Core Insights - The article highlights the increasing role of Fund of Funds (FOF) and investment advisory services in identifying specialized and differentiated investment products in the current structural market environment [1][6] - There is a notable shift in the investment strategy from selecting "star fund managers" to choosing more transparent and practical quantitative or thematic products [6] FOF and Investment Strategies - FOFs have been actively increasing their allocations to various specialized products, particularly in active equity funds, amidst a backdrop of improved liquidity in the domestic market [1][2] - Notable quantitative products such as Nuon Multi-Strategy C and CITIC Prudential Multi-Strategy C have seen significant interest from FOFs, with over 10 FOFs heavily investing in these funds by the end of Q2 [2][3] - The performance of these funds has been impressive, with Nuon Multi-Strategy C achieving a return rate exceeding 40% since Q2, while others like CITIC Prudential Multi-Strategy C and Guojin Quantitative Multi-Factor C have returns around 20% [2][3] Thematic and Specialized Products - FOFs are also exploring other distinct active stock-picking products across various themes such as Hong Kong stocks, technology, dividends, gold stocks, finance, and real estate [2][3] - The demand for active equity funds is driven by the need for stable excess returns and clear investment logic, with a focus on products that can provide certainty in returns during structural market conditions [3][5] Risk Management and Investment Framework - The investment community is increasingly recognizing the importance of a comprehensive risk-return evaluation system, moving beyond traditional performance metrics to include strategy clarity and market adaptability [5][6] - Multi-asset strategies are seen as advantageous in capturing structural opportunities, allowing for diversified investments across low-correlated assets to optimize risk-return profiles [3][6] Evolution of Investment Preferences - There has been a significant evolution in the preferences of investment advisory services towards active equity funds, emphasizing the selection of strategies over individual fund managers [6] - The focus has shifted from short-term timing and stock selection capabilities of fund managers to utilizing tool-based products for long-term asset allocation [6]