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中国基金报·2025-08-09 07:09

Core Viewpoint - The well-known fund manager Zhai Xiangdong has officially announced his departure from the company due to personal reasons, which has drawn significant market attention [2][4][5]. Fund Management Changes - Zhai Xiangdong officially left the position of manager for the China Merchants Advantage Enterprises Mixed Fund on August 9, 2023, and will not take on any other roles within the company [4][5]. - The fund will now be managed solely by Lu Wenkai, who was recently appointed as a co-manager alongside Zhai [7][6]. Fund Performance - Under Zhai's management since April 29, 2022, the fund achieved a total return of nearly 125% and an annualized return rate of 27.96%, ranking 5th among nearly 2900 similar funds [7]. - The fund's scale grew from less than 40 million to over 10 billion, but recent reports indicate a decline to just over 8 billion, with a net value drop of 3.63% and over 300 million shares redeemed [7]. Future Management Strategy - Lu Wenkai, the new manager, holds a neutral to optimistic view on the A-share and H-share markets, believing that market confidence is recovering and that there will not be significant downward expectations [10]. - Lu plans to gradually increase allocations to consumer-related sectors, particularly those closely linked to domestic consumption, based on macroeconomic conditions and industry analysis [10][11]. Industry Insights - The consumer sector is expected to face limited growth opportunities due to a fixed population structure and an aging society, leading to a more competitive landscape [11]. - Many companies that survived the recent downturn have solidified their competitive advantages, presenting potential investment opportunities despite macroeconomic challenges [11]. - Valuation disparities exist, with many consumer stocks trading at lower PE ratios compared to their overseas counterparts, indicating potential for growth [11].