Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance and management strategies of the Penghua Aerospace and Defense Index Fund (LOF), emphasizing its alignment with the aerospace and defense sector's growth and the fund's investment strategies aimed at minimizing tracking errors against its benchmark index [1][9][10]. Fund Overview - Fund Name: Penghua Zhongzheng Aerospace and Defense Index Securities Investment Fund (LOF) [2] - Fund Management Company: Penghua Fund Management Co., Ltd. [2] - Fund Custodian: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China [2] - Fund Operation Type: Listed open-end fund (LOF) [2] - Total Fund Shares at Period End: 2,789,202,580.73 shares [2] Investment Strategy - The fund employs a passive index investment strategy, aiming to closely track the benchmark index with a daily tracking deviation of less than 0.35% and an annual tracking error of less than 4% [2][3]. - Adjustments to the investment portfolio are made based on changes in the benchmark index's constituent stocks and their weights, as well as market conditions [3][4]. Financial Performance - The fund's A share net value growth rate for the reporting period was 9.07%, while the benchmark growth rate was 8.96% [10]. - The C share net value growth rate was 9.01%, also compared to the benchmark growth rate of 8.96% [10]. - The aerospace and defense index increased by 9.33% during the first half of the year, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 2.76% [9]. Market Outlook - The defense and military industry is expected to continue gaining attention, driven by the completion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the initiation of the "15th Five-Year Plan," which are anticipated to lead to a new economic cycle [10][12]. - The report indicates that military trade is likely to drive a revaluation of military assets, transitioning from thematic investments to order-driven growth [10][12].

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Index for Aerospace and Military Industry (空天军工指数) has shown significant growth, with a 1.32% increase on the day reported, and notable gains over the past month, three months, and year-to-date [1]. Group 1: Index Performance - The China Securities Aerospace and Military Industry Index rose by 1.32% to 2227.18 points, with a trading volume of 27.607 billion [1]. - Over the past month, the index has increased by 8.99%, by 19.70% over the last three months, and by 14.25% year-to-date [1]. Group 2: Index Composition - The index includes leading companies related to the aerospace and military strategy, covering sectors such as aircraft, power and control systems, early warning systems, weapon systems, C4ISR systems, military digitalization, and aerospace materials [1]. - The top ten weighted companies in the index are: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (9.45%), Aero Engine Corporation of China (7.41%), AVIC Optoelectronics (6.42%), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (5.33%), Philihua (4.5%), AVIC Aircraft (3.9%), Aerospace Electronics (3.56%), Haige Communications (3.43%), AVIC Chengfei (3.34%), and Western Superconducting (3.23%) [1]. Group 3: Market and Sector Breakdown - The index's holdings are primarily listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (56.17%) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (43.83%) [2]. - The industry composition of the index includes: Industrial sector (71.88%), Materials (14.41%), Information Technology (7.72%), and Communication Services (5.99%) [2]. Group 4: Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [2]. - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2]. Group 5: Related Investment Funds - Public funds tracking the aerospace and military industry include: Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Industry C and Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Industry A [3].

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance and investment strategy of the Penghua Aerospace and Defense Index Fund (LOF) for the second quarter of 2025, emphasizing its passive index tracking approach and the significant outperformance of the aerospace and defense sector compared to broader market indices [1][13][14]. Fund Overview - The fund aims to closely track the underlying index with a target of keeping the average tracking deviation within 0.35% daily and 4% annually [2][3]. - As of the end of the reporting period, the total fund shares amounted to approximately 2.79 billion [1]. Investment Strategy - The fund employs a passive index investment strategy, constructing an investment portfolio based on the benchmark weights of the index constituents [2][3]. - Adjustments to the investment portfolio are made in response to changes in the index constituents or their weights, as well as market conditions affecting liquidity [3][4]. Market Performance - The Aerospace and Defense Index increased by 10.50% during the quarter, significantly outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index (3.26%) and the CSI 300 Index (1.25%) [13][14]. - The report notes a reversal in industry challenges and the impact of military trade developments, which have led to a reassessment of the value of Chinese defense assets [14][15]. Financial Performance - For the reporting period, the net value growth rate for Class A shares was 10.31%, while Class C shares recorded a growth rate of 10.28%, both exceeding the benchmark growth rate of 10.02% [15][16]. - The fund's investment portfolio was primarily allocated to stocks, constituting 88.23% of total assets, with a significant focus on the manufacturing sector [16]. Management Report - The fund manager, Mr. Chen Long, has extensive experience in the securities industry and has been managing the fund since March 2019 [9][10]. - The management emphasizes compliance with regulations and fair trading practices, ensuring that all investment portfolios are treated equitably [12].

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Index for Aerospace and Military Industry (空天军工指数) shows mixed performance with a slight decline on the latest trading day, but has seen positive growth over the past month, three months, and year-to-date [1]. Group 1: Index Performance - The Aerospace and Military Industry Index closed at 2044.48 points, down 0.01% on the latest trading day, with a trading volume of 16.234 billion yuan [1]. - Over the past month, the index has increased by 3.76%, by 6.98% over the last three months, and by 6.27% year-to-date [1]. Group 2: Index Composition - The index includes leading companies related to the aerospace and military strategy, covering sectors such as aircraft, power and control systems, early warning systems, weapon systems, C4ISR systems, military digitalization, and aerospace materials [1]. - The top ten weighted companies in the index are: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (9.05%), AVIC Optoelectronics (6.94%), Aero Engine Corporation of China (6.93%), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (5.4%), AVIC Aircraft (4.08%), Aerospace Electronics (3.7%), Haige Communications (3.53%), Filihua (3.48%), AVIC Chengfei (3.42%), and Ruichuang Micro-Nano (3.38%) [1]. Group 3: Market and Sector Breakdown - The index's holdings are primarily listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (55.81%) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (44.19%) [2]. - The industry composition of the index includes: Industrial sector (71.97%), Materials (13.79%), Information Technology (8.12%), and Communication Services (6.12%) [2]. Group 4: Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December each year [2]. - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2]. Group 5: Related Investment Funds - Public funds tracking the Aerospace and Military Industry Index include Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Industry C and A [3].

Group 1 - The core index of the aerospace and military industry, the China Securities Aerospace and Military Integration Index, experienced a slight decline of 0.06%, closing at 2045.92 points with a trading volume of 13.86 billion yuan [1] - Over the past month, the index has increased by 5.31%, by 7.83% over the last three months, and by 6.40% year-to-date [1] - The index includes leading companies related to the aerospace and military integration strategy, covering sectors such as aircraft, power and control systems, early warning systems, weapon systems, C4ISR systems, military digitalization, and aerospace materials [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted companies in the index are: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (9.35%), Aero Engine Corporation of China (7.0%), AVIC Optoelectronics (6.99%), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (5.36%), AVIC Aircraft (4.07%), Aerospace Electronics (3.8%), Haige Communications (3.66%), Ruichuang Micro-Nano (3.48%), AVIC Chengfei (3.47%), and Western Superconducting (3.24%) [1] - The index's holdings are primarily from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (56.09%) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (43.91%) [2] - The industrial sector constitutes 72.33% of the index holdings, followed by materials (13.27%), information technology (8.07%), and communication services (6.33%) [2] Group 3 - Public funds tracking the aerospace and military industry include Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Integration C and Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Integration A [3]

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Index for Aerospace and Military Industry (空天军工指数) has shown mixed performance, with a recent decline despite a slight increase over the past month, indicating potential volatility in the sector [1][2]. Group 1: Index Performance - The Aerospace and Military Industry Index opened lower and experienced a decline of 0.33%, closing at 1961.31 points with a trading volume of 17.052 billion yuan [1]. - Over the past month, the index has increased by 2.43%, but it has decreased by 3.72% over the last three months, and it has risen by 2.28% year-to-date [1]. Group 2: Index Composition - The index includes companies whose main business is closely related to the aerospace and military strategy, covering sectors such as aircraft, power and control systems, early warning systems, weapon systems, C4ISR systems, military digitalization, and aerospace materials [1]. - The top ten weighted companies in the index are: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (9.01%), AVIC Optoelectronics (7.08%), Aero Engine Corporation of China (6.99%), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (5.23%), AVIC Aircraft (4.08%), Haige Communications (3.76%), AVIC Chengfei (3.7%), Aerospace Electronics (3.56%), Ruichuang Micro-Nano (3.31%), and Western Superconducting (3.21%) [1]. Group 3: Market Distribution - The index's market distribution shows that the Shanghai Stock Exchange accounts for 55.76% and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange accounts for 44.24% [2]. - In terms of industry composition, the index is comprised of 72.39% industrial companies, 13.28% materials, 7.81% information technology, and 6.52% communication services [2]. Group 4: Index Adjustment - The index samples are adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December each year [2]. - Weight factors are adjusted in accordance with the sample changes, and temporary adjustments may occur under special circumstances, such as delisting or corporate restructuring [2]. Group 5: Related Funds - Public funds tracking the Aerospace and Military Industry Index include Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Industry C and Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Industry A [3].