Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-03 13:03Core Viewpoint - The recent extreme performance of a niche bond fund, Huachen Future Stable Income Fund, has raised concerns about liquidity crises in the bond market, as over 90% of bond funds have experienced declines in value [1][2][3]. Fund Performance - As of December 2, over 90% of bond funds have shown a decline in the past five trading days, with Huachen Future Stable Income A leading with a drop of -7.48%, which has turned its year-to-date return from positive to negative, now at -6.64% [2][3]. - The fund's net asset value has fallen to 1.5258 yuan, erasing nearly two and a half years of accumulated returns [3][5]. Market Context - The timing of the fund's significant drop coincided with a sharp decline in several Vanke bonds, leading to speculation about the fund's exposure to these bonds [5][6]. - Despite the fund's quarterly report indicating a majority of its holdings in government bonds, the market remains concerned about potential adjustments in its portfolio following the report [5][6]. Investor Behavior - The fund has seen a wave of redemptions from investors, exacerbating the volatility of its net asset value, as many investors reacted quickly to market news [7][9]. - Historical precedents exist where bond funds have faced similar situations, indicating a pattern of panic selling among investors during market downturns [7][9]. Company Background - Huachen Future Fund, established in 2012, has struggled with low asset scale, with its total size at only 1.89 billion yuan as of the latest report, and the fund in question representing 96.9% of the company's total assets [6][12][13]. - The company is facing operational challenges, with significant losses reported in recent financial statements, raising concerns about its sustainability [12][13]. Shareholder Actions - Huachen Trust, the largest shareholder, is planning to sell its 40% stake in Huachen Future Fund at a significant premium, indicating a strategic shift to focus on its core business [11][12]. - The valuation of the stake being sold is 2.8 times higher than its assessed value, which raises questions about the fund's ongoing viability [12].