1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - In the past three years, the re - allocation of insurance funds may have been an important factor in the flattening of the interest rate curve. When the supply of high - yield assets such as non - standard assets shrank, insurance funds favored ultra - long - term interest - rate bonds [5][28]. - The impact of the "premium开门红" on the bond market has weakened. Premium income is not the only factor determining the rhythm of insurance bond allocation. Insurance institutions often time their bond allocations, and high new premiums do not necessarily lead to high bond - allocation scales [5][34]. - After the reduction of the scheduled interest rate, the cost of new insurance liabilities will decrease, and the criteria for high - dividend assets to enter the pool may be lowered. Insurance may gradually focus on overseas income - generating assets [6][61]. - Due to the change in accounting standards and the pursuit of risk - return ratio and profit - smoothing mechanisms, insurance funds prefer high - dividend assets. Under the new accounting standards, most bonds are placed in the FVOCI account, and the trading attributes and the characteristic of realizing profits at the end of the quarter have been amplified [6][86]. - The "Solvency II" has higher requirements for the duration and transparency of insurance assets, but for most insurance institutions, the level of risk factors alone is difficult to affect the allocation preference of insurance funds [6][118]. - The net secondary - market purchases of treasury bonds, policy - bank bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds (excluding policy - bank bonds) by insurance institutions are highly correlated with the actual changes in their holdings, which is worthy of tracking [6]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 In recent years, insurance funds may have been an important factor in the flattening of the interest rate curve - Premiums are an important source of insurance funds. The long - term nature of insurance liabilities makes insurance funds prefer long - term assets. The proportion of life insurance premiums in total premiums has increased from 52% in 2022 to 56% in 2024 [25]. - When the supply of high - yield non - standard assets shrank, insurance funds re - allocated to ultra - long - term interest - rate bonds, resulting in the flattening of the interest rate curve. From 2022Q2 to 2025Q1, the proportion of non - standard assets in total insurance funds decreased from 26.9% to 19.3%, and the term spread between 30Y and 10Y treasury bonds changed from "mean - reversion" to "downward - trend" after 2020 [28]. 3.2 The impact of the "premium开门红" on the bond market has weakened, and currently, insurance asset allocation values the risk - return ratio more - In the past, due to the lack of long - term government bond issuance in January, insurance funds flowed into the secondary market in the early part of the year. However, in recent years, the supply of long - term government bonds in the primary market has increased, and the influence on the secondary market has weakened [34]. - Premium income is not the only factor determining the rhythm of insurance bond allocation. The reasons include sufficient primary - market supply, relatively high deposit returns, and the importance of timing bond allocation to increase returns in a low - interest - rate environment [41]. - Before the reduction of the scheduled interest rate, insurance institutions usually try to boost premiums but time their bond allocations. Although the reduction of the scheduled interest rate on August 31, 2025, was greater than expected, the "premium - boosting" phenomenon was not obvious, and the preference for bond market allocation weakened. After the reduction, the cost of new insurance liabilities decreased, and the attractiveness of 30Y treasury bonds and 20Y and above local government bonds increased when their YTM was higher than 2% [51][61]. - Insurance may focus on overseas fixed - income assets. The expansion of the scope of eligible investors for the Southbound Bond Connect is imminent, which may increase the proportion of overseas investment by insurance institutions and help improve investment returns [64]. 3.3 Stock - bond rebalancing and the switch between old and new accounting standards make high - dividend assets more popular - As the domestic long - term bond yield may remain low for a long time, insurance companies may seek high - yield fixed - income assets overseas and increase their allocation of equities [73]. - Under the new accounting standards, most bonds are placed in the FVOCI account, and the trading attributes and the characteristic of realizing profits at the end of the quarter have been amplified. Insurance institutions prefer to buy high - dividend assets and re - classify them into the FVOCI account to smooth profit fluctuations [86][97]. - High - dividend equity assets can support investment returns when bond yields are low. Their full - return index has performed better than ultra - long - term treasury bonds since 2019 [103]. 3.4 "Solvency II" has higher requirements for the duration and transparency of insurance assets - Since 2023, the solvency adequacy ratio of insurance institutions has been steadily increasing. As of 2025Q1, the comprehensive solvency adequacy ratio of Chinese insurance companies reached 204.5%, and the core solvency adequacy ratio reached 146.5% [110]. - "Solvency II" requires a higher degree of matching between asset and liability durations. If the asset duration is less than the liability duration, the minimum capital for interest - rate risk will increase rapidly under stress - testing scenarios [113]. - Holding assets such as trusts, real estate, and non - standard assets will increase the risk factor, raise the minimum risk capital, and lower the solvency adequacy ratio. However, for most insurance institutions, the level of risk factors alone is difficult to affect their asset - allocation preferences [118]. 3.5 Insurance focuses on primary - market subscriptions and supplements with secondary - market transactions 5.1 Which types of bonds in the cash - bond trading data of insurance institutions are worthy of high - frequency tracking - The net secondary - market purchases of treasury bonds, policy - bank bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds (excluding policy - bank bonds) by insurance institutions are highly correlated with the actual changes in their holdings. In 2024, insurance institutions showed more obvious trading behaviors in the secondary market [119]. 5.2 Rules for insurance trading of treasury bonds - Insurance institutions tend to increase their net purchases of long - term treasury bonds at the end of the quarter and sell them at the beginning of the next quarter. Since 2023, their net purchases of 30Y treasury bonds have increased significantly [125]. - Although there are obvious rules for insurance institutions' trading of treasury bonds at the end of the quarter, it is difficult for a single type of investor to affect the bond - market trend [136]. 5.3 Insurance trading of local government bonds: The spread can be used as a leading indicator - The supply pressure of local government bonds affects the spread, which in turn affects the net secondary - market purchases of local government bonds by insurance institutions. The spread of local government bonds is an important indicator for judging the net - buying power of insurance institutions in the secondary market. When the spread increases by 5 - 6bp within a month, the net - buying scale of insurance institutions may increase significantly [138]. 5.4 Insurance trading strategy for Tier 2 and perpetual bonds - Since May 2024, insurance institutions have continuously sold medium - and long - term Tier 2 and perpetual bonds because these bonds cannot pass the cash - flow test and most are re - classified into the FVTPL account, which has a greater impact on current profits [152].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry or Company Involved - The discussion primarily revolves around the macroeconomic environment in China, the performance of the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets, and the implications of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Domestic Supply and Demand Rebalancing** The core policy goal for the second half of the year is to achieve domestic supply and demand rebalancing through a combination of policies to address the challenges posed by the continuous negative growth of PPI [2][18][35] 2. **A-Share Market Trends** The A-share market is expected to exhibit a slow bull market trend, with a significant focus on the period around September when U.S.-China tariffs are clarified and domestic incremental policies are introduced [5][29][36] 3. **Hong Kong Stock Market Performance** The Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance in the first half of the year, benefiting from a weak dollar environment and expectations of a shift in economic power [6][7] 4. **U.S. Economic Policy Shifts** The Trump administration's economic policies have shifted focus from austerity and debt reduction to tax cuts and interest rate reductions to stabilize the economy and reduce U.S. debt costs [8][11] 5. **Challenges in the U.S. Economy** The U.S. economy faces challenges such as rising unemployment, high deficit rates, and inflationary pressures, which are expected to impact economic performance in the second half of the year [11][14] 6. **Market Sentiment and Investment Strategies** The overall market sentiment is expected to remain stable, with specific investment strategies focusing on sectors like financial innovation, energy transformation, and AI [31][37] 7. **Consumer Spending Highlights** Key areas of consumer spending to watch include service-related consumption, new consumption patterns, and childcare subsidies, which are expected to improve in the second half of the year [20][22] 8. **Impact of Anti-Inflation Measures** Anti-inflation measures are expected to affect traditional industries significantly, with a focus on sectors like photovoltaic, new energy vehicles, and steel [21][34] 9. **Stock-Bond Rebalancing** The trend of stock-bond rebalancing is supported by low bond yields and the increasing attractiveness of equities, particularly in the context of a weak dollar [3][35] 10. **Future Market Expectations** The market is anticipated to experience a slow bull trend, with significant attention on the September timeframe for potential policy shifts and economic indicators [27][36] Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content 1. **ETF Inflows** Stock ETFs have seen continuous net inflows, becoming an important vehicle for asset allocation among residents, indicating a shift in investment preferences [4][25][26] 2. **Global Economic Context** The global economic context, including the performance of non-U.S. assets and the implications of a weak dollar, is crucial for understanding the investment landscape [9][15] 3. **Long-term Investment Themes** Long-term investment themes include a focus on sectors like stable coins, energy transformation, AI, and defense, which are expected to drive future growth [33][38] 4. **Policy-Driven Market Dynamics** The dynamics of the market are heavily influenced by policy decisions, particularly in response to inflation and economic pressures, which will shape investment strategies moving forward [34][36]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment and investment pace of new funds has accelerated this year, with many funds closing their fundraising early and making bold investments in equity assets, indicating a positive outlook for A-shares in a stable economic environment with ample liquidity [1][4]. Fundraising and Investment Trends - Several funds, including Guotai Fund and GF Fund, have announced early closure of fundraising, reflecting strong investor interest and confidence in the market [1]. - Notable funds that closed early include the Guotai Zhongdai Preferred Investment Grade Credit Bond Index Fund and the GF CSI 800 Index Enhanced Fund, among others [1]. - The trend of early fundraising closures is prevalent among equity funds, suggesting a robust demand for equity investments [1]. Performance of Newly Established Funds - New funds established in the last quarter have shown impressive performance, with the highest return being 38.04% for the Great Wall Medical Industry Select A fund since its inception [2]. - Funds like Huashan Medical Biology A and Caitong Asset Advanced Manufacturing A have also reported returns exceeding 30% since their establishment [2]. Rapid Deployment of Capital - Newly established equity funds are quickly deploying capital, with some funds like E Fund High Dividend Quantitative Stock A showing changes in net value just two days after establishment [2]. - The Yongying Information Industry Select Mixed A fund achieved a 54.54% equity investment ratio shortly after its establishment, indicating aggressive investment strategies [3]. Market Outlook for A-shares - Multiple fund companies express optimism about the future of A-shares, predicting a potential upward trend in the market [4]. - Factors contributing to this positive outlook include stable economic conditions, ample liquidity, and expected improvements in corporate earnings growth [4]. - The market is anticipated to favor sectors with improving performance, particularly in technology and innovation [4][5].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the announcement of a comprehensive financial policy package aimed at stabilizing the market and expectations, including 10 monetary policy measures from the central bank and 8 incremental policies from the financial regulatory authority [1] - The current year is seen as a critical transition period for asset allocation, with a potential shift towards a balance between stocks and bonds, as bond yield decline may be limited and reflect weak economic recovery expectations [1][2] - The stock market is expected to gradually strengthen amidst fluctuations, with domestic policy support anticipated to increase in response to tariff impacts and ongoing global geopolitical tensions enhancing the attractiveness of the Greater China region for foreign capital [1][2] Group 2 - In terms of investment direction, key areas to focus on include the influence of new public fund regulations on institutional investment behavior during market fluctuations [3] - The military industry remains a significant theme, with attention on overseas geopolitical conflicts and related opportunities, particularly in military trade and upstream sectors that can quickly convert orders into performance [3] - Consumer sectors should be monitored for potential policy developments, with a specific focus on service consumption areas for targeted investment [3]

Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing mixed conditions, with interest rate bonds and credit bonds showing positive trends, while convertible bonds are facing challenges. The overall market reflects a complex interplay of funding pressures, policy observations, and stock-bond rebalancing [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Interest Rate Bonds - The interest rate bond market is influenced by funding conditions, economic data, and policy news, showing significant fluctuations today with a trend of initial decline followed by recovery [1]. - Most participants in the interest rate bond market are likely to benefit from today's performance [1]. Group 2: Credit Bonds - The credit bond market is experiencing increased differentiation, with short-term bonds under pressure and significant selling pressure on medium to long-term bonds [2]. - Some participants in the credit bond market are also expected to benefit from today's outcomes [2]. Group 3: Interbank Certificates of Deposit - The interbank certificate of deposit market continues to show a trend of rising volume and price under tight funding conditions, indicating a positive outlook for participants [2]. Group 4: Convertible Bonds - The convertible bond market is undergoing a volume contraction and shows significant differentiation, with overall performance being weak and a noticeable decline in market trading activity [3]. Group 5: Market Overview - Today's bond market showed a pattern of initial decline followed by a collective rise in the afternoon, reflecting multiple pressures including tight funding, policy caution, and stock-bond rebalancing, while the long-term investment value is gradually becoming apparent [4]. Group 6: Short-term and Mid-term Outlook - The short-term strategy should focus on defensive measures, while the mid-term should consider policy windows and opportunities for recovery from oversold conditions, while remaining cautious of external risks impacting the market [5].