Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-15 07:15Core Viewpoint - The recent reform in the public fund industry emphasizes performance, leading to potential salary reductions for nearly a thousand fund managers due to underperformance against benchmarks over the past three years [1][8]. Fund Performance and Salary Reform - According to the new regulations from the Asset Management Association of China, fund managers whose products underperform benchmarks by more than 10 percentage points and have negative profit margins will see their performance pay cut by at least 30% [1][8]. - As of December 11, 2023, out of 9,429 funds with performance data over the past three years, 1,625 funds underperformed their benchmarks by over 10 percentage points, with 55 funds lagging by more than 50 percentage points [1][8]. - Notable underperforming funds include Guangfa High-end Manufacturing A, Founder Fubon Innovation Power A, and CITIC Construction Investment Low Carbon Growth A, which underperformed by -81.11%, -73.54%, and -69.12% respectively [1][8]. Specific Fund Analysis - CITIC Construction Investment Low Carbon Growth A, managed by Zhou Ziguang, has a total fund size of 542 million yuan and has underperformed its benchmark by 69.12% over the past three years [2][9]. - Zhou Ziguang also manages CITIC Construction Investment Smart Internet of Things A and CITIC Construction Investment Smart Life A, which have underperformed by 65.51% and 54.26% respectively, with a combined fund size of 841 million yuan [2][9]. - The top holdings of CITIC Construction Investment Low Carbon Growth A have shown significant volatility, with major stocks like KOTAI Power and Weichai Heavy Industry experiencing declines of -24.96% and -23.15% respectively, while others like Sunshine Power and Deyang Co. achieved gains over 20% [2][10]. Manager Profile and Future Challenges - Zhou Ziguang has a master's degree and has been in the securities industry since January 22, 2010, with 8.55 years of investment management experience [5][13]. - Despite some periods of positive returns, such as a 26.97% gain over six months, the fund has also faced a maximum six-month return drop of -41.47%, indicating high volatility [7][15]. - The new salary regulations pose a significant challenge for managers like Zhou, who must optimize strategies and manage portfolios effectively to improve performance and meet benchmarks [7][15].