CSI Index has published an overview of indices and related products for the third quarter of 2026.
During Q3 2026, major broad-based A-share indices generally trended downward amid volatility. The quarterly returns for the SSE 50, CSI 300, and CSI A500 were -5.56%, -12.49%, and -14.96%, respectively.
In terms of sector performance, market style shifted from the technology growth theme of the previous quarter toward defensive and balanced allocation. The quarterly returns for the CSI All Share Energy Index, CSI All Share Pharmaceuticals Index, and CSI All Share Real Estate Index were 14.77%, 8.92%, and 8.58%, respectively.
In fixed income and multi-asset categories, the bond market overall trended upward in Q3, with long-duration interest rate bond indices leading gains, and ultra-long duration interest rate bonds performing particularly strongly. Credit bond and composite bond indices rose modestly, with the CSI AAA Composite Bond Index and CSI Total Bond Index both gaining more than 1%.
Dividend-themed multi-asset strategy indices generally posted gains, highlighting their defensive attributes amid the equity market correction.
Regarding newly launched domestic products, a total of 224 products were established in Q3, of which 116 were ETFs (including enhanced ETFs) with total new shares of 31.861 billion units. Among them, 77 ETFs tracked indices managed by CSI Index, with total new shares of 19.051 billion units.
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