Core Viewpoint - The motivation for listed banks to redeem existing "high-interest" preferred shares is increasing in a low-interest-rate environment, aiming to save on interest costs [1][4]. Group 1: Redemption of Preferred Shares - Changsha Bank announced the redemption of 6 billion yuan of its preferred shares "Changyin You 1" on December 25, 2025, marking it as the fifth bank to redeem preferred shares in December [1][4]. - A total of 9 banks have redeemed preferred shares since 2025, with a cumulative redemption amount exceeding 1,000 billion yuan [4][5]. - The redemption actions include banks such as Nanjing Bank (4.9 billion yuan), Shanghai Bank (20 billion yuan), and Beijing Bank (4.9 billion yuan) [3][4]. Group 2: Market Trends and Supply - The total outstanding preferred shares of banks is 6,453.5 billion yuan, accounting for 99.58% of the preferred share market [5]. - Since 2020, the issuance of new preferred shares has nearly halted, leading to a gradual reduction in the outstanding volume [5][6]. - The introduction of perpetual bonds in 2019 has diversified the capital supplement tools available to banks, reducing the attractiveness of preferred shares [5][6]. Group 3: Investment Dynamics - Preferred shares are becoming increasingly scarce, making them a valuable asset for asset management institutions, including public funds and insurance funds [8][9]. - As of June 2025, approximately 3,079 billion yuan of bank preferred shares were held by wealth management products, representing 40.66% of the total outstanding preferred shares [8]. - The liquidity of bank preferred shares remains low compared to other capital supplement tools, with a low turnover rate in the market [9].

Core Viewpoint - Recent announcements from multiple commercial banks regarding the redemption of preferred shares indicate a shift in capital management strategies within the banking sector [1][2]. Group 1: Redemption of Preferred Shares - Several banks, including Ping An Bank and Nanjing Bank, have announced plans to redeem preferred shares issued over five years ago, with Ping An Bank set to redeem 200 million shares worth 20 billion yuan by March 2026 and Nanjing Bank planning to redeem 49 million shares worth 4.9 billion yuan by December 2025 [1]. - Since July, at least nine banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Bank of Beijing, have disclosed similar redemption plans, creating a notable trend in the market [1]. Group 2: Reasons for Redemption - The high dividend rates set at the time of issuance, combined with declining market interest rates, incentivize banks to redeem high-cost preferred shares and replace them with lower-cost perpetual bonds [2]. - Regulatory changes and the need for banks to optimize their capital structures are also significant factors driving the decision to redeem high-cost preferred shares [2]. Group 3: Capital Management Strategies - The banking sector is transitioning from a focus on scale expansion to a cost-efficiency-centered model, emphasizing the need for banks to balance the redemption of high-interest preferred shares with the issuance of low-cost capital tools [3]. - Banks are adopting more diversified and flexible capital supplement tools, allowing them to respond to market conditions effectively, such as redeeming high-interest preferred shares when interest rates are low [3].

Core Insights - The performance of Da Cheng Fund's equity investment capabilities has declined in recent years, particularly in 2025, where its absolute return rate dropped significantly compared to previous years [1][3][10] Performance Overview - Da Cheng Fund achieved a 7.79% absolute return from 2023 to 2024, ranking first among 24 mid-to-large equity fund companies [1][3] - In 2025, the absolute return rate fell to 22.10%, placing it second to last in the same peer group [1][3] - The fund's flagship product, Da Cheng Gao Xin Stock A, has seen a cumulative return of 416.31% since its inception in 2015, but has recently underperformed against the market [3][4] Fund Management Strategy - The cautious investment strategies of star fund managers, such as Han Chuang, have contributed to the underperformance during the current bull market [1][6] - Han Chuang's funds have a high concentration in resource stocks and large-cap stocks, leading to a lack of diversification [7][8] - New fund launches, like Da Cheng Xing Yuan Qi Hang, have also reflected a conservative approach, with a low stock allocation of only 0.73% [8] Market Position and Challenges - Da Cheng Fund's overall market position has weakened, with its stock fund ranking dropping to 11th and mixed fund ranking to 16th [10][11] - The fund has failed to capitalize on the booming money market over the past eight years, resulting in a significant decline in its money fund scale [10][11] - The fund's late entry into the ETF market has hindered its ability to capture market opportunities, with significant gaps in product scale compared to leading competitors [11][12]

Group 1: Investment Insights on Bank Preferred Shares - Bank preferred shares dominate the preferred stock market, with a total issuance of 58 shares raising 908.66 billion yuan, of which bank preferred shares account for 92.35% [5][6] - As of September 16, 2025, there are 31 existing preferred shares with a total scale of 705.88 billion yuan, of which 28 are bank preferred shares totaling 701.15 billion yuan [5][6] - Investment in bank preferred shares should adopt a defensive strategy considering "redemption risk," especially in a declining interest rate environment where banks may redeem high fixed-rate preferred shares to refinance at lower costs [8][7] Group 2: Waste-to-Energy Industry Insights - In Q3 2025, the waste-to-energy sector saw 32 projects awarded with a total investment of approximately 2.3 billion yuan, with 75% of these projects focused on upgrading existing facilities rather than new constructions [10][11] - The price of waste cooking oil in China reached a three-year high, with the average price for northern waste oil recorded at 7,374 yuan/ton, reflecting a 3.23% increase month-on-month [12][13] - The tightening supply and demand dynamics are expected to support further price increases in the future, benefiting companies with raw oil resources [13][12]