Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the differences and advantages of Index ETFs and Index Enhanced products, likening them to "autonomous driving cars" and "experienced drivers" respectively, emphasizing their distinct investment strategies and suitability for different types of investors [1][2]. Group 1: Index ETFs - Index ETFs aim to replicate the performance of a specific index by tracking its constituent stocks and weights, similar to an autonomous vehicle following a set route [3]. - Key advantages of Index ETFs include low fees, transparent holdings, and flexible trading, making them suitable for investors seeking a hassle-free investment approach [3]. Group 2: Index Enhanced Products - Index Enhanced products build on the foundation of tracking an index by identifying stocks with relative advantages, aiming to generate excess returns (Alpha) on top of the market returns (Beta) [4]. - The essence of Index Enhanced products is compared to an experienced driver who optimizes the route based on real-time conditions, allowing for potential outperformance [4]. Group 3: On-Site vs. Off-Site Funds - On-site funds are traded on stock exchanges and require a securities account, offering real-time trading similar to stocks, while off-site funds are purchased through third-party platforms without the need for a securities account [5][6]. - The cost structure differs, with on-site funds typically having lower transaction costs (usually ≤0.3%) compared to off-site funds, which have higher overall fees [6]. - On-site funds are suitable for short-term operations or arbitrage, while off-site funds cater to long-term holding or systematic investment plans [6]. Group 4: Public vs. Private Index Enhanced Funds - Public index enhanced funds have high transparency with full disclosure of holdings and net asset values, while private funds have lower transparency with limited disclosure [8]. - The flexibility in strategy is greater for private funds, allowing for high-frequency trading, short selling, and leverage, whereas public funds are more restricted [8]. - The sources of excess returns differ, with public funds relying on fundamental stock selection and private funds utilizing multiple strategies including quantitative models and arbitrage [8].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the competitive landscape of public funds in China, particularly focusing on the introduction of floating fee rate funds and the challenges faced by actively managed equity funds in outperforming benchmarks [1][2][16]. Group 1: Floating Fee Rate Funds - The first batch of 26 floating fee rate funds was quickly approved and reached a fundraising cap of 20 billion within a short period, indicating strong market interest [1]. - The fee structure of these funds is asymmetric, where higher management fees are charged when performance exceeds benchmarks, while lower fees apply when performance lags, aiming to align the interests of fund managers and investors [2][24]. - Despite the innovative fee structure, the average management fee for actively managed equity funds remains at 1.2%, as many investors do not hold funds for more than a year, limiting the potential for higher fees [5][29]. Group 2: Performance Challenges - A significant portion of investors (41%) hold funds for less than a year, which complicates the ability of fund managers to achieve the performance needed to charge higher fees [4][5]. - In the past year, only 24% of actively managed equity funds outperformed their benchmarks by 6 percentage points, highlighting the difficulty in consistently achieving superior returns [7][11]. - Over the past three years, only 259 actively managed equity funds have exceeded benchmark returns by 6%, while 2004 funds have underperformed by 3% or more, indicating a challenging environment for fund managers [11][14]. Group 3: Regulatory Context - The introduction of floating fee rate funds is part of a regulatory push to reduce the risk of significant underperformance relative to benchmarks, rather than merely to increase management fees [16][22]. - The regulatory framework aims to strengthen the binding nature of performance benchmarks and reduce the prevalence of style drift among fund managers, ensuring that funds are more aligned with their stated objectives [21][22]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Historical Context - The market sentiment towards floating fee rate funds is cautious, as previous attempts to implement similar structures faced challenges and regulatory scrutiny [27][28]. - The article notes that while there is renewed interest in floating fee rate funds, they have not yet reached the marketing heights seen with other fund types, such as the A500 index funds [27][28].

Report Summary 1. Market Performance - On May 28th, the four major A-share stock indices declined. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.02% to 3339.93 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.26% to 10003.27 points, the ChiNext Index decreased 0.31% to 1985.38 points, and the STAR 50 Index slipped 0.23% to 970.64 points. Market trading volume was 1.0339 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.8 billion yuan from the previous day. In the industry sectors, textile and apparel (+1.17%), environmental protection (+0.89%), and coal (+0.74%) led the gains, while basic chemicals (-0.79%), agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery (-0.78%), and national defense and military industry (-0.72%) led the losses. In terms of market strength, IF > IH > IC > IM, and the number of rising/flat/falling stocks was 1,750/181/3,477 respectively. In the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, institutional, main, large - scale, and retail investors had net capital inflows of -5.8 billion, -12.8 billion, 2.1 billion, and 16.5 billion yuan respectively, with changes of -2.9 billion, -1 billion, +2.5 billion, and +1.4 billion yuan respectively [2]. - On May 28th, most yields of treasury bond futures declined. Among the actively traded contracts, the implied interest rate of the two - year bond was 1.376, unchanged from the previous day; the five - year bond was 1.497, also unchanged; the ten - year bond was 1.618, down 0.7 bps; and the thirty - year bond was 1.985, down 0.1 bps [3]. 2. Core Views - For stock index futures, it is speculated that the deep discount of small - cap stock indices recently is due to the expansion of neutral product scale since this year. As the bond bull market has not restarted, the proportion of short positions in neutral products may still be high, so the deep discount may continue. It is recommended to go long on the economy, and it is advisable to allocate IF, IC, IM forward contracts on dips. For near - month contracts, there is a risk of a decline in micro - cap stocks, which may drag down the IC and IM indices, so caution is advised [2]. - For treasury bond futures, although the current spot bonds show a pattern of strong supply and weak demand, this pattern is expected to change in the future. The government bond net supply rhythm may slow down in June, the long - term liability cost of insurance may be lowered in July, and the domestic market risk preference has returned to a defensive style, which may increase the demand for bond market allocation. It is recommended to go long in the short - term and short in the long - term, buy T and TL contracts on dips in the short - term, and hedge T and TL contracts on rallies in the long - term [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Stock Index Futures and Spot Market Performance - The table shows the performance of stock index futures and spot markets, including details such as code, name, price changes, trading volume, open interest, and basis. For example, for IC2506, the price change was -0.26%, the current price was 5568.0 points, and the basis was 69.2 points [5]. 3.2 Treasury Bond Futures and Spot Market Performance - The table presents the performance of treasury bond futures and spot markets, including code, name, price changes, trading volume, net basis, and CTD bond implied interest rates. For instance, for TS2506, the price change was -0.01%, the current price was 102.2 points, and the net basis was 0.0 [6]. 3.3 Economic Data - High - frequency data shows that this month, the prosperity of imports and exports and social activities has declined, while the real estate market has improved [10].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report focuses on the performance comparison benchmarks of domestic active bond funds. It analyzes the benchmark settings of various sub - types of active bond funds and their deviations in actual operations. After the release of the "Action Plan", some bond funds have adjusted their performance comparison benchmarks. The report also studies the correlation between funds and benchmarks, tracking errors, and excess returns [1][9]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Introduction On May 7, 2025, the CSRC issued the "Action Plan for Promoting the High - quality Development of Public Funds", emphasizing the importance of performance comparison benchmarks. The report, as the second in the series, will analyze the benchmark settings and actual operation deviations of domestic active bond funds [9]. 3.2 Active Bond Fund Performance Comparison Benchmark Characteristics - **Generalized Active Bond Fund Sample Selection**: As of May 7, 2025, 4191 generalized active bond funds in existence and with performance comparison benchmarks were selected as samples, with a total scale of 9.05 trillion yuan. The samples include 7 types of funds, and the medium - long - term pure - bond funds have the largest number and scale [9][10][12]. - **Performance Benchmark Composition Method**: The performance comparison benchmarks of active bond funds have various forms, mainly including single bond indexes or weighted composites of different indexes. The component indexes can be classified into 6 major categories, and the bond index can be further divided into 5 sub - types, while the stock index can be divided into 9 sub - types [13]. - **Performance Benchmark Commonly Used Indexes**: The top ten "main benchmark indexes" of medium - long - term pure - bond funds are mainly indexes compiled by ChinaBond. For example, the number of funds with ChinaBond - Composite Full Price (Total Value) Index as the main benchmark index is 964, accounting for 52.56%. The main benchmark indexes of convertible bond funds are mainly convertible bond indexes, with CSI Convertible Bond Index being the most used. The main benchmark indexes of fixed - income enhanced funds are mainly A - share market indexes such as CSI 300 Index [36][41][50]. - **Comparison of Commonly Used Index Clusters**: The ChinaBond index system is compiled by the Central Government Bond Depository Trust & Clearing Co., Ltd., and the CSI index system is compiled by CSI Index Co., Ltd. The component bond listing locations, remaining maturities, and credit ratings of ChinaBond and CSI indexes are different [54][57]. - **Weight Distribution of "Main Benchmark Indexes"**: For most active bond funds, the weights of ChinaBond - Composite Full Price (Total Value) Index and ChinaBond - Composite Wealth (Total Value) Index are mainly in the range of 90 - 100% for medium - long - term pure - bond funds, mixed bond - type first - level funds, and mixed bond - type second - level funds. The weights of equity indexes in the performance comparison benchmarks of mixed bond - type second - level funds, convertible bond - type funds, and partial - debt hybrid funds are relatively concentrated [62][66]. 3.3 Fund Performance and Benchmark Correlation and Other Analyses - **Correlation Analysis between Active Bond Funds and Their Benchmarks**: From 2022 to 2025, convertible bond - type funds, short - term pure - bond funds, medium - short - term pure - bond funds, medium - long - term pure - bond funds, and partial - debt hybrid funds have relatively high correlations with their performance comparison benchmarks, while mixed bond - type first - level funds and mixed bond - type second - level funds have relatively low correlations [72][73]. - **Tracking Error and Excess Return of Funds Relative to the Benchmark**: The average tracking error of pure - bond funds is less than that of products with embedded options. Among fixed - income enhanced bond funds, first - level bond funds have lower tracking errors, second - level bond funds and partial - debt hybrid funds are relatively close, and convertible bond funds have the highest and most volatile tracking errors. Most pure - bond funds can outperform the benchmark in most years, and the average outperformance is within 2%. Among fixed - income enhanced funds, partial - debt hybrid funds have relatively high average excess returns [3][78]. - **Distribution of Fund Types with Significant Underperformance against the Benchmark**: Pure - bond funds have relatively small deviations from the benchmark and a low proportion of significant underperformance. The performance of fixed - income enhanced funds is related to the selected time interval and the performance of the equity market. In the long - term, active bond funds have the ability to obtain positive excess returns relative to the benchmark, but there are significant performance differences within each type of fund [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the conference is the emphasis on the development of high-quality funds, with a focus on innovative investment strategies in the technology sector [1] - Huabao Fund has established a diversified ETF matrix consisting of 15 high-quality ETFs, with a total asset management scale of 42.9 billion yuan as of May 12, 2025 [2] - The company has launched the first "Entrepreneurial Board Artificial Intelligence ETF" and "Science and Technology Innovation Artificial Intelligence ETF," positioning itself as a leader in the AI ETF market [2] Group 2 - Anxin Fund's primary focus remains on active management, with plans to develop passive business in the future [3] - The company believes that active management has significant growth opportunities, as historical data shows that public funds have generally achieved positive returns outside of the last two years [3][4] - Anxin Fund asserts that with the right alpha strategies, the likelihood of achieving positive returns will increase significantly in the future [3]

Group 1: Market Overview - The A-share market has seen significant attention on micro-cap stocks and bank stocks, with the Wind Micro-Cap Index recently reaching a historical high and the Shenwan Bank Index hitting a new high since 2021, indicating a shift in capital preferences and providing a differentiated allocation strategy [1][2]. Group 2: Bank Stocks - The rise in bank stocks is attributed to public fund reforms that increase the allocation capacity for bank stocks, leading to more capital inflow into the banking sector [2]. - The implementation of policies aimed at increasing long-term capital market participation, such as requiring insurance funds to allocate 30% of new premiums to A-shares, is expected to bring additional funds to high-dividend assets like banks [2]. - In a market characterized by ongoing fluctuations and declining risk-free interest rates, bank stocks are appealing due to their high dividend yields and stable payouts [2]. Group 3: Micro-Cap Stocks - Recent monetary policies, including a total of 800 billion yuan in support for fund insurance company swaps and stock repurchase loans, have significantly expanded market liquidity, further enhancing the small-cap growth trend [3]. - The volatility in the broader market has led to frequent rotations among industry sectors, highlighting the elastic advantage of micro-cap stocks, which can experience substantial price increases with capital inflows due to their smaller market capitalization [3]. Group 4: Investment Vehicles - For investors looking to participate in these two popular sectors, ETFs such as the Bank ETF Preferred (SH517900) and the CSI 2000 Enhanced ETF (SZ159552) are recommended for safer exposure [3]. - The Bank ETF Preferred (517900) has outperformed its benchmark by over 11% and the CSI 300 Index by more than 50% over the past three years, showcasing its strong excess return capability [5]. - The CSI 2000 Enhanced ETF (159552) has also delivered over 11% excess returns relative to the CSI 2000 Index this year, indicating its effectiveness as an index-enhanced fund [8]. Group 5: Strategic Insights - The simultaneous rise of bank and micro-cap stocks reflects a market seeking certainty amid uncertainty, with bank stocks providing stable dividends to counter volatility and micro-cap stocks offering high elasticity for excess returns, creating a balanced investment strategy [6][7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the exceptional performance of Wang Peng, a seasoned fund manager at Guotai Junan, who has significantly outperformed benchmarks over the past decade, particularly in the context of the new regulatory framework for public funds in China [2][5][12] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has introduced a new action plan aimed at enhancing the performance benchmarks for public funds, indicating a shift away from guaranteed returns in the fund industry [2][5] - Wang Peng has managed the Guotai Junan New Silk Road fund since April 2015, achieving a return of 99.42% as of March 31, 2025, compared to a benchmark growth of only 5.59%, resulting in an excess return of 93.83% [2][5][15] Group 2 - Wang Peng's investment philosophy emphasizes independent thinking, probabilistic reasoning, contrarian courage, and forward-looking vision, focusing on identifying undervalued stocks and constructing a balanced portfolio to minimize risks while pursuing long-term excess returns [7][11] - Since 2017, Wang has de-emphasized market timing, maintaining a high equity position (over 90%) in the Guotai Junan New Silk Road fund, which allows for a deeper focus on industry and company research [8][10] - The fund's strategy includes a diversified selection of stocks, targeting undervalued companies, high-quality stocks, and technology stocks, with a focus on long-term holding and strategic exits based on market conditions [11][12] Group 3 - Wang Peng's recent investment strategy includes a focus on the healthcare and technology sectors, aligning with the broader market consensus that anticipates a favorable equity market in the coming year [13][12] - The article notes that the revaluation of Chinese technology assets is creating new investment opportunities, with indices related to robotics, internet, and software outperforming the market [12][13] - Wang's approach is characterized by a commitment to thorough research and a long-term perspective, aiming to create value for investors through a mature investment system and proactive market engagement [13][12]

Market Overview - On May 22, the Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3381.87 points, down 0.17%, while the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 10274.68 points, down 0.19%. The ChiNext Index opened flat at 2065.41 points. The port shipping, beauty care, chemical fiber, and pet economy sectors saw the largest declines, while the power equipment, liquor, and education sectors experienced slight gains [1]. Guest Insights - Yuan Qiang, a senior market analyst at Guotai Junan Securities, suggests that current market analysis should not solely focus on the technology sector. From a cyclical perspective, certain industries are showing a clear leading trend, and in-depth research along this line could uncover high-potential investment opportunities [2]. - Chen Zhaoling, a senior investment advisor at Guodu Securities, notes that the risk-free rate is accelerating downward, yet certain sectors still possess strong allocation value. Although there is long-term growth potential in specific sectors, short-term adjustments may pose challenges [2]. - Fan Ming, a fund manager at Qianhai Duoying Wealth Management, indicates that the market style is undergoing a phase adjustment, presenting mid-term allocation opportunities. Over the next one to two quarters, style switching may create structural opportunities in certain sectors [3]. Brokerage Perspectives - CITIC Securities highlights that the domestic wind turbine industry is expected to enter a phase of simultaneous growth in volume, price, and profit, leading to dual recovery in performance and valuation. The demand for wind power is showing significant recovery, supported by a shift in industry focus towards product quality and sustainable operations [6][7]. - China Galaxy Securities reports that the asymmetric interest rate cuts are stabilizing bank interest margins. Despite some fluctuations in bank performance in Q1, recent financial policies are expected to accumulate positive factors for the banking sector, indicating a potential performance turning point [8].

Group 1 - The A-share market has seen high activity this year, with nearly 80% of quantitative index-enhanced funds outperforming their benchmarks, particularly those tracking small-cap indices like CSI 1000 and CSI 2000 [1] - The overall market activity has favored quantitative strategies, with growth and trading behavior factors contributing significantly to excess returns [1] - Investors are increasingly focusing on the stability of excess returns, prompting index-enhanced products to prioritize stable excess returns while managing risk exposure [1] Group 2 - "Fixed income plus" products are becoming a key focus for public fund institutions, aligning with investors' demand for absolute returns and the need for fund companies to grow their management scale [2] - There is a belief among public fund professionals that equity assets present structural opportunities, while fixed income assets have long-term investment logic, highlighting the value of "fixed income plus" allocations [2] Group 3 - Foreign institutions have recently become bullish on Chinese assets, with firms like Goldman Sachs and UBS raising their target indices for Chinese stocks, indicating a favorable window for investment [3] - Improved expectations for China's economic growth and the potential recovery of A-share company earnings are seen as attractive factors for foreign capital [3] - Ongoing measures to stabilize the market and expectations are expected to enhance the appeal of China's capital market to foreign investors [3] Group 4 - Institutional research activity has surged, with over 500 listed companies attracting various institutional visits since May, particularly in the electronics and machinery sectors [4] - The electronics sector, led by companies like Anji Technology, has seen significant interest, with 241 institutions conducting research, while the machinery sector's Hengda attracted 238 institutions [4] - Institutions are primarily focused on the fundamental performance of listed companies, including business layout, product conditions, and earnings performance [4] Group 5 - Many macro-strategy private equity firms are maintaining a positive net long position in equity assets, favoring Hong Kong internet and dividend-paying stocks due to the challenges of bond investments in a low-interest-rate environment [5] - The low-interest-rate era has made equity assets more appealing, especially with ongoing policy support and increased stock buybacks from listed companies [5] Group 6 - Several high-performing North Exchange theme funds have implemented purchase limits to maintain strategy effectiveness and protect investor interests [6] - Fund companies are also restructuring the performance benchmarks of their North Exchange theme funds and increasing research efforts to navigate the high volatility of the "North Exchange track" [6] Group 7 - The solid-state battery industry is accelerating its commercialization, with multiple companies actively investing in this sector [8] - Recent battery technology exhibitions showcased new solid-state battery products, indicating ongoing technological breakthroughs and a faster industrialization process [8] - A total of 49 A-share companies are involved in the solid-state battery sector, with companies like CATL expressing confidence in achieving small-scale production by 2027 [8] Group 8 - The recent implementation of the "technology board" in the bond market has led to increased participation from various institutions, indicating a rapid advancement in the market [10] - The expansion of the technology bond market is expected to optimize the structure of issuers, maturities, and varieties, enhancing market depth and resilience [10] - The development of the technology bond market presents numerous opportunities for institutional investors, with expected improvements in yield, safety, and liquidity [10] Group 9 - The recent reduction in Loan Prime Rate (LPR) by 10 basis points is expected to have further downward potential in the coming months, as the central bank continues to implement growth-stabilizing policies [11] - The LPR for one year is now at 3%, and for five years or more, it is at 3.5%, reflecting a proactive approach to monetary policy [11] Group 10 - The scale of bank wealth management products has reached a historical high of over 31 trillion yuan, with expectations for continued growth following recent deposit rate cuts by major banks [12] - As of May 20, the total scale of bank wealth management products has reached 31.28 trillion yuan, indicating strong market interest [12] Group 11 - The private equity fund industry is experiencing a trend of "survival of the fittest," with 475 private fund managers deregistering this year, reflecting an acceleration in industry consolidation [13] - This trend is seen as beneficial for optimizing the industry ecosystem and promoting high-quality development, ultimately protecting investors' rights [13]

Group 1 - The A-share market has seen high activity this year, with nearly 80% of public quantitative index-enhanced funds outperforming their benchmarks, achieving excess returns [1][2] - Funds tracking small and micro-cap indices like CSI 1000 and CSI 2000 have shown particularly significant excess returns, with some products achieving over 11 percentage points of excess return compared to their benchmarks [2][3] - The overall market activity has been favorable for quantitative strategies, with growth and trading behavior factors contributing significantly to excess returns [1][4] Group 2 - The competition for excess returns among quantitative products has intensified due to rapid growth in both public and private quantitative fund sizes [4] - The performance of quantitative funds has improved due to upgrades in alpha and risk models, with contributions from AI-driven factors and fundamental factors being notable [4][6] - The recent regulatory framework emphasizes the importance of stable excess returns, leading to a focus on diversified sources of excess returns and risk management [6][5] Group 3 - Products tracking large and mid-cap indices like CSI 300 and CSI 500 have not performed as well, with some achieving over 5 percentage points of excess return, but overall performance is less impressive compared to small-cap products [3][4] - The newly established CSI A500 index-enhanced products have shown varied excess return performance, influenced by factors such as establishment timing and stock selection model effectiveness [3][4] - The market's volatility has prompted quantitative fund managers to impose stricter constraints on risk exposure, helping to maintain excess returns during market downturns [6][4]