Core Viewpoint - The increasing variety of ETF products has created a challenge for investors in selecting suitable options based on their investment needs, prompting several public fund institutions to report ETF-FOF products to address this issue [1][5]. Group 1: ETF-FOF Product Advantages - ETF-FOF products are recognized for their higher capital efficiency, lower fee rates, and the ability to disclose valuations on a "T+1" basis, unlike traditional FOF products which face issues like delayed valuations and double fees [3][4]. - The ETF-FOF strategy requires public fund institutions to enhance their macroeconomic research, market analysis, and asset allocation capabilities, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches for effective asset allocation [1][6][7]. Group 2: Recent Developments and Offerings - Several public fund institutions, including China Europe Fund and Ping An Fund, have reported ETF-FOF products this year, such as the China Europe Active Multi-Asset 3-Month Holding Mixed Fund and the Ping An Yingxuan 90-Day Holding Bond Fund [2][3]. - The China Europe Active Multi-Asset 3-Month Holding Mixed Fund has been approved and started sales on May 13, with over 80% of its assets allocated to other public funds, including ETFs [3]. Group 3: Market Context and Challenges - The expansion of ETF products has provided a fertile ground for the development of ETF-FOF strategies, although existing FOF products have struggled to grow in scale, often remaining below 200 million yuan due to market adjustments in recent years [4][5]. - The current low valuation of the equity market and the rapid expansion of domestic ETF products across various categories may present a window of opportunity for ETF-FOF strategies to offer diversified asset allocation and better investment experiences [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The public FOF (Fund of Funds) market has shown significant growth in 2025, with a notable increase in demand for stable FOFs and a shift towards diversified asset allocation strategies [1][3]. Group 1: Market Growth and Trends - As of June 30, 2025, there are 518 FOFs in the market, with a total scale of approximately 165.7 billion yuan, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of about 14.6 billion yuan, or 9.68% [1]. - The demand for stable FOFs has increased, with the proportion of stable debt-mixed FOFs reaching 31% of the total FOF market [3][4]. - In Q2 2025, 15 new public FOFs were launched, with a total issuance scale of approximately 18.6 billion yuan, marking a continued upward trend [3]. Group 2: Fund Performance and Preferences - The bond-type FOFs have seen significant net subscriptions, with the top-performing bond FOF, Bosera Zhenxuan Chuhui, increasing by 6.847 billion units [5][6]. - The one-year return rates for the top three FOFs were 4.95%, 4.50%, and 5.19%, indicating stable performance [7]. - Despite high returns from target date and equity FOFs, there was no significant net subscription for these products, highlighting a preference for stable options [8]. Group 3: Asset Allocation Strategies - Public FOFs have increased their allocation to passive bond funds while reducing exposure to pure index equity funds, with the proportion of pure bond fund holdings rising from 30.75% to 36.80% [12][13]. - The allocation to passive equity funds has decreased, reflecting a strategic shift in asset allocation [13]. Group 4: Management and Concentration - The number of public institutions managing FOF products has increased to 85, with the top ten managers holding 60.8% of the market share, indicating a slight decrease in market concentration [10][11]. - Notable fund managers with FOFs exceeding 10 billion yuan include Xingzheng Global Fund, E Fund, and Zhongou Fund [11]. Group 5: Fund Selection and Holdings - The most frequently increased funds by FOFs in Q2 2025 were primarily bond funds, with significant increases in passive bond and short-term pure bond funds [16]. - Among active equity funds, the top holdings by FOFs were Dachen Gaoxin Stock C and E Fund Kairong Mixed, both showing high external holding frequencies [16][17].

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the public fund industry in China, specifically analyzing the performance and trends of various fund types in the second quarter of 2025. Core Insights and Arguments Public Fund Performance - In Q2 2025, the number and scale of newly launched active equity funds significantly increased, with an average fundraising scale of 520 million yuan, focusing on dividend value and technology growth [1][2] - Despite a market rebound, the overall share of active equity funds decreased by 2.2% due to redemptions of older products, maintaining a scale of 3.33 trillion yuan [1][2] - Fixed income plus products surpassed the levels of the second half of 2023, reaching 2.16 trillion yuan, with a notable expansion in mixed bond FOFs [1][2] Fund Categories - Active equity funds showed strong performance, with a 3.1% increase in the equity fund index, outperforming broad-based indices [1][5] - The new issuance of FOF products continued at a high level, with a total new scale of 18.6 billion yuan, leading to a 10% increase in the overall market scale of FOFs to 166.2 billion yuan [1][4] Investment Trends - Active equity funds increased their stock positions slightly, with a notable rise in holdings of Hong Kong stocks, which now account for 17% of their portfolios [3][26] - The communication and financial sectors received increased allocations, while consumer and manufacturing sectors saw reductions [27] Performance Metrics - The median returns for active equity funds in Q2 were strong, with ordinary stock, mixed equity, and flexible allocation products achieving median returns of 2.0%, 2.1%, and 1.8% respectively, all outperforming major indices [19][20] - Fixed income plus funds achieved positive returns across all subcategories, with convertible bond funds leading in performance [22][23] Additional Important Insights - The competitive landscape for FOF products shows a slight decrease in the market share of the top ten managers, which now account for 60.8% of the market [4][8] - The concentration of holdings in active equity funds has decreased, indicating a more diversified investment approach, with the CR10 and CR20 ratios at 17.5% and 25.8% respectively [28] - Notable stock holdings include Ningde Times, which remains the most favored stock among funds, despite a slight reduction in holdings [29] Market Dynamics - The passive index product market reached a total scale of 5.79 trillion yuan by the end of Q2, with a 12.6% quarter-on-quarter growth [11] - The issuance of passive stock products hit a historical high, with 109 new products launched in Q2 2025 [9][10] Sector-Specific Performance - The innovative pharmaceutical sector led the market in Q2, with corresponding theme funds achieving a median return of 10.1% [21] - The report highlights the strong performance of small-cap growth and value products, with median returns of 3.4% and 3.2% respectively [20] This summary encapsulates the key findings and insights from the conference call regarding the public fund industry, highlighting performance metrics, investment trends, and sector-specific dynamics.