Core Insights - The public FOF (Fund of Funds) has found its rhythm in the first half of the year, achieving an average return of 3.39% year-to-date as of June 30, with less than 2% of funds showing negative returns [1] - Fund managers are optimistic about the equity market for the second half of the year, focusing on uncovering potential opportunities, although strategies are diverging [1] Performance and Scale Growth - In Q2, public FOFs benefited from rising equity asset prices, with stock FOFs yielding the highest average return of 2.02%, down from 2.7% in Q1; the best-performing sub-type was the equity pension target FOF at 2.86% [2] - Mixed FOFs saw an increase in average returns to 1.81% from 1.43% in Q1, while bond FOFs had the lowest returns at 0.93%, down from 0.19% in Q1 [2] - As of the end of Q2, the total number of FOFs reached 518, with a total management scale of 156.44 billion yuan, an increase of 13.51 billion yuan or 9.45% from Q1 [3] Diversified Holding Strategies - After modest gains in the first half, FOFs are adjusting their strategies for the second half; some managers are opting for a more defensive approach [4] - The proportion of pure bond funds held by FOFs increased significantly from 30.75% in Q1 to 36.8% in Q2, while the share of pure index stock funds decreased from 7.53% to 6.16% [4] - Fund managers are also exploring specific sectors for opportunities, with a notable shift in allocations towards Hong Kong and A-shares, while reducing exposure to U.S. stocks [4]

Core Viewpoint - The personal pension fund market in China has shown significant growth in both performance and scale this year, with a positive outlook for future expansion driven by policy optimization and product diversification [1][3]. Group 1: Fund Performance - Personal pension funds have achieved an average net value increase of 6.56% year-to-date, with some funds like ICBC Pension 2050 Y achieving over 20% [3]. - Over 90% of personal pension funds have positive returns since inception, with nearly 20% of products seeing net value growth exceeding 10% [3]. - The best-performing fund, GF Pension Target 2060, has achieved over 30% returns since its establishment [3]. Group 2: Fund Scale Growth - The total scale of 296 personal pension funds Y shares reached 12.41 billion yuan, marking a 35.7% increase from the end of last year [3][4]. - The Huatai-PB Dividend Low Volatility ETF Link Y saw the largest scale increase in Q2, growing by over 311.85% to 187 million yuan [4]. Group 3: Market Expansion and Product Diversification - As of June 30, 2025, the number of personal pension funds is expected to reach 297, with 9 new products launched in Q2 from 8 different institutions [6]. - Several fund companies are introducing new Y share offerings for index-enhanced funds, indicating ongoing product expansion [7]. - The personal pension system is seen as a market-driven engine to address aging population challenges, supported by tax incentives, reduced fees, and long-term capital lock-in mechanisms [1][7]. Group 4: Future Development Strategies - To strengthen the personal pension fund sector, continuous scale growth and investor education are essential [8]. - Innovation in product offerings is encouraged to enhance the attractiveness of pension target funds, including establishing long-term payment mechanisms for investors [8]. - A tailored approach to meet diverse investor needs is necessary, moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions in pension services [8].

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the changing dynamics in FOF (Fund of Funds) investments, particularly the decline in holdings of gold ETFs, despite their popularity among fund managers [1][2] - As of the end of Q2 2025, the Huazhong Gold ETF has the highest number of FOF holdings, totaling 78, with a market value of 987 million yuan [1] - The top five funds with the most FOF purchases include Huazhong Gold ETF, Hai Futong Zhongzheng Short Bond ETF, Pengyang Zhongzheng 30-Year Treasury ETF, and others, indicating a shift in investment focus [2] Group 2 - The article discusses the performance of FOFs, noting that several funds have achieved over 20% returns year-to-date, with specific funds like Guotai Preferred Navigation and ICBC Smart Progress leading the way [4][5] - Fund managers are adopting a proactive investment strategy, focusing on sectors such as Hong Kong technology, innovative pharmaceuticals, and A-share new productivity themes, which are driving net asset value growth [3][6] - The outlook for the market suggests a focus on industry rotation opportunities, with key investment themes including rare earths, innovative pharmaceuticals, resource commodities, and the financial real estate sector [6][7]

Group 1 - The public FOF (Fund of Funds) market is experiencing a significant increase in new issuance, with 31 new FOF products launched this year, surpassing the total issuance scale of 115.98 billion from 38 products in 2024 [2][3] - As of the end of Q2, the total net asset value of FOF funds reached 168.76 billion, marking a year-to-date increase of 26.74% and hitting a high point since September 2023 [2][3] - The growth in FOF scale is driven by both new issuances and performance improvements of existing FOFs, supported by a stabilizing A-share market and expanding personal pension fund listings [2][4] Group 2 - The majority of new FOF products are mixed-type, with 23 out of 31 being mixed FOFs, and several "popular" FOFs have raised over 60 billion in initial offerings, setting new records for single product fundraising in the past three years [3][4] - The average return for FOFs in the first half of the year was 3.11%, with some aggressive FOFs achieving returns over 14% by investing in thematic ETFs and overseas assets [4][5] Group 3 - Despite the growth in new FOF products, many existing FOFs are facing pressure due to small asset sizes, with 57 funds having net asset values below 50 million, and 170 funds below 200 million, leading to 13 funds being liquidated this year [5][6] - The small size of many FOF products is attributed to poor historical performance, inadequate risk management, and high levels of product homogeneity, which have resulted in low investor acceptance [6][7] Group 4 - Industry experts suggest that FOF products need to clarify their positioning, objectives, and investment strategies, while also enhancing investor engagement to improve the overall investment experience [7][8] - The FOF market is expected to continue evolving towards diversified asset allocation, with a focus on incorporating various investment tools such as ETFs and optimizing product structures to reduce competition among similar products [8]

Core Viewpoint - The FOF products have demonstrated strong performance in the first half of the year, leveraging their multi-asset strategy to achieve positive returns and gaining popularity in the market [1][3]. Performance Summary - As of June 30, 2025, the overall average return of FOFs for the first half of the year was 3.11%, with some aggressive FOFs achieving over 10% gains through investments in thematic ETFs, overseas assets, and commodity tools [2][4]. - Notable high-performing FOFs included Bohai Huijin's Preferred Progress with a 15.19% increase, ICBC's Smart Progress with a 14.88% increase, and ICBC's Pension 2050Y with a 14.59% increase [4]. Product Development - The issuance of new FOF products continued to rise, with 31 new products launched in the first half of the year, indicating sustained market interest in multi-asset allocation tools [8]. - The launch of products like Dongfanghong's Yingfeng Stable Allocation and Fuguo's Yinghe Selected, with significant initial scales of 65.73 billion and 60.01 billion respectively, reflects strong demand [8]. Strategy and Design - The successful FOFs generally adopted high elasticity and theme-driven asset allocation strategies, primarily focusing on passive index funds while also incorporating QDII and commodity assets [6][10]. - The trend towards more refined strategy design in FOF products is evident, especially in the areas of retirement goals and multi-asset allocation, with institutions actively integrating overseas mature experiences and technologies [8][11]. Market Trends - The rapid expansion of FOFs in the domestic market signifies investor recognition of professional asset allocation and highlights the accelerated adoption of multi-asset strategies in China [10]. - The FOF's cross-asset, cross-cycle, and cross-style allocation philosophy is increasingly valued in the current market environment characterized by macroeconomic uncertainties and frequent rotations between equity and fixed income markets [10].

Group 1 - FOF products demonstrated strong performance in the first half of the year, with an overall average return of 3.11% as of June 30, achieving positive returns [1] - Aggressive FOFs outperformed by allocating to thematic ETFs, overseas assets, and commodity tools [1][3] - The popularity of new FOF products continues to rise, with increasing diversification in product types and more refined strategy designs [3][6] Group 2 - Notable FOF products include Bohai Huijin's Preferred Aggressive 6-Month Hold A, ICBC's Wise Aggressive 1-Year A, and ICBC's Pension 2050Y, which achieved returns of 15.19%, 14.88%, and 14.59% respectively [4] - Bohai Huijin's product focuses on passive index products, particularly thematic ETFs, and includes various QDII products and commodity funds [4][5] - ICBC's Wise Aggressive also favors passive index strategies, with a focus on specific ETFs and a diversified asset allocation [5] Group 3 - The structure of ICBC's Pension 2050Y is more diversified, including active equity funds, passive index products, and fixed income assets [5] - High elasticity and theme-driven asset allocation strategies were common among top-performing FOFs, with a core focus on passive index funds [5][6] - A total of 31 new FOF products were launched in the first half of the year, with significant initial scales indicating strong market interest in diversified asset allocation tools [6][7] Group 4 - New products like Fidelity's Renyuan Stable 3-Month Hold FOF are designed to tap into China's pension business, leveraging global market strategies and advanced risk management techniques [6][7] - The trend shows a richer product structure and more refined strategy designs, particularly in the fields of pension targeting and diversified asset allocation [7] - Leading institutions are accelerating their layouts, with foreign public funds viewing FOFs as a key entry point into the Chinese pension market [7]

Core Insights - FOF products have demonstrated strong performance in the first half of the year, achieving an average return of 3.11% as of June 30, indicating a positive trend in multi-asset strategies [1][2][4] - The popularity of newly launched FOF products continues to rise, with a diverse range of product types and refined strategy designs, reflecting a growing acceptance of multi-asset strategies in the asset management industry [1][4][7] Performance Highlights - Top-performing FOFs in the first half of the year include Bohai Huijin Preferred Progress 6-Month Holding A, ICBC Smart Progress 1-Year A, and ICBC Pension 2050Y, with returns of 15.19%, 14.88%, and 14.59% respectively [2][3] - These successful FOFs predominantly utilize high elasticity and theme-driven asset allocation strategies, focusing on passive index funds while incorporating QDII and commodity assets [3][7] New Product Launches - A total of 31 new FOF products were launched in the first half of the year, with significant initial scales, indicating sustained market interest in multi-asset allocation tools [4][5] - Notable new products include Dongfanghong Yingfeng Stable Allocation 6-Month Holding with an initial scale of 6.573 billion, and other products like Fuguo Yinghe Zhenxuan 3-Month Holding and Nanfang Stable View 3-Month Holding, which also attracted considerable investment [4] Market Trends - The rapid expansion of FOFs in the domestic market reflects investor recognition of professional asset allocation and signifies the accelerated adoption of multi-asset strategies in China [7] - The current market environment, characterized by macroeconomic uncertainty and frequent rotations between equity and fixed income markets, has made the cross-asset, cross-cycle, and cross-style allocation philosophy advocated by FOFs increasingly relevant [7]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic public FOF (Fund of Funds) market is experiencing a resurgence in issuance and product structure diversification, reflecting increasing investor recognition of these products as A-share indices stabilize and recover [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of the end of Q1 2025, the total scale of domestic FOF funds increased by 13.46% to 1510.8 billion yuan, with 86% of FOF funds achieving positive returns, particularly in equity-oriented FOFs [1] - By June 4, 2025, the scale further grew to 1618.52 billion yuan, with leading performance from funds managed by ICBC Credit Suisse, Qianhai Kaiyuan, Tongtai, and Penghua [1][2] - The FOF market is being driven by institutional investors accelerating their layouts, supported by the high liquidity and low fees of ETFs, which are becoming core components of FOF portfolios [1] Group 2: Fund Performance - Multiple FOF products have shown stable performance, with ICBC's "Rui Zhi Jin Qu Yi Nian A" leading the equity FOF category with a return of 11.36% as of June 4, 2025 [3] - Other notable performers include "Qianhai Kaiyuan Yu Yuan" and "Tongtai You Xuan Pei Zhi" funds, with returns of 9.57% and 9.28% respectively [3] - ICBC's various pension FOF products, such as "ICBC Pension 2050Y" and "ICBC Pension 2045Y," are also ranking highly in their respective categories [5][6] Group 3: Investment Strategy and Trends - The FOF market is increasingly recognized as a key tool for personal pension investments, with a focus on target date and target risk FOFs to meet diverse investor needs [5] - ICBC Credit Suisse has established a comprehensive product line covering various retirement goals and risk profiles, demonstrating a long-term commitment to pension FOFs [8] - The dual strategy of "investment research platformization and track specialization" is crucial for FOFs to adapt to market changes and enhance their appeal to investors [9]