Core Viewpoint - The total scale of bond ETFs in the market has reached 253.65 billion yuan as of May 12, 2025, marking a significant increase of nearly 80 billion yuan or 45.8% year-to-date, making it the second-largest product type in terms of scale growth in the ETF market after commodity ETFs [1]. Group 1: Market Growth - The bond ETF market has seen substantial growth this year, with new fund launches playing a crucial role. Eight newly established benchmark corporate bond ETFs raised a total of 21.71 billion yuan, bringing their management scale to 41.9 billion yuan [1]. - Existing bond ETFs have also attracted significant net inflows, with 21 existing bond ETFs collectively drawing in 30.97 billion yuan in net inflows in 2025, indicating strong market recognition and continued investment enthusiasm [1]. Group 2: Scale Changes Over Time - Key milestones in the scale of bond ETFs throughout the year include: - Early January 2025: 173.97 billion yuan - End of January 2025: 192.05 billion yuan (+10.39%) - End of February 2025: 204.11 billion yuan (+11.35%) - End of March 2025: 218.13 billion yuan (+13.90%) - End of April 2025: 247.64 billion yuan (+13.50%) - May 9, 2025: 253.13 billion yuan (+45.50%) - May 12, 2025: 253.65 billion yuan (+45.80%) [1].