Group 1 - The core issue involves Huabao Fund being sued by Chen Long for "labor dispute," with the case accepted by the Shanghai Pudong New District People's Court, scheduled for a hearing on January 19, 2026 [1] - Chen Long joined Huabao Fund in September 2018 as a senior analyst and managed products starting from September 2, 2021, with a total tenure of 3 years and 62 days [1] - During Chen Long's management, the net value of two funds he managed decreased significantly, with a drop of 54.8% for Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund and 46.75% for Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund [1] Group 2 - Chen Long resigned from the Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund on April 9, 2024, and from the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund on November 2, 2024, citing "business adjustment" as the reason for his departure [1] - In the last six months of his management, the A share of the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund increased by nearly 18%, outperforming the benchmark by approximately 11 percentage points [1] - After Chen Long's departure, the semiconductor and domestic substitution sectors experienced a significant rebound, with the new manager, Shi Jian, achieving a return of 80.18% over 2 years and 98 days for the A share of the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a labor dispute involving Huabao Fund, which has led to a court case set for January 19, 2026, involving a former fund manager named Chen Long [3][4]. Group 1: Labor Dispute - Huabao Fund is being sued by Chen Long for a labor dispute, with the case scheduled to be heard in the Shanghai High People's Court [3][4]. - Chen Long, a former senior analyst and fund manager at Huabao Fund, left his positions in two funds in 2024 due to poor performance and business adjustments [7][9]. Group 2: Fund Performance - During Chen Long's tenure, the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund had a return rate of -46.75%, while the Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund saw a decline of over 50%, with a return rate of -54.80% [9][11]. - After Chen Long's departure, the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund experienced a significant increase, achieving a return of 63.07% in 2025, ranking in the top 10% of similar products [10][12]. Group 3: Management Changes - Chen Long was replaced by Shi Jian as the fund manager on September 23, 2023, who has since focused on investing in domestic semiconductor sectors [11][12]. - Huabao Fund's total management scale reached 379.1 billion yuan, ranking 28th in the industry as of September [12].

Core Viewpoint - Huabao Fund is facing a labor dispute lawsuit filed by Chen Long, with the case accepted by the Shanghai Pudong New District People's Court, scheduled for a hearing on January 19, 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The lawsuit against Huabao Fund is categorized as a labor dispute, with the case number being (2025) Hu 0115 Min [2]. - The hearing is set for January 19, 2026, at 14:30 [2]. Group 2: Chen Long's Tenure and Performance - Chen Long worked at Huabao Fund from September 2018 and managed products from September 2, 2021, until his resignation on April 9, 2024, with a total tenure of 3 years and 62 days [3]. - During his management, the net asset values of the funds he managed decreased significantly, with Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund dropping by 54.8% and Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund by 46.75% [3]. - The Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund was liquidated due to its net asset value falling below 50 million RMB for 60 consecutive working days, shrinking from approximately 56 million RMB to 13 million RMB during Chen Long's management [4]. Group 3: Fund Performance and Management Changes - In 2024, Huabao Fund had a total of 9 products liquidated, with most of them showing negative returns since inception; in the current year, 9 products have also been liquidated, with 3 having negative returns [4]. - Huabao Fund currently employs 43 fund managers, significantly exceeding the industry average of about 24, with an average tenure of 3 years and 84 days [4]. - The recent two years saw only 4 fund managers leaving Huabao Fund, while 3 new hires were made [4]. Group 4: Current Fund Performance - As of the third quarter, Huabao Fund manages a total of 161 products with a combined scale of 401.25 billion RMB, ranking 28th in the industry [5]. - The fund's performance has improved in 2024, with several products achieving returns exceeding 100%, while some equity funds have reported negative returns [5]. - Over a three-year period, several actively managed equity funds from Huabao Fund have underperformed against their benchmarks, with declines exceeding 20% in net value for some products [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the legal dispute between former fund manager Chen Long and Huabao Fund, highlighting the harsh realities of the public fund industry, where performance is paramount and underperformance can lead to dismissal [1][10]. Group 1: Legal Dispute - Chen Long has filed a lawsuit against Huabao Fund due to a labor contract dispute, with the court date set for January 19, 2026 [1][8]. - The lawsuit reflects broader issues in the public fund industry, particularly the "performance-based elimination" culture [1][10]. Group 2: Chen Long's Background and Performance - Chen Long has a notable background, having worked at Tianxiang Investment Consulting, Minsheng Securities, and China International Capital Corporation before joining Huabao Fund in September 2018 [2][14]. - He managed two funds, the Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund and the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund, during a time when the "carbon neutrality" concept was gaining traction [3][14]. - Despite initial promise, both funds experienced significant losses, with the Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund losing 54.8% and the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund losing 46.75% during his tenure [5][16]. Group 3: Fund Performance and Market Reaction - In the last three months of his tenure, the funds saw a sudden performance increase, with a 21.75% rise, outperforming the benchmark by nearly 10 percentage points [5][16]. - After Chen's departure, the new fund manager shifted the investment focus to AI computing and other hot sectors, resulting in a 63% return for the fund in 2024, contrasting sharply with Chen's performance [7][18]. Group 4: Industry Context and Implications - The article notes a trend in the public fund industry where fund managers face increasing pressure, with average tenure dropping below 2.5 years due to intense competition [9][19]. - Chen Long's case serves as a warning for the industry, questioning the sustainability of investment philosophies in an environment where performance is closely tied to job security [10][19].

Group 1 - Huabao Fund has been sued in court due to a labor dispute, with the case set to be heard on January 19, 2026 [1][4] - The plaintiff, Chen Long, is linked to a former fund manager at Huabao Fund, who served as a senior analyst and managed multiple funds before leaving [5][7] - Chen Long's performance as a fund manager was poor, with returns of -46.75% for the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund and -54.80% for the Huabao Green Theme Mixed Fund during his tenure [7][8] Group 2 - After Chen Long's departure, the Huabao Competitive Advantage Mixed Fund saw a significant increase in returns, achieving 63.07% since 2025, ranking in the top 10% of similar products [8][9] - The current fund manager, Shi Jian, has shifted the fund's focus towards domestic semiconductor investments, which have recently experienced a market surge [8][9] - As of September 30, Huabao Fund's total management scale reached 379.1 billion yuan, ranking 28th in the industry [9]