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].

Group 1 - The core idea emphasizes that quick reactions in investing often stem from fear and greed rather than informed decision-making [2][6][8] - Ordinary investors tend to rely on instinctual responses, which can lead to poor investment choices during market volatility [3][4][6] - The article suggests that true investment opportunities are rare, and most market movements are oscillatory rather than trending [7][24] Group 2 - The concept of "defensive counterattack" is introduced, highlighting the need for ordinary investors to adopt a mindset of caution and strategy [10][17][29] - Key strategies include fishing in less crowded markets, focusing on long-term trends, and developing a "dull sensitivity" to market noise [10][18][43] - The importance of having a simple reaction framework to avoid emotional trading is emphasized, suggesting that investors should prepare for various market scenarios [50][53][54] Group 3 - The article discusses the significance of understanding market trends over focusing on minute details, particularly for non-professional investors [22][29] - It highlights the historical performance of indices like the S&P 500, indicating that long-term investment strategies can yield positive results despite market fluctuations [24][27] - The need for a well-structured investment portfolio that aligns with realistic return expectations is stressed [55] Group 4 - The article outlines four key strategies for defensive counterattack: fishing in less crowded areas, grasping the overall market trend, developing dull sensitivity, and having a unique investment strategy [10][18][43][54] - It emphasizes that ordinary investors should set lower return expectations and focus on consistent execution of their investment plans [55] - The necessity of having contingency plans for market changes is highlighted, allowing investors to remain calm and make informed decisions during volatility [53][54]

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]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of benchmark anchoring for generating excess returns in stock portfolios, suggesting that fund managers should focus on individual stock alpha while controlling style and sector deviations [4][5][6]. Financial Engineering - **Strategy 1: Core-Satellite Approach**: Allocate W% of the portfolio to benchmark anchoring and (1-W%) to active management, allowing for better tracking error control while maintaining excess returns. A suggested W parameter is 40% for specific performance metrics [4]. - **Strategy 2: Industry Neutrality**: Ensure the stock portfolio's industry allocation matches that of the benchmark (CSI 300), which can reduce tracking error and lower the probability of underperformance by over 10% compared to the benchmark [5]. - **Strategy 3: Style Neutrality**: Maintain the original stock selection but adjust weights to minimize style deviation from the benchmark, which can effectively lower tracking error at minimal cost [6]. - **Strategy 4: Barbell Strategy**: For funds with distinct style biases, a dual strategy combining growth and defensive investments can help reduce tracking error and volatility, suitable for long-term investment goals [6]. Steel Industry - The report discusses the cyclical nature of national debt cycles, categorizing them into three phases: local government debt, centralization of local debt, and monetization of national debt, reflecting the broader economic cycles of labor and wealth [7]. Electronics Industry - **Company Overview**: 纳芯微 (Naxin Micro) is a leading player in automotive analog chips, with a product portfolio that includes over 3,300 models. The company holds the top market share among domestic manufacturers in automotive analog chips and magnetic sensors [8]. - **Financial Performance**: The company expects significant revenue growth, projecting revenues of 29.59 billion, 37.95 billion, and 47.29 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding net profits of -0.81 billion, 1.03 billion, and 2.95 billion yuan [8]. Pharmaceutical Industry - **Company Strategy**: 阳光诺和 (Sunshine Novo) plans to acquire 100% of 朗研 (Langyan) to accelerate innovation and enhance its business ecosystem, focusing on R&D services, pipeline cultivation, and a new quality industrial chain [10]. - **Financial Projections**: The company anticipates net profits of 2.33 billion, 2.88 billion, and 3.55 billion yuan for 2025-2027, reflecting growth rates of 31.3%, 23.8%, and 23.0% respectively [10]. Retail Industry - **Market Overview**: The retail sector showed a year-on-year growth of 5.1% in April, indicating a stable recovery with some sub-sectors improving. Key players include 华住集团 (Huazhu Group) and 永辉超市 (Yonghui Supermarket) [15]. - **Investment Opportunities**: The report highlights potential in sectors benefiting from tourism and new retail formats, suggesting a positive outlook for companies adapting to changing consumer behaviors [15]. Textile and Apparel Industry - **Company Performance**: 滔搏 (Tao Bo) reported a revenue decline of 6.6% for FY2025, with a significant drop in net profit by 41.9%, attributed to a challenging consumer environment and inventory adjustments [16]. - **Future Outlook**: Despite short-term pressures, the company is expected to recover with projected net profits of 13.01 billion, 14.81 billion, and 16.47 billion yuan for FY2026-2028 [16]. Food and Beverage Industry - **Company Strategy**: 青岛啤酒 (Qingdao Beer) is focusing on market expansion during peak seasons, leveraging cost advantages and scale effects to enhance profitability [18]. - **Financial Forecast**: The company projects net profits of 48.1 billion, 52.1 billion, and 56.5 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with growth rates of 10.7%, 8.2%, and 8.6% respectively [18]. Snack Industry - **Company Development**: 三只松鼠 (Three Squirrels) is expanding its product categories and distribution channels, aiming to create a comprehensive supply chain that integrates manufacturing, branding, and retail [21]. - **Market Positioning**: The company is leveraging its efficient supply chain to tap into broader market opportunities, transitioning from online to offline sales and exploring new retail formats [21].

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].