Core Viewpoint - The report provides an overview of the performance and operational status of the招商基金招商蛇口租赁住房封闭式基础设施证券投资基金 for the first half of 2025, highlighting its financial metrics, asset management strategies, and the current state of the rental housing market in Shenzhen. Fund Overview - Fund Name: 招商基金招商蛇口租赁住房封闭式基础设施证券投资基金 - Fund Management Company: 招商基金管理有限公司 - Fund Custodian: 兴业银行股份有限公司 - Total Fund Shares at Period End: 500 million shares - Fund Contract Duration: 52 years - Fund's Main Investment: Over 80% of assets in infrastructure asset-backed securities [2][3] Financial Performance - Total Income for the Period: 38,085,751.15 RMB - Net Profit for the Period: -748,749.08 RMB - Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities: 20,169,677.90 RMB - Total Fund Assets at Period End: 1,576,636,847.26 RMB - Total Fund Net Assets at Period End: 1,349,466,578.66 RMB [3][4] Asset Project Information - The fund holds two rental housing projects in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, comprising 927 rental units and 15 commercial units, with a total rental area of 65,253.27 square meters. - The overall average occupancy rate for the projects is 88.51%, with the 林下项目 at 85.62% and the 太子湾项目 at 92.90% [4][5][6]. Market Context - The rental housing market in China is experiencing rapid growth, driven by government policies supporting the development of affordable rental housing. - The market is characterized by a dual-track system of affordable and market-oriented rental housing, with significant government backing for the former [6][8][10]. - The average rental price in Shenzhen is approximately 3.84 RMB per square meter per day, with a healthy overall rental rate above 90% [11][12]. Regulatory Environment - Recent government initiatives aim to enhance the supply of affordable housing and improve the rental market's operational standards, including the introduction of the Housing Rental Regulations effective from September 15, 2025 [8][9][10]. - Local policies in Shenzhen are focused on increasing the availability of affordable rental housing, particularly for new residents and young people [9][10][12]. Competitive Landscape - The rental housing sector is seeing increased competition with diverse market participants, including state-owned enterprises and specialized operators focusing on market-oriented operations [5][6]. - The fund's projects are positioned favorably due to their quality and strategic location, with limited competition in the immediate area [7].