Market Performance - As of November 3, the rare earth permanent magnet sector declined by 1.22%, ranking among the top declines in concept sectors [1] - Within the sector, companies such as Jinli Permanent Magnet, China Rare Earth, and Wolong New Energy experienced significant declines, while Baogang Co., Yujing Co., and Zhongkuang Resources saw increases of 4.72%, 3.40%, and 2.42% respectively [1] Capital Flow - The rare earth permanent magnet sector experienced a net outflow of 3.193 billion yuan, with 48 stocks seeing net outflows, and 6 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in outflows [2] - The largest net outflow was from Northern Rare Earth, amounting to 1.182 billion yuan, followed by Jinli Permanent Magnet, Lingyi Intelligent Manufacturing, and China Rare Earth with net outflows of 339 million yuan, 294 million yuan, and 291 million yuan respectively [2] Top Gainers and Losers - The top gainers in the rare earth permanent magnet sector included Baogang Co., China Aluminum, and Antai Technology, with net inflows of 325 million yuan, 14.3 million yuan, and 1.970 million yuan respectively [4] - The top losers in the sector included Northern Rare Earth, Jinli Permanent Magnet, and Lingyi Intelligent Manufacturing, with declines of 3.76%, 6.97%, and 2.69% respectively [3]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.55% on November 3, with 22 industries experiencing gains, led by Media and Coal, which increased by 3.12% and 2.52% respectively. The Nonferrous Metals and Home Appliances sectors saw the largest declines, down by 1.21% and 0.66% respectively [2]. Fund Flow Analysis - The main funds in the two markets experienced a net outflow of 23.944 billion yuan, with 9 industries seeing net inflows. The Media sector led with a net inflow of 2.031 billion yuan, followed by the Banking sector with a net inflow of 1.831 billion yuan and a daily increase of 1.33% [2]. - The Nonferrous Metals sector had the highest net outflow, totaling 7.054 billion yuan, followed by the Electronics sector with a net outflow of 4.571 billion yuan. Other sectors with significant outflows included Non-Bank Financials, Computers, and Communications [2]. Nonferrous Metals Sector Performance - The Nonferrous Metals sector declined by 1.21%, with a total of 137 stocks in the sector. Out of these, 49 stocks rose while 87 stocks fell. The sector saw a net inflow of funds into 32 stocks, with 14 stocks receiving over 10 million yuan in net inflows. China Aluminum led with a net inflow of 143 million yuan, followed by Nanshan Aluminum and Yun Aluminum with inflows of 143 million yuan and 105 million yuan respectively [3]. - The sector's outflow was dominated by 20 stocks with net outflows exceeding 100 million yuan, with Northern Rare Earth, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Zijin Mining experiencing the largest outflows of 1.182 billion yuan, 542 million yuan, and 481 million yuan respectively [3][5]. Nonferrous Metals Sector Fund Inflow and Outflow Rankings - **Top Inflow Stocks**: - China Aluminum: +1.80%, 3.06% turnover, 143.29 million yuan inflow - Nanshan Aluminum: +2.17%, 3.70% turnover, 142.80 million yuan inflow - Yun Aluminum: +5.65%, 2.46% turnover, 105.49 million yuan inflow [4]. - **Top Outflow Stocks**: - Northern Rare Earth: -3.76%, 3.84% turnover, -1.18195 billion yuan outflow - Luoyang Molybdenum: -3.93%, 1.57% turnover, -542.24 million yuan outflow - Zijin Mining: -1.64%, 1.15% turnover, -481.02 million yuan outflow [5].

Core Points - The Investment Clock Index (399391) closed at 3364.41 points, up 0.23%, with a trading volume of 95.671 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 0.98% [1] - Among the index constituents, 66 stocks rose, with Xinghui Entertainment leading at a 9.29% increase, while 33 stocks fell, with Lingnan Holdings leading the decline at 5.24% [1] Index Constituents Summary - Major constituents include: - Kweichow Moutai (16.68% weight) at 1435.00 yuan, up 0.35%, with a market cap of 1797.008 billion yuan [1] - China Merchants Bank (15.74% weight) at 41.79 yuan, up 2.20%, with a market cap of 1053.937 billion yuan [1] - Zijin Mining (7.34% weight) at 30.00 yuan, down 1.64%, with a market cap of 797.327 billion yuan [1] - Wuliangye (5.26% weight) at 118.98 yuan, down 0.01%, with a market cap of 461.834 billion yuan [1] - Hengrui Medicine (4.84% weight) at 63.40 yuan, down 1.17%, with a market cap of 420.798 billion yuan [1] Capital Flow Summary - The index constituents experienced a net outflow of 2.407 billion yuan from institutional investors and 0.251 billion yuan from retail investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 2.658 billion yuan [3] - Notable capital flows include: - China Merchants Bank with a net inflow of 433.16 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - China Petroleum with a net inflow of 326 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - China Shipbuilding with a net inflow of 284 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Core Points - The State-Owned Enterprise Reform Index (399974) closed at 1902.39 points, up 0.25%, with a trading volume of 146.44 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 0.74% [1] - Among the index constituents, 56 stocks rose, with Goldwind Technology leading at a 6.94% increase, while 39 stocks fell, with China Rare Earth leading the decline at 5.24% [1] Index Constituents Summary - The top ten constituents of the State-Owned Enterprise Reform Index include: - Yingmei Ge, with a weight of 3.60%, latest price at 30.00, down 1.64%, total market value of 797.33 billion yuan [1] - Changjiang Electric Power, with a weight of 2.90%, latest price at 28.31, up 0.75%, total market value of 692.70 billion yuan [1] - CITIC Securities, with a weight of 2.90%, latest price at 29.22, down 0.54%, total market value of 433.06 billion yuan [1] - Yuanta Haitong, with a weight of 2.89%, latest price at 19.61, up 1.19%, total market value of 345.70 billion yuan [1] - China Merchants Bank, with a weight of 2.80%, latest price at 41.79, up 2.20%, total market value of 1053.94 billion yuan [1] - Industrial Bank, with a weight of 2.74%, latest price at 20.56, up 1.63%, total market value of 435.11 billion yuan [1] - North Huachuang, with a weight of 2.73%, latest price at 401.00, down 1.49%, total market value of 290.48 billion yuan [1] - Wuliangye, with a weight of 2.68%, latest price at 118.98, down 0.01%, total market value of 461.83 billion yuan [1] - China Shipbuilding, with a weight of 2.52%, latest price at 36.43, up 1.48%, total market value of 274.16 billion yuan [1] - Zhongke Shuguang, with a weight of 2.42%, latest price at 106.46, up 0.01%, total market value of 155.76 billion yuan [1] Capital Flow Summary - The net outflow of main funds from the index constituents totaled 4.443 billion yuan, while speculative funds saw a net inflow of 1.03 billion yuan, and retail investors had a net inflow of 3.413 billion yuan [3] - Notable capital flows include: - China Merchants Bank with a net inflow of 433 million yuan, accounting for 11.29% of the total [3] - Allwind Technology with a net inflow of 430 million yuan, accounting for 11.88% of the total [3] - China Petroleum with a net inflow of 326 million yuan, accounting for 14.97% of the total [3] - China Shipbuilding with a net inflow of 284 million yuan, accounting for 10.31% of the total [3]

Core Insights - The National Index of Free Cash Flow has increased by 0.15% as of November 3, 2025, with notable stock performances from companies like Yaxing Integration and Hailu Heavy Industry reaching the daily limit up [1] - The Cash Flow ETF from Harvest has seen a net value increase of 20.15% over the past six months, indicating strong performance and investor interest [3] Group 1: Cash Flow ETF Performance - As of October 31, 2025, the Cash Flow ETF from Harvest has achieved a maximum monthly return of 6.91% since its inception, with an average monthly return of 3.13% [3] - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Index of Free Cash Flow account for 54.79% of the index, with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) being the largest at 9.80% [3][5] Group 2: Market Environment and Trends - Global monetary and fiscal easing expectations have positively influenced risk assets, creating a favorable macro environment for A-shares [5] - A-share third-quarter reports show improvements in key metrics such as profit, revenue, and ROE compared to the first half of the year, suggesting a potential transition to a fundamental bull market [5]

Summary of Aluminum Corp of China (Chalco) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Aluminum Corp of China (Chalco) - **Ticker**: 2600 HK / 601600 CH Key Financial Results - **3Q25 Earnings**: Reported earnings of RMB 3.8 billion, representing an increase of 8% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and 90% year-on-year (y-o-y) [1] - **Sales Volume**: Both alumina and aluminum sales volumes rose slightly by 1% y-o-y [1] - **Alumina Prices**: Increased by 3% q-o-q but decreased by 20% y-o-y [1] - **Aluminum Prices**: Rose by 2% q-o-q and 6% y-o-y [1] - **Revenue**: Flat q-o-q, but gross profit improved significantly due to lower production costs, primarily from cheaper bauxite [1] - **SG&A Expenses**: Declined by 13% y-o-y due to effective cost control [1] Production and Cost Guidance - **Bauxite Production**: Guinea's Boffa mine is ramping up steadily, with a target of approximately 10% y-o-y production growth for 2025 and a self-sufficiency ratio of around 60% [2] - **Cost Advantage**: Estimated cost advantage of RMB 100 per ton for self-mined bauxite compared to imported ore [2] - **Cost Guidance**: - Aluminum all-in cost below RMB 15,000 per ton in 3Q25; electricity cost between RMB 0.44 and 0.45 per kWh [2] - Alumina cash cost below RMB 2,700 per ton in 3Q25, trending lower excluding bauxite [2] - **Capex**: Management revised capital expenditure guidance to RMB 15 billion for 2025 from a previous estimate of RMB 20 billion [2] Market Outlook - **Aluminum Price Outlook**: Expected to remain elevated through 4Q25 to 2026, while alumina prices may remain weak due to rising domestic and imported supply [2] - **Global Market Dynamics**: Favorable conditions due to supply disruptions at Century Aluminum's Nordural smelter in Iceland and South32's Mozal smelter in Mozambique, combined with China's production ceiling of 45 million tons and low inventories [3] - **Policy Support**: "Anti-involution" production discipline is expected to reinforce price stability and profitability [3] Investment Recommendations - **Rating**: Maintain Buy rating on Chalco's H/A shares, viewing the company as a key beneficiary of strong aluminum fundamentals and improving margins [4] - **Target Prices**: - Raised target price for H-share to HKD 11.40 from HKD 7.70, implying a 24% upside [4] - Raised target price for A-share to RMB 11.30 from RMB 10.50, implying a 20% upside [4] Financial Projections - **Earnings Estimates**: Revised earnings estimates up by 18% for 2025, 18% for 2026, and 14% for 2027 [19] - **EPS Projections**: Expected EPS of RMB 0.87 for 2025, RMB 1.03 for 2026, and RMB 1.05 for 2027 [7][20] Risks and Considerations - **Downside Risks**: - Lower-than-expected demand from property completions - New regulations leading to higher production costs - Potential bauxite supply disruptions - Geopolitical risks related to overseas resource acquisitions [23] Additional Insights - **Coal Business**: Contributed approximately 4% of total revenue in 2024, primarily for energy security; no plans to increase investment in coal-related business as the company focuses on renewable energy [22] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call regarding Aluminum Corp of China, highlighting financial performance, market outlook, investment recommendations, and associated risks.

Market Performance - A-shares collectively retreated, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing down 0.81% at 3954.79 points, the Shenzhen Component down 1.14%, and the ChiNext Index down 2.31%[1] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index fell 1.43% to 25906.65 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index down 2.37% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 1.91%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong decreased to 257.613 billion HKD[1] Economic Indicators - In October, the sales revenue of China's top 100 real estate companies dropped by over 41.9% year-on-year, amounting to 253 billion RMB (approximately 35.6 billion USD)[12] - The U.S. stock indices showed slight gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.09%, S&P 500 up 0.26%, and Nasdaq up 0.61%[1] Trade Relations - U.S. President Trump indicated willingness to eliminate all tariffs related to fentanyl if China takes strict measures against its export[12] - The EU is reportedly considering a new trade measure called "physical tariffs" to ensure the supply of critical raw materials from China[12] Sector Performance - Energy and metals sectors showed gains, while pharmaceutical stocks performed strongly against the market trend[1] - The overall decline in the real estate sector reflects ongoing challenges in the Chinese housing market, which has been struggling for over four years[12]

Core Viewpoint - China Aluminum's stock price has shown significant growth this year, with a year-to-date increase of 38.04% and a recent 20-day increase of 30.59% [2] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, China Aluminum achieved a revenue of 176.516 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 1.58%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 10.872 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 20.58% [2] - Cumulative cash dividends since the A-share listing amount to 13.358 billion yuan, with 7.823 billion yuan distributed over the last three years [3] Stock Market Activity - On November 3, China Aluminum's stock price fell by 2.00%, trading at 9.79 yuan per share with a total transaction volume of 1.441 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 1.09% [1] - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders was 356,300, a decrease of 2.91% from the previous period [2] Shareholder Composition - As of September 30, 2025, the largest circulating shareholder was China Securities Finance Corporation, holding 448 million shares, unchanged from the previous period. Other notable shareholders include Huaxia SSE 50 ETF and Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF, which saw a decrease in their holdings [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the aluminum industry [1] Core Views - The macroeconomic environment is favorable, with the Federal Reserve continuing to lower interest rates and tariff pressures easing [6][10] - The demand season is gradually coming to an end, leading to potential downward pressure on aluminum water conversion rates and inventory performance [10] - Long-term supply growth in the aluminum industry is limited, while demand continues to have growth points, suggesting sustained high industry prosperity [10] Summary by Sections 1. Prices - As of October 31, the LME three-month aluminum closing price was $2888.0 per ton, up $31.5 from the previous week, a 1.1% increase week-on-week and a 10.4% increase year-on-year [22] - The Shanghai aluminum active contract closing price was 21300.0 yuan per ton, up 75.0 yuan from the previous week, a 0.4% increase week-on-week and a 2.1% increase year-on-year [22] - The average price of A00 aluminum in Changjiang was 21300.0 yuan per ton, up 170.0 yuan from the previous week, a 0.8% increase week-on-week and a 2.0% increase year-on-year [22] 2. Production - In September 2025, the electrolytic aluminum production was 361.5 million tons, a decrease of 11.8 million tons month-on-month and a decrease of 7.4 million tons year-on-year [54] - The alumina production in September 2025 was 760.4 million tons, a decrease of 13.5 million tons month-on-month and an increase of 38.3 million tons year-on-year [54] 3. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - China Hongqiao (1378.HK): Price 26.93, EPS forecast for 2024/2025/2026: 2.35/2.65/2.89, PE: 11.5/10.2/9.3, Investment Rating: Buy [5] - Tianshan Aluminum (002532.SZ): Price 13.37, EPS forecast: 0.96/1.00/1.27, PE: 14.0/13.3/10.5, Investment Rating: Buy [5] - Shenhuo Co. (000933.SZ): Price 24.73, EPS forecast: 1.91/2.13/2.56, PE: 12.9/11.6/9.7, Investment Rating: Buy [5] - China Aluminum (601600.SH): Price 9.99, EPS forecast: 0.72/0.84/0.92, PE: 13.8/11.8/10.9, Investment Rating: Buy [5] - Yun Aluminum (000807.SZ): Price 22.99, EPS forecast: 1.27/1.88/2.07, PE: 18.1/12.2/11.1, Investment Rating: Buy [5]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Recommended [5] Core Views - The report highlights that the recent U.S.-China trade negotiations have led to significant agreements, including the cancellation of certain tariffs and a pause on export controls, which may positively impact market sentiment [3][48] - The Federal Reserve's recent hawkish stance has pressured metal prices, particularly gold, but there remains underlying support due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties [4][50] - Long-term trends indicate a continued focus on gold and silver investments, driven by concerns over global debt and currency devaluation, with specific stocks recommended for investment [51][52] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices on COMEX fell by 1.20% to $4,077.20 per ounce, while silver prices decreased by 0.33% to $48.25 per ounce [1][30] - The gold-silver ratio declined by 0.88% to 84.50, indicating a potential for silver price recovery [30] - SPDR Gold ETF holdings decreased by 248,440.78 ounces, while SLV Silver ETF holdings fell by 8,982,443.90 ounces [30] Base Metals - Copper prices on LME dropped by 0.51% to $10,891.50 per ton, while aluminum prices increased by 1.10% to $2,888.00 per ton [9] - The report notes a tightening supply for copper due to ongoing geopolitical issues and production challenges, with a projected reduction in output [11][21] - The aluminum market remains stable, with domestic production capacity holding steady and demand from sectors like electric vehicles and power generation expected to support prices [22] Minor Metals - Magnesium prices decreased by 0.90% to 17,680 yuan per ton, with stable demand but reduced purchasing activity from export traders [17] - Molybdenum and vanadium prices have shown weakness, with ongoing pressure from oversupply and reduced demand in the steel sector [18]