Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - During the period from July 21st to July 27th, most of the issuance guidance rates announced by the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (NAFMII) declined, with an overall change range of -5 BP to 2 BP. The issuance scale of credit bonds increased month - on - month, and the issuance amount of each variety increased. The net financing of credit bonds increased month - on - month. The yield of credit bonds all increased, and the credit spreads of medium - and short - term notes, enterprise bonds, and urban investment bonds mostly widened, but the 7 - year varieties still mainly narrowed. [1][58] - From an absolute return perspective, after adjustment, the yields of most varieties have retraced to the level of 2 months ago, but the conditions for a trend reversal of credit bonds are still insufficient. Supply shortage and relatively strong allocation demand will still support credit bonds, and the marginal loosening of the capital side will also help promote the repair market. The possibility of a decline in yields in the future is still high, and the idea of increasing allocation on adjustments is still feasible. [1][58] - From a relative return perspective, given that rating spreads are generally at historical lows, credit sinking is not effective at present. In the short term, high - grade varieties have greater potential for a catch - up rise. In the real estate bond market, as the market stabilizes, risk - preference funds can consider early layout. Urban investment bonds can still be a key allocation variety for credit bonds. [1][60][58] Summary by Directory 1. Primary Market Situation 1.1 Issuance and Maturity Scale - From July 21st to July 27th, a total of 371 credit bonds were issued, with an issuance amount of 352.639 billion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 25.49%. The net financing of credit bonds was 57.525 billion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 12.623 billion yuan. [12] - By variety, the issuance amount of enterprise bonds, corporate bonds, medium - term notes, short - term financing bills, and private placement notes all increased month - on - month. The net financing of medium - term notes and short - term financing bills increased, while that of enterprise bonds, corporate bonds, and private placement notes decreased. [12] 1.2 Issuance Interest Rates - Most of the issuance guidance rates announced by NAFMII declined, with an overall change range of -5 BP to 2 BP. By term, the 1 - year variety had an interest rate change range of -5 BP to 0 BP, the 3 - year variety -3 BP to 1 BP, the 5 - year variety -3 BP to 2 BP, and the 7 - year variety -1 BP to 1 BP. By grade, the interest rate change range of key AAA - grade and AAA - grade varieties was -5 BP to 0 BP, AA + - grade -1 BP to 2 BP, AA - grade 0 BP to 2 BP, and AA - - grade -3 BP to -1 BP. [14] 2. Secondary Market Situation 2.1 Market Trading Volume - From July 21st to July 27th, the total trading volume of credit bonds was 897.286 billion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 3.78%. The trading volume of each variety increased. [17] 2.2 Credit Spreads - For medium - and short - term notes, the credit spreads of each variety were differentiated. The 1 - year credit spread widened, the 3 - year AA - grade and above varieties' credit spreads widened, the 5 - year AAA - grade and AA + - grade credit spreads widened, and the rest of the 5 - year varieties' spreads narrowed, while the 7 - year credit spread narrowed. [20] - For enterprise bonds, most varieties' credit spreads widened. The 1 - year, 3 - year, and 5 - year credit spreads widened, and the 7 - year credit spread narrowed. [27] - For urban investment bonds, most varieties' credit spreads widened. The 1 - year and 3 - year credit spreads widened; among the 5 - year varieties, the AAA - grade and AA + - grade credit spreads widened, and the rest narrowed; among the 7 - year varieties, the AA - - grade spread widened, and the rest narrowed. [34] 2.3 Term Spreads and Rating Spreads - In terms of term spreads, the 3Y - 1Y spread of AA + medium - and short - term notes widened by 1.79 BP, the 5Y - 3Y spread narrowed by 0.83 BP, and the 7Y - 3Y spread narrowed by 6.64 BP. In terms of rating spreads, the 3 - year medium - and short - term notes' (AA - )-(AAA) spread narrowed by 3.00 BP, (AA)-(AAA) spread widened by 1.00 BP, and (AA + )-(AAA) spread widened by 1.00 BP. [43] - Similar analyses were also conducted for enterprise bonds and urban investment bonds in terms of term spreads and rating spreads, with different changes in spreads and their positions in historical quantiles. [48][52] 3. Credit Rating Adjustment and Default Bond Statistics 3.1 Credit Rating Adjustment Statistics - From July 21st to July 27th, a total of 3 companies' ratings (including outlooks) were adjusted, with 1 downgraded and 2 upgraded. [55] 3.2 Default and Extension Bond Statistics - There were no credit bond defaults during the period from July 21st to July 27th. The corporate bonds of Shenzhen Longfor Holdings Co., Ltd. and Aoyuan Group Co., Ltd. were extended, with a total bond balance of 10.892 billion yuan at the time of extension. [57] 4. Investment Views - The issuance guidance rates mostly declined, the issuance scale of credit bonds increased, and the net financing increased. The yield of credit bonds rose, and the credit spreads mostly widened. [1][58] - For real estate bonds, as the market stabilizes, risk - preference funds can consider early layout, focusing on central and state - owned enterprises with stable historical valuations and excellent performance, as well as high - quality private enterprise bonds with strong guarantees. [60] - Urban investment bonds can still be a key allocation variety for credit bonds, with low short - term credit risk, and the current strategy can be positive. [60]

Overview - The performance of interest rate bond funds has been notably superior in Q2 2025, with significant contributions from financial-style bond funds and some standout credit bond funds [1][14][19] - The bond market in Q2 2025 exhibited characteristics of "low interest rates and rapid fluctuations," with government bonds outperforming other types of bonds [14][19] Fund Shares - The total share of bond funds in the market saw a marginal increase in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, with over half of the top-performing medium to long-term bond funds also experiencing slight growth [2][26] - Notable increases in shares were observed in funds such as Penghua Fengxiang, Dongfang Zhenbao Pure Bond A, and Tianhong Qixiang A, each expanding by over 3 billion shares in a single quarter [2][26] Net Value - The net value growth of top-performing bond funds in Q2 2025 significantly outperformed that of Q1 2025, with nearly 70% of the growth in Q2 attributed to changes in April [3][30][33] - The sample of top-performing bond funds showed a clear recovery in net value, contrasting with the negative growth rates seen in Q1 [30][33] Bond Type Allocation - By the end of Q2 2025, top-performing bond funds reduced their holdings in interest rate and credit bonds while slightly increasing their positions in certificates of deposit [4][36] - Within credit bonds, there was a notable increase in holdings of financial and corporate bonds, while holdings of medium-term notes and short-term financing bonds were reduced [4][36] Investment Strategy - The investment strategy for Q2 2025 focused on extending duration, reducing leverage, and making moderate downward adjustments [5][58] - The average duration of the bond fund portfolios increased, with top-performing funds maintaining a duration above the market average [5][48][52] - The average leverage ratio for top-performing bond funds slightly decreased to 122.43% in Q2 2025 [58] Summary and Outlook - Looking ahead, the bond market is expected to maintain a volatile upward trend in Q3, with a focus on the flexibility of duration management in September [6][65] - The strategy of extending duration remains favorable, particularly if the positive conditions persist, with key targets for 10Y and 30Y government bonds set at 1.7% and 1.9% respectively [6][65] - For credit bonds, strategies include focusing on short-duration assets and high liquidity long bonds to enhance returns [6][65]

Core Viewpoint - The credit bond market has shown overall positive performance this year, with yields experiencing a downward trend, but the space for further decline in short-term credit bond yields and narrowing spreads is limited [1][2]. Credit Bond Market Analysis - As of May 21, the interbank credit bond market continues to show a downward trend in yields, with the AAA-rated 3-month yield slightly increasing by 1 basis point to 1.65%, while the 3-year yield remains stable around 1.83%, and the 5-year yield decreased by 2 basis points to 1.96% [2]. - The compression of credit spreads for 1-2 year credit varieties is nearing its limit, with 2-year credit spreads being less than 10 basis points above last year's lows, and 3-year varieties showing a distance of 10-20 basis points from last year's lows [3]. Investment Recommendations - Institutions are advised to focus on certain ticket opportunities with guaranteed yields, considering absolute yield perspectives for allocation [3]. - For institutions with weaker liability stability, it is recommended to focus on 2-3 year mid-low grade varieties, such as broker subordinated bonds, while also considering high-yield, medium-quality bonds in the 4-5 year range [3]. - For institutions with stronger liability stability, extending duration with a focus on 4-5 year varieties is suggested [3]. City Investment Bonds - City investment products remain a preferred choice among institutions, with a 20.7% quarter-on-quarter increase in cash for city investment bond issuers in Q1 2025, indicating improved liquidity due to debt relief funds [4]. - The overall supply of city investment bonds is slowing while demand continues to rise, benefiting credit spreads [4]. - Recommendations include focusing on low-grade bonds within 3 years and medium-high grade bonds in the 4-5 year range [4]. Industry Debt Performance - The overall performance of industry debt issuers has shown four main characteristics: continued decline in profitability, weak cash flow, reliance on inventory compression for cash flow, and weakened liquidity indicators [6]. - Approximately two-thirds of issuers show weakened performance, particularly in sectors like media, steel, trade, real estate, and construction [6]. - Industries performing relatively well include agriculture, logistics, non-ferrous metals, and electricity, while sectors like airports and public transport remain in loss but maintain good cash flow due to strong external financing capabilities [6]. Conclusion on Industry Debt Investment - Caution is advised for industry debt investments, with a focus on meticulous selection of bonds being crucial for future opportunities [7].