Group 1 - The precious metals sector experienced a decline at the beginning of trading on December 19, with Zhaojin Gold falling over 4% [1] - Other companies in the sector, including Shandong Gold, Western Gold, Zhongjin Gold, and Hunan Silver, also saw declines of more than 2% [1]

Group 1 - The precious metals sector increased by 0.98% on December 18, with Shandong Gold leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3876.37, up 0.16%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13053.98, down 1.29% [1] - Key stocks in the precious metals sector showed varied performance, with Shandong Gold closing at 37.09, up 2.52%, and Hunan Silver down 0.95% at 6.25 [1][3] Group 2 - The net capital flow in the precious metals sector showed a net outflow of 178 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 127 million yuan [3][4] - Shandong Gold had a significant net inflow of 87.45 million yuan from institutional investors, while Hunan Silver experienced a net outflow of 95.28 million yuan [4] - The ETF tracking the gold industry, with a product code of 159562, has seen a recent increase in shares by 10 million, with a net subscription of 21.28 million yuan [6]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing an upward trend, particularly in the non-ferrous metals sector, driven by significant capital inflows and positive price dynamics in the sector [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) saw a slight increase of 0.78%, aiming for a second consecutive day of gains, with over 20 million yuan in capital inflow during the trading session [1]. - Over the past five days, the non-ferrous 50 ETF attracted more than 120 million yuan in investments, indicating strong market interest [1]. Group 2: Key Stocks and Announcements - Major stocks within the non-ferrous 50 ETF index experienced gains, with Huayou Cobalt rising over 4% and Shandong Gold increasing by over 2%, influenced by an 80,000-ton "super order" [3][5]. - Huayou Cobalt announced a binding memorandum with a well-known international client to supply a total of 79,600 tons of ternary precursor products [5]. - Luoyang Molybdenum announced plans to acquire 100% equity in EQX's LatAm and Luna Gold Corp. for approximately 10.15 billion USD, equivalent to over 7.1 billion yuan [5]. Group 3: Industry Trends - Lithium carbonate futures surged again, following a previous increase of 7%, reflecting ongoing bullish sentiment in the market [6]. - The Jiangxi Yichun Natural Resources Bureau plans to revoke 27 mining rights, which could tighten lithium supply and support domestic lithium carbonate prices [8]. - The non-ferrous metals sector is seen as crucial for economic recovery and technological advancements, with copper being highlighted as a key indicator of economic health [9]. Group 4: Investment Opportunities - The non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) is positioned to benefit from a super cycle in non-ferrous metals, covering a wide range of metals including gold, copper, aluminum, lithium, and rare earths [24][26]. - The ETF has a leading concentration of "gold and copper content," with copper accounting for 31% and gold for 14% of its index [26]. - The index has shown a cumulative return of 86.28% since 2022, driven by earnings rather than valuation expansion, indicating a favorable investment environment [28].

Core Insights - The recent rise in precious metals, including gold, silver, and copper, has positively impacted various ETFs, particularly the gold and non-ferrous metal ETFs [2] - The non-ferrous metal ETF (516650) has seen a continuous inflow of funds over the past week, totaling 144 million yuan, reaching a record high in both share count and total assets [2] - The ETF closely tracks the CSI sub-index for the non-ferrous metal industry, with the top ten weighted stocks accounting for 52.65% of the index [2] ETF Performance - The gold ETF (518850) increased by 0.13%, while the gold stock ETF (159562) rose by 0.46% [2] - The non-ferrous metal ETF (516650) experienced a 1.09% increase, with notable stock performances including Huaxi Nonferrous (7.01% increase) and Chihong Zinc & Germanium (5.04% increase) [2] - The latest share count for the non-ferrous metal ETF reached 1.391 billion, with a total asset size of 2.417 billion yuan [2] Top Holdings - The top ten weighted stocks in the non-ferrous metal ETF include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, Huayou Cobalt, and China Aluminum, among others [2] - These stocks are significant contributors to the ETF's performance, reflecting the overall strength of the non-ferrous metal sector [2]

Group 1: Employment Data - The U.S. non-farm employment increased by 64,000 in November, surpassing the market expectation of 50,000, but manufacturing employment has dropped to its lowest level since March 2022 [1] - The unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.6%, the highest since September 2021, although this increase coincided with a rise in the labor participation rate [1] - Non-farm employment saw a significant decrease of 105,000 in October, with August and September also revised down by a total of 33,000 [1] Group 2: Wage Growth - The average hourly wage in November grew by 3.5% year-on-year, marking the lowest growth rate since May 2021, indicating a slowdown in real wage growth [1] Group 3: Market Reactions - Despite the overall weak data, there remains a divergence in market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut path, leading to increased short-term volatility in gold prices [1] - The long-term appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset and its anti-inflation value continues to attract capital [1] Group 4: Gold Price Forecast - Goldman Sachs predicts that gold prices will reach $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026, driven by increased holdings from households or institutional investors seeking to diversify risk amid high macroeconomic uncertainty [2] Group 5: Gold Industry Index Performance - As of December 17, 2025, the CSI Hong Kong-Shenzhen Gold Industry Stock Index (931238) rose by 2.87%, with constituent stocks such as Shandong Gold and Jiangxi Copper seeing significant gains [2] - The gold stock ETF fund saw a turnover of 7.16% during the trading session, with a transaction volume of 7.3346 million [2] Group 6: Top Holdings in Gold Industry Index - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Hong Kong-Shenzhen Gold Industry Stock Index account for 68.26% of the index, including companies like Zijin Mining and Shandong Gold [3]

Group 1 - Precious metals sector experienced a significant upward movement in the afternoon on December 17, with notable gains in stocks such as Xingye Silver Tin and Shengda Resources, both rising over 6% [2] - Other companies in the precious metals industry, including Shanjin International, Hunan Silver, Chifeng Gold, and Zhongjin Gold, also showed strong performance with substantial increases in their stock prices [2]

Group 1 - The precious metals sector experienced a significant afternoon rally, with Shanjin International rising over 5% [2] - Other companies in the sector, including Hunan Silver, Chifeng Gold, Zhongjin Gold, and Shandong Gold, also saw increases in their stock prices [2]

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metals industry is expected to enter a new upward cycle, driven by macroeconomic recovery, supply chain disruptions, and liquidity easing from the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, which will enhance metal prices and industry performance [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of December 16, 2025, the non-ferrous metals industry index (399395) showed mixed performance among its constituent stocks, with Zhongtung High-tech (000657) leading the gains at 3.05%, followed by Yahua Group (002497) at 2.25%, and Xiamen Tungsten (600549) at 0.59% [1]. - The overall market is experiencing a pullback, but funds are strategically positioning in the non-ferrous sector [1]. Group 2: Future Outlook - According to China Galaxy Securities, the industry is expected to stabilize in 2024, with macroeconomic expectations improving in 2025, alongside supply chain disruptions due to resource control policies in other countries [1]. - The anticipated liquidity easing from the Federal Reserve's rate cuts is expected to drive up non-ferrous metal prices and enhance the profitability of non-ferrous metal companies, continuing the upward trend in the industry [1]. - The narrative around copper supply remains positive, and cobalt prices are expected to rise under policy adjustments in the Democratic Republic of Congo [1]. - The strategic value of rare earths is increasing, with a favorable supply-demand balance [1]. Group 3: ETF and Index Information - The non-ferrous ETF (159880) closely tracks the non-ferrous metals industry index, which includes 50 prominent securities in the sector, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in the non-ferrous metals industry [2]. - As of November 28, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the non-ferrous metals industry index accounted for 52.34% of the index, including companies like Zijin Mining (601899) and China Aluminum (601600) [2].

| 代码 | 名称 | 现价 | 涨跌 | 涨跌幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 517520 | 黄金股ETF | 1.931 | -0.087 | -4.31% | | 159322 | 黄金股票ETF基金 | 1.565 | -0.065 | -3.99% | | 517400 | 黄金股票ETF | 1.522 | -0.063 | -3.97% | | 159321 | 黄金股票ETF | 1.476 | -0.059 | -3.84% | | 159315 | 黄金股ETF基金 | 1.578 | -0.063 | -3.84% | | 159562 | 黄金股ETF | 2.110 | -0.080 | -3.65% | 黄金概念股震荡走低，中金黄金、赤峰黄金跌超5%，山东黄金、紫金矿业、湖南黄金跌超4%。 受盘面影响，黄金股相关ETF跌超3%。 有分析人士表示，短期看，美联储打开降息通道，驱动黄金的估值中枢上移；长期看，在地缘政治风 险、逆全球化趋势和美元信用体系弱化的背景下，强化了黄金的配置价值。 （文章来源：每日经济新闻） ...

Core Viewpoint - The A-share gold stocks experienced significant declines in the afternoon trading session, with several companies reporting drops exceeding 6% [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Xiaocheng Technology saw a decline of 6.80%, with a total market capitalization of 8.223 billion [2]. - Western Gold fell by 6.62%, with a market cap of 24 billion [2]. - Zhaojin Mining decreased by 5.26%, with a market value of 12 billion [2]. - Zhongjin Gold dropped by 4.97%, with a market capitalization of 106.7 billion [2]. - Chifeng Jilong Gold experienced a decline of 4.89%, with a market cap of 59.1 billion [2]. - Hengbang Shares fell by 4.23%, with a total market value of 18.1 billion [2]. - Hunan Gold decreased by 4.18%, with a market capitalization of 32.2 billion [2]. - Shandong Gold dropped by 3.93%, with a market value of 162.4 billion [2]. - Sichuan Gold saw a decline of 3.80%, with a market cap of 11.8 billion [2]. - Shanjin International decreased by 3.35%, with a market capitalization of 65.7 billion [2]. - The overall trend indicates a bearish sentiment in the gold sector, with multiple companies experiencing significant losses [1].