Group 1 - A total of 30 public funds were launched this week, with a significant number being index and actively managed equity funds [1][2] - On October 20, 26 new funds were simultaneously launched, marking a peak in the recent fund issuance trend [1][2] - The majority of the new funds included 8 ETFs and ETF-linked funds, along with several actively managed equity funds, indicating a strong interest in both passive and active investment strategies [2][3] Group 2 - The issuance of new funds reflects a positive trend in the equity market and a recovery in market sentiment, with a noticeable increase in the number of new fund launches since September 2024 [4] - In September 2024, 66 new funds were issued, with 35 being equity funds and 9 mixed funds, showing a significant year-on-year growth [4] - The total fundraising scale for public funds reached a record high in September, with index funds raising 1,079.04 billion yuan, a 26.99% increase month-on-month and a 90.62% increase year-on-year [4]