1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In Q3 2025, the scale of fixed - income plus funds continued to rise, with a total of 1419 funds and a scale of 1.93 trillion yuan. The issuance of such funds warmed up, especially from August to September. [8][16] - Influenced by the high - level correction in the convertible bond market, fixed - income plus products generally reduced their convertible bond positions and increased their stock positions, and most products increased their allocation to the TMT and advanced manufacturing sectors. [28][30] - In Q3 2025, the median return and maximum drawdown of fixed - income plus funds were 2.84% and - 0.85% respectively. Products with higher stock positions performed better. [36] 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Scale Changes: Rapid Growth to Exceed 1.9 Trillion, High - Elasticity Secondary Bond Funds Attract Attention - **Overall Scale Trend**: The scale of fixed - income plus funds increased again in Q3 2025, showing an upward trend for four consecutive quarters. The total scale reached 1.93 trillion yuan, with an increase of 559.428 billion yuan this quarter. [8][10] - **Scale Changes by Product Type**: Except for the decline in the scale of new - share subscription funds, the scale of other products increased. Among them, the scale of low - and medium - position fixed - income plus funds increased significantly, and the scale of hybrid bond - type secondary funds rose rapidly. [10][13] - **Top - Rising Products**: The product with the largest scale increase was Yongying Steady Enhancement, with a scale increase of 27.331 billion yuan this quarter. It is a medium - volatility secondary bond fund with outstanding performance this quarter. [14] - **New Product Issuance**: In Q3 2025, fund companies issued 33 fixed - income plus funds, with a total initial issuance scale of 26.8 billion yuan. The issuance warmed up significantly from August to September. [16] - **Fund Company Perspective**: The management scales of the top 20 fund companies in terms of management scale all increased. The company with the largest scale increase was Invesco Great Wall Fund, with an increase of 78.199 billion yuan this quarter. [18] 3.2 Investment Characteristics: Lower Convertible Bond Positions, Raise Stock Positions - **Asset Allocation Characteristics**: Affected by the high - level correction in the convertible bond market, fixed - income plus products generally reduced their convertible bond positions and increased their stock positions, especially low - position fixed - income plus funds. [28] - **Industry Allocation Characteristics**: All types of fixed - income plus funds uniformly reduced their allocation to the financial real estate, consumption, medicine, and cycle sectors and increased their allocation to the science and technology innovation and advanced manufacturing sectors. [30] - **Fund Company - Level Industry Allocation Characteristics**: Among the top 10 fund companies in terms of fixed - income plus fund scale, there were significant differences in industry allocation views. For example, Invesco Great Wall Fund and Huaxia Fund over - allocated to the cycle sector, while Southern Fund and Invesco Great Wall Fund under - allocated to it. [32] - **Industry Allocation Characteristics of High - Performing Funds**: High - performing fixed - income plus funds in Q3 2025 generally had high convertible bond positions and mainly invested in the TMT, advanced manufacturing, and non - ferrous sectors. [34] 3.3 Performance Review: Huashang Fund Leads - **Overall Performance of Fixed - Income Plus Funds**: In Q3 2025, the median return and maximum drawdown of fixed - income plus funds were 2.84% and - 0.85% respectively. Products with higher stock positions performed better. [36] - **Fund Company - Level Performance**: Among the top fund companies in terms of fixed - income plus fund scale, Huashang Fund and Boshi Fund had the highest average returns. Tianhong Fund and BOC Fund had relatively similar product performance, while Huaxia Fund and Invesco Great Wall Fund had higher performance differentiation. [38] - **Performance of Large - Scale Funds**: In Q3 2025, the performance of large - scale fixed - income plus funds varied. Products with top performance in the same strategy included Invesco Great Wall Jingyi Fengli and Yongying Steady Enhancement. [39] - **High - Performing Products of Different Types of Fixed - Income Plus Funds**: The products with top returns included Hongta Hongtu Shengshang One - Year, Huatai - PineBridge Yurun, Rongtong Stable Credit Gain 6 - Month Holding, and Caitong Asset Management Xinyi. [41]

Core Viewpoint - The current bull market in China is driven by a shift in investor behavior towards lower-risk "fixed income+" products, contrasting with the high-risk leverage-driven bull market of 2015 [1][33]. Group 1: Market Context - The macroeconomic backdrop for both the 2015 and 2025 bull markets is similar, characterized by moderate economic growth and a significant shift of bank savings into investment products [1]. - The previous bull market was marked by high-risk tolerance and expectations of rapid wealth accumulation, while the current market sees investors seeking safer returns through "fixed income+" products [1][33]. Group 2: Understanding "Fixed Income+" - "Fixed income+" is not a single product but a diverse asset class that includes various strategies and styles, catering to different investor needs [9][12]. - The demand for transparency in investment products is crucial, with clearer product characteristics leading to better alignment with investor goals [2][5]. Group 3: Product Characteristics - The "fixed income+" category includes a range of products such as bond funds, mixed funds, and convertible bond funds, each with distinct risk-return profiles [9][11]. - The performance of "fixed income+" products can vary significantly based on their underlying assets and strategies, similar to equity funds [11][12]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - Different strategies within "fixed income+" products include technology-focused, balanced, and convertible bond-enhanced approaches, each targeting specific risk profiles and market conditions [19][21][25]. - The performance of these products is influenced by market dynamics, with some strategies outperforming others in different market environments [11][22]. Group 5: Long-Term Investment Perspective - Historical data suggests that holding higher-risk assets over a long period generally yields better returns compared to lower-risk assets [12]. - The current market environment, with declining static yields on bonds, enhances the attractiveness of taking on risk for potentially higher returns [12][33]. Group 6: Product Innovation - Companies like Penghua Fund are innovating within the "fixed income+" space by offering a comprehensive range of products that cater to various investor preferences and risk appetites [14][18]. - The introduction of quantitative strategies combined with traditional fixed income products provides investors with more options and potential for enhanced returns [27][28].

Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing a clear divergence following the recent interest rate cuts, with short-term rates declining and long-term rates rising. The overall environment remains favorable for the bond market, with expectations that credit bonds will outperform interest rate bonds, and medium to short-term bonds will outperform long-term bonds [1][5]. Group 1: Market Outlook - The bond market is expected to remain in a favorable environment due to the implementation of more proactive macro policies, including both fiscal and monetary policies. There is a possibility of continued monetary easing, which may lead to a decrease in bond market yields [3][5]. - The stock market is anticipated to experience volatility, with economic pressures expected to persist in the second quarter. Corporate earnings are projected to stabilize at the bottom, and any changes in tariffs between the US and China could provide a boost to the market [3][5]. Group 2: Investment Strategies - The investment strategy emphasizes a focus on internal and external changes, particularly regarding monetary policy, fiscal policy, and trade negotiations. The bond market is expected to favor credit bonds over interest rate bonds, with medium to short-term bonds being more advantageous than long-term bonds [5][6]. - The current investment environment is characterized by a relatively loose funding situation, with expectations of continued monetary easing. The strategy will maintain a neutral to slightly high duration level, but further accumulation will not be considered at low yield levels [7][8]. Group 3: Fund Performance - The Penghua Convertible Bond Fund has a conversion bond ratio of 80-85% and has shown strong performance, ranking 3rd and 7th in its category over the past 7 and 5 years, respectively [2]. - The Penghua Dual Bond Fund, which allocates 10-40% to convertible bonds, has also demonstrated solid performance, with net value growth rates of 12.40%, 27.33%, and 105.23% over the past year, five years, and since inception, respectively [2].