Group 1: Market Overview - The convertible bond market continued to decline alongside the equity market, with the China Convertible Bond Index dropping by 1.70% to 420.91 points as of April 11, 2025, while the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 3.11% to 3,238.23 points [1][11][24] - The trading volume and turnover of convertible bonds saw significant increases, with trading volume rising by 105.0% and turnover increasing by 93.0% to 30,833 million hands and 4,654.56 billion respectively [2][24] - The performance of various sectors varied, with the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, retail, national defense, and food and beverage sectors showing positive performance, while the electrical equipment, communication, machinery, media, and steel sectors experienced the largest declines [19][36] Group 2: Convertible Bond Valuation - The convertible bond premium rate rose to 54.99%, an increase of 20.11% from the previous week, approaching the 50th percentile level of the past 24 years [3][39] - High premium rates were observed in the textile, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, construction materials, and non-bank financial sectors, while lower rates were noted in agriculture, banking, communication, and commercial trade sectors [42] - The pure bond premium rates were higher in the public utility, national defense, automotive, computer, and mining sectors, while lower rates were seen in media, commercial trade, non-bank financial, steel, and banking sectors [42] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - As of April 11, 2025, the total balance of listed convertible bonds was 7,023.16 billion, a decrease of 18.29 billion from the previous week, with a weighted average remaining term of 2.8 years [4][48] - The issuance dynamics included three new convertible bonds listed, with total issuance sizes of 5.00 billion, 0.67 billion, and 0.354 billion respectively, and one bond announced for issuance with a planned size of 1.175 billion [51][52] - Demand for convertible bonds from convertible bond funds continued to rise, with the market value held by these funds reaching 1,688.97 billion, a growth of 15.4% compared to the previous quarter [4][48]

Core Viewpoint - The convertible bond market in China has entered a technical bull market, with the China Convertible Bond Index reaching a new high since June 2015, driven by strong demand and limited supply [1][3][4]. Market Performance - As of March 17, the China Convertible Bond Index rose to 438.41 points, marking a significant increase of over 20% since September 2024, indicating a technical bull market [1][3][4]. - Nearly 50% of convertible bonds have seen a cumulative increase of over 20% since September 2024, with some bonds like Fuxin Convertible Bond and Outong Convertible Bond experiencing gains exceeding 200% [4][5]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The convertible bond market is experiencing a supply-demand imbalance, with a reduction in the overall stock of convertible bonds due to strong redemptions and an increase in near-term bonds, while new issuances remain low [6]. - Institutional investors, including insurance funds and public funds, are increasing their allocation to convertible bonds in a low-interest-rate environment, contributing to the demand [6]. Valuation Outlook - The valuation of convertible bonds is expected to remain high due to anticipated scarcity in supply by 2025, with estimates suggesting a reduction in the stock of convertible bonds to around 650 billion yuan [8][9]. - The current price levels of certain convertible bonds are approaching those seen in 2021, raising concerns about potential overvaluation, but many institutions believe the pricing is justified given the market conditions [8][9]. Market Trends and Risks - The convertible bond market is closely tied to the performance of the equity market, particularly in the technology sector, which has shown significant gains this year [11]. - Investors are advised to be cautious of high volatility in the convertible bond market, especially if there is a shift in market style from growth to value stocks [11][12].