Report Overview - Report Title: "2025 December 25th, Investment Value Analysis of Bank of Communications CSI Smart Selection Shanghai-Hong Kong Technology 50 ETF - Index Fund Product Research Series Report No. 263" [1] - Report Recipient: Zhonggeng Fund [2] - Analysts: Fang Siqi, Deng Hu [3] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Views - Policy support drives long - term investment opportunities in Chinese technology assets under low - valuation conditions. With multiple central policies from 2023 - 2025, the technology sector has strong fundamentals and growth certainty [3][8]. - Chinese technology stocks have low valuations and significant repair potential. Current index valuations are at historical lows, and as policy dividends are realized, their value will increase, especially in high - growth sectors [3][12]. - The CSI Smart Selection Shanghai - Hong Kong Technology 50 Index selects high - growth technology companies. It covers various technology sectors, has a relatively low valuation, and offers good long - term returns [3]. - The Bank of Communications CSI Smart Selection Shanghai - Hong Kong Technology 50 ETF is an effective tool for investing in the technology sector, being the only ETF tracking this index [3] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Policy Support and Mid - to Long - Term Investment Opportunities in Chinese Technology Assets - **Innovation Policy Reinforcement**: Policies aim to reduce R & D costs, strengthen corporate innovation, and guide resources to high - tech areas. The technology finance system is improving, and the sector has mid - to long - term investment value [8]. - **Valuation and Investment Appeal**: Chinese technology stock index valuations are at historical lows, lower than overseas counterparts. There is significant potential for valuation repair as policies take effect and corporate profitability improves [12]. - **Growth Elasticity of Technology Indexes**: Since September 24, 2024, technology indexes have outperformed the broader market, showing high elasticity and resilience. Their relative advantage is expected to continue [16] 3.2 CSI Smart Selection Shanghai - Hong Kong Technology 50 Index - **Focus on Core Technology Assets**: The index selects 50 high - growth technology companies from the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong markets, reflecting the performance of high - potential technology stocks [17][21]. - **Coverage of Popular Technology Sectors**: It has a clear technology - dominated style, covering sectors like electronics, machinery, and power equipment. The top ten components account for 53.27% of the weight, and the index has a relatively low valuation compared to peers [24][29][31]. - **Stable Long - Term Performance**: Since its establishment in 2016, the index has had a cumulative return of 126.38% and an annualized return of about 9.55%. Since September 24, 2024, it has outperformed similar indexes, showing high sensitivity to the technology market [33][34] 3.3 Bank of Communications CSI Smart Selection Shanghai - Hong Kong Technology 50 ETF (517950) - The ETF was established on June 26, 2025, and listed on July 7, 2025. Managed by Cai Zheng and Shao Wenting, it has a management fee of 0.50% and a custody fee of 0.05%. It closely tracks the CSI Smart Selection Shanghai - Hong Kong Technology 50 Index and is the only ETF tracking this index [42][43]

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the CCB CSI Selected Technology 50 ETF (code: 517950) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange marks a significant step in promoting China's strategic emerging industries and reflects the company's commitment to the national strategy of achieving high-level technological self-reliance [1][2]. Group 1: Product Overview - The ETF tracks the CSI Selected Technology 50 Index, which focuses on key sectors such as electronic semiconductors, communications, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, aligning with the national strategy for technological self-reliance [2]. - The index employs a rigorous selection process, including a minimum R&D expenditure threshold of 5%, and utilizes a three-dimensional optimization system based on market capitalization, profitability, and growth [2]. - The ETF aims to provide investors with an efficient tool to access core assets in China's hard technology sector across the A-share and Hong Kong markets, facilitating a comprehensive investment approach [2]. Group 2: Market Context and Policy Support - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes technological self-reliance as a core development goal, focusing on critical areas such as integrated circuits and industrial mother machines, supported by various policy measures [1]. - The expansion of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and the inclusion of high-quality companies from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board into the mutual market framework enhance the investment landscape for technology assets [1]. - The combination of policy incentives and industrial upgrades is expected to accelerate domestic substitution and deepen technological iterations, providing robust long-term growth potential for core technology assets in the three markets [1]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The company plans to continue enhancing its index product matrix and leverage its research-driven investment philosophy to uncover opportunities in cutting-edge technology sectors [3]. - The introduction of the ETF is seen as a way to meet diverse investor needs by combining on-market and off-market investment strategies, thus broadening access to the hard technology sector [2][3].

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the CCB CSI Smart Selection Hong Kong-Shenzhen Technology 50 ETF marks a significant development in the investment landscape, focusing on hard technology sectors across the Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Shanghai markets [1] Group 1: ETF Launch and Features - The CCB CSI Smart Selection Hong Kong-Shenzhen Technology 50 ETF (code: 517950) was officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange [1] - The ETF tracks the CSI Smart Selection Hong Kong-Shenzhen Technology 50 Index, a custom index co-created by CCB Index Team and China Securities Index Company, which is the first of its kind to cover the three markets and focus on strategic emerging industries [1] - The ETF's constituent stocks are concentrated in core hard technology fields such as electronics, semiconductors, communications, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing [1] Group 2: Investment Rationale - Industry experts highlight that the "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes technological self-reliance, with policy dividends and industry prosperity resonating in the hard technology sector [1] - The long-term growth logic for core technology assets in the Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Shanghai markets is clear, driven by domestic substitution and technological breakthroughs [1] - The ETF serves as an efficient tool for investors to gain exposure to core assets across the entire hard technology industry chain in China [1] Group 3: Additional Product Offerings - On the same day as the ETF's launch, CCB Schroder Fund also filed for a feeder fund linked to the ETF, aiming to provide a combined investment approach for different types of investors [1] - This dual product strategy seeks to meet diverse investment needs and facilitate participation in the technology investment landscape [1]

Group 1 - Two stock ETFs have released listing announcements, with the Guangfa CSI All Share Food ETF having a stock position of 29.94% and the Huatai-PineBridge AI ETF at 9.69% [1] - In the past month, 20 stock ETFs have announced listings, with an average position of only 18.34%. The highest position is held by the Huitianfu Hang Seng Index ETF at 69.53% [1] - The average number of shares raised for the newly announced ETFs is 519 million, with the largest being the E Fund CSI AI ETF at 1.336 billion shares [1] Group 2 - Institutional investors hold an average of 13.22% of the shares, with the highest proportions in the Jiao Yin CSI Selected Technology ETF at 48.92% and the Huatai-PineBridge AI ETF at 34.43% [2] - The newly established stock ETFs have varying positions during their construction period, with the Guangfa CSI All Share Food ETF set to list on December 19, 2025, and the Huatai-PineBridge AI ETF on the same date [2][3] - The lowest institutional holding ratios are found in the E Fund CSI A500 Dividend Low Volatility ETF and the Penghua Hang Seng Biotechnology ETF, both below 3% [2]

Group 1 - Two stock ETFs have released listing announcements, with the latest positions showing that the Jiao Yin CSI Selected Hong Kong and Shanghai Technology 50 ETF has a stock position of 0.00%, while the E Fund CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence ETF has a stock position of 9.87% [1] - In the past month, a total of 18 stock ETFs have announced their listings, with an average position of only 18.18%. The ETF with the highest position is the Huatai-PineBridge Hang Seng Index Hong Kong Stock Connect ETF at 69.53%, followed by the Morgan Stanley Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect 50 ETF at 54.00% and the Bosera National Certificate Industrial Software Theme ETF at 46.74% [1] - Generally, ETFs must meet the position requirements specified in the fund contract before listing. The time between the announcement and the actual listing is a few trading days, during which low positions are expected to be built up before listing [1] Group 2 - The average proportion of shares held by institutional investors is 12.10%. The ETFs with the highest institutional ownership are the Jiao Yin CSI Selected Hong Kong and Shanghai Technology 50 ETF at 48.92%, the E Fund CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence ETF at 34.43%, and the Bosera National Certificate Bank ETF at 22.72% [2] - The recently established stock ETFs have an average fundraising scale of 540 million shares, with the largest being the E Fund CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence ETF at 1.336 billion shares, followed by the E Fund CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence ETF at 933 million shares and the Penghua Hang Seng Biotechnology ETF at 758 million shares [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the CCB Schroder CSI Selected Technology 50 ETF marks a significant step for CCB Schroder in the technology finance sector, aligning with national strategies for technological self-reliance and innovation [1][2][3] Group 1: Product Overview - The CCB Schroder CSI Selected Technology 50 ETF has a launch scale of 392 million yuan and is the first strategy-based technology ETF covering the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen markets, focusing on strategic emerging industries [1][2] - The ETF tracks the CSI Selected Technology 50 Index, which is a custom index created by CCB Schroder and the China Securities Index Company, focusing on core areas of hard technology such as electronics, semiconductors, communication, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing [1][5] Group 2: Strategic Importance - The launch of the ETF is intended to provide investors with effective tools to participate in China's technology industry upgrade, enhancing the competitiveness of high-end manufacturing and supporting the transition from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing strong nation [2][3] - The ETF's unique positioning aligns with national strategies, providing a diversified investment tool that reflects the overall development trend of China's technology industry [10] Group 3: Investment Value - The technology sector in China is expected to have significant mid-to-long-term investment value, supported by government policies and the ongoing AI-driven industrial upgrade [9][10] - The CSI Selected Technology 50 Index has shown strong historical performance, with a return of 154.76% from 2017 to the present, outperforming other technology indices [6][10] Group 4: Management and Research Team - The ETF employs a dual fund manager system, with experienced managers who have a strong background in index product management and quantitative strategies, aiming to minimize tracking error while capturing excess returns [7] - CCB Schroder's research team is composed of members from top-tier universities, ensuring high-quality product management and continuous improvement in investment strategies [7]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the CCB Schroder CSI Selected Technology 50 ETF marks a significant step for CCB Schroder in the technology finance sector, aligning with national strategies for technological self-reliance and innovation [2][5][6]. Group 1: Product Overview - The CCB Schroder CSI Selected Technology 50 ETF has a founding scale of 392 million yuan and is the first strategy-based technology ETF covering the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen markets, focusing on strategic emerging industries [2][3]. - The underlying index, the CSI Selected Technology 50 Index, is a unique creation that emphasizes hard technology sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, communications, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing [3][9]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The launch of the ETF aims to provide investors with effective tools to participate in China's technological upgrade, enhancing the competitiveness of high-end manufacturing and supporting the transition from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing stronghold [5][6]. - The ETF is positioned to benefit from the current policy support and market attention towards technology sectors, particularly in the context of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" [6][14]. Group 3: Investment Value - The technology sector is expected to remain a key investment theme, with significant potential driven by government policies and advancements in AI and other emerging technologies [14][15]. - The CSI Selected Technology 50 Index has shown strong historical performance, with a return of 154.76% from 2017 to the present, outperforming other technology indices [10][16]. Group 4: Management and Research Capabilities - The ETF employs a dual fund manager system, combining expertise in product management and quantitative strategies to minimize tracking errors and capture excess returns [11][12]. - CCB Schroder's research team is well-equipped with strong academic backgrounds and extensive experience, ensuring high-quality product management and continuous improvement [12].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the "CITIC Securities Smart Selection Hong Kong-Shenzhen Technology 50 ETF" by the company is a strategic response to national policies aimed at accelerating high-level technological self-reliance and innovation, serving as a professional financial tool to empower technological innovation in the capital market [1][2]. Group 1: Strategic Leadership - The product aligns with national strategies and the company's mission in technology finance, focusing on strategic emerging industries and implementing the national strategy through a customized ETF that tracks a technology index [2]. - The ETF targets core sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, communications, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, supporting long-term capital for R&D breakthroughs and capacity upgrades in China's technology industry [2]. Group 2: Product Innovation - The ETF represents a systematic innovation in technology investment, combining cross-market coverage with precise selection capabilities, setting a new benchmark for technology investment [3]. - The index covers leading hard technology companies across the Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Shanghai markets, optimizing the structure to capture domestic substitution trends while supplementing scarce technology assets [4]. Group 3: Factor System Innovation - The index employs a dual screening system based on "R&D factors + growth factors," ensuring the selection of companies with genuine technological barriers and growth potential [6]. - A strict R&D expenditure threshold of at least 5% is established to ensure the technical leadership of constituent stocks, while a dual-dimensional growth assessment guarantees the selection of high-quality, sustainable growth companies [6]. Group 4: Balanced Industry Allocation - The index emphasizes industry diversification, covering eight major technology sectors, with the top three sectors accounting for only 65% of the index, thus enhancing the portfolio's ability to withstand volatility [7]. Group 5: Team Collaboration - The company has a strong quantitative research team with extensive experience in index compilation, factor research, and risk control, ensuring the successful launch and management of the ETF [8]. - The ETF is co-managed by two experienced fund managers, combining their expertise to provide professional support for the product's operation [8]. Group 6: Market Context and Future Outlook - The launch of the ETF marks a significant innovation in the company's technology index offerings, reflecting a shift from single-market to cross-market strategies and from passive tracking to intelligent optimization [9]. - The current technological industry is in a favorable period supported by policies and market conditions, and the ETF aims to leverage its core advantages to facilitate investor participation in the development of the technology sector [9].

Core Insights - The public fund industry is experiencing a surge in new fund launches as the year-end approaches, with 40 new funds being introduced this week, primarily focusing on equity funds [1][2] Fund Launch Overview - A total of 40 new public funds are being launched this week, with equity products being the main focus for various fund companies [2] - Among the new funds, 16 are actively managed equity funds and 13 are index funds, indicating a strong emphasis on equity investment strategies [2] Thematic Focus of New Funds - Many newly launched funds are targeting current hot themes, such as overseas expansion and consumer trends. For instance, the Yongying Qihang Huixuan fund focuses on growth opportunities from overseas contributions, highlighting that the gross margin of non-financial A-share companies has been higher overseas since 2021 [3] - The Caitong Consumer Preferred fund is aimed at young consumer trends, including brand expansion and innovative consumption, with the fund manager optimistic about the growth potential in the consumer sector [3] Experienced Fund Managers - Several new funds are managed by seasoned professionals, such as Teng Yue from China Merchants, who has nearly 16 years of investment research experience and focuses on sectors like technology, manufacturing, and healthcare [4] - Yang Dong from Guangfa Quality Preferred fund, with 19 years in the securities industry, plans to use a strategy combining subjective long positions, active quantification, and AI enhancement to identify quality assets with growth potential [4] Variety in Index Funds - The newly launched index funds include a range of enhanced index products and broad-based ETFs, such as the Penghua Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board 100 Index Enhanced Fund and the Jiayin China Securities Index Selection Hong Kong and Shanghai Technology 50 ETF [4] Popularity of Fixed Income and FOF Products - Recent trends show that fixed income plus ("固收+") and Fund of Funds (FOF) products are gaining popularity, with several products achieving significant fundraising success [5] - For example, the Huatai Fuyin Stable Preferred Fund raised approximately 2.498 billion yuan, while other FOF products also saw fundraising in the range of 1 billion to 1.5 billion yuan [5] AI ETF Launch Success - The launch of seven AI-themed ETFs by various fund companies has been met with strong market interest, with the Yongying China Securities Sci-Tech Innovation Entrepreneurship AI ETF selling out in just one day, raising over 900 million yuan [6] - The rapid sale of these AI ETFs reflects the growing enthusiasm for the AI sector, as the domestic AI industry continues to advance across various segments [6]

Group 1 - The fund "交银中证智选沪深港科技50ETF" (517953) will be available for subscription from December 1 to December 5, 2025 [1] - The fund is managed by交银施罗德基金, with fund managers 蔡铮 and 邵文婷 [1] - The performance benchmark for the fund is the return rate of the 中证智选沪深港科技50指数 [1]