2025年4季度可转债市场展望：风偏或波动，中期看成长

Core Insights - The convertible bond market is expected to experience short-term volatility due to external risks, but medium-term growth is anticipated, particularly in structural opportunities within the market [3][4][19] - The current valuation of convertible bonds is considered reasonable, driven by underlying stocks, with a potential decrease in supply due to an increase in new issuances [3][4][57] - The market is shifting towards a more passive investment approach, with a notable increase in ETF holdings, which may amplify short-term market fluctuations [80][82] Group 1: Market Performance - In September, convertible bonds underperformed compared to underlying stocks, with high-priced and small-cap convertible bonds leading the market [3][6][13] - The technology sector continued to outperform, while bank and non-bank convertible bonds recorded the worst performance of the year [13][19] - The overall market for convertible bonds is characterized by a strong stock nature, with high-priced and small-cap bonds performing better during the recent volatility [14][19] Group 2: Valuation and Supply Dynamics - The current median price of convertible bonds is at a historical high of 132 yuan, with a significant number of high-priced bonds in the market [45][44] - The supply of convertible bonds is expected to increase, with a notable rise in issuance proposals since July, indicating a potential easing of the tight supply situation [60][64] - The market is witnessing a decline in the number of low-priced bonds, with only two bonds priced below their debt floor [45][57] Group 3: Institutional Behavior - In September, insurance institutions and securities asset management firms significantly reduced their holdings in convertible bonds, returning to historical low levels [21][24][70] - Public funds have increased their holdings in convertible bonds, now accounting for approximately 39% of the total market, reflecting a significant rise since the beginning of the year [71][77] - The overall market size of convertible bonds has decreased, but the market value to face value ratio has increased, influenced by concentrated conversions of specific bonds [66][70]