Core Insights - Recent surge in fund dividends, with ETFs being the primary beneficiaries, showcasing significant dividend distributions in the billion range [1] - Tianhong Fund announced changes to the dividend distribution principles for its Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend ETF, effective from October 30, 2025 [1] Fund Dividend Distribution - The adjusted distribution principles allow the fund manager to evaluate excess returns relative to the benchmark and available distributable profits monthly, enabling flexible dividend distribution based on actual conditions [1] - Under the new rules, if dividends are based on excess returns, the net asset value (NAV) post-distribution may fall below par value, while if based on distributable profits, the NAV must remain above par value [1] ETF Performance - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend ETF was listed on September 2, 2023, and has shown a price increase of over 3.5% as of October 28, 2023 [2] - The underlying index focuses on sectors with stable cash flows, such as finance, energy, utilities, and transportation, making it attractive during a declining interest rate environment [2] Market Context - The domestic interest rate decline has shifted asset allocation focus from growth to returns, increasing market interest in dividend assets [2] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Dividend Index is becoming a key tool for investors seeking high cash flow and low volatility investments, supported by favorable market conditions and increasing corporate dividend payouts [2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government has implemented several policies to support the stock market, including lowering stamp duty and optimizing trading mechanisms to enhance market liquidity and attractiveness [1] - Dividend assets are gaining attention due to high returns and low volatility, especially in the context of improving international liquidity and anticipated dividend tax reforms [1][2] - The Hong Kong dividend index is expected to attract medium to long-term capital due to its resilience and stability amid global geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions [1] Group 2 - In a declining interest rate environment, there is a shift in asset allocation focus from growth to returns, leading to increased interest in dividend assets [2] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Dividend Index has become an important tool for investors seeking high cash flow and low volatility investments, particularly as the overall valuation of the Hong Kong stock market is at historical lows [2] - The issuance of mainland dividend strategy ETFs is rising, which raises expectations for the index's structure, performance, and investability [2] Group 3 - The CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect High Dividend Index has shown outstanding performance in terms of long-term cumulative returns, annualized returns, and risk-adjusted return metrics, indicating strong downside protection and long-term return potential [3] - The index has a balanced structure, focusing on stable sectors such as finance, utilities, communication, and industry, while maintaining a low proportion of real estate, thus achieving high risk diversification [3] - The tracking fund's scale has surpassed 3 billion, with increasing average daily trading volume, reflecting its acceptance and liquidity advantages in actual investments [3] Group 4 - The Hang Seng Index's high dividend indices, while historically significant, are overly concentrated in banking, energy, and real estate sectors, leading to weaker drawdown control and long-term returns [4] - Central state-owned enterprise dividend indices, although supported by policy, are primarily focused on finance and industry, lacking growth elasticity in market capitalization and sectors, making them less attractive for long-term capital [4]