开年狂申报237只！基金公司竞速布局，ETF成主力，港股、REITs开辟新战场

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has experienced a strong start in 2026, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking through the 4000 and 4100 points, reaching a ten-year high, and a rare "17 consecutive days of gains" has ignited market sentiment [1] Group 1: Market Activity - As market enthusiasm rises, the public fund industry has seen a new wave of product applications, with 74 public fund institutions reporting a total of 237 new products as of February 3, significantly up from 63 institutions and 155 products in the same period last year, indicating an accelerated industry layout [1] - In January alone, 14 public funds reported more than 5 products, showcasing a "head start" trend, with GF Fund leading by reporting 16 products, surpassing last year's champion by 5 products [2] Group 2: Product Approval and Types - In contrast to the active application phase, the regulatory approval pace has noticeably slowed, with only GF Fund and E Fund each receiving approval for 3 products in January, compared to 4 approvals for several funds last year [3] - Index funds have emerged as the dominant category in this round of applications, with ETFs and their linked funds taking the lead; GF Fund's 16 products include 6 ETFs and 3 off-market index funds, with a strategic focus on Hong Kong stock themes [3] - E Fund and Yongying Fund are also focusing on index products, with E Fund applying for 4 ETFs and 3 linked funds, while Yongying Fund has launched 4 ETFs and 2 off-market index funds, reinforcing their competitive edge in the active equity space [4]