Core Viewpoint - Grayscale Investments has submitted a preliminary registration statement to the SEC to launch a trading product focused on Bittensor, aiming to provide investors exposure to the native token TAO through a regulated vehicle [1] Group 1 - The trust plan will trade under the code GTAO and is in the initial phase of converting the existing Grayscale Bittensor Trust into a spot ETF [1] - If approved, GTAO will become the first listed ETP in the U.S. focused on TAO, allowing investors to participate without directly holding the token [1] - The S-1 filing was submitted on December 30, 2025, indicating a strategic move towards regulatory compliance and market entry [1] Group 2 - The formation of a MACD golden cross signal suggests positive momentum for the stocks involved [1]

Group 1 - Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, is making significant investments in decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens, indicating a shift from Ethereum to other protocols expected to recover by 2026 [1][2] - Hayes has invested over $3.4 million in four DeFi assets: $1.97 million in ENA, $735,330 in ETHFI, $515,360 in PENDLE, and $259,960 in LDO [1][3] - The tokens are currently trading well below their all-time highs, reflecting a broader downturn in the DeFi sector, with Hayes converting an additional $5.5 million in Ethereum into these assets [2][3] Group 2 - Hayes' strategy involves accumulating these assets during price dips, suggesting a belief in their long-term value rather than short-term speculation [3] - The allocation is heavily weighted towards PENDLE, which accounts for over 50% of his investments, indicating a focus on yield tokenization [2][4] - Each token in Hayes' portfolio is linked to specific growth narratives, such as ENA potentially benefiting from institutional inflows due to Bitwise's recent ETF filing [4] Group 3 - PENDLE has shown strong revenue generation despite low token prices, providing consistent quarterly cash flow to its holders [4] - The total holdings include 4.86 million ENA tokens valued at approximately $986,000 and 697,851 ETHFI tokens worth around $485,000 [5]

Core Viewpoint - The public fund industry has witnessed a record-breaking annual return, with Yongying Technology Smart Selection achieving a total return of 233.29%, surpassing the previous record held by Wang Yawei for 18 years [1][6]. Group 1: Fund Performance - Yongying Technology Smart Selection, managed by Ren Jie, secured the top position in the 2025 public fund rankings with a return of 233.29% [3][6]. - The second place was taken by Zhonghang Opportunity Navigation, managed by Han Hao, with a return of 168.92% [3][4]. - The third place was claimed by Hongtu Innovation Emerging Industry, managed by Liao Xinghao, with a return of 148.64% [3][4]. - A total of 90 funds achieved returns exceeding 100% in 2025, with 75 of these being actively managed equity funds, indicating a highly competitive environment [9]. Group 2: Market Trends - The A-share market saw all major indices rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 18.41% and the ChiNext Index leading with nearly 50% annual growth [2]. - The total market capitalization of A-shares reached a new high of nearly 109 trillion yuan [2]. - Various sectors experienced active market trends, with robotics, innovative pharmaceuticals, and hard technology sectors leading the charge [2]. Group 3: Fund Management Insights - The success of Yongying Technology Smart Selection is attributed to its concentrated holdings in high-performing sectors, particularly in CPO, with top ten holdings accounting for 73.25% of the fund's net value [8]. - The fund's top four holdings saw significant gains, with the first holding, Xinyi Sheng, increasing by 187.96% in the fourth quarter [8]. - The active management capabilities of funds have allowed them to outperform passive index products in a volatile market [3]. Group 4: ETF Market Developments - The ETF market in China reached a total scale of 6.03 trillion yuan in 2025, marking a significant increase from 3.73 trillion yuan at the beginning of the year [10]. - The top-performing ETFs included the Guotai Communication ETF with a return of 125.81% and the Guotai Communication Equipment ETF with 121.37% [10][14]. - Gold-themed ETFs also performed well, with several funds achieving returns exceeding 90% [12]. Group 5: Fixed Income + Fund Growth - The "Fixed Income +" strategy saw substantial growth, with the total scale of related funds reaching 2.52 trillion yuan, a 50% increase from the end of 2024 [15]. - The median return for fixed income + funds in 2025 was 10.2%, with the top performer, Southern Changyuan Convertible Bond, achieving a return of 48.77% [16][18].

Core Insights - The article reveals the "Top Ten Core ETFs" for 2026, selected through extensive voting by millions of members of the platform, highlighting the growing interest in ETFs as investment vehicles [3][5][11] - The performance of the previous year's core ETFs showed a return of 27.86%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 10.20%, indicating strong investor confidence in these selected funds [9] Summary by Sections Introduction of Top Ten Core ETFs - The list includes ETFs such as the ChiNext 50 ETF, Hang Seng Technology ETF, and others, with total assets ranging from 21.55 billion to 396.09 billion yuan [3] - The ETFs are designed to remain unchanged throughout the year, allowing for a consistent evaluation of their performance [3] Rationale for Launching Core ETF Combinations - The article references Warren Buffett's advocacy for index funds, emphasizing the advantages of ETFs, including high transparency, low costs, and flexibility in trading [4] - ETFs are positioned as a long-term investment solution, appealing to both novice and experienced investors [4] Market Context and Trends - The year 2025 marked a significant transformation in China's capital markets, with A-shares breaking through the 4000-point barrier and total market capitalization exceeding 100 trillion yuan [7] - The article notes a global shift in monetary order, with increasing gold purchases by central banks and a trend towards de-dollarization [7][8] Growth of ETFs - The rapid growth of the ETF market is highlighted, with total assets surpassing 6 trillion yuan, indicating a fundamental change in investment strategies and financial ecosystems [8] - The article suggests that 2025 is just the beginning of a new era for Chinese assets, with a growing consensus on long-term investments [8] Conclusion and Future Outlook - The performance of the 2026 core ETFs will be closely monitored, with expectations for continued strong performance in the evolving market landscape [13]

Core Insights - The top-performing ETFs of 2025 have been identified, with significant returns across various sectors [1] Group 1: ETF Performance - The Communication ETF achieved the highest annual return with a growth of 125.81% [1] - The Communication Equipment ETF followed closely, securing the second position with a return of 121.37% [1] - The Mining ETF ranked third with a return of 106.11% [1] Group 2: Notable ETFs - The ChiNext AI ETF from Huabao and the Non-ferrous Mining ETF from China Merchants both saw their returns double within the year [1] - The Industrial Non-ferrous ETF also experienced a doubling of its returns [1] - A total of 15 ETFs, including Non-ferrous Metals ETF and Gold Stocks ETF, recorded annual gains exceeding 90% [1]

Core Insights - The total net inflow for Ethereum spot ETFs reached $67.8366 million on December 30, with all nine ETFs experiencing net inflows [1] - Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) recorded the highest single-day net inflow of $50.1874 million, while its historical total net outflow stands at $5.049 billion [1] - The total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is currently $17.994 billion, with a net asset ratio of 5.04% relative to Ethereum's total market capitalization, and cumulative net inflows have reached $12.4 billion [1]

Group 1 - Grayscale has submitted a Form S-1 registration statement to the U.S. SEC for the Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) [1] - The product is intended to be renamed to Grayscale Bittensor Trust ETF upon registration effectiveness and listing on NYSE Arca [1] - The sole asset of the trust is the native token TAO of the Bittensor Network [1]

Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered analyst Geoffrey Kendrick forecasts that XRP's price could reach $8 by 2026, indicating an upside of over 300% from current levels around $1.90 [1] Regulatory and Market Sentiment - Kendrick believes that improving regulatory clarity and potential ETF access could significantly expand XRP's investor base and real-world usage [1] - Despite this, skepticism remains prevalent, with XRP down approximately 7% year-to-date and social market sentiment remaining low [1] AI Perspectives - ChatGPT emphasizes that achieving a price target above historical highs requires more than just regulatory momentum, stating that a move to $8 would need renewed conviction rather than mere discovery [3] - It further notes that to justify a 300%+ price increase, there must be clear evidence of accelerating real-world settlement volumes and consistent institutional adoption [4] - Grok takes a more critical view, questioning the realism of the $8 target and suggesting that legacy finance models may misinterpret crypto as a commodity rather than a network [5] ETF and Market Dynamics - ChatGPT argues that ETF approval alone is not enough to trigger a significant price revaluation, as ETFs create access but do not guarantee demand or utility [6] - Grok concurs, stating that XRP's long history may work against the bullish case, indicating that the asset is mature with a well-understood ceiling [7] Current Market Status - Analysts report that XRP is trading well below its all-time high, with technical indicators showing little confirmation of a sustained breakout [9] - As of the latest report, XRP was trading at $1.86, down over 15% in the past month, and lacks a clear pathway to a durable uptrend according to CCN analyst Victor Olanrewaju [10]

Core Viewpoint - The event "Investor-Centric, Return-Driven Development" focused on enhancing investor understanding and practical skills related to ETF products and strategies, aiming to foster a healthy market ecosystem in line with investor education efforts [1]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event was co-hosted by the China Securities Investor Service Center and Dongfang Securities on November 14, 2025, in Shenzhen, under the guidance of the Shanghai Stock Exchange [1]. - The main objective was to improve investors' recognition and operational capabilities regarding ETF products [1]. Group 2: Course Content - The first session featured an expert from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, who explained the concept and product system of ETFs, detailing their operational principles and characteristics, while analyzing various types of ETFs and their applicable scenarios [3]. - The second session was led by an expert from China Merchants Fund, who introduced diversified ETF strategies and basic concepts of ETF options, providing practical case studies to illustrate asset allocation and arbitrage methods [3]. Group 3: Participant Engagement - The event attracted numerous seasoned investors and high-net-worth individuals from Shenzhen, fostering a vibrant atmosphere for interaction and discussion [5]. - Participants actively engaged in discussions on ETF allocation strategies, industry rotation timing, and option strategy details, reflecting a strong market enthusiasm for ETFs as efficient investment vehicles [5]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Dongfang Securities plans to leverage its research strengths and enhance collaboration with industry stakeholders to expand investor knowledge of ETFs and derivatives, aiming to capture long-term opportunities in a technology-driven era [7].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Last week, 7 new products were issued in the US, with a slowdown in new issuances during the year - end holiday period. Multiple thematic ETFs were issued, including a software platform ETF by AOT Invest and an export leaders ETF by Pacer [2][5]. - In the past week, the inflow of US ETFs slowed slightly, with international equity products seeing significantly more inflows than domestic equity products. This may indicate continued optimism about overseas stocks in the new year. Gold - related ETFs had significant inflows as the gold price hit a new high [2][7]. - This year, developed - market ETFs have generally outperformed US stocks. The S&P 500 has risen by less than 20%, while most developed - market products have risen by more than 30%, and the EAFE Value ETF has risen by more than 40% [2][12]. - In October 2025, the total non - money mutual funds in the US reached $23.70 trillion, an increase of $0.22 trillion from September. The redemption pressure on domestic equity products was still high. From December 10th to 17th, the outflow of domestic equity funds expanded to $47.3 billion, and the annual outflow of domestic equity products has exceeded $700 billion [2][16]. Summary by Directory 1. US ETF Innovation Products: Pacer Issues Export Leaders ETF - Last week, 7 new ETF products were issued in the US, including Pacer International Export Leaders ETF, Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF, etc. [5]. - AOT Invest issued a software platform ETF, selecting stocks from software - driven companies based on cost - to - revenue ratio, E/P, and ROIC, and using quality factors instead of market - cap weighting. The top - weighted stocks include Nvidia, Meta, etc., with individual stock weights ranging from 0.5% to 7.5% [2][5]. - Pacer's export leaders ETF selects companies with high overseas revenue ratios and prominent free - cash - flow growth from the S&P 900 [6]. - Virtus assisted its sub - manager Silvant in issuing a growth opportunities ETF, which is a stock all - weather product using a bottom - up fundamental stock - selection method [6]. - Xtrackers issued a European market leaders ETF, tracking a Stoxx - related index that selects 40 leading companies in each sector of European enterprises [6]. 2. US ETF Dynamics 2.1 US ETF Funds: Cross - Border Equity Products See Significant Inflows - In the past week, the inflow of US ETFs slowed slightly, with international equity products having significantly more inflows than domestic equity products. Vanguard's multiple products had large inflows, while its growth and value - style ETFs had more outflows [7][10]. - The inflow and outflow rankings of the top 10 US ETFs from December 22nd to 26th are presented, with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF having the largest inflow and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF having the largest outflow [10]. - The daily fund flows of major US ETFs in the past 2 weeks are tracked. The recent fund fluctuations of S&P 500 ETFs remain at a high level, the Russell 2000 ETF has outflows, and gold - related ETFs have significant inflows as the gold price hits a new high [11]. 2.2 US ETF Performance: Developed - Market Equity Products Perform Well - This year, developed - market ETFs have generally outperformed US stocks. The S&P 500 has risen by less than 20%, while most developed - market products have risen by more than 30%, and the EAFE Value ETF has risen by more than 40% [12]. - The scale and year - to - date returns of the top 10 US developed - market ETFs are listed, with Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF having a scale of $193.09 billion and a year - to - date return of 35.61% [13]. 3. Recent Fund Flows of US Ordinary Mutual Funds - In October 2025, the total non - money mutual funds in the US reached $23.70 trillion, an increase of $0.22 trillion from September. The S&P 500 rose by 2.27% in October, and the scale of domestic equity products increased by 0.9%, but the redemption pressure was still high [16]. - From December 10th to 17th, the outflow of US domestic equity funds expanded to $47.3 billion, and the annual outflow of domestic equity products has exceeded $700 billion. The outflow of hybrid - allocation products has also increased [16].