Core Insights - Since the release of the "Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality Development of Public Funds" in May, a total of 49 new floating-rate funds have been announced for issuance, with 41 already established as of October 28 [1] - E Fund has launched 4 new floating-rate products, leading the market in terms of the number of such funds [1] Fund Details - The E Fund Industry Preferred (A/C: 025824/025825) is currently being issued, with management fees linked to the holding duration and return level of each share [1] - If investors hold shares for less than one year, a management fee of 1.2% per year will be charged; for holdings of one year or more, three different management fee rates apply based on annualized excess return levels [1] - The management fee structure is as follows: - 1.50% per year if the annualized return exceeds the benchmark by more than 6% - 0.6% per year if the annualized return underperforms the benchmark by 3% or more - 1.2% per year for all other scenarios [1] Investor Impact - The new floating-rate products implement differentiated charging for investors holding shares for a certain period, encouraging long-term investment and better aligning the interests of managers and investors [1]

Core Viewpoint - The first batch of new floating-rate funds has shown uneven performance, with some funds excelling in the AI sector while others lagged due to conservative investments in sectors like liquor and banking [1][3]. Performance Analysis - As of October 27, the average increase of the first 26 floating-rate funds is approximately 14.3%, but performance varies significantly due to different investment strategies [3]. - Notable performers include Huashang Zhiyuan Return with a return of 53.58%, followed by Jiashi Growth Win at 47.57%, and Yifangda Growth Progress at around 40% [3][4]. - Conversely, several funds have underperformed, with some showing returns below 5% [5]. Investment Strategy - Leading funds have heavily invested in the booming AI sector, with top holdings including stocks like Zhongji Xuchuang and Dongshan Precision [5][6]. - Funds with average performance predominantly invested in the liquor and banking sectors, which did not perform well in the recent tech-driven market [6]. Benchmark Comparison - Out of the 26 funds, only 9 have outperformed their benchmarks, which include indices like the CSI 300 and CSI 800 [9]. - The design of the floating-rate fund management fee structure ties fees to performance relative to benchmarks, incentivizing fund managers to achieve excess returns [9][10]. Future Outlook - The performance of the first batch of floating-rate funds is expected to positively influence the fundraising and operation of the second batch [12]. - The second batch of funds is diversifying into industry-specific themes, such as high-end equipment and healthcare, indicating a shift from broad market selection to targeted strategies [12][13].

Core Viewpoint - The first batch of new floating-rate funds launched in late May has shown mixed performance due to varying investment strategies, with some funds excelling in the AI sector while others lagged in traditional sectors like liquor and banking [1][3][7]. Performance Analysis - As of October 27, the average increase for the first batch of 26 funds is approximately 14.3%, but performance varies significantly among them [3]. - Notable performers include Huashang Zhiyuan Return with a 53.58% increase and Jiashi Growth Win with a 47.57% increase, while several funds have underperformed [3][5]. - Only 9 out of the 26 funds have outperformed their benchmarks, indicating the challenge of achieving excess returns in a rising market [2][9]. Investment Strategy - The leading fund, Huashang Zhiyuan Return, heavily invested in the booming AI sector, with top holdings including Zhongji Xuchuang and Dongshan Precision [6][7]. - Fund managers are adopting a strategy of closely tracking benchmarks while allocating a portion of their portfolio for enhanced returns [10]. Regulatory Context - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has emphasized the importance of outperforming benchmarks as a key consideration for fund managers' compensation [8][9]. - The performance benchmarks for these funds primarily include indices like the CSI 300 and the CSI 800 [8]. Market Trends - The success of the first batch of floating-rate funds is expected to positively influence the fundraising and operation of subsequent batches [11][12]. - The second batch of funds has begun to diversify into industry-specific themes, indicating a shift from broad market selection to targeted strategies [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of a new floating management fee model in China's public fund industry marks a significant shift from focusing on scale to prioritizing returns, aligning the interests of fund managers and investors [1][2][3] Group 1: Floating Fee Model Implementation - The China Securities Regulatory Commission released an action plan in May 2025 to promote high-quality development in the public fund sector, which includes 25 measures [1] - The first batch of new floating fee products was launched by 26 institutions, including Harvest Fund, on May 27, indicating a major step in implementing the floating management fee model [2] - The floating fee model features three tiers of management fees: 1.2% (base), 1.5% (upward), and 0.6% (downward), linking fees directly to investor returns [2] Group 2: Impact on Fund Management - The floating fee mechanism breaks the traditional fixed fee model, allowing management costs to dynamically match investment returns, thus promoting a win-win value-sharing concept [3] - This model encourages fund companies to focus on research and development, talent cultivation, and risk control, enhancing their competitive edge [3] - The shift to a floating fee model represents a transition from a scale-driven approach to a trust-driven and capability-driven paradigm in the public fund industry [3][4] Group 3: Future Outlook - Harvest Fund aims to leverage its integrated research and investment capabilities to reshape product design, investment management, and client service [5] - The maturation and widespread adoption of floating fee products are expected to foster a more resilient, responsible, and valuable public fund ecosystem [5]

Core Viewpoint - The launch and promotion of new floating fee rate products in the public fund industry represent a significant innovation in fee structures, embodying the core value of "investor-centric" and driving high-quality development in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: New Floating Fee Rate Products - The new floating fee rate products initiated by 26 institutions, including Harvest Fund, mark an important step towards a performance-based management fee model, optimizing fund operation [2]. - These products feature a tiered management fee structure of 1.2% (benchmark), 1.5% (upward adjustment), and 0.6% (downward adjustment), linking management fees directly to investors' actual returns [2]. - The mechanism ensures that fund managers can only earn higher fees if investors achieve returns exceeding market benchmarks, thereby tightly aligning the interests of fund managers and investors [2][3]. Group 2: Impact on the Fund Industry - The introduction of floating fee rate products reshapes the public fund industry ecosystem, breaking the traditional fixed fee model and dynamically matching management costs with investment returns [3]. - This model encourages fund companies to focus on building robust research and investment systems, talent development, and risk control, enhancing their competitive edge [3]. - The shift from a "scale-driven" to a "trust-driven" and "capability-driven" development paradigm is a critical step towards creating sustainable and widely recognized "new value" in the industry [3][4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The company plans to further leverage its platform-based, team-oriented, and integrated multi-strategy research and investment capabilities to systematically reshape product design, investment management, and client service logic [4]. - The maturation and popularization of these products are expected to foster a more resilient, responsible, and valuable public fund industry ecosystem [4].

Group 1: Core Insights - The Shanghai Fund Industry Association is set to update the "Guidelines" for the fifth time in 2025, aiming to enhance the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center and promote high-level, institutional openness in the capital market [1] - The "Guidelines" have been revised annually since their inception in 2020, providing policy guidance and practical advice for overseas asset management institutions looking to operate in Shanghai [1] Group 2: Financial Market Opening - The internationalization of the Renminbi is progressing steadily, with cross-border Renminbi settlement reaching 64.1 trillion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 22.5% [1] - The Renminbi Cross-Border Payment System (CIPS) has expanded its reach to 189 countries and regions, with 1,690 participants [1][12] Group 3: Financial Center Development - Shanghai's financial market is leading in scale, with the financial industry's added value reaching 807.27 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 15% of the city's GDP [4][18] - The total trading volume in Shanghai's financial market was 365.03 trillion yuan, reflecting an 8.2% growth [4][18] Group 4: Foreign Investment Participation - As of June 2025, foreign institutions held a total of 4.23 trillion yuan in the interbank bond market, with 893 foreign institutions approved for Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) status [3][14] Group 5: Fund Industry Development - By the end of 2024, China's open-end public fund assets reached 3.98 trillion USD, ranking fourth globally, with public fund assets surpassing 34 trillion yuan by June 2025 [6][20] - The scale of equity funds (stock and mixed funds) within open-end funds reached 8.42 trillion yuan by June 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 26% [7][20] Group 6: Shanghai Fund Industry Leadership - As of June 2025, Shanghai had 75 public fund management institutions, with 5,129 public fund products and a management scale of 12.74 trillion yuan, all ranking first in the country [10][27] - The number of registered private fund managers in Shanghai reached 3,701, managing 40,500 funds with a total scale of 5.10 trillion yuan, also leading nationally [10][33] - Notably, 43 out of 89 hundred-billion securities private funds are based in Shanghai, representing 48% of the total [10][33]

Group 1 - Silver prices surged to a 14-year high, exceeding $46 per ounce, with a six-month increase of over 30%. Platinum also saw a significant rise, breaking through $1500 per ounce, marking a 12-year high. This surge is driven by expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical risks [2][4][12] - The People's Bank of China has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for four consecutive months, with the one-year LPR at 3% and the five-year LPR at 3.5%. Analysts suggest there is still room for further rate cuts within the year, potentially leading to lower mortgage rates [2][4] - The first batch of new floating-rate funds has shown impressive performance, with 23 out of 26 funds achieving positive returns since inception, and three funds exceeding a 40% return rate. The performance differences are attributed to various factors including benchmarks and fund manager capabilities [2][4] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market is experiencing high valuations, as noted by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who indicated that stock prices appear overvalued based on several metrics. However, he did not signal any imminent interest rate cuts, which disappointed the market [5][19] - Recent data indicates a mixed performance in global stock markets, with Chinese indices showing gains while U.S. indices experienced declines. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell by 1.57% [6][12] - In the bond market, the one-year Chinese government bond yield slightly decreased by 0.75 basis points, while the ten-year U.S. government bond yield rose by 6 basis points [8][9]

Group 1 - The first batch of new floating rate funds has been launched, with most funds showing positive net value growth and a significant performance divergence among them [1][2] - The average return of the first batch of floating rate funds is close to 13%, with a performance gap of nearly 45 percentage points between the best and worst performers [1] - The introduction of floating rate mechanisms is expected to shift fund managers' focus from scale to performance, potentially expanding to bond funds and fixed income+ products in the future [1][4] Group 2 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued a plan in May to promote high-quality development in public funds, establishing a fee structure linked to fund performance [2] - The new floating rate funds are seen as a significant step in the fee reform of the public fund industry, aiming to align the interests of fund managers and investors [2][3] - The operational model of floating rate funds is shifting towards open-ended structures, allowing for emergency redemptions while encouraging long-term holding through fee rules [3] Group 3 - The high operational thresholds and research requirements of floating rate funds present challenges for fund companies, with larger firms likely to have an advantage due to their resource reserves [3] - The weighted management fee rates of various fund types have significantly decreased compared to the end of 2022, indicating effective fee reduction efforts in the public fund industry [4] - There is still potential for further fee reductions in China's fund industry compared to overseas markets, suggesting ongoing opportunities for fee reform and product innovation [4]

Core Insights - The first batch of new floating rate funds has been launched, showing a significant increase in net value, with some funds achieving returns over 40% while others reported negative returns [1][2][3] Fund Performance - Among the first 26 new floating rate funds, the average return is close to 13%, with a performance gap of nearly 45 percentage points between the best and worst [2][3] - The top-performing funds include: - Huashang Zhiyuan Return Mixed A: 42.72% - Invesco Great Wall Growth Mixed: 42.41% - Harvest Growth Win Mixed A: 40.27% [2] - Three funds have reported negative returns, with declines ranging from 0.94% to 1.94% [2] Regulatory Framework - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued a plan in May to promote high-quality development in public funds, establishing a fee structure linked to fund performance [3][5] - The new fee structure encourages long-term holding and aligns the interests of fund managers with investors [3][5] Industry Trends - The floating rate fund model presents high operational thresholds and research requirements, favoring larger fund companies with more resources [4] - The new funds are expected to shift the focus from scale to performance, enhancing long-term investment capabilities and reducing speculative behavior [4][5] - Future expansions may include bond funds and fixed income products as priority areas for development [5]

Core Viewpoint - The first batch of new floating-rate funds has shown impressive performance, with 23 out of 26 funds achieving positive returns since their inception, and 3 funds exceeding a 40% return [1][3]. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of September 22, among the 26 new floating-rate funds, 3 funds have achieved returns over 40%, specifically Huashang Zhiyuan Return A (42.72%), Jingshun Changcheng Growth Companion, and Jiashi Growth Win A [3][4]. - A total of 23 funds have reported positive returns since inception, while 3 funds have negative returns, indicating a significant performance disparity among the funds [3][4]. Group 2: Fund Characteristics - The first batch of 26 new floating-rate funds was established between June 6 and July 23, with a total scale of 25.865 billion yuan, and 9 funds exceeding 1 billion yuan in size [2][3]. - The floating-rate funds implement a differentiated fee structure based on the excess return level of each investment, promoting long-term investment and enhancing the investment experience [2][3]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The market is viewed positively for the medium to long term, with opportunities for investment in China's industrial upgrade, and current market fluctuations should lead to reduced speculative behavior [1][7]. - The second batch of 12 new floating-rate funds has been registered, with a focus on industry themes such as manufacturing and healthcare, indicating a trend towards regular registration of new products [5][6].