Report Investment Rating - The report is bullish on the bond market, predicting that the yield of the 10Y Treasury bond will return to around 1.65%, the 30Y Treasury bond to 1.9%, and the 5Y large - bank secondary capital bond to 1.9% (all referring to non - VAT bonds) by the end of the year [24]. Core Viewpoints - In October 2025, the wealth management scale increased more than seasonally, with the total scale reaching 33.6 trillion yuan at the end of October, up 3.7 trillion yuan from the end of the previous year and 1.5 trillion yuan from the end of the previous month [3][6]. - The average monthly annualized yield of pure fixed - income wealth management products of wealth management companies significantly rebounded in October. The average performance comparison benchmark of newly issued RMB fixed - income wealth management products of wealth management companies has been declining since the beginning of 2022, and the lower limit may reach 2.0% in the future [3]. - The interest - bearing liability cost rate of A - share listed banks has declined rapidly in the past two years. It is expected to fall below 1.60% in Q4 2025, and the liability cost of commercial banks will decline year by year in the next three to five years, supporting the downward trend of bond yields [3]. - The report is bullish on the bond market in the short term. Factors such as high equity positions of institutions like annuities, rapid decline in bank liability costs, loose liquidity, and seasonal patterns are expected to support the bond market [3]. Summary by Directory 10 - month Wealth Management Scale - As of the end of October 2025, the wealth management scale reached 33.6 trillion yuan, hitting a historical high. The increase in October was 1.5 trillion yuan, higher than the average increase of 0.87 trillion yuan from 2021 - 2024. Even with a strong stock market in Q3 2025, the wealth management scale increased by 1.46 trillion yuan, higher than the same period from 2022 - 2024 [6][7][9]. Fixed - income Wealth Management Yield in October 2025 - The performance comparison benchmark of newly issued RMB fixed - income wealth management products has been declining since 2022. In October 2025, the upper limit was 2.61% and the lower limit was 2.13%, and the lower limit may drop to around 2.0% in the future [12][17]. - The average 7 - day annualized yield of cash - management wealth management products was 1.26% as of November 9, 2025, and that of money market funds was 1.11%. The yield of cash - management products was stable at a low level in October [13][15]. - The fixed - income wealth management yield significantly rebounded in October. The average monthly annualized yield of pure fixed - income wealth management products was 3.53% in October, up from 2.15% in September [18]. Investment Advice - The interest - bearing liability cost rate of A - share listed banks decreased to 1.63% in Q3 2025, and it is expected to fall below 1.60% in Q4 2025. In the next three to five years, the liability cost of commercial banks will decline year by year, supporting the downward trend of bond yields [19]. - Given high equity positions of institutions like annuities, rapid decline in bank liability costs, loose liquidity, and expected policy rate cuts, the report is bullish on the bond market. Wealth management products may increase their allocation of credit bonds with a remaining maturity of 3 years or less and long - term industrial and urban investment bonds [24].

Investment Rating of the Reported Industry No information provided regarding the industry investment rating in the content. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In September 2025, the wealth - management scale decreased seasonally. As of the end of September 2025, the total wealth - management scale was 31.9 trillion yuan, up 2.0 trillion yuan from the end of the previous year but down 1.0 trillion yuan from the end of the previous month. The scale increase in Q3 2025 was higher than that in the same period from 2022 - 2024 [3][7]. - The average monthly annualized return of pure fixed - income wealth - management products of wealth - management companies decreased slightly in September. The average performance comparison benchmark of newly - issued RMB fixed - income wealth - management products of wealth - management companies has been declining. The upper and lower limits of the average performance comparison benchmark of newly - issued RMB fixed - income wealth - management products in September 2025 were 2.70% and 2.20% respectively [3]. - The cost rate of interest - bearing liabilities of A - share listed banks has been declining rapidly in the past two years. It is expected that the cost rate of interest - bearing liabilities of A - share listed banks in Q4 2025 will drop below 1.65%, and the liability cost of commercial banks will decline year - by - year in the next five years, supporting the downward oscillation of bond yields [3][18]. - There may be a wave of market conditions in the bond market in Q4. The 10Y government bonds have good allocation value for bank self - operation. It is recommended that commercial bank self - operation increase the allocation of government bonds. It is predicted that the 10Y Treasury bond yield may return to around 1.65% by the end of the year [3][21]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Seasonal Decline in September's Wealth - Management Scale - As of the end of September 2025, the total wealth - management scale was 31.9 trillion yuan, up 2.0 trillion yuan from the end of the previous year and down 1.0 trillion yuan from the end of the previous month. The scale increased by 0.17 trillion yuan in January, 0.13 trillion yuan in February, decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan in March, increased by 2.20 trillion yuan in April, increased by 0.19 trillion yuan in May, decreased by 0.86 trillion yuan in June, increased by 2.0 trillion yuan in July, increased by 0.25 trillion yuan in August, and decreased by 1.0 trillion yuan in September. The wealth - management scale is at a historical high, and it may reach 33 trillion yuan in October [6]. - The wealth - management scale decreased by 1.0 trillion yuan in September 2025, close to the seasonal pattern (the average decrease in September from 2021 - 2024 was 0.82 trillion yuan). Despite the stock market's sharp rise in Q3 2025, the total increase in the wealth - management scale in Q3 was 1.25 trillion yuan, higher than that in the same period from 2022 - 2024 [3][7]. 2. Yield of Fixed - Income Wealth - Management Products in September 2025 - The average performance comparison benchmark of newly - issued RMB fixed - income wealth - management products of wealth - management companies has been oscillating downward since early 2022. In September 2025, the upper and lower limits of the average performance comparison benchmark were 2.70% and 2.20% respectively. It is expected that the lower limit may slowly drop to around 2.0% [11]. - The yield of cash - management wealth - management products oscillated in September. As of October 12, 2025, the average 7 - day annualized yield of cash - management wealth - management products of wealth - management companies was 1.30%, while that of money market funds was 1.12%. The yield of money - related products may further decline slightly [12]. - Although the bond market adjusted in September, the average monthly annualized return of pure fixed - income wealth - management products of wealth - management companies was 1.97%, showing that the products were less affected by the bond market adjustment [16]. 3. Investment Suggestion: Declining Bank Liability Costs Support the Bond Market - The cost rate of interest - bearing liabilities of A - share listed banks has been declining rapidly in the past two years. The cost rate of interest - bearing liabilities of A - share listed banks in Q2 2025 was 1.72%, down 8BP quarter - on - quarter and 45BP from the high point in Q4 2023. It is expected to drop below 1.65% in Q4 2025. In the next five years, the liability cost of commercial banks will decline year - by - year, supporting the downward oscillation of bond yields [18]. - China has entered a low - interest - rate era. It is recommended to lower the return expectation of bond investment. Commercial bank self - operation, as the largest bond allocator, also needs to lower the return expectation. In the long run, the bond investment ratio may increase [20]. - It is recommended that commercial bank self - operation increase the allocation of 10Y government bonds during the bond market adjustment. The Fed may cut interest rates by 25BP in October, and there is still room for RRR and interest rate cuts in the next six months. It is predicted that the 10Y Treasury bond yield may return to around 1.65% by the end of the year [21].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The scale of wealth management products grew steadily in August 2025, reaching 32.92 trillion yuan at the end of August, an increase of 2.97 trillion yuan from the end of the previous year and 0.25 trillion yuan from the end of the previous month [4][7]. - The average annualized yield of pure fixed - income wealth management products of wealth management companies in August was relatively stable. The average upper and lower limits of the performance comparison benchmark of newly issued RMB fixed - income wealth management products in August were 2.81% and 2.23% respectively. The average 7 - day annualized yield of cash management products of wealth management companies was 1.27% as of September 7 [4][13][16]. - The interest - bearing liability cost rate of A - share listed banks has declined rapidly in the past two years. It is expected that the interest - bearing liability cost rate of A - share listed banks in 25Q4 will drop below 1.65%, and the liability cost of commercial banks will decline year by year in the next five years, supporting the downward trend of bond yields [4][20]. - The report is bullish on the bond market in the short term. The 10Y government bond has certain allocation value for bank self - operation. It is recommended that commercial bank self - operation increase the allocation of government bonds during bond market adjustments. The 10Y Treasury yield may return to around 1.65% in the next six months [4][24]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 8 - month Wealth Management Scale - As of the end of August 2025, the total wealth management scale was 32.92 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.97 trillion yuan from the end of the previous year and 0.25 trillion yuan from the end of the previous month. The scale is at a historical high [4][7]. - The scale increment in August 2025 was 0.25 trillion yuan, consistent with the seasonal pattern. The combined increment in July and August 2025 was 2.25 trillion yuan, higher than the same period from 2022 - 2024 [4]. 3.2 Yield of Fixed - Income Wealth Management Products in August 2025 - Since the beginning of 2022, the average performance comparison benchmark of newly issued RMB fixed - income wealth management products of wealth management companies has been declining. In August 2025, the upper limit was 2.81% and the lower limit was 2.23%. It is expected that the lower limit may reach 2.0% [13]. - The average 7 - day annualized yield of cash management products of wealth management companies decreased slightly in August. As of September 7, it was 1.27%, while the average 7 - day annualized yield of money market funds was 1.11%. The yield of money - like products may further decline [16]. - Despite the bond market adjustment in August, the average monthly annualized yield of pure fixed - income wealth management products was 2.49%, relatively stable [20]. 3.3 Investment Suggestions: Decline in Bank Liability Costs Supports the Bond Market - The interest - bearing liability cost rate of A - share listed banks in 25Q2 was 1.72%, a quarterly decrease of 8BP and a decrease of 45BP from the high point in 23Q4. It is expected to drop below 1.65% in 25Q4 [4][20]. - In the low - interest - rate era, the difficulty of pure - bond investment has increased significantly. It is recommended to lower the return expectations for bond investment. The proportion of bond investment in the bank system may increase in the long term [23]. - As of the end of August, the 10Y Treasury yield was close to 1.8%. Considering the decline in future liability costs, the spread of 10Y government bonds for bank self - operation may expand. It is recommended that commercial bank self - operation increase the allocation of government bonds during bond market adjustments [24].