Core Insights - The top three companies by Hong Kong Stock Connect holding ratios are China Telecom (00728) at 70.92%, Green Power Environmental (01330) at 69.34%, and Kaisa Group Holdings (01108) at 67.61% [1][2] - The largest increases in holding amounts over the last five trading days were seen in the following companies: Yingfu Fund (02800) with an increase of 4.041 billion, Hang Seng China Enterprises (02828) with 1.783 billion, and Alibaba - W (09988) with 1.455 billion [1][2] - The largest decreases in holding amounts over the last five trading days were recorded for China Mobile (00941) with a decrease of 2.395 billion, Innovent Biologics (01801) with 589 million, and UBTECH Robotics (09880) with 556 million [1][3] Group 1: Hong Kong Stock Connect Holding Ratios - China Telecom (00728) has a holding of 9.843 billion shares, representing 70.92% [2] - Green Power Environmental (01330) has a holding of 280 million shares, representing 69.34% [2] - Kaisa Group Holdings (01108) has a holding of 169 million shares, representing 67.61% [2] Group 2: Recent Increases in Holdings - Yingfu Fund (02800) saw an increase of 4.041 billion in holding amount, with a change of 14.9907 million shares [2] - Hang Seng China Enterprises (02828) increased by 1.783 billion, with a change of 1.8975 million shares [2] - Alibaba - W (09988) increased by 1.455 billion, with a change of 0.8637 million shares [2] Group 3: Recent Decreases in Holdings - China Mobile (00941) experienced a decrease of 2.395 billion, with a change of -3.01224 million shares [3] - Innovent Biologics (01801) saw a decrease of 589 million, with a change of -0.70319 million shares [3] - UBTECH Robotics (09880) had a decrease of 556 million, with a change of -0.38639 million shares [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are experiencing high-level fluctuations amidst inventory accumulation, with short-term price adjustments expected to be limited due to the financial attributes of copper supported by rising gold prices. The supply-demand balance for copper may shift from tight equilibrium to shortage in the medium to long term, driven by insufficient capital expenditure in copper mines and frequent supply disruptions. The report suggests monitoring companies such as Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Jiangxi Copper, and others [5] - For aluminum, the report notes that both alumina and aluminum prices are under pressure due to high inventory levels. The short-term outlook for aluminum prices is expected to remain stable amidst high demand, particularly in the air conditioning and consumer goods sectors [5] - Lithium demand remains strong despite seasonal trends, with lithium carbonate prices entering an upward cycle driven by supply-demand reversal. The report recommends focusing on companies with high self-sufficiency in lithium resources [5] - Cobalt prices are expected to continue rising due to tight raw material supply, with the report suggesting companies like Huayou Cobalt and others for investment [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The report provides insights into macroeconomic indicators, including the U.S. core PCE price index and unemployment claims, which align with expectations [9] - Key announcements include Zijin Mining's completion of the second phase of the Jilong Copper Mine, significantly increasing its production capacity [10] 2. Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 6.03% compared to the index's 0.84% rise [11] - The report lists the top-performing stocks in the sector, highlighting significant movements in various sub-sectors [11] 3. Valuation Changes - The report notes that the TTM PE for the non-ferrous metals sector is 33.82, with a change of 1.79, while the PB is 4.18, reflecting a significant premium over the broader market [20][23]

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector is experiencing a strong rally, with the popular ETF, Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF (159876), reaching a historical high and significant trading volume, indicating potential investment opportunities [1][11]. Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector has shown a robust performance, with the Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF (159876) rising by 3.29% and achieving a trading volume of 1.07 billion yuan, surpassing the previous day's total [1][9]. - Major stocks in the sector, such as Baiyin Non-Ferrous and Tongling Non-Ferrous, have seen significant gains, with Baiyin Non-Ferrous up by 9.97% and Tongling Non-Ferrous by 9.94% [2][14]. - The overall market sentiment is positive, with the non-ferrous metal sector leading among 31 primary sub-industries in the A-share market [5][13]. Group 2: Gold Price Surge - International gold prices have surged, with spot gold reaching 4,950 USD per ounce, marking a new historical high, while COMEX gold futures peaked at 4,970 USD per ounce [2][10]. - The rise in gold prices is attributed to factors such as geopolitical tensions, U.S. risks, and central bank gold purchases, which are expected to support gold prices in the future [3][13]. Group 3: Investment Trends - The Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF has seen a net subscription of 52.2 million units, accumulating 844 million yuan over the past 20 days, indicating strong investor interest [1][11]. - The ETF covers a wide range of metals, including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, allowing investors to capture various market cycles [6][16]. - Analysts predict that the demand for basic metals like copper, aluminum, and tin will continue to perform well due to emerging needs in AI, electricity, and new energy sectors [3][13].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the strong resurgence of gold's financial attributes, driven by factors such as real interest rates, the US dollar index, and regional situations, with gold prices reaching historical highs of $4,960 per ounce and silver surpassing $97 per ounce [1] - The World Gold Council reported that in 2025, gold prices set records 53 times, with global gold ETF inflows reaching $89 billion and total holdings climbing to a historical high of 4,025 tons, indicating a continuous influx of funds driving up the value of gold assets [1] - Silver is positioned as an essential raw material in three key sectors: solar photovoltaic, automotive and electric vehicles, and data centers and artificial intelligence, supporting its core role in future industrial transformations [1] Group 2 - As of January 23, 2026, the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index (399395) rose by 1.86%, with component stocks such as silver and gold companies showing significant gains, including a 9.97% increase in silver stocks and a 7.02% rise in Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining [2] - The National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index reflects the overall performance of listed companies in the nonferrous metals sector, based on a sample of 50 securities with notable scale and liquidity, providing a benchmark for industry investment [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index as of December 31, 2025, include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Northern Rare Earth, collectively accounting for 51.65% of the index [2]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC suggests focusing on three stock selection criteria in the electrolytic aluminum industry: companies with high capacity-to-market value ratio and significant earnings elasticity with rising aluminum prices, those with overseas expansion capabilities and strong growth potential, and prioritizing companies with high alumina self-sufficiency rates amid current low alumina prices [1] Group 1: Stock Recommendations - CICC maintains a "outperform industry" rating for China Hongqiao (01378), raising the target price from 29.29 HKD to 42.79 HKD [1] - Recommended stocks include: China Hongqiao, Nanshan Aluminum (600219) International H-share (02610/target price 77.76 HKD), Nanshan Aluminum A-share (600219.SH/target price 7.25 RMB), China Aluminum (601600) (02600/target price 17.04 HKD), Tianshan Aluminum (002532) (002532.SZ/target price 22.67 RMB), and Huatong Cable (605196), all rated "outperform industry" [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - Chinese aluminum companies are accelerating their overseas expansion due to domestic bauxite shortages and production capacity limits since 2017, with early movers gaining competitive advantages in resource-rich regions [2] - Companies like China Hongqiao are targeting low-cost regions, particularly in Indonesia, for alumina sourcing, while Guinea's bauxite mining is expected to produce around 170 million tons by 2025, with China Hongqiao projected to be the largest producer at 71 million tons [2] Group 3: Price and Cost Dynamics - The aluminum price increase benefits all electrolytic aluminum companies, with those having a high capacity-to-market value ratio showing greater potential for price appreciation [3] - Companies with alumina self-sufficiency above 100% can benefit from rising alumina prices, as it becomes an internalized cost, leading to increased sales profits [3] - Companies with high self-generated electricity ratios, like China Hongqiao and Nanshan Aluminum, are positioned to benefit from falling coal prices, while those with lower ratios face greater cost sensitivity [4] Group 4: Future Outlook - The outlook for aluminum prices is positive, driven by a growing supply-demand gap and supportive global fiscal and monetary policies, with potential for significant profit expansion as costs remain low [5] - China Hongqiao, Yun Aluminum (000807), and Zhongfu Industrial (600595) are identified as companies with relatively high valuation elasticity, expected to rank among the top performers in 2025 with projected price increases of 177%, 134%, and 171% respectively [5]

Group 1 - International precious metals futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold futures rising by 1.48% and COMEX silver futures falling by 1.78% [1] - The non-ferrous sector benefits from the combination of "global monetary easing, rigid supply, and new demand," leading to increased interest in the "higher gold and copper content" Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652), which has attracted over 1.4 billion yuan in the last 20 trading days, bringing its total scale to over 6 billion yuan [1][4] Group 2 - A Danish pension fund plans to liquidate its U.S. Treasury holdings by the end of the month due to concerns over credit risk associated with U.S. policies, which has led to increased interest in gold as a safe-haven asset [3] - The non-ferrous metal sector is expected to see strong performance in 2025, with companies in the Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) projecting collective earnings growth, including a 120%-142% increase for Northern Rare Earth [4] Group 3 - The non-ferrous industry is expected to maintain high prosperity in 2026-2027 due to a combination of recovery cycles and supply constraints, with copper and aluminum prices anticipated to improve [5] - Global electrolytic copper supply is expected to remain limited in 2026, with demand driven by U.S. stockpiling and grid construction, potentially leading to a shift from surplus to shortage [6] Group 4 - Aluminum prices have been gradually increasing since the second half of 2025, with expectations of a supply growth rate of only 1.7% in 2026, resulting in a projected shortfall of over 800,000 tons [9] - Energy metals like lithium are expected to see improved supply-demand dynamics in 2026-2027, with prices likely to rise due to increased demand from energy storage batteries [12] Group 5 - The Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) is positioned to benefit from a comprehensive layout across various metal sectors, including gold, copper, aluminum, lithium, and rare earths, capitalizing on the super cycle of non-ferrous metals [13] - The ETF has a leading copper content of 34% and gold content of 12%, with a high concentration of top holdings at 38% [15] Group 6 - The Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) has shown superior performance since 2022, with a cumulative return leading its peers and a lower maximum drawdown, indicating a better investment experience [17] - The index's growth has been driven by earnings rather than valuation expansion, with a current P/E ratio of 26.27, down 52% from five years ago, suggesting a favorable valuation [18]

Group 1 - The top three companies by Hong Kong Stock Connect holding ratios are China Telecom (00728) at 70.91%, Green Power Environmental (01330) at 69.45%, and Tianjin Chuangye Environmental (01065) at 67.62% [1][2] - The largest increases in holding amounts over the last five trading days were seen in Alibaba-W (09988) with an increase of 2.229 billion, SMIC (00981) with an increase of 1.693 billion, and Huahong Semiconductor (01347) with an increase of 1.379 billion [1][2] - The largest decreases in holding amounts over the last five trading days were recorded for China Mobile (00941) with a decrease of 2.613 billion, UBTECH (09880) with a decrease of 787 million, and Kuaishou-W (01024) with a decrease of 739 million [1][3] Group 2 - The latest holding ratio rankings for Hong Kong Stock Connect show that China Telecom holds 9.842 billion shares, Green Power Environmental holds 0.281 billion shares, and Tianjin Chuangye Environmental holds 0.230 billion shares [2] - The top ten companies with the largest increases in holdings over the last five trading days include Tencent Holdings (00700) with an increase of 917 million and China Construction Bank (00939) with an increase of 866 million [2] - The top ten companies with the largest decreases in holdings over the last five trading days also include Alibaba Health (00241) with a decrease of 665 million and China Hongqiao (01378) with a decrease of 647 million [3]

Core Viewpoint - The resource sector has seen significant growth, with many resource-related funds doubling their net value over the past year, driven by strong performance in the non-ferrous metals sector and rising prices of gold and silver [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shenyin Wanguo non-ferrous metals sector index surged by 89.38% in 2025, leading the A-share market [1]. - As of January 19, 2026, the number of public funds with a unit net value growth rate exceeding 100% reached 176, with 124 being actively managed equity funds [3]. - Among the doubling funds, a significant number are focused on resource sectors, particularly in non-ferrous metals and gold [2][3]. Group 2: Fund Strategies and Adjustments - Many fund managers adjusted their holdings in the fourth quarter based on fundamental changes and valuation considerations, with a focus on resource-related stocks [1][4]. - The Longcheng Value Selection fund achieved a net value growth rate of 105.16% over the past year, with a majority of its top holdings in non-ferrous metals [4]. - The China Europe Cycle Preferred fund reduced its holdings in traditional non-ferrous metals while increasing exposure to lithium and cobalt, reflecting a shift towards new energy resources [8]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Fund managers remain optimistic about the resource sector, citing factors such as global monetary easing, increased demand from AI data centers, and supply-side uncertainties as drivers for growth [9][10]. - The China Europe Resource Selection fund manager highlighted copper, aluminum, lithium carbonate, gold, and tungsten as the top five investment targets for 2026, while also considering opportunities in chemical and steel sectors [10].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley forecasts China's GDP growth to reach 5% year-on-year by 2025, driven primarily by consumption stimulation from the trade-in policy [1] Group 1: Economic Outlook - The growth trend in the commodity market is expected to continue into 2026, with global demand-driven metals (such as gold, copper, and lithium) outperforming domestic demand-driven sectors (like coal and steel) [1] - Supply disruptions and accelerated industry consolidation are anticipated to persist throughout the year [1] Group 2: Policy Impact - The trade-in subsidy policy is projected to extend into 2026, with incentives becoming more targeted and efficiency-focused, still providing substantial support for overall commodity demand [1] Group 3: Industry Preferences - The preferred order for the basic materials sector in 2026 is gold and copper, followed by aluminum, lithium, coal, and steel [1] - The materials sector is expected to continue outperforming the MSCI China Index in 2026 [1] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Investors are advised to buy Zijin Mining (02899, 601899.SH) and to accumulate China Aluminum (02600, 601600.SH) and China Hongqiao (01378) on dips [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum (03993) may experience a temporary pause due to the issuance of convertible bonds [1]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley forecasts China's GDP growth to reach 5% year-on-year by 2025, driven primarily by consumption stimulation from the trade-in policy [1] Group 1: Economic Outlook - The growth trend in the commodity market is expected to continue into 2026, with global demand-driven metals (such as gold, copper, and lithium) outperforming domestic demand-driven sectors (like coal and steel) [1] - Supply disruptions and accelerated industry consolidation are anticipated to persist throughout the year [1] Group 2: Policy Impact - The trade-in subsidy policy is projected to extend into 2026, with incentives becoming more targeted and efficiency-focused, still providing substantial support for overall commodity demand [1] Group 3: Industry Preferences - The preferred order for the basic materials sector in 2026 is gold and copper, followed by aluminum, lithium, coal, and steel [1] - The materials sector is expected to continue outperforming the MSCI China Index in 2026 [1] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Investors are advised to buy Zijin Mining (02899, 601899.SH) and to accumulate China Aluminum (02600, 601600.SH) and China Hongqiao (01378) on dips [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum (03993) may experience a temporary pause due to the issuance of convertible bonds [1]