China’s asset management industry is playing an increasingly vital role in fueling technological innovation through specialized financial products and services. As long-term capital emerges as a critical enabler for tech companies facing extended R&D cycles and high risks, fund houses like CCB Fund are positioning themselves at the forefront of this financial transformation.
Strategic Alignment with National Tech Priorities
The implementation of China’s 2025 policy framework for sci-tech financial systems has created new opportunities for asset managers to redirect capital toward strategic sectors. CCB Fund has responded by optimizing resource allocation across both equity and fixed income investments, with particular focus on next-generation IT, new energy vehicles, and biotech industries.
By the end of 2024, the firm had invested in 1,142 technology companies across eight key sectors, with tech-related investments constituting approximately 70% of its equity assets. Notable performers include its Electronic Industry Stock Fund A, which ranked second in its category for one-year returns according to Galaxy Securities data.
Specialized Funds Target Core Industries
CCB Fund has developed seven sector-specific products since launching its breakthrough New Energy Industry Fund in 2020. The portfolio now includes specialized vehicles for:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Smart vehicles
- Healthcare technology
- Electronic components
- New materials
This targeted approach provides precise capital allocation while giving investors exposure to high-growth tech segments.
Product Innovation and Research Capabilities
The asset manager has accelerated development of technology-themed investment vehicles, with about half of its newly launched active and passive equity products focusing on tech sectors. A standout success came in February 2025 when its Science and Technology Composite Index ETF sold out within 45 minutes of launch, raising 2.98 billion yuan and triggering proportional allotment.
Complementing its product suite, CCB Fund has:
- Expanded its STAR Market ETF offerings
- Developed comprehensive research capabilities
- Implemented industry mapping frameworks
- Enhanced talent acquisition programs
Integrated Research Ecosystem
The firm has established a multidisciplinary research system connecting industry, policy, academia, and research institutions. This approach enables deeper analysis of technological trends and competitive landscapes while improving identification of promising enterprises.
Future-Focused Growth Strategy
CCB Fund outlines a dual-path forward strategy:
- Pursuing emerging tech investment opportunities
- Optimizing existing fund performance
“Our mission extends beyond capital provision to active participation in China’s innovation ecosystem,” stated a company representative. “We’re committed to developing financial solutions that support technological advancement while delivering value to investors.”
As China continues prioritizing technological self-sufficiency, asset managers are expected to play an expanding role in channeling institutional and retail capital toward strategic sectors. Industry observers anticipate further product innovation and policy support to sustain this financial-technology symbiosis.
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