1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the content about the report's industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In February, the bond market may continue to fluctuate, and the coupon strategy may remain a relatively prudent choice. With low credit spreads and the need to control duration risk, investment strategies can focus on the refined exploration of variety spreads, increasing the allocation of low - credit - risk and high - absolute - return varieties [1][2] - Secondary perpetual bonds still have investment value, but their volatility may increase. It is recommended that trading desks control their positions according to their liability - side conditions and try reverse operations [4][5] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1 Credit Bonds: Explore Variety Spreads, Pay Attention to Volatility Risks of Secondary Perpetual Bonds 3.1.1 Low Credit Spreads, Focus on Variety Spread Exploration - In January, the long - end interest rate showed a trend of "rapid rise → rapid fall → slow fall", credit bond yields declined, and credit spreads narrowed across the board. Medium - and low - rated bonds outperformed high - rated ones, and medium - and long - term varieties performed better [10][11] - In February, the bond market may continue to fluctuate. For accounts with unstable liability sides, it is not recommended to chase long - term credit. Focusing on medium - and short - term varieties may be relatively advantageous. After the spread compression in January, credit spreads are generally at a low level [14][15] - Investment strategies can focus on three aspects: exploring the spreads of perpetual varieties, seizing the allocation opportunities of brokerage bonds and brokerage sub - bonds, and grasping the "oversold" repair opportunities of science and technology innovation bond component bonds [18] 3.1.2 Secondary Perpetual Bonds Still Have Allocation Value, but Volatility May Increase - In January 2026, bank secondary perpetual bonds had a catch - up rally, with yields declining across the board and credit spreads narrowing, generally outperforming ordinary credit bonds. This rally was mainly driven by funds, while insurance's net buying volume gradually decreased [32][33] - 3 - 5 - year large - bank secondary perpetual bonds still have certain allocation value for accounts with stable liability sides. However, with the rapid entry of trading - desk funds such as funds and the reduction of insurance's buying volume, the volatility of secondary perpetual bonds may increase [39] 3.2 Urban Investment Bonds: Net Financing Increased Year - on - Year, Medium - and Long - Term Transaction Activity Rose - In January, the net financing of urban investment bonds was positive and increased year - on - year. The issuance proportion of medium - and long - term urban investment bonds increased, and the weighted average issuance interest rate decreased across the board [42] - The yields of urban investment bonds declined across the board in January, with medium - and long - term and low - grade varieties performing better. The trading sentiment of urban investment bonds improved, and the medium - and long - term transaction activity increased [48][54] 3.3 Industrial Bonds: Short - End Issuance Proportion Increased, Medium - and Long - Term Secondary Performance was Superior - In January, the issuance and net financing scale of industrial bonds increased year - on - year. The short - term issuance proportion of industrial bonds continued to rise, and the issuance interest rate generally declined [57] - The yields of industrial bonds declined across the board in January, with medium - and long - term varieties showing obvious repair. Most industries' public offering bond yields declined, and medium - and long - term varieties performed better [59][62] 3.4 Bank Secondary Perpetual Bonds: Transaction Sentiment Warmed Up, Medium - and Long - Term Varieties Significantly Repaired - In January 2026, there were no new bank secondary perpetual bond issuances, and the net financing was - 415 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 36.1 billion yuan [65] - The yields of bank secondary perpetual bonds declined across the board in January, with medium - and long - term varieties significantly repaired. The trading sentiment of bank secondary perpetual bonds warmed up, and the transaction of city commercial bank secondary perpetual bonds spread to medium - and low - grade bonds [71][74]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the banking industry [2] Core Insights - The banking sector is experiencing a significant adjustment in long-term bonds, with a projected interest rate increase of 25-42 basis points, aligning with the "asset shortage" logic [14][15] - There is an ongoing demand for banks to realize floating profits from bond markets, particularly as the high base from the previous year's Q4 is expected to exert greater pressure on profit realization this year [14][15] - The report outlines three scenarios for revenue growth in 2025, indicating that banks may need to sell bonds worth approximately 0.20 trillion to 1.14 trillion yuan depending on the revenue growth target [15][19] Summary by Sections Section 1: Floating Profit Realization and EVE Indicator Impact - The report discusses the ongoing pressure for banks to realize floating profits in December, with expectations of significant bond sales to support stable performance [14][15] - It highlights the need for banks to manage duration risk effectively, as the current structure of liabilities is shortening, which may impact stability [16][17] Section 2: Loan and Bond Yield Comparison - The report provides insights into the yield comparison between loans and bonds, indicating a need for banks to adjust their strategies in response to changing market conditions [8] Section 3: Deposit Rate Tracking - The report tracks changes in deposit rates, noting adjustments made by specific banks to their deposit rates, which may influence overall funding costs [6] Section 4: Bill Discounting Volume and Price Tracking - The report analyzes the trends in bill discounting, indicating a significant drop in short-term bill rates while highlighting seasonal patterns in the market [24][25] Section 5: Central Bank Dynamics and Market Rate Tracking - The report details the central bank's operations, including reverse repos and liquidity management, which are crucial for maintaining market stability [25][26] Section 6: Government Debt Financing and Fiscal Strength Tracking - The report discusses the government's debt financing activities and their implications for fiscal policy, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring of future fiscal measures [26] Section 7: Interbank Certificate of Deposit Tracking - The report notes a positive net financing position for interbank certificates of deposit, indicating a shift in funding strategies among banks [28]

Core Insights - Duration risk is a key consideration in bond investment, measuring sensitivity to interest rate changes, with short-term bonds generally offering lower volatility and more stable performance compared to long-term bonds [1] Group 1: Performance of Short-Term Bonds - Short-term bonds are more likely to benefit from a rate-cutting cycle due to their yields being closer to short-term or risk-free rates, as evidenced by the superior performance of the Asian short-term bond index over long-term bonds during the past year of rate cuts [3] - The defensive attributes of short-term bonds are highlighted during periods of market volatility, as they tend to show greater resilience when investor confidence in long-term credit issuers is challenged [3] - The current macroeconomic environment in Asia supports credit performance, with low inflation levels allowing for greater flexibility in monetary policy [4] Group 2: Credit Fundamentals and Market Dynamics - The credit fundamentals of major Asian sovereign and investment-grade corporate issuers have been improving, with a positive trend in rating upgrades versus downgrades since 2022 [4] - The supply risk faced by investors in the Asian dollar bond market has decreased due to a suppression of new issuances, while demand for high-quality bonds remains strong, providing solid technical support for the bond market [4] - Asian short-term bonds are positioned favorably due to improved fundamentals, strong technicals, and attractive yield levels, with 2-year and 3-year U.S. Treasury yields remaining high [4] Group 3: Riding Strategy for Enhanced Returns - The riding strategy can enhance returns by purchasing longer-duration bonds and selling them before maturity, capitalizing on the downward trend of yields as the bond approaches maturity [6] - An example illustrates that a 4-year bond yielding 4.8% can be sold after one year as a 3-year bond, potentially resulting in a total return of around 5.6% due to capital appreciation from yield decline [6][7] - This strategy emphasizes the importance of analyzing specific yield curves and actively considering slope opportunities, allowing investors to achieve higher returns without additional credit risk [7][8] Group 4: Conclusion on Short-Term Bonds - Short-term bonds are less affected by long-term interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainties, making them an ideal opportunity for strong and stable returns in the context of high yield levels and healthy credit fundamentals in the Asian credit market [8]

Group 1 - The macro growth factor continues to rise, while inflation indicators show a weakening rebound, with domestic CPI turning negative at -0.4% and PPI's decline narrowing to -2.9%, indicating persistent internal demand issues [4] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations are driving upward global liquidity expectations, benefiting Asian equity markets, with the Korean Composite Index rising by 5.94% and the Hang Seng Tech Index by 5.31% [4][9] - The A-share market shows a preference for growth styles, with the Sci-Tech 50 Index increasing by 5.48%, while small-cap indices outperform large-cap blue chips [4] Group 2 - Recommendations for asset allocation include favoring high-grade credit bonds in the bond market, adjusting duration flexibly, and focusing on bank and insurance sector movements [5] - In the overseas equity market, the report suggests monitoring interest rate-sensitive sectors due to limited short-term rebound potential for the dollar and significantly raised interest rate cut expectations [5] - For gold, it is recommended to increase allocations to gold and silver as they are core assets during the interest rate cut cycle, with expectations for Shanghai gold to break previous highs [5] Group 3 - The report indicates that the overall liquidity environment remains supportive for market valuation recovery and structural trends, with a significant decrease in average daily trading volume in the A-share market [56] - The A-share valuation levels have increased, with the price-to-earnings ratio rising to 50.38 times and the price-to-book ratio reaching 5.60 times, suggesting that market expectations for future corporate earnings may be overly optimistic [60] - The report highlights that the earnings expectations for A-shares are weaker than historical averages, with a projected rolling one-year earnings growth rate of 10.3% and revenue growth rate of 5.9% [61]