Core Viewpoint - The rise of ETF-FOF products is becoming a new trend in investment allocation, driven by the efficiency and advantages they offer compared to traditional FOF products [3][4][5]. Group 1: ETF-FOF Product Development - Several fund companies, including China Europe Fund and Ping An Fund, have reported new ETF-FOF products this year, indicating a renewed interest in this investment vehicle [3]. - The ETF-FOF market has evolved since its introduction in 2021, with a significant slowdown in growth observed in 2023, but is expected to regain traction by 2025 [3][5]. - By the end of 2024, over 90% of public FOFs had allocated to ETFs, with ETF allocations accounting for 16.69% of total FOF assets, surpassing the 11.93% of ETFs in the overall public fund market [4]. Group 2: Advantages of ETF-FOF - ETF-FOF products offer higher capital efficiency, timely asset allocation adjustments, and lower total fees compared to traditional FOFs, enhancing the investment experience for investors [4][5]. - The core design of ETF-FOF is to diversify investments across various ETFs, balancing risk and return while maintaining the advantages of ETFs such as low fees and transparency [5][11]. - The increasing popularity of passive investment strategies has led public FOFs to utilize index funds more frequently, which helps reduce costs and improve investment efficiency [9][11]. Group 3: Market Trends and Statistics - In Q1 2025, the issuance of new public FOFs saw a significant increase, with 16 products totaling approximately 14.15 billion yuan, marking a substantial rise from the previous quarter [7]. - The overall scale of public FOFs reached approximately 1510.79 billion yuan by the end of Q1 2025, reflecting a 13.46% increase from the previous quarter [7]. - The ranking of FOF managers has shifted significantly from 2019 to 2024, with notable changes in market share among the top ten managers [8]. Group 4: Popular Investment Themes - The most favored themes among FOFs include technology and dividend ETFs, indicating a preference for a "barbell strategy" that combines growth and defensive investments [9][10]. - By the end of Q4 2024, the number of FOFs holding specific ETFs, such as the Huatai-PB Dividend Low Volatility ETF, has increased significantly, showcasing the growing interest in these investment vehicles [10]. Group 5: Asset Allocation Strategies - Public FOFs are increasingly adopting a multi-asset allocation framework, incorporating various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and overseas assets [11][12]. - The allocation to commodity ETFs, particularly gold, has seen a notable increase, driven by factors such as central bank purchases and geopolitical uncertainties [12][13].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing preference of investors for diversified asset allocation to seek relative certainty and mitigate risks, with over 80% of FOF products achieving positive returns as of May 16, 2025 [1][3] - The unique advantage of FOF is its diversified allocation strategy, which includes a selection of actively managed funds, passive index funds, QDII funds, and alternative funds, enhancing the diversity of income sources [1] - In the first quarter, FOF fund managers actively utilized their allocation advantages by investing in equity ETFs, increasing exposure to Hong Kong and overseas markets, and positioning in popular sectors such as gold, technology, and pharmaceuticals [1] Group 2 - According to CITIC Securities, two major trends in FOF asset allocation are emerging: diversification, with a significant increase in the proportion of commodity funds, QDII funds, and mutual recognition funds; and passive investment, with a growing reliance on index funds to lower investment costs and improve efficiency [1] - The FOF product managed by GF Fund's asset allocation department exemplifies the characteristics of diversification and passive investment, holding a variety of ETFs and maintaining a low concentration with no single fund exceeding 4% of the total [3] - As the advantages of FOF allocation become more prominent, FOF funds are gaining recognition from an increasing number of investors, with the total market size of public FOF products reaching 151.1 billion yuan, an increase of 17.9 billion yuan from the previous quarter, marking a new high in nearly a year [3]

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