Group 1 - The capital market landscape in 2025 is shifting towards diversified asset allocation, moving away from single-asset strategies to include equities, fixed income, and physical assets [1] - Emerging industry leaders and high-rated corporate bonds are becoming mainstream investment options, with a focus on a three-dimensional combination of stocks, bonds, and physical gold [1] - The Hong Kong stock market is showing structural opportunities, with specific stocks in AI healthcare and renewable energy infrastructure benefiting significantly [2] Group 2 - Gold is highlighted as a traditional safe-haven asset, particularly during the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle, showcasing unique allocation value [3] - The combination of physical gold and gold ETFs meets liquidity needs while avoiding trading losses, with gold mining stocks showing a high correlation to gold prices [3] - Risk management strategies are emphasized, including the use of cross-market ETFs to hedge currency risks and volatility index products to manage market risks [5] Group 3 - The rise of smart investment advisory tools is changing allocation methods, allowing for dynamic adjustments based on economic indicators [5] - There is a recommendation to maintain a minimum of 15% gold holdings in portfolios, alongside a focus on consumer recovery stocks and high-yield municipal bonds [5] - The importance of maintaining a balance between algorithmic and actively managed products is noted to enhance portfolio differentiation [5]

Overall Summary - **Report Period**: August 11 - August 17, 2025 [1][11] - **Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: The issuance guidance rates from the Dealer Association showed a differentiated trend, with high - grade rates rising and medium - low - grade rates falling. Credit bond issuance volume decreased, and net financing turned negative. Secondary - market trading volume declined, yields rose, and credit spreads showed mixed trends. Currently, the allocation cost - effectiveness is low. In the long run, yields are in a downward channel, but due to high prices, the allocation pace can be slowed. For relative returns, credit - sinking and duration - stretching are not cost - effective, and high - grade short - term bonds can be considered for defense [1][60] 1. Primary Market 1.1 Issuance and Maturity Scale - Total credit bonds issued 350 with an amount of 260.56 billion yuan, a 29.04% decrease from the previous period. Net financing was - 12.116 billion yuan, a decrease of 203.684 billion yuan [11] - Enterprise bonds had zero issuance with a net financing of - 16.575 billion yuan, a decrease of 11.059 billion yuan [11] - Corporate bonds issued 126 with an amount of 96.654 billion yuan, an 8.73% increase; net financing was 43.48 billion yuan, an increase of 10.703 billion yuan [11] - Medium - term notes issued 116 with an amount of 92.57 billion yuan, a 43.70% decrease; net financing was 20.422 billion yuan, a decrease of 92.531 billion yuan [11] - Short - term financing bills issued 91 with an amount of 61.219 billion yuan, a 39.28% decrease; net financing was - 52.858 billion yuan, a decrease of 104.478 billion yuan [11] - Private placement notes issued 17 with an amount of 9.613 billion yuan, a 22.10% decrease; net financing was - 6.585 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.319 billion yuan [11] 1.2 Issuance Interest Rates - The issuance guidance rates from the Dealer Association showed a high - grade up and medium - low - grade down trend, with a change range of - 3 BP to 2 BP [1][15] - For 1 - year terms, the rate change was between - 1 BP and 2 BP; for 3 - year terms, between - 2 BP and 2 BP; for 5 - year terms, between - 3 BP and 2 BP; for 7 - year terms, between - 3 BP and 2 BP [15] - For key AAA and AAA grades, the rate change was between 0 BP and 2 BP; for AA + grade, between - 1 BP and 1 BP; for AA grade, between - 3 BP and - 1 BP; for AA - grade, between - 3 BP and - 2 BP [15] 2. Secondary Market 2.1 Market Trading Volume - Total credit - bond trading volume was 775.373 billion yuan, a 7.29% decrease from the previous period [19] - Enterprise bonds, corporate bonds, and medium - term notes' trading volumes decreased, while short - term financing bills and private placement notes' trading volumes increased [1][19] 2.2 Credit Spreads - For medium - and short - term notes, most credit spreads narrowed, especially for 5 - year terms, except for the 3 - year AAA - grade spread which widened [22][25] - For enterprise bonds, most credit spreads narrowed, especially for 5 - year terms, except for the 3 - year AA + grade which remained unchanged [29] - For urban investment bonds, credit spreads showed a differentiated trend. 1 - year and 5 - year spreads generally narrowed, while 3 - year and 7 - year spreads generally widened [1][39] 2.3 Term Spreads and Rating Spreads - For AA + medium - and short - term notes, 3Y - 1Y, 5Y - 3Y, and 7Y - 3Y term spreads widened. Rating spreads for 3 - year medium - and short - term notes generally narrowed [47] - For AA + enterprise bonds, 3Y - 1Y and 7Y - 3Y term spreads widened, 5Y - 3Y narrowed. Rating spreads for 3 - year enterprise bonds had mixed trends [52] - For AA + urban investment bonds, 3Y - 1Y and 7Y - 3Y term spreads widened, 5Y - 3Y narrowed. Rating spreads for 3 - year urban investment bonds had mixed trends [53] 3. Credit Rating Adjustment and Default Bond Statistics 3.1 Credit Rating Adjustment - No company rating (including outlook) adjustments during the period [58] 3.2 Default and Extension Bonds - No credit - bond defaults or extensions during the period [59] 4. Investment Views Credit Bonds - From an absolute - return perspective, supply shortages and strong allocation demand support credit bonds. Although fluctuations are inevitable, yields are in a downward channel in the long run. Due to high prices, the allocation pace can be slowed, and bonds can be added during adjustments. Pay attention to interest - rate bond trends and coupon values. Consider bonds of relevant entities underperforming in the Sci - tech Innovation Bond ETF [1][60] - From a relative - return perspective, since rating spreads are at historical lows, credit - sinking and duration - stretching are not cost - effective. High - grade short - term bonds can be used for defense [1][60] Real Estate Bonds - With the real - estate market gradually stabilizing, high - risk - appetite funds can consider early layout, focusing on the balance between risk and return. Allocate to central and state - owned enterprises with stable historical valuations and high - quality private - enterprise bonds with strong guarantees. Long - term allocation can increase returns, and trading opportunities from undervalued real - estate bonds can be explored [2][62] Urban Investment Bonds - In the context of stable growth and prevention of systemic risks, the probability of urban investment bond defaults is low. They can still be a key allocation for credit bonds. The short - term credit risk is low, and the current strategy can be positive. However, during the process of local financing platform clearance and transformation, some urban investment bonds may face valuation fluctuations. Future opportunities in the reform and transformation of "entity - type" financing platforms can be monitored [2][62]

Group 1 - Credit bond yields have generally risen, with financial bond spreads widening more than non-financial credit bonds. The 5-year and 7-year spreads for lower-rated bonds narrowed significantly, by 4-8 basis points [2][10] - The 3-year financial bonds saw a notable widening in spreads, particularly for perpetual bonds, with 3-year spreads widening by 3-4 basis points [2][10] - The overall turnover rate of credit bonds decreased from 1.99% to 1.93%, indicating a decline in market activity. The weighted average transaction duration for all credit bonds fell from 3.1 years to 3.0 years [3][10] Group 2 - Institutional behavior shows an increased allocation to credit bonds by wealth management and insurance sectors, while funds have reduced their holdings in secondary capital bonds. Wealth management has focused on increasing positions in bonds with maturities of one year or less [4][10] - Market sentiment remains cautious, with a recommendation to prioritize defensive strategies. It is suggested to adopt a short-duration strategy to enhance returns while maintaining portfolio stability [5][10] Group 3 - The average yield for city investment bonds with an implied rating of AA- and above is 2.12%, with significant variations across provinces. High-yield city investment bonds are concentrated in longer-term bonds [13][17] - The average yield for industrial bonds with an implied rating of AA- and above is 1.90%, with the textile and social services sectors showing higher yields [17]

Fixed Income Research - The issuance amount and net financing of credit bonds increased significantly on a low base effect, while transaction amounts slightly decreased [2] - The overall change in the issuance guidance rates was a decline of 4 to 2 basis points, with corporate bonds seeing zero issuance [2] - The net financing amount for credit bonds is at a historically high level, with corporate bonds showing a decrease in net financing while other types increased [2] - The transaction amount in the secondary market for credit bonds slightly decreased, with corporate bonds and company bonds seeing an increase [2] - Credit bond yields declined across the board, with credit spreads for medium-term notes, corporate bonds, and urban investment bonds narrowing [2] - The current pricing of credit bonds is considered high, suggesting a cautious approach to increasing positions, with a focus on the trend of interest rate bonds and individual bond coupon values [2] Fund Research - The major indices in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets experienced fluctuations, with active equity fund positions rising [5] - The average increase for QDII funds was 1.67%, while equity funds averaged a 1.56% increase, with 87.16% showing positive returns [6] - The ETF market saw a net inflow of 15.717 billion yuan, with cross-border ETFs attracting the largest inflow of 13 billion yuan [7] - A total of 38 new funds were issued, raising 39.740 billion yuan, indicating an increase in fundraising activity [8] Industry Research - The suspension of operations in the Ningde Jianxiawo mining area raises concerns about domestic supply disruptions in the metal industry [9] - The steel market is currently in a state of observation due to cooling speculative sentiment, with potential impacts from coal production restrictions [9] - Copper prices are expected to be supported by tight supply, while aluminum prices may fluctuate based on domestic demand and supply adjustments [11] - The gold market is influenced by U.S. employment data and interest rate expectations, with potential upward pressure on prices [11] - The lithium market faces supply disruptions due to mining suspensions, with limited upward price potential in the short term [11] - The rare earth market is experiencing price adjustments after a rapid increase, with attention needed on downstream production and demand [12]

Group 1 - The credit bond market continues to show a recovery trend, with short to medium-term bonds outperforming long-term bonds, as evidenced by a narrowing of credit spreads, particularly in 1-year and 3-year AA-rated bonds [1][4] - The overall credit spread for 1-year bonds narrowed by approximately 3-4 basis points, while 5-year and longer bonds saw a reduction of 1-2 basis points [1][9] - Specific sectors such as urban investment bonds and financial bonds experienced significant spread compression, with 1-year AA-rated urban investment bonds showing a notable decrease of 4 basis points [1][9] Group 2 - The overall turnover rate in the credit bond market decreased from 2.34% to 1.99%, indicating a decline in market trading activity [2] - The weighted average transaction duration for all credit bonds fell from 3.4 years to 3.1 years, with urban investment bonds maintaining an average duration of around 3.0 years [2][10] - The proportion of TKN (traded notional) in various credit bond categories generally increased, reflecting a shift in market dynamics [2][10] Group 3 - Investment funds were the primary contributors to the increased allocation in credit bonds, particularly focusing on bonds with maturities of 3 years or less [3] - Insurance funds shifted from net buying to net selling in ultra-long-term secondary capital bonds, indicating a change in investment strategy [3] - The net buying scale of credit bonds by wealth management products decreased, despite a sustained increase in allocation over the past three weeks [3] Group 4 - There is a potential for further spread compression in long-term credit bonds, suggesting that investors should consider opportunities in 3-5 year non-financial credit bonds [4] - The cancellation of the value-added tax exemption on interest income from government and financial bonds has improved the relative attractiveness of non-financial credit bonds [4] - Trading accounts are advised to focus on liquid short to medium-term urban investment bonds or major bank perpetual bonds for better trading opportunities [4]

Core Viewpoints - In July, the issuance guidance rates for all maturities declined, with an overall change of -20 BP to -1 BP. The issuance scale of credit bonds slightly decreased month-on-month, with corporate bonds, medium-term notes, and directed tools seeing a decrease, while enterprise bonds and short-term financing bonds increased [2] - The net financing amount of credit bonds increased month-on-month, with medium-term notes seeing a decrease. Other varieties showed an increase, with corporate bonds, medium-term notes, and short-term financing bonds having positive net financing amounts [2] - In the secondary market, the transaction scale of credit bonds increased month-on-month, while the transaction amounts of enterprise bonds and directed tools decreased. The yield of credit bonds showed a fluctuating trend, with the monthly average lower than June [2] - The credit spread showed a similar trend to yields, initially narrowing, then widening, and finally narrowing again. Most varieties of medium-term notes, corporate bonds, and urban investment bonds saw a month-on-month narrowing of credit spreads [2] - From an absolute return perspective, insufficient supply and relatively strong allocation demand continue to support the strengthening of credit bonds. Despite inevitable fluctuations due to various factors, the long-term yield is expected to remain in a downward channel, making it feasible to increase allocations during adjustments [2] Industry Insights - The real estate market is undergoing adjustments, but with the implementation of policies to stabilize the market, it is moving towards stabilization. The recovery in sales will significantly impact bond valuations, and funds with higher risk tolerance may consider early positioning [3] - The focus for allocation remains on historically stable, high-performing central and state-owned enterprises, as well as high-quality private enterprise bonds with strong guarantees. This strategy aims to extend duration and enhance returns while also considering trading opportunities from undervalued real estate enterprise bonds [3] - Urban investment bonds are still a key allocation variety under the backdrop of stabilizing growth and preventing systemic risks, with a low likelihood of defaults. However, attention should be paid to potential valuation fluctuations during the acceleration of urban investment platform clean-up and transformation [3]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - As of August 4, 2025, the valuation yields and spreads of private enterprise real estate bonds and industrial bonds in the stock of credit bonds are generally higher than those of other varieties. Compared with last week, the yields of non - financial and non - real estate industrial bonds and real estate bonds mostly declined, and the yields of financial bonds basically declined [2][3][8] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Overall Stock Credit Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields and spreads of private enterprise real estate bonds and industrial bonds are higher than other varieties. Compared with last week, non - financial non - real estate industrial bonds (both state - owned and private enterprises) and real estate bonds (state - owned and private enterprises) generally saw yield declines. Among them, 1 - year and 2 - 3 - year private enterprise public non - perpetual non - financial non - real estate industrial bonds had yield declines of 5.8BP and 6.7BP respectively, and the yield declines of 3 - year private enterprise public non - perpetual real estate bonds were all over 6BP. Financial bonds also had mostly declining yields, with significant declines in 1 - year perpetual lease bonds and short - end bank sub - debt [2][3][8] 2. Public Offering Urban Investment Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are below 2.4%. Bonds with yields over 4.5% are in Guizhou's prefecture - level and district - county - level areas, and areas like Yunnan and Gansu have high spreads. Yields mainly declined compared with last week, with an average decline of 3.8BP for 1 - year varieties. Bonds with large decline amplitudes include 1 - year Zhejiang provincial perpetual, 1 - year Guizhou prefecture - level non - perpetual, 1 - 2 - year Guangxi district - county - level non - perpetual, and 1 - year Xinjiang provincial non - perpetual bonds [2][15] 3. Private Offering Urban Investment Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields in coastal provinces such as Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Fujian are below 2.8%. Bonds with yields higher than 4% are in Guizhou's prefecture - level areas, and areas like Yunnan and Gansu have high spreads. The proportion of yield decline is high compared with last week, but there is differentiation among terms. The average yield of 1 - year varieties declined by 3.9BP, and the long - end performance was slightly weaker. Bonds with large decline amplitudes include 1 - 2 - year Guizhou district - county - level non - perpetual, 3 - 5 - year Shaanxi prefecture - level perpetual, 1 - year Liaoning prefecture - level and district - county - level non - perpetual urban investment bonds, with declines of 8.6BP, 15.6BP, 9.5BP, and 9.3BP respectively [2][24] 4. Financial Bonds - Bonds with high valuation yields and spreads include urban and rural commercial bank capital replenishment tools and leasing company bonds. Yields basically declined compared with last week. 1 - year perpetual lease bonds had a large decline amplitude, and 2 - 3 - year private non - perpetual varieties had slight adjustments. Bank sub - debt was favored, with dominant performance concentrated in the short - end. 1 - year joint - stock bank and 1 - 2 - year urban commercial bank secondary capital bonds had yield declines of 11.5BP and 8.8BP respectively, and the long - end secondary bonds had a decline amplitude of around 3BP. 2 - year joint - stock bank and urban commercial bank commercial financial bonds recovered first, especially the 1 - year joint - stock bank variety with a 5BP decline. The allocation sentiment for securities company bonds was good, with 1 - year private and 1 - 2 - year public non - perpetual bonds having yield declines close to 6.5BP, but the willingness to sink was weak, and private sub - non - perpetual varieties generally adjusted [4][8]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes a continued preference for high-grade long-duration credit bonds amidst a fluctuating but generally strong market trend [1][62] - It highlights a slight decrease in the issuance scale of credit bonds in July, with a net financing increase, indicating a mixed but generally positive market sentiment [2][12][19] Group 1: Primary Market Conditions - In July, a total of 1,435 credit bonds were issued, amounting to 12,900.31 billion, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 1.27% [12] - The net financing amount for credit bonds increased to 3,662.83 billion, a month-on-month increase of 954.08 billion [12] - The issuance rates for various maturities decreased, with overall changes ranging from -20 BP to -1 BP [14][18] Group 2: Secondary Market Conditions - The total transaction volume of credit bonds in July reached 41,783.17 billion, representing a month-on-month growth of 4.05% [19] - Credit spreads for most varieties of credit bonds narrowed, with the trend mirroring that of yields [22][29] - The report notes that the overall yield of credit bonds exhibited a volatile trend, with a monthly average decline compared to June [62] Group 3: Investment Perspectives - The report suggests that the current market conditions favor high-grade bonds due to their potential for price recovery and the limited space for compression in short-term credit spreads [62][67] - It recommends focusing on bonds from state-owned enterprises and high-quality private enterprises with strong guarantees, as these are expected to provide better risk-adjusted returns [67] - The report also indicates that the ongoing adjustments in the market necessitate a strategic approach to bond selection, emphasizing the importance of monitoring interest rate trends and individual bond coupon values [62][67]

Fixed Income Research - The report indicates that the overall issuance guidance rates for credit bonds have mostly decreased, with a change range of -5 BP to 2 BP [2] - The issuance scale of credit bonds has increased on a month-on-month basis, with net financing amounts for medium-term notes and short-term financing bonds rising, while corporate bonds, company bonds, and targeted tools saw a decrease [2] - In the secondary market, the transaction amount of credit bonds has increased, with all varieties showing growth; however, credit bond yields have risen by 4-14 BP [2] - The report suggests that despite the recent yield adjustments, the conditions for a trend reversal in credit bonds remain insufficient, but the support from insufficient supply and strong demand may lead to a potential decline in yields [2] - The report emphasizes a cautious yet optimistic approach to current configurations and trading strategies, focusing on the trends in interest rate bonds and the coupon value of individual bonds [2] Industry Research - In the steel sector, prices have rebounded, leading to some replenishment intentions downstream, with macro "anti-involution" news positively impacting steel prices [5] - The aluminum market is expected to experience price fluctuations due to insufficient fundamental support, with attention on the outcomes of the July Politburo meeting and US-China trade negotiations [5] - Lithium prices have been positively influenced by "anti-involution" news, but there is still significant pressure from oversupply, necessitating caution regarding speculative demand [5] - The rare earth sector has seen a significant increase in exports, with June exports rising by 32.02% month-on-month, indicating potential for further price strength due to improving export demand [5] - The report maintains a "positive" rating for the steel industry and the non-ferrous metals sector, highlighting specific companies for potential investment [6]

Group 1: Overall Situation of Credit Bonds - As of July 28, 2025, the valuation yields and spreads of private enterprise industrial bonds and real estate bonds are generally higher than other varieties. Compared with last week, the yields of non - financial and non - real estate industrial bonds have been adjusted, and the yields of state - owned enterprise private non - perpetual real estate bonds have all increased [3][8]. - The varieties with high valuation yields and spreads in financial bonds include leasing company bonds, urban and rural commercial bank capital supplementary tools, and securities sub - debt. Compared with last week, the yields of various financial varieties have basically increased [4][8]. Group 2: Urban Investment Bonds Public Urban Investment Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields of public urban investment bonds in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are both below 2.4%. The urban investment bonds with yields exceeding 4.5% are in prefecture - level cities and district - level counties in Guizhou. The spreads in Guangxi, Yunnan, Gansu and other regions are also relatively high. Compared with last week, the yields of public urban investment bonds have basically increased across the board, with the 2 - 3 - year varieties having a larger adjustment range [2][15]. - Specific regions' weighted average valuation yields and spreads are shown in Chart 5 and Chart 6, and the changes compared with last week are shown in Chart 7 [16][18][21]. Private Urban Investment Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields of private urban investment bonds in coastal provinces such as Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Fujian are below 2.9%. The varieties with yields higher than 4% appear in prefecture - level cities in Guizhou. The spreads in Shaanxi, Yunnan, Gansu and other regions are also relatively high. Compared with last week, the yields of various private urban investment bond varieties have mainly increased. The varieties with relatively large yield increases are 3 - 5 - year non - perpetual bonds in Guangxi's district - level counties, 1 - 2 - year non - perpetual bonds in Ningxia's prefecture - level cities, 2 - 3 - year non - perpetual bonds in Guizhou's district - level counties, and 1 - 2 - year non - perpetual bonds of Guangxi provincial - level, with corresponding increases of 18.8BP, 15.6BP, 14.1BP and 12.7BP respectively [2][24]. - Specific regions' weighted average valuation yields and spreads are shown in Chart 8 and Chart 9 [25][28]. Group 3: Industrial Bonds Private Enterprise Industrial Bonds - The valuation yields and spreads of private enterprise industrial bonds are relatively high. Among them, the 2 - 3 - year private enterprise public perpetual varieties have a relatively larger upward range, with an average increase of 147.5BP compared with last week [3][13]. Real Estate Bonds - The yields of state - owned enterprise private non - perpetual real estate bonds have all increased. Among them, the yields of 1 - 2 - year private enterprise public non - perpetual real estate bonds have increased by 11.1BP [3][13]. Group 4: Financial Bonds Leasing Company Bonds - The 1 - 2 - year varieties of leasing bonds have a larger yield increase, with an average increase of about 10BP [4]. General Commercial Financial Bonds - The interest rates of all varieties of general commercial financial bonds have increased, with an increase range of 4 to 7BP [4]. Secondary Perpetual Bonds - The yield increase of rural commercial bank secondary capital bonds in secondary perpetual bonds mostly exceeds that of other bank varieties. The yield increase of 1 - year - within and 2 - 3 - year rural commercial bank secondary bonds is greater than 20BP [4]. Securities Company Bonds and Sub - debt - The yield increase of 3 - 5 - year private non - perpetual sub - debt of securities companies exceeds 10BP [4].