Group 1 - Several initiated funds have been liquidated this year despite having strong performance, primarily due to failing to meet the minimum asset size requirement after three years [1][2] - For example, the Huazhong Innovation Pharmaceutical Fund had a year-to-date net value increase of 22% but was forced to liquidate due to its size being only 11 million yuan, far below the 200 million yuan threshold [1] - Similarly, the Jinying Quality Consumption Fund, which held stocks like Tencent and Pop Mart, was liquidated on May 20 despite its holdings performing well [1] Group 2 - The Fuyong Medical Health Fund is at risk of termination if its size remains below 200 million yuan by June 2025, with its current size at approximately 13 million yuan [2] - Initiated funds face significant challenges in maintaining their size due to their lower fundraising thresholds and stricter exit mechanisms, which can lead to rapid liquidation in volatile markets [2][3] - Unlike regular public funds, which only need to maintain a net asset value of 5 million yuan for 60 consecutive days to avoid liquidation, initiated funds must achieve substantial growth within three years [3] Group 3 - The operational costs of initiated funds are often high due to their smaller management scale, which can erode returns and hinder the attraction of new capital [4] - Successful growth of initiated funds requires not only good performance but also strong support in terms of distribution channels and marketing resources [4] - Many initiated funds are created to train new talent or fill gaps in institutional channels, indicating that performance alone is insufficient for long-term survival [4]

Group 1 - The core concept of the article is to explain the characteristics and differences of initiating funds compared to regular funds [1][2] - Initiating funds are defined as funds where the fund manager uses company shareholder funds, proprietary funds, or funds from senior management to subscribe, with a minimum subscription amount of 10 million yuan and a holding period of no less than 3 years [2] - Unlike regular funds, initiating funds have lower establishment thresholds, not subject to the requirement of a total fundraising amount of at least 200 million yuan or a minimum of 200 fund holders [2][3] Group 2 - The development of initiating funds has seen a steady increase since their introduction by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in June 2012, with more than 30% of new funds established each year being initiating funds by 2023 and 2024 [4] - As of March 11, 2025, there are 2,162 initiating funds in the market, primarily consisting of bond, stock, and mixed funds, with stock funds mainly being passive index funds [7] - The total scale of initiating funds exceeded 3.1 trillion yuan by the end of 2024, accounting for approximately 9.5% of the total fund scale, indicating their significant role in the public fund sector [9]