Core Insights - The article discusses the recent performance and operational strategies of the Tongtai Industrial Upgrade Fund, which has shown a significant recovery in scale but remains under scrutiny for its ambiguous net value growth and investment decisions [1][3][4] Fund Performance - The Tongtai Industrial Upgrade Fund, established on March 24, 2022, experienced a drastic decline in net value, dropping to around 0.6 yuan before a surprising recovery due to large redemptions that inflated its net value by 68.73% in a single day [3][4] - As of the end of Q3, the fund's net asset value reached 2.1425 yuan, reflecting a growth of 30.65%, outperforming its benchmark by 12.53% [3][4] - The fund saw a net subscription of 0.34 million shares in Q3, doubling its size to 4.39 million yuan compared to the end of Q2 [4] Investment Strategy - The fund has shifted its investment focus towards the robotics sector, particularly humanoid robots, which saw a nearly 30% increase in the relevant index during Q3 [5][6] - The fund's top holding, Dongjie Intelligent, was added to the portfolio during this period, accounting for 8.07% of the fund's net value [5][6] Regulatory Concerns - Dongjie Intelligent faced two regulatory penalties during Q3 for inadequate financial disclosures, raising concerns about the fund's investment choices [8][9] - Despite these issues, the fund manager maintains that the company's fundamentals remain unaffected, although Dongjie Intelligent has reported consecutive losses and declining revenues in recent years [9][10] Broader Industry Trends - Other funds under Tongtai have also shifted towards niche sectors but have not seen significant improvements in performance or scale [10] - The overall management scale of Tongtai Fund is reported to be 7.7 billion yuan, ranking 143rd in the industry, indicating challenges in maintaining competitive performance [10][11]