记者丨叶麦穗 编辑丨包芳鸣 在宽松流动性的格局下，货币基金收益率正加速下探，破"1"正成为普遍现象。最新数据显示，全市场目前已有87只货币基金的七日年化收益 率跌破1%关口，处于历史低位水平。即使是天弘余额宝这样的头部产品，其七日年化收益率也仅为1.04%。 受此影响，今年12月以来，因收益率不足，触发合同条款被迫下调管理费，货币基金已发布了134条公告，有基金甚至不止一次。 超8 0只货币基金收益率"破1 " ，余额宝收益跌至历史新低 高收益货币基金多采取积极的久期与杠杆策略。例如，万家货币在三季报中提及，三季度资金宽松、存单收益率窄幅震荡且相较资金价格存在 显著利差，该基金始终维持较高久期，同时维持低逆回购资产占比，保证了组合收益。 银华活钱宝三季报指出，基金秉持流动性优先原则，合理调整组合久期，灵活运用杠杆策略并开展波段交易，整体采取中性偏积极策略。 货币基金规模或持续上升 随着货币基金收益率持续走低，多只产品接连触发管理费下调机制。以光大保德信阳光现金宝货币为例，其合同约定，当按0.90%管理费计算 的七日年化暂估收益率小于或等于2倍活期存款利率时，管理费需下调至0.25%，以此规避每万份基金暂估净收 ...

Core Viewpoint - Recent adjustments in management fees for certain money market funds have raised concerns about the alignment of fee structures with investor interests, particularly as the market experiences declining yields and increased fee variability [1][4][7]. Group 1: Fee Adjustments and Mechanisms - Two money market funds, Xin'ao Cash Treasure and Fuanda Shenzhou Tiantili, have recently restored their management fees to 0.80% and 0.55% respectively, after temporarily lowering them to 0.30% due to low estimated annualized returns [1][2]. - The fee adjustment mechanism is designed to prevent negative net returns for investors, automatically lowering fees when estimated returns fall below a certain threshold [3][6]. - This mechanism is not uncommon in money market funds, but it does not fundamentally address the alignment of fee structures with investor interests [1][3]. Group 2: Market Trends and Yield Decline - The average seven-day annualized yield for money market funds has decreased from 1.25% mid-year to 1.1% by November 20, with 69 funds yielding below 1% [4][8]. - High management fees are becoming a significant concern as they can erode investor returns, especially in a low-yield environment where fees consume a large portion of the returns [7][8]. - Funds with higher fees have shown significantly lower average yields compared to the market average, indicating that high fees are detrimental to investor returns [8][9]. Group 3: Regulatory and Industry Responses - Regulatory bodies have indicated a push towards reducing management fees for money market funds, with recent guidelines suggesting lower caps on sales service fees and encouraging fund companies to lower management fees [12][14]. - Some large funds have begun to lower their fees, but the overall progress in fee reduction remains slow compared to equity funds [14][15]. - Despite declining yields, the overall scale and number of investors in money market funds have continued to grow, indicating their importance as a cash management tool for individual investors [15][16].

Core Viewpoint - The public fund fee reform is advancing comprehensively, with money market funds becoming a new focus for fee reductions, which is expected to lower investor costs and promote high-quality industry development [1][4]. Group 1: Fee Reduction Announcements - Multiple money market funds have announced fee reductions, including Tianhong's Yu'ebao, which lowered its custody fee from 0.08% to 0.07%, effective September 23 [2]. - Other funds, such as Guoxin Guozheng and E Fund, have also reduced their management and custody fees, indicating a trend in the industry [2][3]. - The recent fee reductions are seen as a response from leading products to the ongoing fee reform, potentially encouraging more similar products to follow suit [2][3]. Group 2: Regulatory and Market Context - The surge in fee reductions among money market funds is attributed to regulatory guidance, industry development needs, and investor demands, with expectations for more funds to follow [4]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has been actively promoting fee reductions, with new regulations suggesting that sales service fees for money market funds should not exceed 0.15% per year [4]. - Current weighted average sales service fees for money market funds are around 0.17%, slightly above the proposed regulatory cap, indicating a need for further adjustments [4]. Group 3: Broader Fee Reform Trends - The public fund fee reform has shown a diverse and widespread trend, with leading fund companies reducing fees across various fund types, including active equity funds and ETFs [5]. - Analysts suggest that the fee reform is a significant step in improving the capital market system, aiming not only to lower fees for investors but also to enhance institutional business models and service capabilities [5].