中金：如果7天免赎成为历史，公募债基投资如何破局？

Core Viewpoint - The third phase of the public fund industry fee reform has officially started, focusing on the adjustment of sales fees to encourage long-term holding and reduce irrational short-term trading behaviors [2][9][11]. Group 1: Fee Reform Overview - In July 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released the "Public Fund Industry Fee Reform Work Plan," marking the beginning of the third phase of fee reform [2][9]. - The reform aims to lower the comprehensive fee levels of public funds through a gradual approach, focusing on management fees, transaction fees, and sales fees [9][11]. - The proposed adjustments to redemption fees include a tiered structure for different holding periods, with a minimum of 1.5% for holdings under 7 days and 0.5% for holdings between 30 days to 6 months [12][11]. Group 2: Impact on Fund Market - The new redemption fee structure is expected to clarify the positioning of public products, distinguishing between long-term holding for off-market funds and active trading for ETFs [15][14]. - Frequent trading costs for bond funds are likely to increase, making it difficult for them to serve as tools for short-term trading, thus creating opportunities for bond ETFs [16][14]. - The cost of short-term adjustments for public funds of funds (FOFs) is expected to rise, leading to a trend towards ETF-based investment strategies [21][20]. Group 3: Recommendations for Investors - Investors are advised to optimize their pure bond fund management by using actively managed funds as a base, complemented by bond ETFs for market timing and liquidity management tools [29][31]. - A comprehensive evaluation system for bond ETFs is recommended, focusing on liquidity, tracking ability, and strategy uniqueness [31][32]. - The investment strategy for "fixed income plus" funds may polarize into long-term stable products and high-volatility aggressive products, maintaining a balance between risk and return [33][24]. Group 4: Future Product Development Directions - There is a significant opportunity for the development of bond ETFs, particularly in niche themes and strategies, as the market for these products is expanding rapidly [36][41]. - The diversification of institutional investors in bond ETFs is increasing, with a notable shift in the types of institutions holding these products [37][41]. - Future product innovations may include multi-asset ETFs and fixed-income ETFs, addressing the evolving needs of institutional investors [42][41].