Core Insights - The rise of "initiated funds" has led to a significant number of funds facing liquidation due to not meeting the 200 million yuan threshold after three years [1][2] - Despite the high rate of liquidation, initiated funds remain a key strategy for fund companies, raising questions about their sustainability and operational costs [4][5] Group 1: Fund Liquidation Trends - As of July 15, 2023, 43 initiated funds have been liquidated this year due to failing to reach the required 200 million yuan, marking a historical high [1][2] - The average decline in value for these funds over three years is 18.65%, with nearly half experiencing a drop of over 20% [3][4] - Specific sectors like renewable energy and healthcare have seen significant performance issues, with some funds reporting cumulative returns as low as -53.43% [2][3] Group 2: Fund Company Strategies - Fund companies continue to launch initiated funds despite the risks, with over 404 such funds issued in 2023 alone [4][5] - The relatively relaxed establishment conditions for initiated funds allow companies to quickly enter niche markets and develop new fund managers [6][7] - Initiated funds serve as a "incubation" platform for new strategies and managers, providing opportunities in less recognized sectors [6][7] Group 3: Future Outlook - As of mid-July 2023, 183 initiated funds are approaching their three-year mark, with 98 of them still below the 200 million yuan threshold, indicating potential future liquidations [7] - Some initiated funds have successfully surpassed the threshold, such as the Yongying Advanced Manufacturing Fund, which has achieved a cumulative return of 82.35% [7]

Core Insights - The phenomenon of fund liquidation, particularly among initiator-style funds, has become increasingly common in 2025, with at least 16 such funds announcing liquidation in June alone [1][2][3] - Despite the liquidation trend, new initiator-style funds continue to emerge, indicating a persistent interest in this fund type among public fund institutions [7][8][9] Fund Liquidation Trends - As of July 1, 2025, a total of 127 funds have been liquidated this year, with over 40 being initiator-style products [2] - The average net asset value of the 16 initiator-style funds liquidated in June was only 0.81 yuan, with an average scale exceeding 20 million yuan [2] - The majority of the liquidated funds were established between May and June 2022, focusing primarily on sectors like pharmaceuticals and renewable energy [3] Performance Issues - The average decline for the 16 funds from inception to liquidation was over 28%, with seven funds experiencing declines of more than 20% [3] - Specific funds, such as the Baoying New Energy Industry Fund, saw significant losses, with declines reaching 54% [3] - Fund managers' operational strategies have also contributed to capital outflows, with some funds exhibiting erratic investment styles [4][5] Market Dynamics - The overall market environment has been challenging, with many initiator-style funds struggling to meet the 200 million yuan threshold for continued operation [7] - As of the first quarter of 2025, nearly half of the 1,112 initiator-style funds had net asset values below 200 million yuan, with 574 funds below 50 million yuan [7] - The trend of "mini funds" being liquidated has become normalized as public fund institutions focus on cost reduction and efficiency [8] New Fund Launches - Despite the liquidation trend, 378 new initiator-style funds were launched in 2025, with a total issuance scale of 41.66 billion yuan [8] - The proportion of initiator-style funds in the total public fund issuance has increased compared to the previous year, indicating a growing acceptance of this fund type [8] - The regulatory environment is encouraging fund managers to adopt initiator-style funds as a means to align interests with investors and enhance long-term performance [9]