Core Insights - The new fund issuance is experiencing a peak following the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, marking the final "battle season" for fund managers in 2023 [2] - A total of 23 funds were launched on October 9, with nearly 70 new funds scheduled for October, including several actively managed equity funds led by high-performing fund managers [2][4] Fund Types and Performance - Actively managed equity funds, index funds, and hybrid bond funds are the main types driving new fund issuance, which is expected to bring additional capital to the equity market [2] - 19 actively managed equity funds are set to be launched post-holiday, with notable managers like Yan Siqian and Jin Zicai leading new offerings, reflecting strong performance in their previous funds [4][5] - Technology-themed funds have shown robust performance, prompting fund companies to increase their focus on this sector in Q4 [4] Market Trends - The issuance of index funds is also significant, with over 30 new products planned for October, covering various indices to meet diverse investor needs [7] - The bond fund market is shifting towards hybrid bond funds, with no pure bond funds scheduled for October, reflecting recent poor performance in the bond market [8] - The overall new fund issuance has stabilized and rebounded in 2023, with a notable increase in actively managed equity funds, while bond fund issuance has significantly declined [10][13] Fund Issuance Statistics - In the first three quarters of 2023, a total of 1,148 new funds were established, surpassing the total for the previous year [11] - The number of actively managed equity funds launched has reached a record high, with 654 new stock funds and a total issuance of 3,366 billion units, the highest since 2022 [12] - The largest actively managed equity fund launched this year raised nearly 50 billion units, indicating strong investor interest in equity funds [12][13]