国泰海通｜固收：重票息、择品种、博交易——2026年度信用债投资策略

Core Viewpoint - The overall credit risk is expected to remain controllable in 2026, with low spreads and high volatility likely to continue [1]. Supply Side - The issuance policy for local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) is tightening, leading to a net outflow of LGFV bonds, with issuance scale expected to decline over the next two years [1]. - Central enterprises are continuing to increase leverage, contributing significant incremental supply of medium to long-term industrial bonds [1]. - The pace of bank balance sheet expansion is slowing, with weakened capital replenishment motivation; some small and medium-sized banks may still require capital supplementation [1]. Demand Side - The shift to net value-based wealth management and adjustments in fund fee rates are affecting the stability of institutional liabilities and bond allocation preferences, with stable demand for medium to short-term credit bonds, outperforming long-term bonds [2]. - During periods of interest rate fluctuations, coupon income becomes crucial. Since 2022, credit strategy portfolios have outperformed interest rate strategy portfolios, with short-term strategies performing better than duration strategies [2]. - It is recommended to focus on medium to short-term credit bonds to explore coupon income, while also monitoring event/policy impacts for trading opportunities in medium to long-term varieties [2]. Specific Bond Strategies - LGFV Bonds: Continue with a short to medium duration coupon strategy, focusing on local bonds and the progress of LGFV transformations. Bonds with medium credit quality should be primarily in the 2-3 year range, while higher-rated LGFV platforms can extend to 4-5 years, considering local debt progress and financial resource endowments [2]. - Perpetual Bonds: The trading value and riding space of the curve are emphasized. Although volatility has decreased compared to previous years, perpetual bonds from state-owned banks still hold trading value. Opportunities during significant price drops and riding space on the curve should be monitored [2]. - Industrial Bonds: Focus on high-grade central enterprise bonds with a duration strategy, while coal and steel bonds should prioritize coupon strategies. The leverage increase among central enterprises will continue to contribute significant incremental supply [3]. - Real Estate Bonds: A defensive allocation strategy is recommended, as the sector's fundamentals still require improvement. The strategy should focus on high-quality central and state-owned real estate bonds maturing within two years, with ongoing monitoring of liquidity, sales recovery, debt maturity schedules, and financing channel changes [3].