Core Insights - Zhejiang Zheshang Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Chen Gujun to the management of the Zheshang Huijin Emerging Consumption Fund, while former manager Ye Fangqiang has stepped down [1] Fund Performance - The Zheshang Huijin Emerging Consumption Fund was established on May 29, 2020, and during Ye Fangqiang's tenure of 2.72 years, the total return was 13.79%, with an annualized return of 4.88%, ranking 501 out of 2097 in its category [1] - As of August 8, 2025, the total scale of the Zheshang Huijin Emerging Consumption Fund is 0.23 billion, with a year-to-date return of 15.25% and a total return of 12.81%, resulting in a cumulative net value of 1.1823 yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - The public fund industry is experiencing a wave of adjustments regarding performance benchmarks, with nearly 80 funds changing their benchmarks since the beginning of the year to better reflect risk-return characteristics and improve comparability with performance benchmarks [1][3][4]. Group 1: Adjustments in Performance Benchmarks - As of May 20, 2023, around 80 public funds have changed their performance benchmarks, significantly higher than in previous years [3]. - Fund companies are adjusting benchmarks to scientifically and reasonably evaluate fund performance [4]. - The adjustments mainly fall into three categories: 1. Significant changes in the weight of indices within the benchmark [6]. 2. Updating the main weights in thematic fund benchmarks [6]. 3. Complete overhaul of the performance benchmark [6]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The regulatory framework is evolving, with plans to establish a "benchmark library" to standardize the setting of performance benchmarks [9][12]. - The "Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Public Funds" emphasizes the constraint role of performance benchmarks, indicating that more funds will actively adjust their benchmarks [7][10]. - Regulatory measures will include strict oversight of the establishment, modification, disclosure, and ongoing evaluation of performance benchmarks [11]. Group 3: Challenges and Future Directions - Fund companies face challenges in selecting appropriate benchmarks that accurately reflect their investment strategies and styles [14][15]. - There are concerns that standardizing performance benchmarks may limit innovation in fund products [13]. - Future adjustments will require fund companies to manage benchmarks more effectively and establish regular evaluation mechanisms to ensure alignment with actual investment strategies [14].