Market Overview - Major Asia-Pacific indices showed a collective decline, with the A-share market also experiencing consolidation, as the Shanghai Composite Index fluctuated while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext indices performed weakly. The total trading volume in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing reached 2.8 trillion yuan, an increase of 72 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector rebounded strongly, with a notable increase in the price of a real estate ETF (159707) by 3.22%, marking multiple consecutive gains. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the sales price of newly built commercial residential properties in first-tier cities decreased by 0.3% month-on-month in December 2025, with Shanghai seeing a slight increase of 0.2% [1] Chemical Sector - The chemical sector experienced a significant rally, with the chemical ETF (516020) reaching a new high since August 2022, closing up 1.27%. Major companies in the sector, such as BASF and Dow, have been raising prices across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The ETF attracted 1.148 billion yuan in the last ten days [1][4] - The chemical ETF has seen substantial net inflows, with over 5.8 billion yuan in net subscriptions in the last five trading days and 11 billion yuan in the last ten days. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has set guidelines for zero-carbon factory construction, which may limit new capacity in the chemical sector [6][7] Banking Sector - The banking sector showed resilience amid market volatility, with a significant number of bank stocks rising. The top bank ETF (512800) closed up 0.77%, ending a four-day losing streak. Historical data indicates that the banking sector has a high probability of generating absolute and excess returns before the Spring Festival, with an average return of 4.4% from 2017 to 2025 [8][11][14] - The banking sector is expected to benefit from continued growth in credit, supported by stable growth policies and a favorable low-interest-rate environment. The latest dividend yield for the banking index stands at 4.78%, significantly higher than the 10-year government bond yield of 1.84% [14][15] AI and Technology Sector - The AI and technology sectors faced a downturn, with the entrepreneurial AI ETF (159363) experiencing a four-day decline. Despite this, the sector remains attractive for future investments, particularly in light of ongoing developments in AI applications and infrastructure [16][18] - The communication and semiconductor industries are expected to see increased attention due to their potential for earnings upgrades, with significant growth anticipated in the coming years [18][20]

Group 1 - Meibang Technology focuses on the research and production of epoxy propane and downstream polyether polyols, benefiting from a clean production process and stable capacity, which enhances business profitability when epoxy propane prices rise [1][29] - Hongqiang Co., Ltd. produces concrete additives that utilize epoxy propane-derived polyether polyols, allowing for cost transfer to customers when prices rise, while also benefiting from the green building certification and infrastructure investment cycles [2][30] - Weiyuan Co., Ltd. has a large capacity for epoxy propane and integrates its production with other chemicals, which helps mitigate raw material price fluctuations and enhances profitability [3][31] Group 2 - Hongbaoli is a leading supplier of polyurethane insulation materials, with its core product being rigid polyether polyols, directly linked to epoxy propane prices, allowing for price adjustments through long-term agreements [4][32] - Yinuowei relies heavily on epoxy propane for its polyurethane products, maintaining stable relationships with downstream customers and benefiting from the rapid expansion of the new energy sector [5][33] - Yida Co., Ltd. has developed its own epoxy propane production technology and offers a range of solvents, benefiting from the green development policies and enhancing cost control through efficient procurement [6][34] Group 3 - Bohai Chemical leverages its location in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei petrochemical cluster to enhance its epoxy propane production, benefiting from regional supply advantages and low-carbon transformation initiatives [7][35] - China Chemical, as a state-owned enterprise, benefits from the rising demand for engineering services related to epoxy propane production, supported by its global project experience and technological capabilities [8][36] - Weixing Chemical has a complete C3 industrial chain layout, with significant cost advantages in epoxy propane production, and is actively expanding into new energy materials [9][36] Group 4 - Huaitai Co. integrates its chemical production with green paper-making concepts, enhancing profitability through the rising prices of epoxy propane while maintaining a focus on sustainable practices [10][38] - Kent Catalysts specializes in catalysts for epoxy propane production, benefiting from the industry's growth and focusing on high-end catalyst development for new energy applications [11][39] - Dongfang Shenghong has a vertically integrated "refining-polyester" chain, leveraging the high demand for epoxy propane to enhance profitability while expanding into photovoltaic materials [12][40]

Core Viewpoint - Global chemical giants such as BASF, Dow, and Huntsman are simultaneously raising prices across multiple regions including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East [4][6]. Group 1: Price Increases - Major chemical companies are implementing price hikes in response to market conditions [4][6]. - The price increases are observed in various regions, indicating a coordinated strategy among these global players [4][6]. Group 2: Policy Changes - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced that starting from April 1, 2026, the export tax rebate for certain products, including PVC and its variants, will be canceled [4][6]. - The affected products include primary forms of pure PVC powder, unplasticized PVC, and plasticized PVC [4][6]. Group 3: Market Performance - The chemical sector has seen a continuous rise, with several stocks hitting the daily limit up, including Meibang Technology, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber, and Jiangtian Chemical [6]. - Other companies such as Yida Co., and Deer Chemical have experienced gains exceeding 10% [6].

Group 1 - The acrylic acid concept increased by 2.64%, ranking third among concept sectors, with 13 stocks rising, including Hongqiang Co., which hit the daily limit, and Bohai Chemical, Taihe Technology, and Satellite Chemical, which rose by 7.56%, 6.71%, and 6.67% respectively [1] - The acrylic acid sector saw a net inflow of 329 million yuan from main funds, with 10 stocks receiving net inflows, and 5 stocks exceeding 10 million yuan in net inflow, led by Wanhua Chemical with a net inflow of 174 million yuan [2] - The top stocks by net inflow ratio included Hongqiang Co., ST Shenhua, and Daoshengtian, with net inflow ratios of 42.22%, 11.79%, and 5.01% respectively [3] Group 2 - The top performers in the acrylic acid sector included Wanhua Chemical with a 4.39% increase, Tianlong Group with a 6.04% increase, and Hongqiang Co. with a 10.00% increase [3] - The stocks with the largest declines included Guoen Co. with a decrease of 2.04%, Brother Technology with a decrease of 0.87%, and Akoli with a decrease of 0.61% [4] - The trading volume and turnover rates varied, with Hongqiang Co. having a turnover rate of 10.78% and Tianlong Group at 26.90% [3][4]

Group 1 - The epoxy propylene concept increased by 5.78%, ranking first among concept sectors, with 21 stocks rising, including Meibang Technology with a 30% limit up, and China Chemical, Hongqiang Co., and Weiyuan Co. also hitting the limit up [1][2] - The leading gainers in the epoxy propylene sector included Yida Co. with an 11.96% increase, Huitong Technology with a 7.84% rise, and Yinuowei with a 7.64% increase [1][2] - The stocks with the largest declines included Shida Shenghua, Guoen Co., and Yonghe Co., which fell by 3.52%, 2.04%, and 0.39% respectively [1] Group 2 - The epoxy propylene sector saw a net inflow of 1.05 billion yuan, with 15 stocks receiving net inflows, and 6 stocks attracting over 50 million yuan in net inflows [2] - The top stock for net inflow was Hongbaoli, with a net inflow of 338 million yuan, followed by China Chemical with 262 million yuan, and Wanhua Chemical with 174 million yuan [2] - The net inflow ratios for leading stocks were Hongbaoli at 46.60%, Hongqiang Co. at 42.22%, and Weiyuan Co. at 17.98% [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights Wanhua Chemical's strategic focus on the lithium battery materials sector, aiming to create a new billion-level business segment [5][6]. - Wanhua Chemical has successfully established a comprehensive production network for lithium iron phosphate, ternary materials, anode materials, and electrolytes, indicating a well-rounded approach to the lithium battery supply chain [6][7]. - The company has significant planned production capacity for lithium iron phosphate, exceeding 1.25 million tons, with key projects located in Shandong and Sichuan [7]. Group 2 - Recently, Wanhua Chemical's two major lithium battery material projects, including a 650,000-ton lithium iron phosphate project in Laizhou and a 200,000-ton project in the green energy industrial park, have received environmental impact assessment approval [2]. - The company’s subsidiary, Wanhua Chemical (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., has completed maintenance on its MDI Phase II facility, which has a production capacity of 1 million tons per year, and is now back to normal operations [4].

Group 1 - The chemical sector experienced a significant afternoon rally on January 20, with the Chemical ETF (516020) reaching an intraday high of 1.7% before closing up 0.85% [1] - Key stocks in the sector included Sanhe Tree, which surged over 9%, and Luxi Chemical, which rose over 8%, along with several others like Satellite Chemical and Hengli Petrochemical, which increased by more than 4% [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with four other departments, issued guidelines on January 19 to promote the construction of zero-carbon factories, aiming to extend this initiative to the petrochemical and chemical industries [1] Group 2 - Tianfeng Securities noted that by 2025, a turning point in policy and capital expenditure is expected, with the "anti-involution" concept providing a positive outlook for industry profitability and healthier long-term development [3] - The restructuring of supply and demand dynamics, along with the upgrading of industry attributes, is prompting a reevaluation of traditional chemical companies' values [3] - Huaxin Securities indicated that the overall performance of the chemical industry remains weak, with mixed results across sub-sectors, influenced by past capacity expansions and weak demand, although some sectors like lubricants have outperformed expectations [3] Group 3 - The Chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, with nearly 50% of its holdings concentrated in large-cap leading stocks such as Wanhua Chemical and Salt Lake Co., allowing investors to capitalize on strong investment opportunities [4] - The remaining 50% of the ETF's holdings are diversified across leading stocks in sub-sectors like phosphate fertilizers, fluorine chemicals, and nitrogen fertilizers, providing comprehensive exposure to the chemical sector [4]

Core Insights - The main focus of the news is on the significant inflow of capital into various stocks, highlighting the top 20 stocks with the highest capital inflow as of January 20, with specific amounts listed for each company [1][2][3] Group 1: Stock Performance - China Power Construction saw a capital inflow of 690 million yuan with a price increase of 6.85% [2] - Shanghai Electric experienced a capital inflow of 624 million yuan and a price increase of 8.22% [2] - Contemporary Amperex Technology reported a capital inflow of 509 million yuan with a modest price increase of 0.34% [2] - China Duty Free Group had a capital inflow of 460 million yuan and a price increase of 2.74% [2] - Sanzi Gaoke recorded a capital inflow of 441 million yuan with a price increase of 6.1% [2] Group 2: Industry Insights - The engineering sector, represented by China Power Construction, is showing strong investor interest with significant capital inflow [2] - The electric power industry, highlighted by Shanghai Electric, is also attracting substantial investments [2] - The battery industry, represented by Contemporary Amperex Technology, is experiencing steady capital inflow despite a small price increase [2] - The tourism and liquor sector, represented by China Duty Free Group, is seeing positive capital movement [2] - The automotive parts sector, represented by Sanzi Gaoke, is gaining traction with notable capital inflow [2]

Group 1 - Wanhua Chemical's stock increased by 5.12%, reaching 86.62 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 4.855 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 1.83%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 271.161 billion CNY [1] - Wanhua Chemical, established on December 16, 1998, and listed on January 5, 2001, is located in Yantai, Shandong Province. The company specializes in the development, production, and operation of various isocyanate products and their derivatives, as well as polyurethane systems and additives [1] - The revenue composition of Wanhua Chemical includes: polyurethane series 40.58%, petrochemical series 38.43%, fine chemicals and new materials series 17.19%, and others 12.46% [1] Group 2 - Huisheng Fund has a significant holding in Wanhua Chemical, with the Huisheng Huicheng Stable One-Year Holding Mixed A Fund (013726) holding 17,300 shares, accounting for 1.44% of the fund's net value, ranking as the seventh largest holding [2] - The Huisheng Huicheng Stable One-Year Holding Mixed A Fund was established on November 30, 2021, with a latest scale of 75.9828 million CNY. Year-to-date return is 2.39%, ranking 6211 out of 8848 in its category, while the one-year return is 8.56%, ranking 6606 out of 8093 [2]

Group 1 - The chemical sector experienced a significant rally in the afternoon, with multiple stocks showing strong performance [1] - Xinxiang Chemical Fiber (000949) hit the daily limit up, indicating robust investor interest [1] - Luxi Chemical (000830) also approached the daily limit up, reflecting positive market sentiment [1] Group 2 - Xinjiang Tianye (600075) saw an increase of over 8%, contributing to the overall upward trend in the sector [1] - Wanhu Chemical (600309) and Jinniu Chemical (600722) were among several stocks that rose, indicating a broad-based recovery in the chemical industry [1]