Core Viewpoint - The proposed merger between Haiguang Information and Zhongke Shuguang has sparked significant interest in the capital market, particularly leading to a surge in trading activity in related Xinchuang-themed ETFs [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Announcement and Market Reaction - The strategic restructuring plan between Zhongke Shuguang and Haiguang Information was announced on May 25, with their stocks suspended from trading starting May 26, marking a significant event as the first absorption merger transaction between listed companies under new regulations by the China Securities Regulatory Commission [2]. - The suspension of these stocks has led investors to seek alternative investment opportunities, particularly in Xinchuang-themed ETFs, which include both companies among their top holdings, accounting for over 10% of the total weight in the indices they track [2]. Group 2: ETF Performance and Fund Inflows - As of June 3, the total scale of seven Xinchuang-themed ETFs reached 2.544 billion yuan, a more than 110% increase from 1.188 billion yuan on May 23, with a net inflow of 1.338 billion yuan since the suspension of the individual stocks [2]. - Several ETFs experienced significant growth in scale, with the Guotai Xinchuang ETF increasing from 124 million yuan to 578 million yuan (over 360% growth), and the Fuguo Xinchuang ETF more than doubling from 58 million yuan to 247 million yuan [3]. Group 3: Risk Management and Fund Company Responses - In response to the influx of funds and the inability to adjust holdings due to stock suspensions, several fund managers, including Fuguo Fund and Guotai Fund, issued risk warnings and implemented purchase restrictions to protect existing investors from potential dilution of their interests [5]. - The actions taken by fund companies reflect concerns over tracking errors and deviations due to the rapid inflow of capital into ETFs, highlighting the speculative nature of this investment strategy amid the ongoing merger developments [5].