Consumer infrastructure REITs have emerged as the top performers, with an average return of 28.75%, and the top-performing product, the Jia Shi Wu Mei Consumer REIT, has achieved a 47.13% increase [5][6] Investor Composition - Institutional investors dominate the current REITs market, with an average holding ratio of 97.21%, reflecting a growing recognition and participation in this asset class, while individual investors remain largely on the sidelines [5][7] - The concentration of institutional investors may lead to liquidity issues, necessitating a more diverse investor base to enhance market stability [7][8] Strategic Insights - Analysts suggest that the high dividend yield and relatively controlled drawdown of REITs provide significant asset allocation value, despite existing liquidity concerns [7][8] - The market is expected to maintain a high proportion of institutional investors in the short term, with recommendations for improved public investor education to diversify participation [7][8]