Market Overview - A-shares experienced steady growth in the first half of the week, followed by an overall adjustment in the latter half, with May CPI showing a month-on-month decline [1] - The three major indices had mixed performances, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index down by 0.25% and 0.60% respectively, while the ChiNext Index rose by 0.22% [1] - Global uncertainty has led to increased interest in defensive assets, with high-dividend assets maintaining significant allocation value [1] ETF Performance - The top-performing ETFs this week included several related to innovative pharmaceuticals, with notable gains exceeding 10% for multiple funds [2] - Conversely, consumption and technology-related ETFs saw significant declines, with the top losers experiencing drops of over 4% [4][5] Investment Trends - China's share of global business development (BD) transactions has surged from 5% in 2021 to 42% by May 2025, indicating a growing international recognition of Chinese innovative pharmaceuticals [3] - Major transactions, such as the $60 billion collaboration between Heng Rui Medicine and Hercules, highlight the increasing trend of Chinese companies entering international markets [3] Fund Flows - The ETF market saw a net outflow of 43.36 billion yuan, with a notable preference for conservative investments, particularly in bond ETFs [6][8] - The top inflows were seen in bond ETFs, with the Credit Bond ETF leading with an inflow of over 30 billion yuan [8] Upcoming ETFs - Four new ETFs are set to launch next week, including the Changcheng CSI Dividend Low Volatility 100 ETF, which aims to provide a combination of high dividends and low volatility [10] - The Tianhong CSI A500 Enhanced Strategy ETF is also highlighted for its strong historical performance and potential for superior returns through active management [12]

Core Insights - A total of 12 stock ETFs have announced their listing since June, with the highest allocation being 40.89% for the Great Wall CSI Dividend Low Volatility 100 ETF [1][2] - The average allocation for these newly announced ETFs is only 19.43%, indicating a generally conservative approach to investment during the current period [1][2] Group 1: ETF Listings and Allocations - The Great Wall CSI Dividend Low Volatility 100 ETF will be listed on June 18, 2025, with a total of 320 million shares [1] - The fund's asset allocation as of June 11, 2025, shows 59.08% in bank deposits and settlement reserves, while stock investments account for 40.89% [1] - Other ETFs with significant allocations include the Invesco Great Wall CSI 300 Enhanced Strategy ETF at 39.95%, the Huatai-PB SSE STAR Market New Materials ETF at 32.39%, and the Harvest SSE STAR Market Comprehensive Enhanced Strategy ETF at 26.95% [1] Group 2: Fund Sizes and Investor Composition - The average number of shares raised for the newly listed ETFs is 394 million, with the largest being the Huaan Hang Seng Index Hong Kong Stock Connect ETF at 590 million shares [2] - Institutional investors hold an average of 19.12% of the shares in these ETFs, with the highest proportions in the Xingyin SSE STAR Market Comprehensive Price ETF at 59.97%, the Bank of China CSI All Share Free Cash Flow ETF at 51.12%, and the Tianhong CSI A500 Enhanced Strategy ETF at 31.23% [2] - ETFs with lower institutional ownership include the Huaan Hang Seng Index Hong Kong Stock Connect ETF at 4.09%, the Guotai Chuangye Board New Energy ETF at 5.68%, and the Chuangye Board ETF Dongcai at 5.93% [2]

Group 1 - The issuance of equity funds is accelerating, with an average of less than half a month for a product to complete the fundraising to establishment process [1] - As of May 19, 2023, at least 23 new products are expected to be launched this week, with 16 being equity products, accounting for approximately 70% of the total [1] - The average subscription period for these equity products is 12.56 days, indicating strong market interest [1] Group 2 - The recent issuance includes 14 stock-type funds, all of which are index or enhanced index funds, reflecting a strong demand for low-cost, high-transparency passive investment tools [2] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has introduced a plan to enhance the scale and proportion of equity investments in public funds, optimizing the registration process for equity funds [2] - As of May 19, 2023, 345 equity funds have been established this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.19% [2] Group 3 - The structural characteristics of the market reflect a recovery in market confidence and the penetration of passive investment concepts in asset allocation [3] - Current policies, upgraded demand, and product innovation are creating a favorable ecosystem for the development of equity funds, particularly index-based tools [3]