Group 1 - A total of 11 new funds will be publicly issued this week (September 22-26) [1] - Out of the 11 new funds, 5 started issuing on Monday, accounting for 45.45% of the total [2] - The average subscription period for the new funds is 35 days, with the longest being 90 days for two FOFs [2] Group 2 - The shortest subscription period is 1 day for the Ping An Hang Seng Technology Index Fund [3] - Among the new funds, 8 have disclosed their fundraising targets, with the highest being 8 billion units for two funds [3] - The lowest fundraising target is 500 million units for the Ping An Hang Seng Technology Index Fund [3] Group 3 - Index funds are the main contributors, with 6 out of 11 new funds being index funds, representing 54.54% [4] - The new funds also include 4 mixed FOFs and 1 equity mixed fund, totaling 45.45% [4] - The mixed FOFs include funds from various companies, indicating a diverse offering in the market [4] Group 4 - Industry experts believe the current fund issuance market is improving, with an increase in average issuance volume and a rise in equity product issuance [5] - If investor risk appetite continues to rise, the public fund issuance market is expected to recover [5] - The issuance of index funds is likely to remain dominant, with potential growth in actively managed equity funds [5]

Core Insights - This week, 11 new funds are being launched, with index funds being the main focus of the offerings [1][6] Fund Launch Details - Out of the 11 new funds, 5 started issuing on Monday, accounting for 45.45% of the total new funds for the week. The remaining funds were issued on Tuesday (2), Wednesday (0), Thursday (1), and Friday (3) [2] - The average subscription period for the new funds is 35 days, with the longest subscription period being 90 days for two FOF funds [3][2] - The shortest subscription period is 1 day for the Ping An Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme Index Fund [4][5] Fund Types and Goals - Index funds dominate this week's offerings, with 6 out of 11 funds (54.54%) classified as index funds. This includes 5 passive index funds and 1 enhanced index fund [6] - Among the new funds, 8 have disclosed their fundraising targets, with the highest target set at 8 billion units for both the E Fund Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 ETF and the Qianhai Kaiyuan Yutai 3-Month Holding Period Mixed Fund of Funds [4] - The lowest fundraising target is 500 million units for the Ping An Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme Index Fund [5] Market Outlook - Industry experts suggest that the current fund issuance market is improving, with an increase in average issuance volume and a rise in equity product issuance scale. If investor risk appetite continues to grow, the public fund issuance market is expected to recover, with index funds likely remaining the primary focus [6]

Core Viewpoint - This week, 11 new funds are being launched, with index funds being the main focus of the offerings [2][6]. Fund Issuance Overview - A total of 11 new funds will be publicly offered this week from September 22 to September 26, with 5 funds starting on Monday, accounting for 45.45% of the total [4]. - The average subscription period for the new funds is 35 days, with the shortest being 1 day for the Ping An Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme Index Fund [5]. Fund Types and Goals - Among the 11 new funds, 6 are index funds, making up 54.54% of the total, including 5 passive index funds and 1 enhanced index fund [7][8]. - The highest fundraising target among the new funds is 8 billion units for the E Fund's SSE 580 ETF and Qianhai Kaiyuan's 3-month holding period mixed fund of funds (FOF) [5]. - The lowest fundraising target is 500 million units for the Ping An Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology Theme Index Fund [5]. Market Sentiment and Trends - Industry insiders believe that the current fund issuance market is improving, with an increase in average issuance volume and a rise in equity product issuance scale [8]. - If investor risk appetite continues to rise, the public fund issuance market is expected to recover, with index funds likely to remain the primary focus [8].

Core Viewpoint - The approval of the first batch of the Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 ETF and its linked funds, along with the E Fund Shanghai Stock Exchange 380 ETF, provides new investment tools for capturing small-cap growth opportunities and focusing on mid-cap new blue chips [1][2]. Group 1: New Index Products - The newly approved products track the Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 Index and the Shanghai Stock Exchange 380 Index, which, along with the more familiar Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index and 180 Index, form a comprehensive index series for investors [1]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 Index consists of 580 small-cap stocks, reflecting the overall performance of small-cap stocks in the Shanghai market, covering approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of A-shares [1][2]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 Index has shown strong growth, with a cumulative increase of 56.63% since its inception and an annualized return of 7.39% as of June 30 [1]. Group 2: Characteristics of the Indices - Approximately 30% of the sample weight in the Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 Index belongs to companies listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, and around 40% are specialized and innovative enterprises, indicating a focus on new economic drivers [2]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange 380 Index, established in 2010, reflects the overall performance of mid-cap stocks and has undergone optimization to enhance its representativeness, stability, and industry balance [2][3]. - The optimized Shanghai Stock Exchange 380 Index includes 380 stocks with a median market capitalization of approximately 1.836 billion, focusing on both traditional and emerging industries [2][3]. Group 3: Investment Value and Market Coverage - The optimized Shanghai Stock Exchange 380 Index is aligned with the direction of economic transformation and upgrade, featuring high-revenue growth and stable profitability companies, with nearly 30% being specialized and innovative enterprises [3]. - Currently, there are only two ETFs tracking the Shanghai Stock Exchange 380 Index, with the newly approved E Fund product being the second [3]. - The Shanghai flagship broad-based index system has been upgraded to include the Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index (large-cap), 180 Index (big-cap), 380 Index (mid-cap), and 580 Index (small-cap), covering 1,140 sample securities and approximately 50% of the market [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that major ETF players, including Huaxia and E Fund, have submitted applications for the Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 ETF and 380 ETF, indicating new investment opportunities in the expanding ETF market valued at 4 trillion yuan [1][4][5] - The newly introduced SSE 580 Index aims to reflect the overall performance of small-cap stocks in the Shanghai market, with a sample of 580 securities selected based on liquidity and ESG criteria, focusing on small-cap innovation [4][5] - The SSE 580 Index has shown strong growth potential, with a cumulative increase of 48.1% since its base date on December 28, 2018, and an annualized return of 6.46% [5] Group 2 - The SSE 380 Index, which has been optimized, focuses on mid-cap new blue-chip stocks, selecting 380 constituent stocks with a median market capitalization of approximately 183.6 million yuan [6][7] - E Fund emphasizes that the SSE 380 Index aligns with the direction of economic transformation and upgrade, featuring high-revenue growth and stable profitability companies, with nearly 30% being "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" enterprises [7] - The upgrade of the SSE flagship broad-based index system, which now includes the SSE 50, SSE 180, SSE 380, and SSE 580 indices, provides a comprehensive view of the performance of listed companies across different market capitalizations [7]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent applications by Huaxia and E Fund for the Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 ETF and 380 ETF products, highlighting new investment opportunities in the expanding ETF market in China [2][3]. Group 1: ETF Market Developments - On June 23, Huaxia and E Fund submitted applications for the Shanghai Stock Exchange 580 ETF, 380 ETF, and their respective ETF linked funds, providing investors with new tools to capture small-cap growth opportunities and focus on mid-cap new blue chips [3][6]. - The Shanghai 580 Index, which the 580 ETF tracks, aims to reflect the overall performance of small-cap stocks in the Shanghai market, positioning itself alongside other indices like the Shanghai 50, 180, and 380 [7]. Group 2: Characteristics of the Shanghai 580 Index - The Shanghai 580 Index is designed to represent small-cap stocks, with approximately 30% to 60% of its components belonging to sectors such as the Science and Technology Innovation Board, specialized and innovative enterprises, private economy, and emerging industries [7]. - The index includes 580 securities selected based on liquidity and ESG criteria, covering about 10% of the total market capitalization of A-shares in the Shanghai market, with a median market capitalization of approximately 8.5 billion and an average of about 9.4 billion [7]. Group 3: Performance of the Shanghai 580 Index - As of June 20, the Shanghai 580 Index has increased by 48.1% since its base date (December 28, 2018), with an annualized return of 6.46%, indicating strong growth potential for small-cap innovative stocks in the Shanghai market [8]. Group 4: Shanghai 380 Index Overview - E Fund also reported the Shanghai 380 ETF and its linked funds, with the optimized Shanghai 380 Index focusing on mid-cap new blue chips, selecting 380 constituent stocks with a median market capitalization of approximately 1.836 billion [10]. - The optimized Shanghai 380 Index is characterized by its stability, industry balance, and focus on emerging industries, making it a valuable investment tool for identifying mid-cap growth potential [10]. Group 5: Comprehensive Index System - The introduction of the Shanghai 580 Index and the optimization of the Shanghai 380 Index represent a significant upgrade to the flagship broad-based index system, providing a clear hierarchy of indices from large-cap to small-cap, thus filling the gap in representation for mid and small-cap companies [10].