CITIC Securities research shows a low conversion-premium convertible bond
strategy (20-issue portfolio) returned 36.64% in 2025 and 23.72% YTD to May 22,
2026. Historical data indicate stronger outcomes with smaller portfolios,
implying the approach is more effective as an active/trading strategy than as an
index-style allocation. The firm views the strategy as a relatively attractive
relative-return play in the current China market and believes it may retain
cost-effectiveness and efficacy going forward.