产品备案数量仅次于股票策略，私募多资产策略为何越来越火？

Core Insights - Multi-asset strategy private equity products have gained popularity in 2023, with 1,400 products registered from January to October, second only to stock strategy products [1] - The appeal of multi-asset strategies is attributed to significant global asset price fluctuations expected in 2024-2025, evolving investor demands for risk-return matching, and the search for absolute returns by long-term funds [1][8] Performance Overview - As of November 14, multi-asset strategy products have an average annual return of 20.37%, ranking just below stock strategies, with a slightly higher Sharpe ratio and lower volatility and drawdown [2][3] - The performance metrics for various strategies are as follows: - Stock Strategy: 29.54% average return, 93.14% positive return ratio, 35.96% volatility [3] - Multi-Asset Strategy: 20.37% average return, 91.73% positive return ratio, 25.84% volatility [3] - Composite Fund: 18.98% average return, 96.34% positive return ratio, 39.15% volatility [3] - Futures and Options: 13.79% average return, 82.49% positive return ratio, 48.73% volatility [3] - Bond Strategy: 8.46% average return, 92.10% positive return ratio, 11.76% volatility [3] Sub-strategy Performance - Among sub-strategies, macro strategies outperform in average return, positive return ratio, and Sharpe ratio [4] - Macro Strategy: 25.09% average return, 97% positive return ratio, 25.48% volatility [5] - Composite Strategy: 21.14% average return, 90.93% positive return ratio, 1.63 Sharpe ratio [7] - Arbitrage Strategy: 8.87% average return, 89.95% positive return ratio, lowest volatility and drawdown [7] Market Dynamics - The macro strategy focuses on dynamic allocation across major asset classes based on global macroeconomic analysis [6] - Bridgewater's "All Weather Strategy" exemplifies macro strategies, aiming for stable performance across different economic environments [6] - Local macro strategy firms like Honghu and Banxia are emerging as key players in the market [7] Challenges and Considerations - Successfully implementing multi-asset strategies requires more than just combining different assets; it necessitates creating a synergistic portfolio [8] - The complexity of the Chinese market, with significant differences in Sharpe ratios and economic cycles, demands experienced management and a tailored methodology [8] - A robust IT system covering research, trading, risk control, and operations is essential for distinguishing the capabilities of multi-asset strategy private equity firms [8]