1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not mention the industry investment rating [27][28][29] 2. Core View of the Report - Last week, convertible bonds rose slightly, and the valuation continued to decline as previously predicted, but then rebounded significantly after reaching the previous average. The anti - decline attribute of convertible bonds remained strong. The valuation rebound was mainly driven by equity - biased convertible bonds, while debt - biased ones were still weak. There is a clear valuation bottom, and the valuation top has loosened [6][9] - There is still strong support from the supply and demand sides, and the equity market is optimistic due to various policies. Although the current cost - performance of convertible bonds is low, there are still structural opportunities. Attention can be appropriately given to oversold bottom - position and defensive varieties. Be vigilant against the unexpected forced redemption risk of high - premium individual bonds. In December, short - term allocation can be made if there is a correction, and trading opportunities are greater than trend opportunities [6][9] - Last week, the equity market continued to rise driven by various positive factors. However, there was a strong wait - and - see sentiment at the end of the year. Overseas, the market was waiting for the result of the Fed's December interest - rate cut, and domestically, it was waiting for the tone of the Central Economic Work Conference. Institutional funds were under pressure from performance assessment and position adjustment, showing a cautious and optimistic attitude overall [6][9] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Convertible Bond Views: Valuation Rebounds after Decline, and Style Continues to Differentiate - Convertible bonds rose slightly last week. The valuation continued to decline as predicted, then rebounded significantly after reaching the previous average. The anti - decline attribute was strong. The rebound was mainly driven by equity - biased convertible bonds, and debt - biased ones were weak. The valuation bottom is clear, and the top has loosened [9] - There is strong support from supply and demand, and the equity market is optimistic due to policies. Despite the low cost - performance of convertible bonds, there are structural opportunities. Pay attention to oversold bottom - position and defensive varieties, guard against forced redemption risks of high - premium bonds. In December, short - term allocation can be considered for corrections, with more trading opportunities [9] - The equity market rose last week due to positive factors. But there was wait - and - see sentiment at year - end. Overseas awaited Fed's decision, and domestically awaited the Central Economic Work Conference. Institutional funds faced assessment and adjustment pressure, showing cautious optimism [9] 3.2 Convertible Bond Review: Convertible Bonds Rise Slightly, and Valuation Rebounds after Decline 3.2.1 Market Overall Performance: Most Equity Indexes Close Higher, and Trading Volume Continues to Decline - The equity market was weak first and then strong last week, continuing to rebound. Most indexes rose, such as the ChiNext Index (1.86%), the BeiZheng 50 (1.49%), and the CSI 300 (1.28%), while only the Science and Technology Innovation 50 fell slightly (0.08%) [13] - In terms of industries, non - ferrous metals, communication, and national defense and military industry led the gains, while media, real estate, and beauty care led the losses. The average daily trading volume decreased by 44.115 billion yuan to 1.69 trillion yuan [13] - The top ten rising convertible bonds last week were Yakelai Convertible Bond, Weidao Convertible Bond, etc. The more active ones in trading were Furong Convertible Bond, Dongshi Convertible Bond, etc [13] 3.2.2 Significant Trading Volume Contraction, and High - price, Medium - and High - rated Convertible Bonds Perform Well - Convertible bonds rose slightly last week. The valuation rebounded significantly after reaching the previous average, and the average daily trading volume dropped significantly to 50.91 billion yuan. The CSI Convertible Bond Index rose 0.08%, the parity center decreased 0.3% to 110.7 yuan, and the conversion premium rate center increased 0.3% to 20.6% [20] - In terms of style, high - price, medium - and high - rated convertible bonds performed well last week, while large - cap and double - low convertible bonds performed weakly [20]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The pre - profit - taking behavior of convertible bonds has eased, but under the current high absolute price and high valuation, the volatility has intensified and the bond nature has weakened. November may be the last wave of adding positions from the perspective of institutional behavior. The current high - valuation situation is expected to remain unchanged [5][8]. - The view on the future of convertible bonds is neutral. It is difficult for convertible bond valuations to have a logic of continuous strengthening. It is likely to fluctuate around the current point. The key to the subsequent trend lies in equities. Investors should appropriately lower the return expectations of convertible bonds, cash out and switch in a timely manner, and low - position institutions can actively allocate on dips. The trading opportunities of convertible bonds are greater than the trend opportunities [5][8]. - Despite the overseas capital market turmoil, the domestic market has slightly recovered this week, hovering around 4000 points, indicating sufficient market confidence. Some over - valued sectors have corrected in the short term, and the weight sectors have temporarily attracted attention. The technology - led slow - bull market remains unchanged, and the subsequent equity trend is still bullish [5][8]. Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 1. Convertible Bond Views: Double - Low Performance Stands Out, Style Slightly Switches - The pre - profit - taking behavior of convertible bonds has eased, but with high absolute prices and valuations, volatility has increased and bond nature has weakened. November may be the last chance for institutional position - adding. The high - valuation situation is expected to remain. The view on convertible bonds is neutral, with the key to subsequent trends in equities. Investors should adjust expectations, cash out and switch, and low - position institutions can allocate on dips. The domestic market has recovered slightly, and the technology - led slow - bull market remains [8]. 2. Convertible Bond Review: Index Approaches Previous High, Valuation Slightly Rises 2.1 Market Overall Performance: Most Indexes Close Higher, Trading Volume Declines - This week, most equity indexes closed slightly higher. The Shanghai Composite Index led the gains with a 1.08% increase, while the North - Bound 50 Index fell 3.79%. In terms of industries, power equipment, coal, and petroleum and petrochemicals led the rise, while beauty care, computer, and pharmaceutical biology led the decline. The average daily trading volume decreased by 3108.43 billion yuan to 2.01 trillion yuan. The top - ten rising convertible bonds last week were Zhongneng, Zhenhua, etc., and some convertible bonds were more active in trading [11]. 2.2 Trading Volume Continues to Increase, Double - Low and Large - Cap High - Rating Convertible Bonds Perform Well - This week, convertible bonds performed well, following the rise of equities. The average daily trading volume slightly increased to 68.526 billion yuan. The CSI Convertible Bond Index rose 0.86%, the parity center rose 1.0% to 114.4 yuan, and the conversion premium rate center remained flat at 18.7%. In terms of style, double - low and large - cap high - rating convertible bonds performed well, while high - price and small convertible bonds performed weakly [14].

Market Overview - The China Convertible Bond Index experienced a weekly increase of +0.9% from September 22 to September 26, 2025, following a previous decline of -1.5% [7] - The overall index for the week showed a change of +0.2%, with convertible bonds outperforming equities for the first time in nearly a month [10] - Year-to-date performance indicates a +15.3% increase for convertible bonds compared to a +21.3% increase for the overall index, suggesting slightly weaker performance in the convertible bond market [10] Rating Analysis - High-rated bonds (AA+ and above) saw a weekly increase of +0.69%, while medium-rated bonds (AA) increased by +0.86%, and low-rated bonds (AA- and below) only increased by +0.51%, indicating the lowest growth in the low-rated category [8] Size Classification - Large-scale convertible bonds (over 5 billion) increased by +0.73%, medium-scale bonds (between 500 million and 5 billion) rose by +1.01%, while small-scale bonds (under 500 million) saw a minimal increase of +0.01% [8] Price and Valuation Metrics - The average price of convertible bonds is 130.44 yuan, with an average conversion value of 104.27 yuan and an average conversion premium of 26.0% as of September 26, 2025 [9] - The number of outstanding convertible bonds is 427, with a total balance of 593.38 billion yuan [9] Market Performance and Investment Direction - The convertible bond market is expected to remain a relatively high-quality asset in the long term, despite current high valuation levels, necessitating a focus on structural adjustments [10]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided on the industry investment rating in the report Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The current self - adjustment of convertible bonds is not over, with weakened ability to follow the rise, and the valuation actively declines when the underlying stock pulls back. In the current market, the cost - performance of convertible bonds is low, but considering the slow - bull market of A - shares, there is no need to be overly worried. Now is a concentrated point for convertible bond realization, and high - price, low - premium equity - like varieties and defensive individual bonds are more worthy of consideration, such as some bottom - position varieties represented by banks [6][9]. - Backtesting on recent years' forced redemption cases shows that there are objective returns and a certain degree of certainty in gambling on forced redemption clauses. The number of subsequent forced redemptions and waived forced redemptions is still considerable and worthy of attention [6][9]. - The equity market showed a trend of rising first and then falling last week, with sector differentiation. The Shanghai Composite Index almost broke through the 3900 mark at the beginning of the week and then adjusted significantly. The short - term index needs to oscillate and adjust, but the view of a positive long - term index trend remains unchanged. Attention should be paid to the press conference of the State Council Information Office next Monday [6][9]. Group 3: Summary According to the Catalog 1. Convertible Bond Views: Valuation Continues to Compress, Waiting for the Entry Opportunity - The self - adjustment of convertible bonds is ongoing, with weakened follow - up ability and active valuation decline. The current cost - performance of convertible bonds is low, but there's no need for excessive worry. High - price, low - premium equity - like varieties and defensive individual bonds are recommended. The equity market had a volatile week, and the long - term trend of the index is still positive [6][9]. 2. Convertible Bond Review: Convertible Bonds Follow the Decline Again, Valuation Continues to Fall 2.1 Market Overall Performance: Equity Rises First and Then Falls, Technology Remains the Main Line - From September 15th to September 19th, market index performance was differentiated. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.30%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.14%, the CSI 300 fell 0.44%, the CSI 1000 rose 0.21%, the ChiNext Index rose 2.34%, the STAR 50 rose 1.84%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 fell 1.43%. In terms of industries, coal, power equipment, and electronics led the rise, while banks, non - ferrous metals, and non - bank finance led the decline. The average daily trading volume increased by 1922.4 billion yuan to 2.52 trillion yuan. The top ten rising convertible bonds last week were Jingxing, Hengshuai, Songsheng, etc., and Jingxing, Jing 23, Liyang, etc. were more active in trading [13]. 2.2 Valuation Actively Compresses, High - Price, Medium - and Low - Rated Convertible Bonds Perform Well - Last week, convertible bonds pulled back again, with active valuation compression. The average daily trading volume increased significantly to 818.02 billion yuan. The CSI Convertible Bond Index fell 1.55%, the parity center decreased by 1.1% to 111.1 yuan, and the conversion premium rate center decreased by 1.1% to 18.9%. In terms of style, high - price, medium - and low - rated convertible bonds performed well last week, while AA + rated and large - cap convertible bonds performed weakly [6][18]

Core Viewpoint - The convertible bond market is currently positioned close to the valuation peaks of 2022 and January 2015, indicating a high valuation environment with potential for adjustments in line with equity market movements [4][65][66]. Group 1: Market Outlook - The current positioning of convertible bonds is nearing the high valuation levels seen in 2022 and January 2015, suggesting a potential for adjustments [4][65]. - Historical patterns indicate that convertible bonds typically adjust in sync or lag behind the equity market, with the adjustment pace and magnitude being difficult to precede the equity market [4][66]. - The strong market conditions of previous bull markets (2007, 2009, 2015) saw convertible bond valuations significantly higher than current levels, highlighting the unique circumstances of those periods [4][65][66]. Group 2: Investment Strategy - Convertible bonds are viewed as the only viable option for pure bond investors transitioning to equity investments, with a sustained demand expected due to profit-making effects [4][66]. - A recommended strategy includes a focus on high-quality convertible bonds with a scale of over 1.5 billion yuan and a rating of AA or above, as well as low-priced convertible bonds that still present investment opportunities [9][66]. - The report suggests a monthly review and adjustment of the recommended convertible bond portfolio to maintain flexibility and responsiveness to market conditions [9][66]. Group 3: Valuation Metrics - The median price of convertible bonds is reported at approximately 127.63 yuan, close to the highest points seen in 2021-2022, with premium rates indicating a historical high for bond valuations [16][22]. - New issuances are generally priced above 130 yuan, reflecting a strong market sentiment and high valuation levels similar to previous peaks [22][66]. - The current premium rates for convertible bonds are significantly elevated, with many bonds trading at premiums exceeding 30%, indicating a robust demand despite high valuations [16][22][66].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of convertible bonds, indicating that their price-performance ratio has reached a high level not seen since 2022, suggesting a potential shift in investment strategy for holders of convertible bonds [1][3]. Summary by Sections Performance Analysis - The pricing of convertible bonds has entered a high range, with the option pricing relative to stocks also at a medium to high level [1]. - During the period from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021, convertible bonds were in a favorable pricing environment, yielding a cumulative return of 99.7% with a maximum drawdown of 12% [3]. - In contrast, from January 1, 2022, to October 31, 2024, convertible bonds faced a disadvantageous pricing environment, resulting in a cumulative return of -7.5% and a maximum drawdown of 38% [4]. - From November 2024 to the present, convertible bonds have shown a cumulative return of 17.3% with a maximum drawdown of 9.2%, indicating a recovery phase [4]. Recommendations - For investors holding convertible bonds or ETFs, it is suggested to gradually shift a significant portion of their holdings to investment management (IM) or high-quality public funds, as public funds have outperformed broader indices this year [5]. - Investors who can achieve noticeable alpha from convertible bonds are encouraged to dynamically adjust their asset allocation between equity and convertible bonds based on the current price-performance ratio to optimize returns [5].

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods Model Name: Convertible Bond Valuation Model - **Construction Idea**: Compare the valuation of convertible bonds with their underlying stocks using a time-series comparable valuation indicator called "Premium Rate per 100 Yuan Conversion"[5] - **Construction Process**: - Calculate the rolling historical percentile to measure the relative allocation value of convertible bonds and stocks[5] - Formula: $$ y_{i}=\alpha_{0}+\,\alpha_{1}\cdot\,{\frac{1}{x_{i}}}+\epsilon_{i} $$ where \( y_{i} \) is the conversion premium rate of the i-th convertible bond, \( x_{i} \) is the conversion value of the i-th convertible bond[42] - **Evaluation**: The model indicates that the convertible bond valuation is relatively expensive[5] - **Test Results**: - Rolling three-year percentile: 64.9% - Rolling five-year percentile: 67.3%[5] Model Name: Convertible Bond and Credit Bond Valuation Comparison Model - **Construction Idea**: Compare the valuation of debt-oriented convertible bonds and credit bonds by stripping out the impact of conversion terms on the convertible bond's yield to maturity (YTM)[6] - **Construction Process**: - Calculate "Adjusted YTM – Credit Bond YTM" median to measure the relative allocation value between debt-oriented convertible bonds and credit bonds[6] - Formula: $$ \text{Adjusted YTM} = \text{Convertible Bond YTM} \times (1 - \text{Conversion Probability}) + \text{Expected Conversion Annual Yield} \times \text{Conversion Probability} $$ $$ \text{"Adjusted YTM – Credit Bond YTM" Median} = \text{median}\{X_1, X_2, ..., X_n\} $$ where \( X_i \) represents the difference between the adjusted YTM of the i-th convertible bond and the YTM of a credit bond of the same grade and term[43] - **Evaluation**: The overall allocation cost-effectiveness of debt-oriented convertible bonds is relatively low[6] - **Test Results**: - Current "Adjusted YTM – Credit Bond YTM" median: -1.26%[6] Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods Factor Name: Convertible Bond Comprehensive Valuation Factor - **Construction Idea**: Enhance the allocation value of convertible bonds from a valuation perspective by combining the deviation of conversion premium rate and theoretical value deviation (Monte Carlo model)[7][20] - **Construction Process**: - Combine the ranks of conversion premium rate deviation and theoretical value deviation (Monte Carlo model) to form the comprehensive valuation factor[21] - Formula: $$ \text{Convertible Bond Comprehensive Valuation Factor} = \text{Rank}(\text{Conversion Premium Rate Deviation}) + \text{Rank}(\text{Theoretical Value Deviation (Monte Carlo Model)}) $$ - Construct low valuation indices for equity-oriented, balanced, and debt-oriented convertible bonds based on the top 1/3 ranking of the comprehensive valuation factor[22] - **Evaluation**: The comprehensive valuation factor performs well in equity-oriented, balanced, and debt-oriented convertible bonds[20] - **Test Results**: - Equity-oriented convertible bond low valuation factor: -1.40% - Balanced convertible bond low valuation factor: -0.55% - Debt-oriented convertible bond low valuation factor: 1.12%[23] Factor Name: Convertible Bond Market Sentiment Factor - **Construction Idea**: Capture market sentiment using convertible bond momentum and volatility deviation to construct a convertible bond style rotation portfolio[27] - **Construction Process**: - Calculate the median of the sentiment factors within the low valuation style indices[27] - Formula: $$ \text{Convertible Bond Market Sentiment Factor} = \text{Rank}(\text{Convertible Bond 20-Day Momentum}) + \text{Rank}(\text{Volatility Deviation}) $$ - Allocate positions based on the ranking of sentiment factors, with bi-weekly adjustments[28] - **Evaluation**: The style rotation portfolio based on market sentiment factors shows stable excess returns[27] - **Test Results**: - Recent 4-week style rotation return: 2.37% - Year-to-date style rotation return: 29.73%[30] Model Backtest Results Convertible Bond Comprehensive Valuation Factor - **Annualized Return**: 24.63% - **Annualized Volatility**: 20.59% - **Maximum Drawdown**: -22.94% - **Information Ratio (IR)**: 1.20 - **Calmar Ratio**: 1.07 - **Monthly Win Rate**: 60.67%[24] Convertible Bond Market Sentiment Factor - **Annualized Return**: 24.00% - **Annualized Volatility**: 16.69% - **Maximum Drawdown**: -15.89% - **Information Ratio (IR)**: 1.44 - **Calmar Ratio**: 1.51 - **Monthly Win Rate**: 64.04%[33]

Core Viewpoint - The convertible bond market is experiencing a marginal improvement in supply and demand dynamics, leading to a downward trend in valuation centrality as the number of early redemptions decreases and issuance increases [1][3][4]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The central valuation of convertible bonds has declined since mid-March when the China Securities Convertible Bond Index reached a nearly 10-year high [3]. - The median price of convertible bonds has dropped from above 120 yuan to below 120 yuan, with the index showing a cumulative decline of nearly 4% since its peak [3][4]. - The increase in issuance of convertible bonds, with 12 bonds issued this year totaling 170.96 billion yuan, has alleviated previous supply-demand imbalances [3][4]. Group 2: Factors Influencing Valuation - The easing of supply-demand conflicts is attributed to increased issuance and a reduction in the number of early redemptions, particularly after a peak in March and April [3][4]. - Market analysts suggest that the previous high valuations were driven by scarcity premiums due to supply-demand imbalances, and the market is now returning to a more rational valuation [4]. Group 3: Investor Behavior and Risks - Investors are currently focused on avoiding performance risks, especially with the upcoming 2024 financial reports and the implementation of new regulations [6][10]. - The market is likely to favor fundamental performance over growth expectations, with potential downgrades in ratings for certain convertible bonds following the financial disclosures [6][10]. - The risk of performance-related declines in stock prices is significant, as convertible bond prices are closely tied to the underlying stock performance [7][10]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - Institutions recommend focusing on structural opportunities, particularly in sectors benefiting from domestic demand, high dividends, and self-sufficiency [10]. - Investors are advised to prioritize convertible bonds from companies with strong operational fundamentals and to diversify investments to mitigate risks associated with poor performance [8][10].