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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Last week (Oct 13 - Oct 17, 2025), the bond market sentiment warmed up with yields oscillating and recovering. The stock market's decline and the central bank's loose liquidity pushed the ultra - long - end bonds to rebound and lead the market. The short - term bond market's allocation cost - performance improved, and it may continue a mild oscillating pattern [3][10]. - The continuous decline of bond yields needs further observation, affected by factors such as the "15th Five - Year Plan" policy signals from the Fourth Plenary Session, the possibility of monetary policy easing (e.g., interest rate cuts), and the results of Sino - US trade negotiations [10]. - Last week, the US Treasury yields declined. The 10 - year US Treasury yield once fell below 4.0% and then rebounded above 4.0% due to improved market sentiment [10]. - Last week, the CSI REITs Total Return Index declined by 1.44%. Various types of REITs generally fell, but there were new developments in the primary market [11]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Weekly Market Observation 3.1.1 Pan - Fixed - Income Market Review and Observation - **Domestic Bond Market**: From Oct 13 to Oct 17, 2025, the 1 - year Treasury yield rose 5.93BP to 1.44%, the 10 - year yield dropped 1.4BP to 1.82%, and the 30 - year yield dropped 7BP to 2.20%. The short - term bond market may maintain a mild oscillating pattern, and the continuous decline of yields needs further observation [10]. - **US Bond Market**: From Oct 13 to Oct 17, 2025, the 1 - year US Treasury yield dropped 4BP to 3.56%, the 2 - year yield dropped 6BP to 3.46%, and the 10 - year yield dropped 3BP to 4.02%. The 10 - year yield once fell below 4.0% and then rebounded [10]. - **REITs Market**: From Oct 13 to Oct 17, 2025, the CSI REITs Total Return Index declined 1.44% to 1043.46 points. There were 3 new first - issue REITs and 2 new expansion - offering REITs in the primary market [11]. 3.1.2 Public Fund Market Dynamics - On Oct 14, 2025, the CITIC Construction Investment Shenyang International Software Park Closed - end Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund completed its fundraising, becoming the first successfully issued public REITs project in Northeast China [3][12]. 3.2 Pan - Fixed - Income Fund Index Performance Tracking | Index Classification | Last Week's Return | Since Inception Return | | --- | --- | --- | | Money Enhancement Index | 0.03% | 4.19% | | Short - Term Bond Fund Preferred Index | 0.05% | 4.32% | | Medium - and Long - Term Bond Fund Preferred Index | 0.16% | 6.23% | | Low - Volatility Fixed - Income + Fund Preferred Index | - 0.06% | 3.93% | | Medium - Volatility Fixed - Income + Fund Preferred Index | - 0.85% | 4.69% | | High - Volatility Fixed - Income + Fund Preferred Index | - 1.00% | 6.70% | | Convertible Bond Fund Preferred Index | - 2.61% | 19.80% | | QDII Bond Fund Preferred Index | 0.18% | 10.57% | | REITs Fund Preferred Index | - 2.43% | 31.01% | [4][5][13] 3.2.1 Money Enhancement Index Tracking - **Money Enhancement Strategy Index**: Aims at liquidity management, pursues a curve surpassing money funds. It mainly allocates money market funds and inter - bank certificate of deposit index funds. The performance benchmark is the CSI Money Fund Index [14]. 3.2.2 Pure Bond Index Tracking - **Short - Term Bond Fund Preferred Index**: Aims at liquidity management, pursues a smooth curve while controlling drawdowns. It mainly configures 5 funds with stable long - term returns, strict drawdown control, and significant absolute return capabilities. The performance benchmark is 50% * Short - Term Pure Bond Fund Index + 50% * Ordinary Money Fund Index [18]. - **Medium - and Long - Term Bond Fund Preferred Index**: Invests in medium - and long - term pure bond funds, pursues stable returns while controlling drawdowns. It selects 5 funds each period, adjusting duration and the ratio of credit bond funds and interest - rate bond funds according to the market [18]. 3.2.3 Fixed - Income + Index Tracking - **Low - Volatility Fixed - Income + Preferred Index**: The equity center is 10%, with 10 funds selected each period. It focuses on funds with an equity center within 15% in the past three years and recently. The performance benchmark is 10% CSI 800 Index + 90% ChinaBond New Composite Full - Price Index [22]. - **Medium - Volatility Fixed - Income + Preferred Index**: The equity center is 20%, with 5 funds selected each period. It selects funds with an equity center between 15% - 25% in the past three years and recently [23]. - **High - Volatility Fixed - Income + Preferred Index**: The equity center is 30%, with 5 funds selected each period. It selects funds with an equity center between 25% - 35% in the past three years and recently, focusing on bond - end stability and equity - end offensive capabilities [27]. 3.2.4 Convertible Bond Fund Preferred Index - Selects bond - type funds with an average convertible bond investment proportion of at least 60% in the latest period and at least 80% in the past four quarters. It constructs an evaluation system from multiple dimensions and selects 5 funds to form the index [30]. 3.2.5 QDII Bond Fund Preferred Index Tracking - The underlying assets are overseas bonds. It selects 6 funds with stable returns and good risk control according to credit and duration [32]. 3.2.6 REITs Fund Preferred Index Tracking - The underlying assets are mainly high - quality and stable infrastructure projects. It selects 10 funds with stable operations, reasonable valuations, and certain elasticity according to the type of underlying assets [33].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The REITs market is expected to continue to offer good investment opportunities due to the downward pressure on bond market interest rates, the "asset shortage" logic, and the expected influx of social security and pension funds into the market [5][6][7] Market Overview - As of the 42nd week of 2025, the CSI REITs (closing) index was 814.73, up 4.85% year-on-year but down 1.46% month-on-month. The CSI REITs total return index was 1043.46, up 11.08% year-on-year but down 1.44% month-on-month [5][7][20] - The trading volume of the REITs market reached 467 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 9.65%, while the trading amount was 2.072 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.52% [5][26][29] Sector Performance - Weekly and monthly performance of various REITs sectors showed declines: - Affordable housing: -2.50% weekly, -4.60% monthly - Environmental: -0.34% weekly, -4.48% monthly - Expressways: -1.12% weekly, -4.07% monthly - Industrial parks: -1.00% weekly, -1.98% monthly - Warehousing and logistics: -1.45% weekly, -1.76% monthly - Energy: -0.96% weekly, -3.11% monthly - Consumer: -1.09% weekly, -3.98% monthly [5][36][52] Upcoming Listings - There are currently 11 REITs funds awaiting listing, indicating an active issuance market [8][36]

Core Viewpoint - The equity market serves as a significant mechanism for wealth creation or destruction over the long term, with Pacifica Yield focusing on undervalued high-growth companies, high-dividend stocks, REITs, and green energy firms [1] Group 1 - Pacifica Yield aims to pursue long-term wealth creation [1] - The strategy includes a focus on undervalued yet high-growth companies [1] - High-dividend tickers, REITs, and green energy firms are also key areas of interest [1]

Core Insights - The equity market serves as a significant mechanism for wealth creation or destruction over the long term through daily price fluctuations [1] Group 1: Investment Focus - Pacifica Yield aims to create long-term wealth by focusing on undervalued high-growth companies, high-dividend stocks, REITs, and green energy firms [1]

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of a hybrid investment strategy that combines classic dividend growth stocks with Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds to enhance investment income while achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds [1]. Group 1: Investment Strategy - A solid base of classic dividend growth stocks is essential for long-term growth and income generation [1]. - Incorporating a mix of different asset types can lead to a highly efficient investment income strategy [1]. - The total return achieved through this hybrid system is on par with the S&P index, indicating its effectiveness [1].

Core Insights - Renewed market volatility has prompted investors to seek ways to hedge their portfolios, with income funds being highlighted as an effective strategy to mitigate exposure to market uncertainty [1] Investment Strategy - A hybrid investment approach combining classic dividend growth stocks with Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds can enhance investment income while achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds like the S&P [1]

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Group 1 - The Hong Kong IPO market has seen significant activity in 2023, with 73 companies listed and total fundraising reaching HKD 188.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 227.75%, making it the leader in global new stock financing [1] - Chinese securities firms have played a crucial role in this IPO boom, with CICC leading as a sponsor for 25 IPOs and underwriting HKD 34.03 billion, followed by CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) and Huatai Financial Holdings [1] - The increasing market share of top-tier Chinese brokers indicates a strengthening of their investment banking revenue and reflects the accelerated internationalization of Chinese financial institutions [1] Group 2 - Shouchao Securities has officially submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an A+H dual listing, aiming to raise funds for core business development and digital transformation [2] - If successful, Shouchao Securities will become the 14th securities firm to achieve A+H listing, which may attract more attention to capital operations among smaller brokers and potentially lead to a revaluation of the securities sector [2] - This move signifies a deepening of capital layout and may enhance the company's international profile, attracting more foreign investors [2] Group 3 - A significant influx of over HKD 2 billion into the REITs market was observed, with two funds achieving "sold out" status in one day, indicating strong investor demand for stable income assets [3] - The low allocation ratios for the two REITs reflect a supply-demand imbalance in the market, which may lead to a revaluation of similar products [3] - The REITs trend highlights a preference for high-dividend assets in a low-interest-rate environment, potentially bringing new capital into the market [3] Group 4 - CICC has received approval to issue up to HKD 10 billion in technology innovation bonds, showcasing regulatory support for brokers serving the tech innovation sector [4] - This approval is expected to enhance CICC's capital strength and business expansion capabilities, improving its competitiveness in underwriting and investment in the STAR Market [4] - The expansion of technology innovation bonds is likely to direct more funds towards the tech sector, injecting new momentum into the capital market and aiding economic structural transformation [4]