Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the performance and investment strategies of the Honghu Fund, particularly focusing on its long-term investment approach and the significant role of insurance capital in the A-share market. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of June 30, 2025, the total assets of Honghu Fund I reached 57.112 billion yuan, with net assets of 55.684 billion yuan and a total comprehensive income of 5.684 billion yuan [1][3] - The fund has fully invested its initial capital of 50 billion yuan, achieving a performance that is lower in risk and higher in returns than the benchmark [3] - The fund's operating income for the period was 1.203 billion yuan, with a net profit of 968 million yuan [3] Group 2: Investment Holdings - Honghu Fund I is among the top ten shareholders of Yili Group, Shaanxi Coal, and China Telecom, with a total market value of holdings amounting to 12.04 billion yuan as of the end of Q2 2025 [1][5] - The fund increased its holdings in Yili Group to 153 million shares, raising its ownership percentage from 1.88% to 2.42%, ranking it as the 7th largest shareholder [5] - In Shaanxi Coal, the fund's holdings increased to 116 million shares, with a shareholding percentage rising from 1.04% to 1.2%, making it the 5th largest shareholder [5] Group 3: Investment Strategy - The investment strategy of Honghu Fund II focuses on long-term investments in large listed companies that meet specific criteria, particularly those in the CSI A500 index [1][10] - The fund aims to achieve stable dividend income through low-frequency trading and long-term holding [10] - The emphasis on high-dividend and strong cash flow assets is seen as a core logic for insurance capital allocation, particularly in energy sector leading stocks [11] Group 4: Market Trends - The proportion of long-term capital entering the market is increasing, positioning insurance capital private equity as one of the largest private equity institutions holding A-shares [2][12] - The total scale of the Honghu Fund series has reached 92.5 billion yuan, nearing the target of 100 billion yuan, with ongoing operations of the 222 billion yuan long-term investment reform pilot [13][14] - Analysts predict that as long-term capital increases, the A-share market may enter a more sustainable slow bull phase [12]

对于背后的建仓逻辑，新华保险表示，鸿鹄基金二期贯彻长期投资理念，通过低频交易、长期持有的方式以获得稳健股息收益，三期基金投 资范围聚焦中证A500指数成分股中符合条件的大型上市公司A+H股。 "随着长期资金入市比例提升，险资系私募将成为业内持有A股规模最大的私募机构之一" 业内人士表示，险资私募需要缴纳红利税，但可享 受额外的风险因子折扣，降低资本占用与偿付能力消耗，私募正逐步成为险资加仓的重要渠道。 随着上市公司中报出炉，险资"长钱"投资业绩及部分持仓浮出水面。 财联社记者注意到，新华保险半年报披露了鸿鹄基金的部分经营情 况。截至2025年二季度末，鸿鹄志远（上海）私募投资基金有限公司（以下简称"鸿鹄基金一期"）总资产达到571.12亿元，净资产556.84 亿元，其中综合收益总额为56.84亿元。 截至2025年3月初，鸿鹄基金一期500亿元已全部投资落地，目前位列伊利股份（600887.SH）、陕西煤业（601225.SH）、中国电信 （601728.SH）前十大流通股股东，二季度末对这3家公司的持股市值合计达120.4亿元。 此外，国丰兴华鸿鹄志远二期私募证券投资基金（以下简称"鸿鹄基金二期"）也在上 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the performance and investment strategy of the Honghu Fund, managed by Xinhua Insurance, which has shown significant growth and strategic positioning in the market through long-term investments in high-dividend stocks [1][2][3]. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of June 30, 2025, the total assets of Honghu Fund reached 57.112 billion yuan, with net assets of 55.684 billion yuan and a total comprehensive income of 5.684 billion yuan [1][3]. - The Honghu Fund has fully invested its initial capital of 50 billion yuan, achieving a performance that is lower in risk and higher in returns compared to benchmarks [3][9]. - The fund's operating income for the period was 1.203 billion yuan, with a net profit of 968 million yuan [3]. Group 2: Investment Holdings - The Honghu Fund is among the top ten shareholders of Yili Group, Shaanxi Coal, and China Telecom, with a combined market value of 12.04 billion yuan as of the end of Q2 2025 [1][5]. - The fund increased its holdings in Yili Group from 1.88% to 2.42%, ranking 7th among its top shareholders, and in Shaanxi Coal from 1.04% to 1.2%, ranking 5th [5][7]. - The Honghu Fund's second phase has entered the top ten shareholders of China National Petroleum and China Shenhua, while the third phase has acquired shares in Sinopec [1][8]. Group 3: Investment Strategy - The Honghu Fund's investment strategy focuses on long-term holdings and low-frequency trading to achieve stable dividend income [2][8]. - The fund targets large listed companies that are constituents of the CSI A500 index, aligning with the insurance industry's need for stable, high-dividend assets [2][7]. - The trend indicates that insurance capital is increasingly utilizing private equity as a significant channel for investment, particularly in high-dividend stocks, which are seen as a safety net in the current market environment [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese private equity industry is undergoing a significant generational shift, with new players emerging and established firms facing challenges [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Changes - The private equity sector has evolved over the past two decades since the inception of "sunshine private equity" in the early 2000s, leading to noticeable changes in the industry landscape [2]. - New hedge funds and specialized institutions are forming a new frontline in the industry, with subjective investment firms also seeing the rise of new leaders [3]. Group 2: Leading Firms - The top subjective long-only private equity firms include Gao Yi Asset, Jinglin Asset, and Ningquan Asset, each managing client assets in the range of 60 billion to 100 billion RMB [6]. - These firms have different backgrounds and investment styles, with Jinglin being the oldest, Gao Yi focusing on a platform model, and Ningquan adopting a core-satellite approach [8][16]. Group 3: New Entrants - A new private equity firm, Guofeng Xinghua, has emerged as a strong competitor, quickly amassing a projected scale of over 90 billion RMB within 18 months of establishment [11][13]. - Guofeng Xinghua is backed by major insurance asset management companies, which has contributed to its rapid growth and significant capital inflow [15][16]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - Guofeng Xinghua's investment strategy involves substantial investments in select stocks, with notable allocations to China Telecom, Yili Group, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [20]. - The firm aims to optimize insurance fund asset-liability matching and enhance long-term investment returns through a low-frequency trading and long-holding strategy [30]. Group 5: Market Dynamics - The traditional private equity firms primarily attract retail clients, while Guofeng Xinghua combines both domestic and foreign capital sources [34][35]. - The shift in the market is influenced by the increasing competition from quantitative strategies, which have gained traction since 2018, leading to a decline in the popularity of subjective long-only strategies [39][41]. Group 6: Future Outlook - The insurance sector is expected to play a crucial role in the private equity landscape, with predictions of significant capital inflows from insurance funds in the coming years [43]. - The anticipated increase in insurance capital allocation to equity assets could reshape the private equity market in China, potentially leading to a new era of investment dynamics [44].