2025年8月小品种策略：关注市场配置力量回归节奏

Group 1 - The report emphasizes the return of market allocation forces, suggesting a cautious increase in credit positions, particularly in the 2-3 year range, with a potential configuration window around mid-August [4][10][11] - The expectation for the second half of the year remains a "dual bull market" for stocks and bonds, with stocks outperforming bonds, driven by market allocation dynamics [9][10] - The corporate perpetual bond market shows limited potential for excess returns in August, recommending a conservative approach with a focus on larger issuers [11][18] Group 2 - In the primary market for corporate perpetual bonds, issuance volume increased, with a total of 158 bonds issued in July, raising 171.5 billion yuan, a 9% increase from the previous month [18][19] - The financing cost for AAA and AA rated bonds decreased, with rates at 2.12% and 2.35% respectively, down 11 basis points and 18 basis points [18][19] - The sectors leading in issuance include public utilities, urban investment, and construction, with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong being the top provinces for new bond issuance [20][21][22] Group 3 - In the secondary market, the yield on corporate perpetual bonds showed mixed results, with short-term yields remaining stable while medium to long-term yields increased, leading to passive compression of spreads [28][30] - The report notes that the majority of urban investment perpetual bonds maintained stable or slightly compressed spreads, while industrial bonds experienced slight widening [30][33] - The report highlights that the risk profile of asset-backed securities (ABS) remains attractive, with a focus on standardized underlying assets, despite limited opportunities in August [13][14]