Core Viewpoint - The issuance of the Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETF has renewed market interest in sci-tech bonds, with expectations for continued growth in market size due to the potential for passive management in domestic bond funds and possible fee reductions [1][6]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The recent adjustment in the bond market has seen credit bonds perform relatively well, supported by demand despite fluctuations in interest rates [2]. - From July 14 to July 18, net purchases of non-financial credit bonds reached 13.2 billion, a week-on-week increase of 3.9 billion; fund net purchases totaled 34 billion, and insurance companies net bought approximately 9.1 billion [2]. - The total growth of credit bond ETFs reached 70.8 billion, with the Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETF contributing 66.9 billion, indicating strong market interest [2]. Group 2: ETF Performance and Structure - The first batch of 10 Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETFs was launched on July 17, 2025, with a total fund size reaching 76.5 billion and a trading volume exceeding 80 billion, showcasing high turnover rates [4]. - The top ten holdings of the Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETFs show a diverse range of institutional investors, with some products having over 60% of their holdings concentrated among the top ten [3]. Group 3: Future Growth Potential - The market for credit bond ETFs is expected to grow, with passive index products currently representing only 15% of the total bond fund market, indicating significant room for expansion [6]. - The domestic bond fund market is projected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by lower fees and the advantages of ETF structures, which allow for efficient credit bond allocation [5][6]. - The issuance of sci-tech bonds has significantly increased, with 424 bonds announced by July 3, 2025, totaling 632.7 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand [4][7]. Group 4: Investment Opportunities - The current market environment suggests that demand will be a key factor influencing the performance of sci-tech bonds, with expectations of continued compression in yield spreads [6][7]. - There are currently 25 bonds within the Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETF with excess spreads above 5 basis points, totaling 26.2 billion, indicating potential investment opportunities [7].