Group 1: Market Performance - Hong Kong's innovative drug ETF (159570) surged by 3%, with a trading volume exceeding 1.5 billion yuan, following a net inflow of over 62 million yuan today after a previous inflow of 430 million yuan [1][3] - As of January 6, the latest scale of the Hong Kong innovative drug ETF reached over 23.3 billion yuan, leading its peers in the same category [1] Group 2: Economic Signals - Federal Reserve Governor Milan indicated that upcoming economic data may support further interest rate cuts, with expectations of a reduction exceeding 100 basis points this year [3] - Wall Street analysts suggest that if the U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.7% by December 2025, the Fed may cut rates by 25 basis points this month [3] Group 3: Company Developments - Brain-computer interface "unicorn" Strong Brain Technology completed a financing round of 2 billion yuan, second only to Musk's Neuralink [3] - AI pharmaceutical company Insilico Medicine announced a long-term collaboration with Siveya for anti-tumor drug development, with a total deal value of 888 million USD [3] Group 4: New Drug Approvals - On January 6, BeiGene announced that its self-developed BCL2 inhibitor, Baiyueda® (sotucumab), received conditional approval from the National Medical Products Administration [3] - Shiyao's SYS6017 has initiated Phase II clinical trials for the prevention of shingles [3] Group 5: Investment Insights - Zhongtai Securities predicts that the pharmaceutical sector's opportunities in 2025 will focus on innovation and industry upgrades, with investment strategies continuing into 2026 [5] - The report emphasizes the importance of "innovative drugs and industry chains, demand recovery, and AI" as key investment dimensions [5] Group 6: J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - The 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is set to take place from January 12 to 15, 2026, in San Francisco, attracting over 8,000 global participants [6] - The conference will feature over 500 listed companies and thousands of startups, focusing on "capital + strategy" discussions [6] Group 7: Industry Trends - Three major trends are highlighted for 2026: the continued rise of gene and cell therapies, deep integration of AI in pharmaceuticals, and the emergence of new market forces [7] - The report notes that over 20 gene editing companies will showcase breakthroughs in CAR-T and base editing at the conference [7] Group 8: MNC Engagement - Multinational corporations (MNCs) are willing to pay higher prices for innovative drugs from China, with the average total package for drugs purchased from China being 2.76 billion USD, compared to 1.29 billion USD for those from overseas [8] - The willingness of MNCs to pay a premium for Chinese innovations is driven by the need to fill significant pipeline gaps due to impending patent expirations [8] Group 9: Investment Focus - Investment strategies should focus on companies with strong clinical development capabilities and those in popular therapeutic areas such as ADCs, GLP-1, and dual antibodies [11] - Companies that can produce high-quality late-stage clinical assets are likely to attract MNC interest [11] Group 10: Key Therapeutic Areas - The report identifies key therapeutic areas for investment, including ADCs, GLP-1, dual antibodies, and neuroscience, emphasizing the need for innovative platforms and clinical data superiority [12]

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights that in December 2025, the worst-performing ordinary equity and mixed funds were both managed by Baoying Fund, specifically the Baoying Medical Health Hong Kong-Shenzhen Stock A and C, which reported returns of -13.20% and -13.26% respectively [1] - The Baoying Innovation Medical Mixed Initiation A and C funds also performed poorly, with returns of -14.14% and -14.19%, making them the worst in the mixed fund category [1] - All these funds are themed around the medical sector and are managed by the same fund manager, Yao Yi, who has a background in research and fund management [1] Group 2 - The latest quarterly report indicates that the top ten holdings of the Baoying Medical Health Hong Kong-Shenzhen Stock fund include major companies such as Innovent Biologics, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and others, while the Baoying Innovation Medical Mixed Initiation fund shares many of the same top holdings [1][2] - Notably, several of these top holdings experienced significant declines in December, with the largest holding, Innovent Biologics, dropping by 18.97%, and another major holding, 3SBio, declining by over 22% [2] - The performance metrics of the funds show that the Baoying Innovation Medical Mixed Initiation C has a cumulative net value of 0.8857 and a scale of 0.51 billion, while the A share has a cumulative net value of 0.8886 and a scale of 0.47 billion [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF (159567) has shown a positive performance since its inception, with a slight increase in scale and significant trading activity in the early days of 2024 [1][2] Group 1: Fund Performance - The Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF (159567) closed at a 0.38% increase on January 6, with a trading volume of 1.163 billion yuan [1] - As of January 5, the fund's latest share count was 10.479 billion shares, with a total scale of 8.331 billion yuan, reflecting a 5.50% increase in scale since December 31, 2025 [1] - The fund's management fee is set at 0.50% annually, and the custody fee is 0.10% annually [1] Group 2: Trading Activity - Over the past 20 trading days, the cumulative trading amount for the ETF reached 16.464 billion yuan, with an average daily trading amount of 0.823 billion yuan [1] - In the first two trading days of 2024, the ETF recorded a cumulative trading amount of 2.789 billion yuan, averaging 1.394 billion yuan per day [1] Group 3: Fund Holdings - The top holdings of the Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF include companies such as BeiGene, CanSino Biologics, and Innovent Biologics, with significant percentages of the fund's total assets allocated to these stocks [2] - The largest holding is BeiGene, accounting for 10.62% of the portfolio, followed closely by CanSino Biologics at 10.55% and Innovent Biologics at 10.21% [2] - Other notable holdings include China National Pharmaceutical Group and Stone Group, with respective allocations of 9.62% and 7.56% [2]

Core Insights - The report from China Merchants Securities International indicates that the pharmaceutical industry will experience differentiated growth by 2026, with chronic diseases remaining the largest driver for the future of the pharmaceutical sector [1] - The report emphasizes that upgrades on the supply side and improvements in the operational quality of representative companies are key strategies for bottom-up stock selection [1] - It highlights that the US and China will engage in more competition and collaboration in the innovative drug sector, with policy disruptions causing fluctuations but not altering the long-term development direction of the industry [1] Industry Focus - The report expresses a positive outlook on the biopharmaceutical sector, identifying key companies such as Novartis, Innovent Biologics, Aileron Therapeutics, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, and CanSino Biologics as industry favorites [1] - Additional recommendations include companies like Healer, China Resources Pharmaceutical, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Eli Lilly [1]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The pharmaceutical sector is currently in a left-side layout phase after adjustments in 2025, with both institutional holdings and valuations positioned for upward elasticity, particularly in innovative drugs and their supply chains for 2026, benefiting from China's strengthening innovation competitiveness [1][4] - The recovery of the innovative industry chain is expected to continue, with CDMO orders and performance starting to recover from 2024, further improving in 2025 and expected to sustain into 2026 [1][9] Core Insights and Arguments - The driving forces behind the enhancement of China's innovation competitiveness include the successful implementation of business development (BD), overseas clinical progress, and commercialization, along with breakthroughs in new technologies such as XDC, dual antibodies, and small nucleic acids [5] - Investment opportunities in 2026 are concentrated in globally competitive assets, including innovative drugs, high-end manufacturing, and domestic demand-related sectors, particularly those with recovery logic [2] - The domestic demand recovery trend is clear, strengthening quarter by quarter in 2025, driven by high domestic innovation BD, a warming primary and secondary market, and an increase in IPOs in both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks [20] Notable Companies and Technologies - Key companies to watch include Innovent Biologics, Botai Biological Products, and Engen Biologics, which are core recommended assets due to their potential for significant data readouts and BD catalysts [6][10] - In the CRO sector, companies like Tigermed and Zhaoyan New Drug are expected to see performance turning points in 2026, supported by a recovery in domestic demand [3][21] - The CDMO sector is projected to continue its growth trajectory, with leading companies such as WuXi AppTec and Kelun Biotech expected to perform well due to increasing orders from overseas [22][23] Emerging Technologies and Investment Opportunities - Emerging technologies such as brain-computer interfaces and AI in pharmaceuticals are anticipated to bring new investment opportunities, with potential IPOs in these areas [12][29] - The central OTC sector is expected to see marginal recovery in 2026, with key companies like China Resources and Dong'e Ejiao being highlighted for their potential growth [13][30] Upcoming Catalysts and Key Events - Important upcoming events include the JPMorgan conference, which may provide data updates and BD changes, and significant data readouts expected in Q1 and April from major conferences [8][10] - The performance of companies in the first quarter of 2026 is anticipated to show significant elasticity and fundamental support, particularly in the CRO and innovative drug sectors [11][20] Conclusion - The pharmaceutical industry is positioned for a recovery phase with significant investment opportunities in innovative drugs, CDMO, and CRO sectors, driven by domestic demand recovery and technological advancements. Key companies and upcoming events will play a crucial role in shaping the market dynamics in 2026 [1][2][4][20]

Core Viewpoint - Daiwa has released a report recommending specific pharmaceutical stocks, highlighting the preference for Innovent Biologics (01801) and Hengrui Medicine (600276.SH) while maintaining a "sell" rating on CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (01093) [1] Group 1: Stock Recommendations - Innovent Biologics' target price has been raised from HKD 95 to HKD 112 [1] - Hengrui Medicine's target price remains at RMB 80 [1] - CSPC Pharmaceutical Group's target price is maintained at HKD 6.6 with a "sell" rating [1] Group 2: Market Outlook - The Chinese biopharmaceutical sector is expected to experience a comprehensive increase in 2025 [1] - For 2026, Daiwa suggests a more selective stock-picking strategy focusing on high-quality targets [1] Group 3: Key Focus Areas for 2026 - Daiwa plans to outline key clinical data release timelines [1] - The report will identify significant stock price catalysts [1] - Key areas of analysis will include PD-(L)1/VEGF, GLP-1, and siRNA [1]

Core Viewpoint - Daiwa has released a report recommending specific pharmaceutical stocks, highlighting Innovent Biologics (01801) and Heng Rui Medicine (600276) as top picks, with target price adjustments and ratings for other companies in the sector [1] Company Recommendations - Innovent Biologics' target price has been raised from HKD 95 to HKD 112 [1] - Heng Rui Medicine's target price remains at RMB 80 [1] - CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (01093) is rated "Sell" with a target price maintained at HKD 6.6 [1] Industry Outlook - The Chinese biopharmaceutical sector is expected to experience a comprehensive increase in 2025 [1] - For 2026, Daiwa suggests a more selective stock-picking strategy focusing on high-quality targets [1] - Key clinical data release timelines and significant stock price catalysts will be outlined for 2026 [1] - Important areas of analysis include PD-(L)1/VEGF, GLP-1, and siRNA [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the Chinese biopharmaceutical sector experienced a comprehensive increase in 2025, and for 2026, a more selective stock-picking strategy is recommended, focusing on high-quality targets [1] Group 2 - Daiwa's top picks include Innovent Biologics and Hengrui Medicine, with Innovent's target price raised from HKD 95 to HKD 112, while Hengrui's target price remains at HKD 80 [1] - The rating for CanSino Biologics has been downgraded from "Buy" to "Hold," with its target price increased from HKD 100 to HKD 116 [1] - The rating for CSPC Pharmaceutical Group is maintained at "Sell," with a target price of HKD 6.6 [1]

Group 1: Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interface Stocks - Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, plans to start large-scale production of brain-computer interface devices in 2026, leading to a significant surge in related stocks [1] - Nanjing Panda Electronics (00553) saw a rise of over 44%, while other companies like Xinwei Medical-B (06609), Micron Brain Science (02172), and Brainhole Laser-B (06681) increased by 11.90%, 17%, and 19.8% respectively [1] Group 2: Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - The pharmaceutical sector showed strong performance, with China's innovative drug licensing exceeding $100 billion last year [1] - Companies such as Gilead Sciences-B (01672), Cloudtop New Medicine (01952), and Innovent Biologics (01801) experienced stock increases of 8.85%, 5.65%, and 6.28% respectively [1] Group 3: Robotics and Technology Stocks - Woan Robotics (06600) saw its stock rise by over 27%, with a midday increase of 19.57% as it prepares to launch its first humanoid household robot [1] - The company reported a compound annual growth rate of 49% in revenue over the past three years [1] Group 4: Other Notable Stock Movements - Kuaishou-W (01024) increased by over 9%, with foreign investors optimistic about its revenue outlook for next year [1] - Fuhong Hanlin (02696) rose by 7% after three of its innovative cancer drugs received IND acceptance [1] - Kelun-Biotech (06990) gained over 7% following the approval of its clinical trial application for the new drug ITGB6 ADC SKB105 [2] - The Golden Group (03939) increased by 3.94% due to the successful implementation of key projects at the Solomon Gold Mine [3]

Group 1 - The pharmaceutical stocks are performing strongly, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as Gilead Sciences-B (up 9.9% to HKD 12.66), Kelun-B (up 6.29% to HKD 427.8), and others [1] - As of January 3, the National Medical Products Administration reported that 76 innovative drugs were approved for market in China in 2025, significantly surpassing the 48 approved in 2024, marking a historical high [1] - The total amount of authorized transactions for innovative drugs in China exceeded USD 130 billion in 2025, with over 150 transactions, also setting a new record [1] Group 2 - The 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is scheduled to take place from January 12 to 15, 2026, in San Francisco, expected to attract over 8,000 global participants [2] - This conference, which has been held since 1982, will feature over 500 listed companies and thousands of startups, focusing on deep exchanges around "capital + strategy" [2] - The domestic listed pharmaceutical companies are entering a period of innovation, characterized by a dual-driven model of "independent research and development + overseas business development" [2] - Overall, Chinese pharmaceutical companies are shifting from a "single market-driven" approach to "global value creation," with the JPM conference serving as a key platform for showcasing clinical data and negotiating overseas collaborations [2]