Core Insights - The article discusses the performance of public funds in a structurally rising market, highlighting the contrast between successful funds and those struggling, referred to as "five-dime funds" [1] - It emphasizes the importance of fundamental analysis, diversification, and effective risk management for fund managers to navigate market cycles successfully [1] Fund Performance Overview - Active equity funds have shown strong performance this year, with the mixed equity fund index rising over 28%. However, many funds have missed opportunities, with 84 active equity funds having a net value below 0.6 yuan as of November 28, and 20 of those below 0.5 yuan [2] - A specific example is the Dongfang Alpha Zhaoyang Mixed Fund, which has a net value of 0.4193 yuan and has lost over 17% this year, primarily due to a concentrated bet on the military industry sector [2] Notable Fund Management Issues - The Huiquan Zhenxin Zhiyuan Mixed Fund, managed by well-known investor Liang Yongqiang, has only returned 5.75% this year and has lost over 50% since inception. The fund has seen multiple changes in management, with significant losses during these transitions [3] Successful Turnarounds - Some previously underperforming funds have successfully recovered, such as Hengyue Advantage Selected Mixed Fund and Huatai Bairui Quality Selected Mixed Fund, which have seen their net values rise above 1 yuan as of November 28 [4] - The Hui Tianfu Hong Kong Advantage Selected Mixed Fund, which switched its holdings to the innovative drug sector, has seen a recovery with over 140% returns this year, reaching a net value of 1.6454 yuan [5] Strategic Adjustments - The Hengyue Advantage Selected Mixed Fund has achieved over 136% returns this year, primarily due to a strategic shift towards storage concept stocks and AI-related investments [6][7] - Fund managers are increasingly focusing on risk management and portfolio diversification to avoid heavy losses during market fluctuations [8] Investor Behavior and Market Dynamics - Despite some funds recovering, many investors have chosen to redeem their shares after net value increases, indicating a lack of confidence in long-term holding [8] - High volatility in fund net values can lead to frequent trading by investors, which diminishes overall returns and creates a cycle of higher risk with lower rewards [9]