Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Neutral" rating for the steel industry and a "Positive" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry, with specific "Buy" ratings for companies such as Luoyang Molybdenum, Zhongjin Gold, Shandong Gold, Zijin Mining, and China Aluminum [5][6]. Core Views - The report highlights the commencement of a major hydropower project in the Yarlung Tsangpo River basin, which is expected to significantly increase the demand for special steel products due to the project's requirements [4][18]. - The report anticipates that the domestic economic stimulus policies will gradually show effects, supporting the prices of copper and aluminum, while the lithium market faces oversupply pressure [5][40][47]. - The report notes a substantial increase in China's rare earth exports in June, indicating a potential for price strengthening in the rare earth sector due to improved export demand [4][62]. Industry Summary Steel Industry - The Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project has a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, which will likely boost demand for special steels [4][18]. - As of July 18, the total steel inventory was 13.3141 million tons, showing a slight decrease of 0.12% from the previous week and a year-on-year decrease of 22.71% [26]. - The average price index for steel on July 18 was 3,462.31 yuan per ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.99% [39]. Non-Ferrous Metals - The report indicates that the copper market is experiencing tight supply and low inventory, which may support prices in the short term [40]. - For aluminum, domestic policies are expected to support prices despite uncertainties in overseas tariff policies [47]. - The lithium market is under pressure from oversupply, but recent policy changes may provide some support for price recovery [53][54]. Rare Earths and Minor Metals - In June, China's rare earth exports reached 7,742.2 tons, a significant month-on-month increase of 32.02%, suggesting a positive outlook for rare earth prices [4][62]. - The report also notes price movements in minor metals, with tungsten concentrate prices increasing by 2.27% to 180,000 yuan per ton [64].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the non-ferrous metal industry is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the industry index rising by 1.86% and individual stocks like Tungsten High-tech and Yahua Group seeing significant gains of 10.02% and 9.99% respectively [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is set to release a growth stabilization plan for key industries, including non-ferrous metals, focusing on structural adjustments, supply optimization, and phasing out outdated production capacity [1] - The copper and aluminum sectors are highlighted for their high-quality development plans, with an emphasis on addressing the overcapacity issues in copper smelting and alumina production [1] Group 2 - The non-ferrous metal industry index (399395) includes 50 prominent securities, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in the non-ferrous metal sector on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges [2] - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the non-ferrous metal industry index account for 50.02% of the index, with companies like Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum among the leaders [2]

Group 1: Liquidity and Fund Performance - The liquidity of the rare earth ETF managed by Jiashi has a turnover rate of 6.85% with a transaction volume of 216 million yuan [3] - As of July 21, the Jiashi rare earth ETF has reached a scale of 3.145 billion yuan, marking a one-year high and ranking first among comparable funds [3] - In the past week, the Jiashi rare earth ETF has seen a significant increase in shares by 12 million, leading in new share growth among comparable funds [3] - The latest net inflow of funds into the Jiashi rare earth ETF is 78.4154 million yuan, with a total of 305 million yuan net inflow over four out of the last five trading days [3] - The Jiashi rare earth ETF has achieved a net value increase of 63.74% over the past year, ranking 131 out of 2929 in the index stock fund category, placing it in the top 4.47% [3] - Since its inception, the Jiashi rare earth ETF has recorded a highest monthly return of 41.25% and an average monthly return of 9.69% [3] Group 2: Market Trends and Price Movements - Since July, domestic rare earth product prices have shown signs of recovery, with the average market price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide reaching 477,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 5.3% and a month-on-month increase of 8.2% [4] - The upcoming consumption peak season in September and October is expected to drive raw material procurement, leading to a positive outlook for rare earth prices [4] - Historical trends indicate that high overseas prices often lead to domestic price increases, potentially enhancing corporate profits and creating a dual opportunity for valuation and profit expansion in the sector [4] Group 3: Key Stocks in the Rare Earth Sector - The top ten weighted stocks in the rare earth industry index as of June 30, 2025, include Northern Rare Earth, China Rare Earth, and China Aluminum, collectively accounting for 55.58% of the index [4] - The performance of key stocks shows varied changes, with Northern Rare Earth down by 2.40% and Xiamen Aluminum up by 3.50% [6]

Group 1 - The Guozheng Free Cash Flow Index decreased by 0.08% as of July 22, 2025, with mixed performance among constituent stocks, including Dongfang Electric and Zhejiang Construction Investment hitting the upper limit, while Shanghai Steel Union and others led the decline [1][3] - The Free Cash Flow ETF (159201) fell by 0.19%, with the latest price at 1.06 yuan, and it recorded a turnover rate of 2.85% with a transaction volume of 112 million yuan [1] - Over the past nine days, the Free Cash Flow ETF has seen continuous net inflows, with a maximum single-day net inflow of 94.76 million yuan, totaling 232 million yuan, averaging 25.79 million yuan in daily net inflow [1] Group 2 - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Guozheng Free Cash Flow Index accounted for 57.97% of the index, including SAIC Motor, China National Offshore Oil, Midea Group, and Gree Electric [3] - The latest financing buy-in amount for the Free Cash Flow ETF reached 6.89 million yuan, with a financing balance of 26.45 million yuan [3] Group 3 - The top ten stocks by weight in the Free Cash Flow ETF include SAIC Motor (10.18%), Midea Group (9.28%), and Gree Electric (7.56%), with varying performance in terms of price changes [5]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share rare earth sector has shown renewed strength, driven by the discovery of a new rare earth mineral, "Neodymium Huanghe," which is expected to enhance China's strategic value in rare earth resources [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - Since early July, the rare earth sector has entered a new phase of oscillating upward momentum, with the rare earth ETF (516780) becoming a popular product for investors looking to capitalize on industry trends [1]. - The trading volume of the rare earth ETF reached 235 million yuan on the day of reporting, reflecting active market participation [1]. - From July onwards, the rare earth ETF has seen a cumulative inflow of 217 million yuan, resulting in a net increase of 17.8 million shares and 34.9 million yuan in scale, marking increases of 18.22% and 31.10% respectively compared to the end of June [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The rare earth ETF (516780) closely tracks the CSI Rare Earth Industry Index, which includes companies involved in rare earth mining, processing, trading, and applications, providing a comprehensive view of the sector's performance [1]. - The top five constituent stocks of the index include Northern Rare Earth, China Rare Earth, China Aluminum, Grinm Advanced Materials, and Lingyi iTech, all of which are competitive leaders in the industry [1]. - The fund manager of the rare earth ETF indicated that the sustainability of the recent price increases will depend on the supply-demand fundamentals, including the issuance of mining and smelting quotas and the economic conditions of downstream industries such as new energy vehicles and robotics [2].

Core Viewpoint - The rare earth industry is experiencing significant growth, with the China Rare Earth Industry Index rising by 3.36% and key stocks reaching their daily limit up, indicating strong market interest and potential investment opportunities [1][3]. Market Performance - The rare earth ETF, Jiashi (516150), has seen a 3.48% increase, marking its third consecutive rise [1]. - The ETF recorded a turnover rate of 7.84% and a transaction volume of 238 million yuan, with an average daily transaction of 297 million yuan over the past week, ranking first among comparable funds [3]. - The Jiashi rare earth ETF's scale increased by 336 million yuan in the past week, also leading among comparable funds [3]. - The ETF's shares grew by 18.4 million, achieving significant growth and ranking first in new share issuance among comparable funds [3]. - Over the past five trading days, the ETF experienced net inflows on three days, totaling 216 million yuan [3]. Historical Performance - The Jiashi rare earth ETF has seen a net value increase of 58.80% over the past year, ranking 168 out of 2917 in the index stock fund category, placing it in the top 5.76% [3]. - Since its inception, the ETF's highest monthly return was 41.25%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being four months and a maximum cumulative increase of 83.89% [3]. Industry Outlook - The investment opportunities in the non-ferrous metals sector are viewed positively for the second half of 2025, with expectations of rising rare earth prices due to increasing demand and limited supply [3]. - The rare earth sector is recognized as a strategically important industry in China, with potential for increased attention and value reassessment driven by policy changes and its global leadership position [4]. - The permanent magnet sector is expected to benefit from the growth in humanoid robotics and the low-altitude economy [4]. Key Stocks - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Rare Earth Industry Index include Northern Rare Earth, China Rare Earth, China Aluminum, and others, collectively accounting for a significant portion of the index [4][6]. - Notable stock performances include Northern Rare Earth rising by 6.64%, China Rare Earth by 4.19%, and Wolong Electric Drive by 10% [6].

消息面上，7月19日，雅鲁藏布江下游水电工程在西藏林芝正式开工。据了解，该工程采用截弯取直、隧洞引水模式，规划建设5座梯级电站，总投资约1.2 万亿元，电力以对外输送为主、兼顾西藏本地需求。作为国家级超级工程，其开工将推动西藏经济发展与能源结构优化，同时带动民爆、掘进等细分行业需 求增长。 中信证券认为，随着雅鲁藏布江下游水电工程的持续建设，将长期利好水电配套设备、电网外送工程核心设备等头部供应商。中信建投证券称，去年下半年 以来，中央层面多次强调整治"内卷式"竞争，治理企业低价无序竞争，推动落后产能有序退出。而目前光伏、锂电均处于盈利底部，其中光伏亏损更为明 显，"反内卷"有望成为推动新能源行业中长期盈利修复的关键推动力。 截至7月18日，央企现代能源ETF近6月净值上涨2.16%。从收益能力看，截至2025年7月18日，央企现代能源ETF自成立以来，最高单月回报为10.03%，最长 连涨月数为7个月，最长连涨涨幅为23.43%，涨跌月数比为13/10，上涨月份平均收益率为3.05%，年盈利百分比为100.00%，历史持有1年盈利概率为 66.10%。截至2025年7月18日，央企现代能源ETF近3个月超越 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5][10]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a "反内卷" (anti-involution) trend leading to a general increase in commodity prices, with specific catalysts such as policy expectations driving price movements in copper, aluminum, lithium, and cobalt [4][6][10]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - Important macroeconomic information includes the U.S. June core CPI being below expectations at 2.9%, and retail sales showing a month-on-month increase of 0.6% [10]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is set to release a growth stabilization plan for key industries including steel, non-ferrous metals, and petrochemicals [10]. 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - Copper prices are expected to rebound due to policy expectations, with LME copper prices increasing by 0.83% and SHFE copper prices slightly decreasing by 0.03% [6][25]. - Inventory levels have risen, with LME copper stocks increasing by 12.37% [22][25]. - Downstream demand is recovering, with copper rod operating rates at 74.2%, up by 7.2 percentage points [6]. 2.2 Aluminum - Aluminum prices are also expected to rise, with alumina prices increasing by 0.16% to 3165 CNY/ton [6][36]. - SHFE aluminum prices fell by 1.01% to 20500 CNY/ton, but are projected to recover due to strong policy support [6][36]. 2.3 Lead and Zinc - LME lead prices decreased by 1.38%, while SHFE lead prices fell by 1.70% [46]. - LME zinc prices increased by 1.24%, but SHFE zinc prices dropped by 0.45% [46]. 2.4 Tin and Nickel - LME tin prices fell by 0.73%, and SHFE tin prices decreased by 0.65% [60]. - LME nickel prices decreased by 0.33%, while SHFE nickel prices fell by 0.78% [60]. 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices are on the rise, with lithium carbonate increasing by 4.55% to 66650 CNY/ton, and lithium spodumene rising by 5.49% to 711 USD/ton [75]. - Supply issues are noted, with a slight increase in production but ongoing inventory accumulation [75]. 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices are under pressure, with domestic cobalt prices down by 1.22% to 243000 CNY/ton [88]. - The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its cobalt export ban by three months, which may lead to a price rebound in Q4 [88].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the aluminum industry [1]. Core Views - The aluminum prices are experiencing fluctuations during the off-season, and a growth stabilization plan is expected to be announced soon [6][11]. - Despite the off-season demand, the low inventory levels and reduced aluminum supply are expected to provide some support for aluminum prices [11]. - The long-term outlook for the aluminum industry remains positive due to limited supply growth and potential demand increases [11]. Summary by Sections 1. Prices - As of July 18, the LME three-month aluminum closing price was $2638.0 per ton, up $36.0 from the previous week, representing a 1.4% week-on-week increase and a 9.7% year-on-year increase [24]. - The Shanghai aluminum active contract closing price was 20510.0 CNY per ton, down 185.0 CNY from the previous week, a 0.9% decrease week-on-week, but up 3.9% year-on-year [24]. - The average price of A00 aluminum in Changjiang was 20760.0 CNY per ton, unchanged from the previous week, but up 5.4% year-on-year [24]. 2. Production - In June 2025, the electrolytic aluminum production was 360.9 million tons, a decrease of 12.0 million tons month-on-month and a decrease of 2.8 million tons year-on-year [53]. - The alumina production in June 2025 was 725.8 million tons, a decrease of 1.4 million tons month-on-month, but an increase of 26.9 million tons year-on-year [53]. 3. Inventory - As of July 17, the domestic mainstream consumption area had an electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory of 49.20 million tons, an increase of 2.6 million tons week-on-week [7]. - The aluminum rod inventory was 15.60 million tons, a decrease of 0.4 million tons week-on-week, mainly due to reduced production and downstream replenishment [7]. 4. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - China Hongqiao (1378.HK) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 2.71 CNY for 2025E [5]. - Tianshan Aluminum (002532.SZ) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 1.12 CNY for 2025E [5]. - Shenhuo Co. (000933.SZ) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 2.62 CNY for 2025E [5]. - China Aluminum (601600.SH) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 0.91 CNY for 2025E [5]. - Yun Aluminum (000807.SZ) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 2.00 CNY for 2025E [5].

Group 1 - The rare earth sector has shown a strong upward trend, with the rare earth ETF (516780) experiencing a net inflow of 287 million yuan over seven consecutive trading days from July 9 to July 17, 2025, marking it as the only rare earth-themed ETF in the A-share market to achieve this [1][2] - As of July 17, 2025, the rare earth ETF (516780) reached a new high with 1.184 billion shares and a total scale of 1.452 billion yuan, reflecting a nearly 30% growth in product scale since July [1][2] - The demand for rare earths is being driven by the growth in domestic industries such as new energy vehicles, industrial robots, and low-altitude economy, which is expected to enhance the profitability of companies within the industry [1][2] Group 2 - The prices of rare earth products, particularly praseodymium and neodymium, have increased, with the price of praseodymium neodymium oxide reaching 466,400 yuan per ton as of July 15, 2025, representing a 17.2% increase in the first half of the year [2] - The rare earth ETF (516780) tracks the CSI Rare Earth Industry Index, which includes companies involved in rare earth mining, processing, trading, and applications, with leading companies such as Northern Rare Earth, China Rare Earth, and China Aluminum among its top five constituents [2] - The management of the rare earth ETF, Huatai-PB Fund, has over 18 years of experience in ETF operations, with its ETFs collectively exceeding 500 billion yuan in scale, placing it in the top tier of the industry [2] Group 3 - The investment value of the rare earth sector is expected to further increase due to strong demand resilience and rising raw material prices, making the rare earth ETF (516780) an attractive option for investors [3] - Investors can also consider the connection funds (Class A: 014331/Class C: 014332) to capitalize on the recovery opportunities in the rare earth industry [3]