Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the performance of various private equity strategies in the A-share market amid geopolitical tensions and economic downturns, highlighting the recovery of stock strategies since the "9.24" market event and the strong performance of quantitative long strategies in the first half of 2025 [1][2][4]. Group 1: Private Equity Strategy Performance - As of June 30, 2025, all private equity secondary strategies achieved positive returns in the first half of the year, with quantitative long strategies leading at an average return of 16.31%, followed by subjective long strategies at 10.55% and macro strategies at 9.19% [2][4]. - The total trading volume of the A-share market exceeded 160 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, significantly higher than over 100 trillion yuan in the same period last year, indicating a notable increase in market activity [4]. - The strong performance of quantitative long strategies is attributed to their focus on small-cap stocks, which have performed well, with the CSI 2000 index rising over 15% and the micro-cap stock sector increasing over 40% [4]. Group 2: Top Performing Private Equity Products - As of June 30, 2025, there were 345 quantitative long private equity products with performance data, with the top three products being "Fengshou No. 2," "Liangying Risheng Exclusive No. 1 A Class," and "Baolit Quantitative No. 1," achieving significant excess returns [5][6]. - The top ten quantitative long strategies included products from major firms such as Longqi Technology and Wenbo Investment, with their excess returns also being noteworthy [6][11]. Group 3: Recent Trends in Private Equity Strategies - Over the past year, the top three performing private equity secondary strategies were quantitative long, subjective long, and other derivative strategies, with average returns of 48.32%, 32.00%, and 31.52% respectively [8][10]. - In the last three years, the top three strategies shifted to subjective CTA, other derivative strategies, and bond enhancement, with average returns of 69.36%, 69.29%, and 45.18% respectively, indicating a significant change in market dynamics [12][14].

Core Insights - The article highlights the strong performance of quantitative private equity funds in the first half of the year, driven by factors such as technological iteration, market liquidity, and a strong small-cap style, leading to outperformance compared to actively managed equity funds [1][9][24] - Longqi Technology stands out among billion-yuan quantitative private equity firms, ranking 6th in average returns across its 16 products, showcasing a "long-distance running" spirit and consistent performance over the past year and three years [1][9][24] Performance Overview - In the first half of the year, Longqi Technology achieved impressive results, attributed to the iterative development of multi-factor models, which allowed for stable excess returns amid market volatility [9][14] - The firm employs a diversified strategy with a factor weight structure of 70% for price-volume factors, 20% for fundamental factors, and 10% for alternative factors, balancing short-term explosive potential with long-term value [9][14][24] Company Strategy - Longqi Technology emphasizes a long-term investment philosophy, focusing on effective strategies rather than short-term gains, which has helped them navigate various market cycles successfully [9][14][18] - The company fosters a collaborative research environment, enhancing the efficiency of its investment research team and enabling rapid transformation of research outcomes into actionable strategies [9][14][18] Market Position - Longqi Technology has been recognized for its consistent performance, winning the "Golden Bull Award" in the private equity sector for three consecutive years, reflecting its strong market position and reputation [9][24] - The firm has adapted its strategies in response to market changes, such as shifting from fundamental quantification to price-volume strategies and incorporating alternative factors to enhance risk management [9][17][24] Future Outlook - Longqi Technology plans to continue developing a diverse range of products tailored to investor risk preferences and market conditions, ensuring a comprehensive asset allocation strategy [19][24] - The company maintains a cautious yet innovative approach to AI integration in its investment strategies, focusing on relevant applications rather than purely relying on computational power [23][24]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market demonstrated strong resilience in the first half of 2025, with a "volatile upward and structurally differentiated" trend, as evidenced by the performance of various indices and a significant increase in trading volume [2] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 2.75%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.48%, and the ChiNext Index gained 0.53%. The North Stock 50 Index, representing small-cap stocks, saw the highest increase of 39.45% [2] - Total trading volume in the A-share market reached 162.68 trillion yuan, significantly higher than the 101 trillion yuan recorded in the same period of 2024, indicating a rapid increase in market activity [2] Private Equity Fund Performance - In the first half of 2025, 495 products from billion-yuan private equity firms reported performance, with an average return of 10.18% and an excess return of 8.84% [2][3] - There was a notable divergence in performance among different strategies, with quantitative long strategies achieving an average return of 18.84%, while subjective long strategies only averaged 3.32% [2][3] Strategy Breakdown Quantitative Long Strategies - A total of 194 quantitative long products were analyzed, with the top performers based on excess returns [4] - The top 10 quantitative long products included firms such as Longqi Technology and Stable Investment, with Longqi Technology's product leading the list [5][8] Subjective Long Strategies - There were 165 subjective long products, with an average return of 3.32%, indicating a significant performance gap compared to quantitative strategies [8] - The top performers in this category included Harmony One Asset and Evolutionary Asset, with a focus on sectors like medical innovation [12][9] Market Neutral Strategies - 35 market-neutral products were evaluated, with the top 10 showing an average return of ***% [13] - Notable firms in this category included Mingyuan Investment and Micro博易 [16] Multi-Asset Strategies - 46 multi-asset products were reviewed, achieving an average return of 6.45% [17] - The leading product in this category was from Blackwing Asset, which demonstrated strong performance [19] Futures and Derivatives Strategies - 25 products in the futures and derivatives category were analyzed, with an average return of 3.82% [20] - The top product was from Xinhong Tianhe, which achieved significant excess returns [23]

Core Viewpoint - The article analyzes the performance of various private equity funds in the first half of 2025, highlighting the average win rates and returns across different fund sizes and strategies, with a notable emphasis on the superiority of quantitative strategies over subjective ones [2][10]. Group 1: Overall Performance - In the first half of 2025, 2,592 stock strategy products had an average win rate of 56.34%, with 979 products achieving a win rate above 60%, accounting for approximately 37.78% [2][4]. - The average win rates by fund size are as follows: over 100 billion (58.22%), 50-100 billion (57.63%), 20-50 billion (57.29%), 10-20 billion (57.08%), 5-10 billion (55.61%), and 0-5 billion (55.40%) [2][4]. Group 2: Performance by Strategy - Among 1,752 subjective long products, the average win rate was 54.76% with an average return of 11.51%, while 592 quantitative long products had an average win rate of 59.38% and an average return of 17.54%, indicating that quantitative products outperformed subjective ones in both metrics [2][10]. Group 3: Top Performing Funds - The top-performing products in the over 100 billion category included "微观博易-宝途二号B类份额" managed by 微观博易, achieving a win rate of ***% and a return of ***% [5][7]. - In the 50-100 billion category, "同犇22期" managed by 同犇投资 had the highest return of ***% and a win rate of ***% [11][13]. - The leading product in the 20-50 billion category was "盛冠达股票量化2号C类份额" managed by 盛冠达, with a win rate of ***% and a return of ***% [16][19]. - For the 10-20 billion category, "上海晨鸣精选A类份额" managed by 晨耀私募 had a win rate of ***% and a return of ***% [20][21]. - In the 5-10 billion category, "量盈日升专享1号A类份额" managed by 量盈投资 achieved a win rate of ***% and a return of ***% [23][25]. - The top product in the 0-5 billion category was "九招股票量化多头一号B类份额" managed by 九招基金, with a win rate of ***% and a return of ***% [27][29].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market experienced significant volatility in the first half of 2025, leading investors to prioritize the balance of returns and risks when selecting stock strategy products. The Sharpe ratio emerged as a crucial metric for evaluating risk-return profiles of these products [2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Overall Performance - In the first half of 2025, there were 2,891 stock strategy products with a displayed Sharpe ratio, achieving an average return of 12.4% and an average Sharpe ratio of 1.57. The products managed by private equity firms with a scale of 10-20 billion showed the highest average return at 16.39% [2][3]. Performance by Company Size - **100 Billion and Above**: - 420 products with a total scale of 632.37 billion, average return of 11.40%, and a Sharpe ratio of 2.03 [3]. - **50-100 Billion**: - 196 products with a total scale of 244.84 billion, average return of 12.12%, and a Sharpe ratio of 1.97 [3]. - **20-50 Billion**: - 258 products with a total scale of 267.26 billion, average return of 11.78%, and a Sharpe ratio of 1.85 [3]. - **10-20 Billion**: - 309 products with a total scale of 267.01 billion, average return of 16.39%, and a Sharpe ratio of 1.57 [3]. - **5-10 Billion**: - 422 products with a total scale of 250.14 billion, average return of 11.60%, and a Sharpe ratio of 1.50 [3]. - **0-5 Billion**: - 1,286 products with a total scale of 434.97 billion, average return of 12.19%, and a Sharpe ratio of 1.32 [3]. Top Products by Performance - The article highlights the top-performing stock strategy products across different company sizes, focusing on those with returns above the average and high Sharpe ratios. Notable products include: - **100 Billion and Above**: Quantitative long products dominated the top 10, with notable managers from Stable Investment and Wide De Private Equity [4][6]. - **50-100 Billion**: The top products were primarily subjective long and quantitative long strategies, with significant contributions from Qianyan Private Equity [8][10]. - **20-50 Billion**: Quantitative long products were most prevalent, with top managers from Jiuming Investment and Zhao Rong Hui Li Private Equity [13][15]. - **10-20 Billion**: A mix of subjective long products, with top managers from Xiangmu Asset and Haokun Shengfa Asset [18][21]. - **5-10 Billion**: Quantitative long products led the rankings, with top managers from Yangshi Asset and Zeyuan Investment [22][25]. - **0-5 Billion**: Quantitative long products were also prominent, with two products from Guangzhou Tianzhanhan making the top five [26][27].

Market Overview - After a rapid rise in the A-share market by the end of September 2024, the market has maintained a relatively high level of volatility over the past six months, with most major indices showing a decline [2] - The A-share indices mostly experienced a drop, with the small-cap index, CSI 2000, showing relative strength, while the Shanghai Composite Index barely closed in the green due to support from the banking sector [2] - The Hong Kong stock market performed relatively well due to cheaper valuations compared to A-shares and significant foreign capital inflows, while the US stock market saw slight declines due to high positioning and external shocks [2] Performance Summary - A-share indices performance over the past six months includes: - Shanghai Composite Index: +0.63% - Shenzhen Component Index: -5.38% - ChiNext Index: -10.38% - CSI 300: -1.95% - CSI 500: -3.09% - CSI 1000: -2.63% - CSI 2000: +2.92% - Hong Kong indices showed significant gains: - Hang Seng Index: +19.90% - Hang Seng Tech Index: +18.76% - US indices experienced slight declines: - Dow Jones Industrial Average: +5.88% - S&P 500: -2.00% - Nasdaq: -0.54% [4] Private Equity Fund Performance - Among the 507 private equity products with performance data available, the average return over the past six months was approximately 6.22%, while the average return over the past year was about 21.10% [5] - Equity strategy products accounted for over 80% of the total, with an average return of 6.57%, outperforming major A-share indices [5] - Quantitative long-only products showed an average return of over 11%, leading other strategy products, while macro strategy products followed closely with returns exceeding 9% [5] Top Performing Products - The top 10 quantitative long-only products significantly outperformed the A-share indices, with the leading product being "Longqi Stock Quantitative Long No. 1" managed by Longqi Technology, achieving near ***% returns over the past six months [7][9] - The top 10 subjective long-only products had an average return of 1.07% over the past six months, with "Rido Investment" leading the pack [10][14] - The top 10 multi-asset strategy products included "Honghu Stable Macro Hedge A Class" managed by Liang Wentao, which is the largest product by scale among the top performers [22][24] Investment Insights - Wang Wen from Rido Investment believes that the A-share market has completed its bottoming process and is entering a historical opportunity for value re-evaluation, predicting a significant upward trend [14][16] - The investment strategy focuses on five dimensions: low valuation, high cash flow, high dividends, industry growth, and positive fundamental changes, with a particular interest in the entertainment and financial sectors [16]