Group 1 - The core speculation revolves around the potential departure of Chen Qiming, a senior fund manager at Huafu Fund, following a series of announcements regarding changes in fund management [2][3] - On January 17, 2026, Huafu Fund announced changes in fund managers for several products managed by Chen Qiming, further fueling market speculation about his imminent departure [4] - Chen Qiming has been with Huafu Fund since February 2010, holding various positions, and has recently been promoted to Vice General Manager and Director of Equity Investment [4][5] Group 2 - Huafu Fund has experienced frequent personnel changes and structural adjustments since 2025, including the resignation of key executives and a shift in the board of directors [6] - The company is undergoing a dual transformation in management and ownership, with its largest shareholder, Huazhong Securities, planning to increase its stake to gain control [3][7] - As of the third quarter of 2025, Huafu Fund's total public fund size was approximately 106.21 billion yuan, with a significant portion in bond and money market funds [7] Group 3 - Chen Qiming's management performance has been notable, with returns of 47.87%, 50.30%, and 16.58% over the past one, two, and three years, respectively, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index [5] - The recent changes in fund management, including the appointment of new co-managers, suggest a strategy for a smooth transition in investment management [4][5] - Huafu Fund's financial performance has been under pressure, with a decline in revenue and net profit in 2024 compared to the previous year [7][8]