Core Insights - The private equity funds have shown significant profitability in 2025, with an average return exceeding 32% and a positive return ratio of 95.02% as of December 26, 2025 [1][2] - The structural market trends and active trading in the equity market have contributed to the strong performance of private equity funds, with expectations for continued profitability into 2026 [1][5] Performance Summary - As of December 26, 2025, the average return for 5022 private equity securities investment funds was 32.66%, with 4772 funds achieving positive returns, representing 95.02% [2] - Among strategies, equity strategies led with an average return of 37.75%, while multi-asset strategies followed with 29.44%, and futures and derivatives strategies had an average return of 24.55% [2] - Quantitative strategies performed exceptionally well, with quantitative long funds achieving an average return of 45.02%, significantly higher than other strategies [3] Market Activity - The private equity fund issuance market has become increasingly active, with 12,382 funds registered in 2025, a 97.35% increase from 6,274 in 2024 [4] - Equity strategies dominated new registrations, accounting for 65.79% of the total, while multi-asset strategies made up 14.20% [4] Outlook for 2026 - Several large private equity firms anticipate that the structural market trends will continue into 2026, supported by a stable macroeconomic environment and a shift in asset allocation towards equity [5][6] - The expected continuation of a low-risk interest rate environment and increased capital expenditure in AI are projected to positively impact the profitability of Chinese manufacturing and equity assets [6]