Core Viewpoint - The market is experiencing fluctuations, with value styles showing relative strength during these times, indicating potential investment opportunities in value-oriented stocks and funds [3][4][10]. Market Overview - The overall market slightly declined, with the CSI All Share Index down by 0.13% [1]. - Large-cap stocks saw slight gains, while small-cap stocks experienced more significant declines [2]. - The pharmaceutical sector showed overall gains, contrasting with the slight decline in consumer stocks that had previously risen [5][6]. Investment Strategies - In the current market environment, it is advised to maintain a steady position and avoid frequent trading to prevent losses [8][11]. - The recent market behavior resembles the trends observed between 2013 and 2017, suggesting that undervalued stocks across various categories will eventually have their performance phases [9][10]. Value Style Performance - Value styles, including dividend and free cash flow stocks, have seen an increase, although the overall rise has been modest this year [4][18][19]. - The A-share CSI Dividend Index showed a slight decline from the beginning of the year until August 21, while the Hong Kong dividend stocks have seen some gains, albeit limited [20][21]. Fund Performance and Strategies - The "Monthly Salary Treasure" strategy is currently undervalued, with 40% of its portfolio in value-oriented stocks [17]. - The bond portion of the "Monthly Salary Treasure" strategy is focused on medium to short-term bonds, which are currently more favorable compared to long-term bonds that have seen significant declines this year [28][30]. - The strategy includes an automatic rebalancing feature to optimize returns by adjusting the stock and bond allocations based on market movements [28][30]. Valuation Insights - A valuation table for dividend indices has been created for reference, highlighting various metrics such as earnings yield, price-to-earnings ratio, and return on equity [22][41]. - The current valuation of value styles has not improved significantly since the beginning of the year, indicating potential for future appreciation as market conditions evolve [27]. Upcoming Events - A live session is scheduled to discuss historical bull and bear market characteristics and current market stages, providing insights for investors [4].

Group 1 - The article emphasizes that funds are very suitable investment products for ordinary people [2] - It suggests that new investors should consider what types of funds are more appropriate for them and how to approach fund investment [3][4] - The article offers a free course to help new investors understand fund investment from scratch, including course notes and mind maps for efficient learning [3][4] Group 2 - The article discusses investment opportunities during the later stages of bull markets, referencing three recent bull markets [7] - In the 2014-2015 bull market, some debt products showed good opportunities, with a specific strategy (分级A) rising by 30% during market downturns [9] - The 2016-2017 bull market saw strong earnings growth for A-share companies, but long-term pure bonds and gold were underperforming during this period [12] - The 2019-2021 bull market was characterized by growth style investments, with undervalued opportunities in bank and dividend stocks despite a significant market rise [16] - The article notes that currently, A-shares are not overly expensive, making it difficult to predict which products will present opportunities in the later stages of this bull market [17]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of long-term pure bond funds, highlighting their underperformance in 2025 due to low interest rates and the shift towards "fixed income plus" products that combine bonds with equities for better returns [10][12][35]. Summary by Sections Types of Bond Funds - Common types of bond funds include short-term pure bond funds, long-term pure bond funds, and "fixed income plus" funds [1][4][6]. - Short-term pure bond funds have minimal volatility, typically with a drawdown of less than 1% [1]. - Long-term pure bond funds, such as 7-10 year government bonds, exhibit greater volatility, potentially comparable to low-volatility stock funds [2][3]. - "Fixed income plus" funds combine bonds with a small portion of equities or convertible bonds, aiming for higher returns [4][5]. Performance Trends - In 2021, long-term pure bond funds had interest yields of over 3%-4%, but entered a declining interest rate cycle thereafter [7][8]. - A bull market for long-term pure bond funds lasted from 2021 to 2024, but by 2025, these funds faced significant declines due to low yields [9][10][12]. - As of late 2024, the yield on 10-year government bonds was around 1.6%-1.7%, making long-term pure bonds less attractive [12]. Factors Influencing Bond Fund Performance - Interest rate fluctuations are a primary factor affecting bond fund performance, with declining rates typically leading to rising bond prices [15][16]. - The long-term trajectory of interest rates is influenced by economic growth rates and inflation [20][21]. - In 2025, the performance of long-term pure bond funds was negatively impacted by rising interest rates and a strong stock market [13][20]. Shift to "Fixed Income Plus" Products - Due to low yields on traditional bond funds, investors are increasingly turning to "fixed income plus" products, which offer a mix of stable bond returns and higher-risk equities [35][36]. - "Fixed income plus" funds typically consist of a defensive bond component and a more aggressive equity component, aiming to enhance overall returns [36][37]. - The performance of "fixed income plus" products has been strong, with indices for these funds reaching new highs in 2025, contrasting with the decline in pure bond fund indices [38][39]. Characteristics of "Fixed Income Plus" Products - These products leverage the negative correlation between stocks and bonds, allowing for reduced volatility and improved long-term returns [39][40]. - The risk profile of "fixed income plus" products is significantly influenced by the proportion of equities they hold [43][44]. - They benefit from declining deposit rates, as traditional savings accounts offer lower returns, prompting investors to seek better alternatives [46][48]. Investment Considerations - Investors should assess the equity proportion in "fixed income plus" products based on their risk tolerance [51]. - The bond component should focus on mid to short-term bonds, which currently offer more stability [51]. - Selecting funds with automatic rebalancing strategies can help mitigate risks associated with market volatility [51][60]. Examples of "Fixed Income Plus" Products - The 365-day and monthly salary investment combinations are highlighted as effective "fixed income plus" options, with varying equity and bond ratios [52][55]. - These products have shown resilience and recovery in performance, with the 365-day combination achieving historical highs since its inception [55][58].

Market Overview - The overall market experienced a slight decline, closing at 4.7 stars [1] - Large-cap stocks like the CSI 300 fell, while small-cap stocks saw minor gains [2] - Value style stocks showed relative resilience against the downturn [3] Pharmaceutical Sector - The pharmaceutical sector has remained strong over several trading days [4] - Hong Kong's pharmaceutical stocks have outperformed A-share pharmaceutical indices by nearly 50% this year [5] - After a recent rise, Hong Kong pharmaceutical stocks have reached a high valuation [6] - A-share pharmaceutical stocks have begun to recover recently [7] - Despite a recent overall decline, Hong Kong stocks managed to reduce their losses by the end of the trading day [8][9] Bond Market Insights - The stock market has been strong this year, while bonds have been relatively weak [13] - Different types of bond funds exhibit significant performance variations [13] - Short-term pure bond funds, such as 90-day combinations, show minimal volatility with long-term returns slightly higher than money market funds [16] - Long-term pure bond funds, like 7-10 year government bonds, have greater volatility [17][20] - "Fixed income plus" funds, which include a mix of bonds and stocks, have performed well this year [26] Investment Strategies - The performance of long-term pure bond funds has declined recently, while "fixed income plus" strategies have thrived [24][26] - The shift in performance is attributed to lower interest rates affecting long-term bonds, which previously benefited from higher yields [28][32] - The current low-interest environment has led to increased investment in income-generating assets, including dividend and cash flow index funds [36] - The attractiveness of long-term pure bonds is closely tied to the yield of 10-year government bonds, with yields below 2% being less appealing [40][42] Valuation Metrics - Various indices and their valuation metrics are provided, including P/E ratios, dividend yields, and ROE percentages for different sectors [11][55] - The valuation data indicates a range of investment opportunities across sectors, with some indices showing high P/E ratios and others indicating potential undervaluation [55]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The bond market has recently undergone significant adjustments, and the adjustment may not be over yet. The market generally expects the yield of the 10 - year active bond to operate between 1.7% - 1.8% in the next month, with the yield top at 1.8% and the bottom at 1.6% in the second half of the year. The report maintains the mid - term strategy of 1.6% - 1.9% for the 10 - year treasury bond [3][8]. - The market generally expects the yield curve to steepen, with a higher probability of a bear steepening. Making the curve steeper remains a relatively high - probability strategy [11]. - The expected returns of bond funds have been significantly downgraded, and bonds are currently the least favored major asset class. The market expects the yield of medium - and long - term bond funds to be below 2% for over 80% of the time, and below 1.5% for 40% of the time this year [3][15]. - The bond market may experience some oversold rebounds, but the upside is limited due to insufficient internal positive factors. It is recommended to be cautious with duration, lower annual return expectations, maintain a low - volatility portfolio, and seize short - term trading opportunities [3][17]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Reasons for the Bond Market Adjustment - The rise of commodities and equities is considered the main reason. The stock and commodity markets have strengthened this week, with the duration and amplitude exceeding market expectations, which has weakened the sentiment in the bond market. The low interest rate level is a secondary reason, as the low cost - effectiveness of bond assets and limited downward space for interest rates lead to significant adjustments when there are negative factors [3][5]. Bond Market Stabilization - Most views believe that the bond market has not yet stabilized, but small - scale entry is possible. Some also think that sentiment has reversed and short - term stabilization is difficult, while few believe the adjustment has ended. The bond market has been affected by risk assets in the past few days, and yesterday's sharp decline was also due to the tightening of funds in July and the lower - than - expected MLF roll - over at the end of the session [3][5]. Yield Point Estimation - 1.8% is generally considered the upper limit of this round of adjustment. Most think the 10 - year active bond will operate between 1.7% - 1.8% in the next month, with the yield top at 1.8% and the bottom at 1.6% in the second half of the year. The report believes that there may be some repair around 1.8%, and oversold rebound operations can be carried out in the range of 1.75% - 1.8%, but the interest rate adjustment may not be over in the whole - year dimension [3][8]. Yield Curve Expectation - The market generally expects the yield curve to steepen, with a higher probability of a bear steepening. Since July, funds have been relatively loose, so the short - end adjustment has been significantly smaller than the long - end. The market generally expects funds to maintain the current level, while the long - end is more affected by other factors. Making the curve steeper remains a relatively high - probability strategy [11]. Risks and Opportunities in the Bond Market - The mainstream expectations for bond market opportunities are central bank bond purchases, A - share and commodity market corrections, while the attention to real estate and tariffs has weakened. Risk factors are more diverse, including A - share rises, institutional redemption pressure, central bank tightening of liquidity, and inflation increases. Although the decline in this round is less than that in the first quarter, the redemption of bond funds is stronger, and the secondary impact of redemptions needs to be vigilant [3][13]. Bond Fund Return Expectation - The expected returns of bond funds have been significantly downgraded, and bonds are currently the least favored major asset class. As of July 22, the year - to - date returns of the money market fund index and the long - term pure bond fund index are 0.77% and 0.70% respectively. Over 80% of the market expects the yield of medium - and long - term bond funds to be below 2% this year, and 40% expect it to be below 1.5%, indicating that the market expects the second - half returns to be difficult to exceed the first - half returns [3][15].