1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Based on fund holdings, consumption - related funds can be classified into five types, with most fund managers adopting the "segmented track (mainly liquor)" strategy [3]. - Consumption - related funds can generate relatively stable excess returns in the long - term compared to the sector index, are relatively good at stock - picking in certain industries, and it's difficult to identify their stock - picking ability for consumer stocks compared to all - industry funds [3]. - When comparing consumption - related funds with different style characteristics from seven dimensions, high turnover may lead to high returns recently, high - ROE style funds usually have high dividend attributes, etc. [3]. - To screen the observation list of consumption - related funds, quantitative indicators such as excess performance momentum, performance in favorable and unfavorable environments, stock - picking ability, etc. can be referred to [3]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Classification of Consumption - Related Funds - The classification method is based on the fund's full - position data and heavy - position stock data in a certain sector. For consumption funds, some Hong Kong stocks are additionally included. Most of the top 10 consumption - related funds in terms of scale have some commonalities in allocation [6]. - Consumption - related funds are classified into five types: consumption + satellite, sector rotation, segmented track, consumption rotation, and consumption equilibrium, with "segmented track (mainly liquor)" being the most commonly adopted strategy [3]. 3.2 Holding Characteristics: Can Consumption - Related Funds Create Positive Excess Returns? - As a whole, consumption - related funds have similar performance to the consumption sector index before 2025, and have achieved certain excess returns compared to the index since this year [22]. - Consumption - related funds are relatively good at stock - picking in industries such as household appliances, textile and apparel, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, etc., and have prominent excess returns in some industries during certain periods [23][26]. - It's difficult to determine whether consumption - related fund managers have stronger stock - picking ability for consumer stocks compared to all - industry funds [28]. - Consumption - related funds prefer to allocate liquor in food and beverage, and their individual - stock allocation is relatively stable. They had positions in new - consumption stocks earlier [36]. - Through cluster analysis, different types of consumption - related funds can be identified, such as those focusing on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, those focusing on liquor investment, etc. [39] 3.3 Comparison of Consumption - Related Funds with Different Style Characteristics - In terms of turnover trading, high - turnover consumption - related funds have better short - term performance recently, and some liquor - themed funds with low turnover have return drag. In the long - term, both high - and low - turnover funds have excellent performers [42][44]. - In terms of holding style, funds with high ROE generally have high dividend attributes. Different segmented tracks have significant differences in market - value styles [48][52]. - In terms of holding popularity, the structure of market - preferred stocks in the consumption sector has changed significantly, and there are excellent performers in various types of products [53]. - In terms of left - and right - side investment, consumption - related funds are generally on the right side of the market median, and there are excellent performers on both sides [59]. - In terms of stock - picking ability, by calculating the skewness, kurtosis, and mean/standard deviation of stock - picking returns, funds with strong stock - picking ability can be found [60][62]. - In terms of adaptability to different market environments, different types of products show different adaptability results, and there are products with strong performance in favorable or unfavorable environments [63][65]. - In terms of segmented - track rotation, there are both products with good and poor rotation effects among consumption - related funds [71]. 3.4 Observation List of Consumption - Related Funds - The screening of the observation list refers to quantitative indicators such as excess performance momentum, performance in favorable and unfavorable environments, stock - picking ability, left - and right - side investment ability, and segmented - track rotation effect. Other factors such as the fund manager's tenure and fund scale are also considered [75]. - The observation list includes funds like E Fund Long - Term Value, Cathay Pacific Consumption Optimization, Changxin Multi - Benefit, etc. [3][76]

Core Insights - The number of fund managers managing over 10 billion yuan has increased significantly, reaching 109 by the end of Q3, marking a nearly one-third increase from the previous quarter [1][2] - The industry is transitioning from a "star-making" model to a "platform" strategy, indicating a shift in focus from individual fund managers to a more collaborative approach [1][9] - The era of "trillion-level" top fund managers is unlikely to return, as the highest management scale among current fund managers has not exceeded 600 billion yuan, a significant drop from previous peaks [9][10] Fund Manager Performance - Notable fund managers like Zhang Kun, Xie Zhiyu, and Ge Lan have seen their management scales rebound, with Zhang Kun managing 565.44 billion yuan, an increase of nearly 15 billion yuan in a single quarter [3][4] - Newer fund managers, such as Ren Jie from Yongying Fund, have rapidly increased their management scales, with Ren's scale growing from 0.26 billion yuan to 128.78 billion yuan in just over a year [2][7] - Despite the growth in management scales, many top fund managers still face net redemptions, with over 330 billion units redeemed across their products in Q3 [6][11] Industry Dynamics - The current landscape features a mix of large institutions and emerging mid-sized firms, with companies like Yongying and Jinying successfully entering the "billion club" [1][7] - The top fund managers are distributed across 38 fund companies, with seven companies having five or more billion-yuan fund managers, accounting for nearly half of the total [6][10] - The industry is increasingly aware of the "double-edged sword" of scale, with many fund managers opting to limit rapid growth to maintain operational effectiveness and avoid the pitfalls of excessive scale [10][11] Market Outlook - The A-share market is experiencing a steady upward trend, with increased investor enthusiasm and significant inflows into equity markets, particularly in technology sectors [12][13] - Fund managers express cautious optimism about the market, predicting potential new highs while acknowledging the risks of profit-taking due to previous gains [12][13] - Long-term investment strategies focus on sectors like innovative pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare, driven by structural changes in the economy and supportive policies [14]

Core Insights - The performance of star fund managers in the current bull market is mixed, with some outperforming the market while others lag behind [1][2]. Market Performance - As of August 13, the Shanghai Composite Index has risen by 9.90% year-to-date, the Shenzhen Component Index by 10.91%, and the ChiNext Index by 16.57%. The Wind Mixed Equity Fund Index has yielded 19.67% this year and 38% over the past year [1]. Star Fund Managers' Performance - Nearly 20 star fund managers have managed over 200 billion yuan in assets as of the end of Q2, showcasing diverse investment styles including growth, value, balanced, and thematic approaches [2]. - Notable performers include Ge Lan and Fu Pengbo, with Ge Lan's funds achieving returns of 26.60%, 67.85%, and 1.88% year-to-date, while Fu Pengbo's fund has returned 32.11% [3][4]. Sector Highlights - The innovative drug sector has been a standout, with Ge Lan's focus on this area leading to significant returns, particularly from Hong Kong-listed innovative drug stocks [3]. - Fu Pengbo has increased holdings in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on innovative drugs and traditional medicine benefiting from AI [4]. Balanced Investment Styles - Xie Zhiyu and Zhu Shaoxing, known for their balanced investment styles, have shown performance divergence this year. Xie Zhiyu's funds have returned between 12.84% and 37.65%, while Zhu Shaoxing's single fund has returned 9.29% [5][6]. Challenges in Consumer Sector - Liu Yanchun, focusing on consumer stocks, has faced challenges with returns ranging from 0.13% to 2.43% year-to-date, as the consumer sector struggles with demand and competition [7]. - Xiao Nan's consumer-focused funds have also shown mixed results, with one fund down 3.45% while another gained 15.97% [8]. Broader Market Trends - The current market environment emphasizes the importance of sector selection over individual stock-picking abilities, as many star fund managers have not outperformed the market [9]. - The industry is reflecting on the definition of "star fund managers," suggesting that long-term risk management may be more indicative of skill than short-term performance spikes [9].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has experienced a significant rally, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a nearly four-year high, yet over 2,700 funds have not recovered to their levels from October 2022, indicating a divergence between index performance and fund recovery [1][2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index surpassed its October 2022 high, marking a significant milestone, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext also reached their annual peaks [1]. - The total trading volume of the two markets exceeded 2 trillion yuan for the first time in 114 trading days, with sectors like metals and AI hardware leading the gains [1]. - Despite the overall positive performance, more than 2,700 funds have unit net values below their levels from October 2022, highlighting a significant disparity in fund performance [2][3]. Group 2: Fund Performance Discrepancies - The phenomenon of "index rising, fund lagging" is particularly evident in equity funds, where funds heavily invested in traditional sectors like consumption and finance have struggled to recover [3]. - Notably, eight large-cap equity funds managed by prominent fund managers are facing challenges in net value recovery, becoming a focal point of investor discussions [5]. - For instance, the E Fund Consumer Industry fund managed by Xiao Nan has seen a unit net value drop of 0.50 yuan to 3.468 yuan, with a year-to-date return of -3.48% [6][9]. Group 3: Underlying Issues - The persistent "deep pit effect" from last year's market adjustments has left some funds with significant net value gaps, making recovery difficult [13]. - Funds that are misaligned with market trends, particularly those heavily invested in underperforming sectors, have also faced slow recovery rates [13]. - The E Fund Consumer Industry fund, for example, has over 60% of its top holdings in sectors like liquor and home appliances, which have underperformed compared to the AI hardware sector [13]. Group 4: Implications for Investors and Fund Managers - The current market conditions serve as a warning for investors to look beyond short-term returns and assess funds' maximum drawdown and recovery capabilities [14]. - For fund managers, large fund sizes may hinder flexibility in adjusting portfolios to align with market shifts, posing a challenge in a structurally changing market [14]. - Analysts suggest that as the A-share market enters a phase of normalized structural trends, the ability of fund managers to recover net values will become a key competitive factor [14].

Core Viewpoint - The performance of billion-level star fund managers during the current bull market is mixed, with some achieving significant returns while others underperforming the market [1][3]. Market Overview - The A-share market has shown a bullish trend with the Shanghai Composite Index up 9.90%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 10.91%, and the ChiNext Index up 16.57% as of August 13 [2]. - The Wande Equity Mixed Fund Index has a year-to-date return of 19.67% and a one-year return of 38% [2]. Star Fund Managers Performance - Approximately 20 star fund managers with over 200 billion yuan in assets under management have diverse investment styles, including growth, value, balanced, and thematic strategies [3]. - Some star fund managers have successfully captured market trends, while others have lagged behind the market [3]. Notable Performers - Fund managers Ge Lan and Fu Pengbo have shown impressive performance, with Ge Lan managing three funds totaling 399.08 billion yuan, achieving returns of 26.60%, 67.85%, and 1.88% year-to-date [5]. - Fu Pengbo's fund, Ruiyuan Growth Value, has a return of 32.11% this year and 51.91% over the past year, with significant holdings in sectors like PCB and new energy [5][6]. Balanced Investment Style - Fund managers Xie Zhiyu and Zhu Shaoxing, known for their balanced investment styles, have shown performance divergence this year [7]. - Xie Zhiyu manages three funds with returns of 12.84%, 27.54%, and 37.65% year-to-date, benefiting from a diversified portfolio across various sectors [8]. - Zhu Shaoxing's single fund, with a return of 9.29% this year, has been negatively impacted by poor performance in consumer stocks, particularly in the liquor sector [9]. Challenges in Consumer Sector - Fund managers focusing on consumer and new energy sectors face significant challenges due to market conditions [10]. - Liu Yanchun's six funds have returns ranging from 0.13% to 2.43% this year, heavily affected by the underperformance of consumer stocks, particularly in the liquor industry [11]. - Xiao Nan's consumer-focused funds have shown a stark performance difference, with one fund down 3.45% and another up 15.97% year-to-date [12]. Market Dynamics - The current market environment emphasizes the importance of sector selection over individual stock-picking abilities, as many star fund managers have not outperformed the market [13]. - A reevaluation of what constitutes a "star fund manager" is underway, with a focus on long-term performance and risk management rather than short-term gains [14].

Market Overview - The A-share market has shown a bullish trend in 2023, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 9.90%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 10.91%, and the ChiNext Index up 16.57% as of August 13 [2] - The Wind data indicates that the Wande Equity Mixed Fund Index has a year-to-date return of 19.67% and a one-year return of 38% [2] Star Fund Managers Performance - Approximately 20 star fund managers managing over 20 billion yuan have shown mixed performance during the bullish market, with some outperforming the market while others lagged behind [2] - Notable fund managers include Ge Lan and Fu Pengbo, who have achieved significant returns through their investment strategies [3] Sector Performance - Ge Lan's funds, particularly in the healthcare sector, have performed exceptionally well, with returns of 26.60% and 67.85% for her medical-themed funds [3] - Fu Pengbo's "Ruiyuan Growth Value" fund has a year-to-date return of 32.11%, focusing on sectors like PCB and new energy [3][4] Balanced Investment Style - Xie Zhiyu has shown a balanced investment style with returns of 12.84%, 27.54%, and 37.65% across his three funds, benefiting from diversified sector exposure [5] - In contrast, Zhu Shaoxing's single fund has underperformed with a return of 9.29%, primarily due to poor performance in consumer stocks [6] Challenges in Consumer Sector - Liu Yanchun's funds, focused on consumer stocks, have struggled with returns ranging from 0.13% to 2.43% due to weak performance in the consumer sector, particularly in the liquor industry [7] - Xiao Nan's consumer-themed funds have shown significant performance disparity, with one fund down 3.45% while another is up 15.97% [8] Market Dynamics and Reflections - The current market environment emphasizes the importance of sector selection over individual stock-picking abilities, as many star fund managers have not outperformed the market [9] - There is a growing sentiment within the industry to redefine what constitutes a "star fund manager," focusing on long-term performance and risk management rather than short-term gains [9]

Market Performance - The A-share market showed strong performance on August 13, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking the high point from October 8 of the previous year, reaching a nearly four-year high [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index also reached their annual peaks, with total trading volume exceeding 2 trillion yuan for the first time in 114 trading days [1] - Over 2,700 stocks rose, led by growth sectors such as non-ferrous metals and AI hardware [1] Fund Performance - Despite the strong market indices, not all funds benefited, with over 2,700 out of more than 13,000 funds having unit net values below the level of October 8 of the previous year [1] - Notably, eight large-cap equity funds managed by well-known fund managers are facing issues with "net value recovery lag" [1] Specific Fund Analysis - The E Fund Consumer Industry fund (110022.OF) saw its unit net value drop by 0.50 yuan to 3.468 yuan, with a year-to-date return of -3.48%, despite a scale of 168.54 billion yuan [3][4] - The Invesco Great Wall New Emerging Growth A fund (260108.OF) experienced a net value decline of 0.29 yuan to 1.745 yuan, with a year-to-date return of -0.17% and a scale of 188.54 billion yuan [7][9] - The Fortune Select Growth A fund (161005.OF) had a slight net value drop of 0.11 yuan to 2.623 yuan, but achieved a year-to-date return of 8.22% [10] - The E Fund Blue Chip Select fund (005827.OF) reported a net value decrease of 0.08 yuan to 1.880 yuan, with a year-to-date return of 7.87% [12] - The Qian Guo Xu Yuan Three-Year Holding A fund (016709.OF) saw a minor net value drop of 0.01 yuan to 0.820 yuan, with a year-to-date return of 9.23% [15] - The Silver Hua Wealth Theme A fund (180012.OF) and the GF Stable Growth A fund (270002.OF) both experienced a net value decline of 0.008 yuan, with year-to-date returns of 2.71% and 4.58%, respectively [18] Market Insights - The decline in the E Fund Consumer Industry fund is attributed to the significant drop in liquor stocks in the fourth quarter of last year and a sluggish recovery in the consumer sector this year [4] - Fund managers express concerns over slow domestic demand recovery and low inflation, but maintain confidence in the long-term economic outlook [9][14] - The current market environment highlights a divergence between index performance and fund net values, signaling a need for investors to assess funds' maximum drawdown and recovery capabilities [18]

Market Overview - On August 9, the Shanghai Composite Index reached a peak of 3656.85, just 17.55 points shy of the high of 3674.40 from September 24 of the previous year [1] - The market has been characterized by small-cap stocks, with the Micro-cap Index rising by 1.75%, the CSI 2000 by 1.7%, the CSI 1000 by 1.55%, the CSI 500 by 1.08%, and the CSI 300 by 0.43% [1][2] Fund Performance - As of June 30, 2025, only 2 out of 1037 ordinary equity funds remained above 10 billion yuan in size, namely E Fund Consumer Industry at 16.854 billion yuan and Da Cheng Gao Xin A at 12.340 billion yuan [4] - Among 4846 mixed equity funds, only 14 funds exceeded 10 billion yuan, with the largest being E Fund Blue Chip Selection at 34.93 billion yuan [4] - The performance of these large-scale funds has been mixed, with only 4 out of 14 funds achieving returns over 20% year-to-date as of August 8, 2025 [6] Year-to-Date Performance - The top-performing funds year-to-date include: - Yongying Advanced Manufacturing Selection C with a net value growth of 59.99% - Ruiyuan Growth Value A with a growth of 22.04% - China Europe Medical Health A with a growth of 21.81% [6][8] One-Year Performance - Over the past year, the top three funds in terms of net value growth are: - Yongying Advanced Manufacturing Selection C at 163.94% - Galaxy Innovation Growth A at 62.66% - Ruiyuan Growth Value A at 40.79% [9][10] Annualized Returns - Among the 14 large-scale mixed equity funds, 10 have an annualized return exceeding 8%, indicating strong long-term performance [11] - Yongying Advanced Manufacturing Selection C, with a short history of less than 3 years, has an impressive annualized return of 35.96% [11][12] Notable Exceptions - The fund "Quan Guo Xu Yuan San Nian Chi You A" has a current size of 11.2 billion yuan, with year-to-date returns of 12.98% and one-year returns of 31.68%, but an annualized return of -7.18% since inception [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - The performance of large-cap actively managed equity funds has shown significant divergence in the first half of 2025, with 18 out of 26 funds achieving positive returns and 8 experiencing negative returns [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Performance - The top-performing fund, Penghua Carbon Neutral Theme, achieved a year-to-date return of 45.83%, while the bottom performer, Xingquan Trend Investment, recorded a decline of 12.01%, resulting in a performance gap of 57.84 percentage points [1][2]. - The funds with positive returns include notable names such as Yongying Advanced Manufacturing Select A with a return of 41.10% and Industrial Bank Frontier Medical A with a return of 16.15% [2][9]. - The performance of Penghua Carbon Neutral Theme was driven by strong stock performance in the first quarter, with some holdings experiencing a maximum increase of 129.37% [3][9]. Group 2: Recent Trends and Market Insights - The medical sector has gained attention due to significant excess returns, with funds like Industrial Bank Frontier Medical A and China Europe Medical Health A showing positive growth [9]. - The consumer sector has faced challenges, with several funds, including E Fund Consumer Industry and Huatai-PineBridge Dingli A, reporting declines [9][11]. - Market dynamics indicate that fund managers focusing on emerging sectors like "dual carbon" and healthcare have outperformed those relying on traditional consumer leaders [11]. Group 3: Fund Manager Insights - Fund managers such as Yan Siqian and Zhang Lu have successfully navigated the market by capitalizing on industry transformations, contrasting with traditional managers who have struggled [11]. - Zhao Yi, a prominent fund manager, has highlighted opportunities in rapidly growing AI-related sectors and high-end manufacturing, indicating a shift in investment focus [11]. Group 4: Future Outlook - As the second quarter approaches its end, the divergence in performance among large-cap funds is expected to continue, with fund managers' repositioning strategies being closely monitored [11].