Core Viewpoint - The article analyzes the investment strategies and decision-making processes of successful fund managers in China, highlighting their ability to learn from mistakes and adapt their investment approaches to enhance future portfolio returns [1]. Group 1: Zhao Xiaodong and Guohai Franklin Fund - Zhao Xiaodong has 21 years of experience in the securities industry and 15 years in public fund management, focusing on sectors like finance, food and beverage, and automotive, while also identifying opportunities in emerging trends like renewable energy and TMT [3]. - Under Zhao's management, the Guofu Small and Medium Cap Stock Fund achieved an annualized return of 10.9% from November 2010 to April 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 9.55% [3]. - Zhao reduced exposure to high-valuation sectors like food and beverage and biomedicine in 2020, decreasing the food and beverage sector's allocation from 18.53% to 5.98% and biomedicine from 11.20% to 5.68% [4][5]. - He strategically increased allocations to the banking sector, raising its share from 16.34% in mid-2020 to 27.31% by mid-2023, reflecting confidence in the sector's valuation and growth potential [6]. Group 2: Investment Lessons from Aimeike - Zhao's investment in Aimeike, which saw a 50.76% decline from June 2022 to December 2023, highlighted the risks of over-relying on historical growth data without considering industry dynamics [7][8]. - The initial investment was based on Aimeike's strong growth metrics, but subsequent market changes and increased competition led to a reassessment of the company's growth potential and valuation [8]. - This experience prompted Zhao to refine his investment process, emphasizing the need for dynamic assessments of industry conditions and company fundamentals [8]. Group 3: Yang Jiawen and E Fund - Yang Jiawen, with 13 years of experience, initially focused on consumer sectors but expanded his investment scope to include manufacturing and TMT, demonstrating a diverse investment perspective [11]. - In 2023, Yang underestimated the value of dividend stocks, leading to underperformance in his fund as the market shifted towards high-dividend assets amid economic uncertainty [12][14]. - Yang's subsequent adjustments in 2024 involved increasing allocations to high-dividend stocks, reflecting a more balanced investment approach that considers both growth and value [14][15]. Group 4: Gu Xuan and Bond Fund Management - Gu Xuan, with 19 years of experience, emphasizes a balanced approach to fixed income, focusing on credit bonds while managing interest rate risks through macroeconomic analysis [20][21]. - His management faced challenges during the pandemic, leading to a reassessment of strategies to better align with changing monetary policies and market conditions [24][25]. - Gu's adjustments in 2024 demonstrated a refined understanding of market dynamics, successfully navigating interest rate fluctuations and enhancing the fund's risk management capabilities [26][27].