Core Insights - The demand for fund allocation has significantly increased at the end of the year, with a notable acceleration in public fund issuance, indicating a strong market liquidity and potential for next year's market performance [1][2] Fund News - In December, 52 new funds were launched, primarily focusing on equity and mixed funds, with notable fundraising targets such as the E Fund's ChiNext 50 ETF Connect aiming for 8 billion yuan [2] - A total of 441 stock recommendations were made by 42 research institutions, covering 308 unique stocks, with a clear concentration on a few key stocks, suggesting a bullish sentiment for the upcoming market [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission released a new REITs industry scope list, expanding the types of underlying assets to include consumer infrastructure, which could enhance investment opportunities and market depth [2] Fund Performance - The best-performing fund on December 1 was the Huatai-PB Hongrui Return Mixed A, with a daily growth rate of 4.7923%, indicating strong investor interest in mixed funds [7] - Among stock funds, the Tianhong CSI Industrial Nonferrous Metals Theme Index A led with a daily growth rate of 3.6590%, reflecting a positive trend in the industrial sector [8] - The top bond fund was the Huashang Convertible Bond C, achieving a daily growth rate of 1.0639%, showcasing resilience in fixed-income investments [8]