推荐指数成分调整套利策略及深度挖掘个券：供需失衡下，预期转债市场将维持高位

Group 1 - The convertible bond market is currently experiencing high volatility, with the median market price fluctuating between 129 and 135 yuan since mid-August 2025, indicating that 130 yuan is likely the upper limit for the market price median due to strong redemption clauses in most public convertible bonds [1][11][19] - There are signs of smart money flowing out of the market, as major institutional funds, including primary and secondary bond funds, have reduced their positions in convertible bonds, leading to a decrease in the AUM of convertible bond ETFs since mid-September [2][21][26] - The overall turnover rate in the market has dropped significantly to around 9% from 15% at the end of August, suggesting increased trading difficulty and a potential outflow of smart money [2][30] Group 2 - The convertible bond market is expected to continue contracting, with the number of outstanding bonds projected to decrease to around 300 by the end of 2026 and to about 250 by the end of 2027, alongside a reduction in bond balance to approximately 480 billion yuan and 350 billion yuan respectively [3][39] - The market's valuation is anticipated to remain high despite the contraction, driven by the persistent demand from fixed income and fixed income+ funds, which still maintain a high scale of around 2.3 trillion yuan [3][40][44] - The trading focus is shifting towards high-priced bonds, newly issued bonds, and bonds with short remaining maturities, with high-priced bonds above 160 yuan contributing 55% of the total market turnover [3][56][64] Group 3 - The report outlines specific trading strategies for 2026, including an index component adjustment arbitrage strategy, which has shown significant returns when applied to newly listed bonds [4][66][74] - A focus on three investment combinations has been established: high-priced equity-oriented bonds, low-priced speculative bonds, and alternative allocation options, highlighting 35 specific bonds for attention [4][82][84] - The report emphasizes the importance of the convertible bond ETFs, which have a significant market presence, and their role in influencing market dynamics through passive index tracking [4][66][70]