Market Overview - As of the end of August 2025, there are 73 listed REITs with a total market capitalization of 218.757 billion CNY and a circulating market capitalization of 104.355 billion CNY, accounting for 47.70% of the total market capitalization[2][19]. - The CSI REITs Total Return Index decreased by 2.62%, and the CSI REITs (Yield) Index fell by 2.86%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index (+7.97%), Shenzhen Component Index (+15.32%), and ChiNext Index (+24.13%) in August[2][11]. Trading Data - In August 2025, the trading volume of the CSI REITs Total Return Index was 8.613 billion CNY, a decrease of 7.58% from July, but a year-on-year increase of 8.19%[3]. - The trading volume was 20.417 million hands, down 4.06% month-on-month and down 5.30% year-on-year[3]. Performance by REIT Type - Among ten types of REITs, the Consumer Infrastructure REITs index showed a notable performance with a monthly increase of 5.04%, while the Transportation Infrastructure REITs index decreased by 1.75%[4]. - The top-performing REITs in August included Huatai Baowan Logistics REIT (+7.34%) and Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT (+7.08%), while the worst performers were Zhongjin Hubei Keti Guanggu REIT (-8.62%) and Hongtu Innovation Shenzhen Anju REIT (-8.61%) [20]. Key Events - The first batch of data center REITs was listed on August 8, 2025, which is expected to enhance investment confidence in the digital economy and AI sectors[5]. - On August 29, the first public REIT expansion project by a state-owned enterprise in Shanghai was successfully listed, raising approximately 1.723 billion CNY[10]. Investment Strategy - The report suggests a cautious investment approach focusing on REITs with stable cash flows, particularly in the Transportation and Warehouse Logistics sectors, which are expected to provide stable income and potential for appreciation as the economy recovers[12][14].

Core Viewpoint - The REITs market shows signs of stabilization after three weeks of decline, with the CSI REITs Total Return Index rising by 1.49% this week, potentially ending the downward trend [1][3] Market Performance - The REITs market experienced a significant adjustment in August, with the CSI REITs Total Return Index declining by 3.53% in the first three weeks [1] - The decline was primarily driven by high market valuations and fluctuations in long-term interest rates, leading to profit-taking transactions [1][3] - The correlation between the CSI REITs Total Return Index and the China Government Bond Wealth Index reached 0.64 since the peak on June 23, indicating a strong relationship between REITs and bond yields [1] Sector Analysis - The guaranteed rental housing sector, which is highly correlated with government bond yields, led the market decline in August, with some projects, like the Zhongjin Xiamen Anju REIT, dropping over 10% [1][3] - The consumer infrastructure sector showed strong performance this week, with the Huashang Bailian Consumer REIT leading the rebound after experiencing a share lock-up release [4][6] Upcoming Events - A significant share lock-up release is expected at the end of August for several projects, including the Huashang Shichuang Aolai REIT, which will release 328 million shares, accounting for 41% of the fund's total shares [3] - The market is currently in a performance vacuum between the second and third quarter reports, with short-term influences primarily from long-term interest rate fluctuations [7]

Market Overview - Bond yields exhibited volatility during the week of July 28 to August 1, 2025, with the China Bond Composite Wealth Index (CBA00201) rising by 0.15% and the China Bond Composite Full Price Index (CBA00203) increasing by 0.11% [13] - Interest rate bonds across various maturities saw a downward trend, with long-term bonds performing slightly weaker than short-term ones [13] - Credit bonds also experienced a decline in yields across most maturities and ratings, with credit spreads showing narrow fluctuations [13] Policy Impact - The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced a new VAT policy on bond interest income, effective August 8, 2025, which will impose VAT on newly issued government bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds [17] - The policy adopts a "new and old distinction" approach, maintaining VAT exemption for bonds issued before August 8, 2025, until maturity [17] - This shift aims to enhance tax fairness and optimize market mechanisms, as the previous exemption policy has fulfilled its purpose of boosting investor interest [17][19] Fund Market Dynamics - The REITs market rebounded, with the CSI REITs Total Return Index rising by 1.25% during the week, indicating a recovery in market sentiment [16] - New REITs listings included the first central enterprise natural gas power public REIT, which saw a first-day increase of 19.9%, and a logistics REIT that rose by 27.5% [16] - The public fund market is adjusting to the new VAT policy, which may increase the tax burden on financial institutions while providing a relative advantage to public fund products [18] Fund Performance Tracking - The Money Market Enhanced Index rose by 0.03%, with a cumulative return of 3.88% since inception [3] - Short-term bond funds increased by 0.06%, with a cumulative return of 4.06% since inception [4] - Medium to long-term bond funds rose by 0.13%, achieving a cumulative return of 6.45% since inception [5] - REITs funds saw a significant increase of 1.99%, with a cumulative return of 38.17% since inception [10]