Core Viewpoint - Active funds have significantly outperformed the market this year, with a year-to-date return of 13.94% for mixed equity funds, compared to 8.28% for passive index funds and only 3.05% for the CSI 300 index [3]. Group 1: Performance Comparison - As of August 1, the mixed equity fund index has a year-to-date return of 13.94%, which is substantially higher than the passive index fund index at 8.28% and the CSI 300 index at 3.05% [3]. - The performance of various indices shows that the CSI 500 index has a year-to-date return of 8.51%, while the ChiNext index has 8.45% [4]. Group 2: Factors Driving Active Fund Performance - The resurgence of active funds is attributed to multiple factors, including the dominance of growth styles, contributions from Hong Kong stock allocations, and the performance of small-cap strategies [5]. - Growth style has become the leading force in the market, supported by government policies favoring emerging industries, particularly in technology [7][8]. - Active equity funds have increased their allocation to Hong Kong stocks, reaching a historical peak with a market value of 437.9 billion yuan, up 6.5% from the previous quarter [11][12]. Group 3: Small-Cap Strategies - The micro-cap stock index has seen a year-to-date increase of 51%, with the North Stock 50 and CSI 2000 indices also showing significant gains of 36.79% and 20.99%, respectively [15]. Group 4: Historical Performance of Active Funds - Historical data indicates that active funds tend to outperform passive index funds in years of market uptrends, with notable years being 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021 [17]. - In contrast, during market downturns, such as in 2016, 2018, 2022, and 2023, active funds have consistently underperformed [18]. - Despite recent underperformance in bear markets, active funds are expected to leverage their advantages in bull markets, potentially leading to long-term outperformance against index funds [20].

Core Viewpoint - The public fund industry is actively responding to the "Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Capital Market Index Investment," with significant self-purchase activities indicating confidence in investment management capabilities and product value [1][2]. Group 1: Self-Purchase Activities - As of July 30, 126 public fund institutions have collectively net purchased their products amounting to 4.966 billion yuan this year, with equity funds accounting for 2.298 billion yuan, representing 46.28% of the total [1]. - Passive index funds have seen a self-purchase scale of 1.026 billion yuan, making them the most favored type among equity funds, with a share of 20.65% in total self-purchases [1][2]. - Fangzheng Fubon Fund announced a self-purchase plan starting July 24, committing to invest at least 25 million yuan in its equity public funds, with a holding period of no less than one year [1]. Group 2: Market Confidence and Stability - Fund companies' self-purchases of equity funds signal confidence in their investment management capabilities, helping to stabilize investor expectations and enhance holding confidence [2]. - The "Action Plan" emphasizes strengthening the asset allocation function of index funds to improve long-term returns for investors and facilitate the entry of long-term capital into the market [2]. Group 3: Advantages of Index Products - Index products are characterized by low costs, low risks, high transparency, and policy benefits, making them suitable for public institutions seeking stable growth with their own funds [3]. - The trend towards passive investment is expected to continue, with innovations such as ESG and cross-border indices likely to expand the self-purchase scale of index products in the future [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates a positive upward trend in major indices, with the coal industry leading the gains [1][6]. - The A-share market showed a strong performance, particularly the ChiNext index, which rose by 2.76% [3][6]. - Among the major asset classes, industrial products outperformed others, while bonds, gold, and oil experienced declines [3][6]. Group 2 - In the fund market, the average stock position of all funds was 78.49%, a decrease of 0.40 percentage points from the previous week [3][10]. - Equity products showed varied performance, with passive index funds averaging a 2.53% increase, while ordinary stock funds rose by 1.75% [11][12]. - The report highlights that 27 out of 31 industries experienced gains, with construction materials and coal showing the highest increases [6][11]. Group 3 - The report notes that 47 new funds were established this week, raising a total of 17.765 billion, a decrease from the previous week [22][24]. - The total number of public funds reached 12,990, with a net asset value of 33.80 trillion [24][25]. - The report emphasizes the increasing allocation of public funds to the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with a record high in stock allocation [26][27].

Group 1 - The total scale of public funds reached 33.73 trillion yuan by the end of Q2, with an increase of 2.11 trillion yuan, representing a 6.68% quarter-on-quarter growth [2][4] - The main contributors to the growth were money market funds, bond funds, and stock funds, which increased by 904.37 billion yuan, 858.66 billion yuan, and 248.73 billion yuan respectively [4][5] - Passive index funds saw the largest growth among equity products, with an increase of 255.81 billion yuan in Q2, marking a 7.76% quarter-on-quarter growth [5][6] Group 2 - By the end of Q2, there were 162 licensed public fund institutions, with 8 members in the "trillion club," including E Fund and Huaxia Fund, both surpassing 2 trillion yuan in total management scale [8][11] - E Fund and Huaxia Fund achieved significant growth of 5.15% and 9.87% respectively, reaching 2.05 trillion yuan and 2.02 trillion yuan [8][11] - The rankings among the top ten fund managers changed, with Jiashi Fund moving up to seventh place and Huitianfu Fund to ninth, while Zhaoshang Fund dropped out of the top ten [8][11] Group 3 - Bond funds, particularly passive index bond funds, experienced substantial growth, with an increase of 305.06 billion yuan, reflecting a 24.91% quarter-on-quarter growth [5][12] - Alternative investment funds saw a remarkable increase of 54.61 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 45.25%, driven by the popularity of gold ETFs [4][6] - The non-money fund scale of E Fund and Huaxia Fund remains above 1 trillion yuan, with Huaxia Fund growing at a double-digit rate of 10.5% [11][12]

Core Insights - The public fund issuance market is experiencing a significant recovery, with 23 new funds launched for subscription in the week of July 21 to July 27, 2025, and a total of 128 funds launched in July, surpassing the total for June and likely setting a new monthly record for the year [1][2] Fund Type Analysis - Among the 23 new funds launched this week, equity funds dominated with 14 funds, accounting for 60.87%, including 10 stock funds and 4 equity-mixed funds [1] - In the stock fund category, passive index funds remain the primary focus, with 8 out of 10 stock funds being passive index funds, while there is 1 enhanced index fund and 1 ordinary stock fund [2] - The issuance enthusiasm for bond funds has also rebounded, with 9 bond funds launched this week, representing a 200% increase from the previous week [1] Institutional Participation - A total of 20 public fund institutions launched new funds this week, with 17 institutions launching 1 new fund each and 3 institutions launching at least 2 new funds [1] - Notable institutions such as Huatai-PB Fund, Yinhua Fund, and Yongying Fund each launched 2 new funds this week [1] Market Environment - The improvement in the capital market environment, with the Shanghai Composite Index stabilizing around 3500 points, along with positive macroeconomic indicators, has boosted investor willingness to allocate to equity assets [3] - Regulatory policies, including the introduction of the "Public Fund High-Quality Development Action Plan" and innovations in floating fee rate products, have optimized the industry ecosystem and enhanced investor confidence [3]

Core Viewpoint - The active equity funds have shown a strong performance recovery amid the gradual rebound of the stock market, with 85 out of the top 100 performing equity funds being actively managed [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of July 10, 2023, the average return of 7,037 equity funds was 7.12%, with nearly 85% (5,940 funds) achieving positive returns, and over 26% (1,841 funds) exceeding 10% returns [2]. - Active equity funds have outperformed passive index funds, with 85 of the top 100 funds being actively managed, contrasting with previous years where passive products dominated [2][3]. - The top-performing funds this year are heavily invested in sectors like AI, humanoid robots, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals, showcasing the ability of active funds to generate alpha [1][2]. Group 2: Fund Companies - The performance concentration effect among leading fund companies has become more pronounced, with 150 active equity products achieving over 30% net value growth this year, primarily from top firms like GF Fund, Fuguo Fund, Penghua Fund, and Huatai-PB [1][4]. - GF Fund leads with 10 products returning over 30%, and 18 products exceeding 20% returns, highlighting its strong performance in the market [5]. - Fuguo Fund has 8 active equity funds with returns over 30%, focusing on sectors such as new consumption and AI [6]. Group 3: Sector Focus - The top ten funds are predominantly focused on the pharmaceutical sector, with funds like Changcheng Pharmaceutical Industry Select and GF Pharmaceutical Innovation leading with returns of 83.84% and 45.13%, respectively [3][9]. - The performance of funds in the pharmaceutical sector has been particularly strong, with several funds achieving returns exceeding 30% [6][7]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Outlook - Investor confidence in the A-share market is improving, supported by favorable liquidity and risk premiums, with expectations of continued market performance driven by fiscal policies and consumer resilience [10][11]. - The market is anticipated to experience a steady upward trend, with a focus on technology growth, Chinese manufacturing, and new consumption as key areas for investment [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The public fund issuance market in the A-share market is experiencing a strong rebound, with a notable increase in the number of new fund products launched and a faster fundraising cycle [1][3]. Fund Issuance Statistics - A total of 41 public fund products were launched for fundraising during the week of July 7 to July 13, representing a week-on-week increase of 13.89% [1]. - The average fundraising cycle for new funds has shortened to 15.9 days, indicating a more efficient issuance pace [1]. - Equity funds dominate the market, with 25 equity funds launched, accounting for 60.98% of the total new funds [2]. Fund Type Distribution - Among the newly launched funds, 17 are stock funds and 8 are equity mixed funds, highlighting sustained interest in equity assets [2]. - The bond fund issuance market has shown significant recovery, with 13 bond funds launched, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 116.67% [3]. - Passive index funds are highly favored, with 88.24% of the new stock funds being passive index funds, totaling 15 funds [3]. Investment Strategy Insights - The popularity of passive index funds is attributed to their cost control advantages, as they eliminate high research and frequent trading costs associated with active management [4]. - These funds also offer risk management benefits through diversified investment portfolios, effectively mitigating individual stock risks [4]. - Transparency is a key advantage, as passive index funds provide full disclosure of their investment portfolios, ensuring investors can clearly understand asset allocation [5].

Group 1 - The A-share market is experiencing a strong rebound, leading to a continuous increase in the public fund issuance market, with 41 public funds planned for issuance this week, a 13.89% increase compared to the previous week [1] - The average fundraising cycle for newly issued funds has shortened to 15.90 days, indicating a more efficient issuance pace [1] - Equity funds dominate the market, with 25 equity funds planned for issuance, accounting for 60.98% of the total new funds [1] Group 2 - There are 13 bond funds scheduled for issuance this week, reflecting a significant increase of 116.67% compared to the previous week [2] - Passive index funds are highly favored in both equity and bond markets, with 88.24% of new equity funds being passive index funds and 76.92% of new bond funds being passive index bond funds [2] - The popularity of passive index funds is attributed to their low cost, risk diversification, high transparency, and predictable performance, leading fund companies to accelerate the launch of these products to capture market share [2]

Group 1 - Seven new equity funds were established in early July, including three on July 1 and four on July 2, with a mix of passive index funds, enhanced index funds, and mixed funds [1] - As of July 3, there are 67 funds currently being issued, with 50 being equity funds, accounting for 74.63% of the total; among these, 34 are passive index funds, making up 50.75% [3] - In July, 44 funds are scheduled for issuance, with 32 being equity funds, representing 72.73%; 19 of these are passive index funds, which account for 43.18% [3] Group 2 - The popularity of passive index funds is attributed to three core advantages: clear and stable investment style, high transparency in holdings, and improved market recognition due to ongoing investor education [3] - Public fund institutions are diversifying their passive index fund offerings, focusing on broad indices like the CSI A500 and CSI A100, as well as thematic ETFs in sectors such as healthcare, robotics, aerospace, software, and central enterprise dividends [3]

Core Insights - The total number of new funds launched in the first half of the year reached 680, representing a 7.94% increase compared to the same period in 2024, although the total fund shares issued decreased by over 20% to 5026.58 billion [1][3] Fund Types - Equity funds emerged as the main contributors to fundraising, with 390 equity funds launched, accounting for 57.35% of the total, marking a 66.67% increase year-on-year. Among these, passive index funds were particularly notable, with 293 issued, making up 75.13% of equity funds [3] - FOF funds also saw significant growth, with 31 new funds launched, an increase of 82.35% compared to the previous year [3] - Conversely, other fund types such as bond funds, mixed funds, and QDII funds experienced declines in issuance. A total of 131 bond funds were launched, representing 19.26% of the total, with long-term pure bond funds dominating this category [3] - Mixed funds had 110 new products, accounting for 16.18%, with equity-mixed funds making up a substantial 90.91% of this category [3] - The QDII fund segment faced challenges, with only 8 new funds launched, showing a significant decrease year-on-year [3] Equity Fund Performance - The combined total of newly issued equity funds and equity-mixed funds reached 490, which constitutes 72.06% of all new funds launched in the first half of the year [4]