基金“年终大考”倒计时！扛大梁的产品变了

Core Viewpoint - The public fund industry is entering a critical phase as it approaches the end of 2025, with a focus on scale competition among fund companies, particularly emphasizing index funds as the main battlefield for major players [2][3]. Group 1: Fund Issuance Trends - In December, a total of 139 new funds are set to be launched, marking a significant increase from 107 in the same period last year, with equity funds, especially index funds, leading the charge [3]. - Among the new funds, 85 are equity funds, accounting for over 60%, with passive index funds making up 40 and enhanced index funds 19, representing 70% of new equity fund issuances [3]. - In November, index funds accounted for 50.34% of new fund issuances, raising a total of 32.305 billion yuan, which is 33.58% of the total fundraising [3]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Major fund management companies are significantly ramping up their efforts in the year-end scale competition, with notable issuances from firms like E Fund, Ping An Fund, and GF Fund [5]. - The rankings of fund companies have seen slight changes, with some companies improving their positions due to the growth of passive investment products, particularly ETFs [6]. - For instance, Southern Fund's Southern CSI 500 ETF saw a growth of 26.66 billion yuan in the third quarter, contributing to its improved ranking [6][7]. Group 3: Focus on Technology Sector - The technology sector has emerged as the primary focus for new fund issuances, with 7 new AI-focused ETFs and 10 products targeting the semiconductor and tech industries [8]. - The first batch of 7 AI ETFs is expected to attract over 30 billion yuan in new capital if fully subscribed, indicating strong market interest in technology investments [8][9]. - Factors such as supportive policies, market performance, and competitive dynamics are driving the surge in technology-focused ETF applications [9].