基准新规划定过渡期！近75%基金“及格线”或需调整

Core Insights - Over 180 funds have adjusted their benchmarks as of October 31, 2023, moving towards clearer investment strategies and styles [1][2] - The new guidelines for public fund benchmarks aim to enhance comparability and accuracy in performance evaluation [1][4] Fund Benchmark Adjustments - The number of funds changing their performance benchmarks since 2025 is 183, with over 70 changes occurring after the release of the "Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Public Funds" in May 2023 [2] - Many funds are shifting from broad indices to more specific industry indices, such as a sports culture fund changing its benchmark from the CSI 300 to a combination of industry-specific indices [2][3] Focus on Full Return Indices - Current research indicates that nearly 75% of domestic fund benchmarks are price indices, with very few using total return indices, which account for dividends and reinvestment [5][6] - The annualized returns over the past 20 years show a significant difference between total return indices and price indices, highlighting the importance of using full return indices for accurate performance comparison [5][6] Need for Enhanced Benchmark Management - The adjustment of benchmarks is seen as a necessary step towards more refined management, with a focus on improving the comparability of benchmarks [4][7] - Factors to consider for effective benchmark management include risk-return characteristics, strategy alignment, transparency, and market representation [8]