Core Insights - The article highlights the performance and strategies of Zhixin Rongke, a quantitative private equity firm, which has shown impressive returns in the market, particularly in the CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) category [4][13][24]. Company Overview - Zhixin Rongke Investment Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd. was established in 2013 by PhDs from Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, focusing on quantitative investment with over 10 years of experience in CTA strategies and 5 years in quantitative stock strategies [13][14]. - The firm has developed a dual-driven strategy system centered on quantitative CTA and quantitative stock selection, aiming for high Sharpe ratios and low drawdowns [13][24]. Performance Metrics - As of October 2025, Zhixin Rongke's products have achieved significant average returns, ranking second among quantitative private equity firms and sixth among those with assets over 5 billion [4][10]. - The "Zhixin Rongke CTA No. 7 A Class" product ranked third in terms of returns and drawdown control among CTA products, showcasing its strong performance [4][8]. Investment Strategies - The firm employs a dual-engine strategy that combines CTA and quantitative stock selection, providing both trend-following returns and tail risk hedging [41][45]. - The strategies have demonstrated crisis alpha, achieving positive returns during market downturns, such as a +***% return when the CSI 300 index fell by 21.6% in 2022 [41][42]. Team and Development - The core team has over 15 years of stable collaboration, previously working at the renowned hedge fund WorldQuant, which enhances their research and investment capabilities [17][21]. - The firm has undergone several strategy iterations since its inception, continuously adapting to market changes and improving performance metrics [46]. Product Lines - Zhixin Rongke offers various product lines, including CTA-enhanced strategies and quantitative stock selection strategies, catering to different investor risk preferences [24][30]. - The "CTA No. 7" product is positioned as a flagship quantitative CTA product, while the "Multi-Strategy No. 8" integrates both CTA and quantitative stock selection for enhanced absolute returns [28][30].

Company Overview - Zhixin Rongke was established in 2013 by two core founders who previously worked at the renowned hedge fund company WorldQuant, focusing on strategy research as its core competitive advantage [2][6] - The company has developed a highly efficient investment research and trading system, accumulating a diverse range of strategies [2] Performance Highlights - Zhixin Rongke's quantitative CTA strategy has achieved good returns during weak market conditions (2022-2023) and demonstrated strong explosive potential in relatively strong years (2024-2025) [2] - As of May 2025, the "Zhixin Rongke Multi-Strategy No. 8 Class A" managed by Wu Zhengpeng has achieved a remarkable return of ***% over the past year, ranking first among the top ten quantitative CTA funds [2] Development Timeline - 2013: Company registration - 2016: Registration and filing - 2021: Initiated asset management business focusing on CTA strategies - 2023: Launched quantitative stock selection strategy - 2024: Completed upgrade of CTA strategy, adding stock index and treasury futures strategies - 2025: Launched mixed multi-strategy (quantitative CTA + stock selection strategy) and flexible hedging strategy [5] Core Team - The two founders hold PhDs from prestigious universities and have over ten years of quantitative trading experience, having worked as senior scientists at WorldQuant [6][7] Competitive Advantages - **Solid Foundation**: The founders' strong academic backgrounds and experience at WorldQuant contribute to a robust quantitative trading system, with a deep understanding of market dynamics [8] - **Rich Strategy Reserve and High Research Efficiency**: The company has developed a highly efficient backtesting and live trading system over more than a decade, resulting in a well-balanced and extensive strategy library [9] - **Complementary and Stable Core Team**: The founders' complementary expertise and clear division of labor have been crucial for maintaining long-term leadership in the industry [10] Product Lines - **Composite CTA Strategy**: The "Zhixin Rongke CTA No. 7 Class A" fund, established on June 8, 2021, consists of a combination of various low-correlation sub-strategies, covering over 50 futures products [12] - **Quantitative Stock Selection Strategy**: The "Zhixin Rongke Quantitative Stock Selection No. 1" fund, launched on October 14, 2022, employs a multi-factor strategy to select quality stocks while incorporating flexible hedging strategies [14] - **Mixed Multi-Strategy**: The "Zhixin Rongke Multi-Strategy No. 8 Class A" fund, established on September 8, 2022, combines 70% composite CTA strategy and 30% quantitative stock selection strategy to achieve stable overall returns [15]