蚂蚁基金王珺：财富管理迈入指数投资时代，平台指数基金投资者已超1亿

Core Insights - The acceleration of index investment has become a widely accepted consensus, with discussions on how the capital market can enhance its service to the real economy through various dimensions such as policy empowerment and technological drivers [2] Index Investment - As of the end of 2025, the total scale of index fund products is expected to exceed 8 trillion yuan, representing a nearly 40% increase from the beginning of the year, with broad-based funds accounting for 49% of the overall index fund scale [3] Drivers of Index Fund Growth - The growth of index funds is attributed to three irreversible drivers: 1. The achievements of high-quality development in the capital market, providing more investment opportunities through the development of strategic emerging industries 2. The resonance of policy dividends, with the implementation of the new "National Nine Articles" and "long money long investment" policies boosting confidence in the market 3. The reshaping of tool value, where index products gradually replace traditional investment fields due to their low cost, high efficiency, and clear style [6] Investor Behavior and Trends - On the Ant Fund platform, the number of investors trading index products has surpassed those in active equity products, with over 100 million index fund investors expected by the end of 2025, of which over 50% are from the post-90s and post-00s generations [6] - The platform promotes rational scientific allocation and long-term investment, with over 30 million investors having initiated regular investments in index funds. Individual investors hold broad-based funds for an average of over 1,000 days, with 97% of those holding broad-based funds being profitable by 2025, significantly higher than the industry average [7] ETF Development and Financial Inclusion - ETFs are seen as a key tool for fulfilling the capital market's mission, serving as a core vehicle for wealth management and financial inclusion, while also supporting national strategies. The current challenges include insufficient tools and disconnected channels, necessitating optimization in product design, institutional supply, and ecological construction [8] Market Trends and Investment Opportunities - The focus of the market has shifted towards "new resources" that support the intelligent world and green revolution, with historical investment opportunities arising from the collision of rigid supply due to years of insufficient capital expenditure in the global resource sector and sudden demand changes [11] - The artificial intelligence sector is expected to experience significant advancements, with trends indicating a high growth in computing power demand and the arrival of the AI large model application era. Given the complexity and rapid iteration of the AI industry, diversified investment strategies through ETFs are recommended to mitigate risks [11]