Overview - The performance of interest rate bond funds has been notably superior in Q2 2025, with significant contributions from financial-style bond funds and some standout credit bond funds [1][14][19] - The bond market in Q2 2025 exhibited characteristics of "low interest rates and rapid fluctuations," with government bonds outperforming other types of bonds [14][19] Fund Shares - The total share of bond funds in the market saw a marginal increase in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, with over half of the top-performing medium to long-term bond funds also experiencing slight growth [2][26] - Notable increases in shares were observed in funds such as Penghua Fengxiang, Dongfang Zhenbao Pure Bond A, and Tianhong Qixiang A, each expanding by over 3 billion shares in a single quarter [2][26] Net Value - The net value growth of top-performing bond funds in Q2 2025 significantly outperformed that of Q1 2025, with nearly 70% of the growth in Q2 attributed to changes in April [3][30][33] - The sample of top-performing bond funds showed a clear recovery in net value, contrasting with the negative growth rates seen in Q1 [30][33] Bond Type Allocation - By the end of Q2 2025, top-performing bond funds reduced their holdings in interest rate and credit bonds while slightly increasing their positions in certificates of deposit [4][36] - Within credit bonds, there was a notable increase in holdings of financial and corporate bonds, while holdings of medium-term notes and short-term financing bonds were reduced [4][36] Investment Strategy - The investment strategy for Q2 2025 focused on extending duration, reducing leverage, and making moderate downward adjustments [5][58] - The average duration of the bond fund portfolios increased, with top-performing funds maintaining a duration above the market average [5][48][52] - The average leverage ratio for top-performing bond funds slightly decreased to 122.43% in Q2 2025 [58] Summary and Outlook - Looking ahead, the bond market is expected to maintain a volatile upward trend in Q3, with a focus on the flexibility of duration management in September [6][65] - The strategy of extending duration remains favorable, particularly if the positive conditions persist, with key targets for 10Y and 30Y government bonds set at 1.7% and 1.9% respectively [6][65] - For credit bonds, strategies include focusing on short-duration assets and high liquidity long bonds to enhance returns [6][65]