Core Viewpoint - The recent sharp decline in gold prices, attributed to profit-taking and reduced safe-haven demand due to easing geopolitical tensions, has negatively impacted leading companies in the precious metals sector, particularly gold stocks [3]. Summary by Category Market Performance - On October 22, the non-ferrous metal sector ETF (159876) fell by 1.73%, with a trading volume of nearly 300 million yuan, indicating active trading [1]. - As of October 21, the non-ferrous metal sector ETF (159876) had a total size of 565 million yuan, the largest among three ETFs tracking the same index [1]. Stock Movements - Leading gold stocks experienced significant declines, with Western Gold and Hunan Gold dropping over 5%, while Sichuan Gold and Chifeng Gold fell more than 4% [1]. - Conversely, Baotai Co. rose over 2%, and Hailiang Co. and Yun Aluminum gained more than 1%, with several other stocks like Zhongkuang Resources and China Aluminum also performing well [1]. Gold Price Dynamics - Gold prices saw a rare drop of over 6%, marking the largest daily decline since April 2013, primarily due to profit-taking and a stronger dollar making gold more expensive for buyers [3]. - Analysts suggest that while current pressures exist, the long-term outlook for gold remains positive as long as the Federal Reserve maintains its current interest rate path [3]. Sector Outlook - The non-ferrous metals sector is expected to benefit from a long-term supply-demand imbalance, driven by increased capital expenditure and strategic resource reserves amid global manufacturing investment growth [4]. - Specific segments such as rare earths, lithium, and copper are highlighted for their growth potential due to favorable market conditions and technological advancements [3][4]. Investment Strategy - A diversified approach to investing in the non-ferrous metals sector is recommended, utilizing the non-ferrous metal sector ETF (159876) to mitigate risks associated with individual metal investments [6].

Core Viewpoint - The successful development of the 2300mm single-stand six-roll cold rolling mill by China Aluminum Corporation's subsidiary, China Nonferrous Metal Technology Co., Ltd. (中色科技), has broken the long-standing foreign monopoly on key equipment and rolling process technology for ultra-thin can materials, marking a significant advancement in the domestic aluminum processing industry [1][2]. Group 1: Technological Breakthrough - The new 4.0 version of the six-roll mill successfully produced qualified aluminum materials in June 2023 and is expected to pass final acceptance in September 2024 [2]. - The mill features a self-developed UCM (Universal Crown Control) system that allows for a lateral movement of ±550mm, enabling the stable mass production of aluminum strips for can bodies thinner than 0.258mm [2]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The cost of imported six-roll cold rolling mills exceeds 300 million yuan, with long construction cycles; the new domestic equipment significantly reduces costs and shortens design and manufacturing timelines [2]. Group 3: Future Innovations - China Nonferrous Metal Technology Co., Ltd. is pursuing further innovations with the "4.0+1" version, exploring areas such as full 3D drawings and the integration of 5G and artificial intelligence [2]. - The company aims to enhance the development of high-end equipment in areas like continuous rolling, wide-width, high-speed, high-precision, and intelligent manufacturing to contribute to the high-quality development of the domestic aluminum and copper-based materials industry [2].

Core Insights - The Investment Clock Index (399391) closed at 3379.7 points, up 0.56%, with a trading volume of 89.951 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 0.98% [1] Group 1: Index Performance - Among the constituent stocks, 68 companies rose while 31 fell, with China High-Tech leading the gainers at an 8.08% increase and Yanjing Beer leading the decliners with a 4.56% drop [1] - The top ten constituent stocks of the Investment Clock Index are detailed, with Kweichow Moutai having the highest weight at 16.96% and a price of 1462.26 yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.30% [1] Group 2: Market Capitalization - The total market capitalization of Kweichow Moutai is approximately 183.1145 billion yuan, while other notable companies include China Merchants Bank at 105.8729 billion yuan and Zijin Mining at 79.8656 billion yuan [1] Group 3: Capital Flow - The net outflow of main funds from the Investment Clock Index constituents totaled 1.449 billion yuan, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 0.852 billion yuan [1] - Detailed capital flow data shows that major stocks like China Shipbuilding and Guizhou Moutai experienced varying levels of net inflow and outflow from different investor categories [2]

Core Insights - The industrial metals sector experienced a rise of 1.58% on October 21, with Wanshun New Materials leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3916.33, up 1.36%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13077.32, up 2.06% [1] Industrial Metals Sector Performance - Wanshun New Materials (300057) closed at 5.97, with a gain of 7.18% and a trading volume of 461,600 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 270 million [1] - Hongchuang Holdings (002379) closed at 19.44, up 6.87%, with a trading volume of 236,700 shares and a transaction value of 451 million [1] - Jinchengxin (603979) closed at 65.66, increasing by 5.66%, with a trading volume of 96,800 shares and a transaction value of 626 million [1] - Other notable performers include Yunnan Aluminum (000807) with a 4.56% increase and China Aluminum (601600) with a 2.99% increase [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The industrial metals sector saw a net inflow of 103 million from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 370 million [2][3] - Major stocks like China Aluminum (601600) had a net inflow of 124 million from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net outflow of 104 million [3] - Yunnan Aluminum (000807) also showed significant institutional interest with a net inflow of 117 million [3]

Group 1 - The China Central Enterprises Innovation-Driven Index has risen by 1.50%, with significant increases in constituent stocks such as PetroChina Oilfield Services up by 10.05% and China Railway Construction Heavy Industry up by 7.14% [3] - The Central Enterprises Innovation-Driven ETF (515900) has increased by 1.53%, with a latest price of 1.59 yuan, and has shown a cumulative increase of 1.23% over the past month, ranking 1/4 among comparable funds [3] - The trading volume of the Central Enterprises Innovation-Driven ETF was 587.53 million yuan, with a turnover rate of 0.17% [3] Group 2 - China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.55 billion to 6.15 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 104.30% to 126.39% [4] - China CNR Corporation plans to hold a board meeting on October 30 to consider and approve its performance for the first three quarters, having signed significant contracts totaling approximately 54.34 billion yuan, which is about 22% of its expected revenue for 2024 [4] - The average daily trading volume of the Central Enterprises Innovation-Driven ETF over the past year was 20.23 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [4] Group 3 - The Central Enterprises Innovation-Driven Index evaluates the innovation and profitability quality of listed central enterprises, selecting 100 representative companies to reflect the overall performance of innovative central enterprises [5] - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index include China Shipbuilding, Hikvision, and China Southern Power Grid, accounting for 36.04% of the total index weight [5] - The Central Enterprises Innovation-Driven ETF has seen a significant increase in scale, growing by 13.42 million yuan over the past three months, ranking 1/4 among comparable funds [4][5]

Group 1: Market Performance - The liquidity of the Rare Earth ETF managed by Jiashi has a turnover rate of 1.61%, with a transaction volume of 1.74 billion yuan [2] - The latest scale of the Rare Earth ETF reached 108.04 billion yuan, marking a new high since its establishment and ranking first among comparable funds [2] - The latest share count of the Rare Earth ETF is 6.034 billion shares, also a new high since its inception, and ranks first among comparable funds [2] - Over the past 7 days, the Rare Earth ETF has seen continuous net inflows, with a maximum single-day net inflow of 1.184 billion yuan, totaling 3.405 billion yuan [2] - As of October 20, the net value of the Rare Earth ETF has increased by 88.93% over the past two years, ranking 59th out of 2358 index equity funds, placing it in the top 2.50% [2] - The highest monthly return since the establishment of the Rare Earth ETF is 41.25%, with the longest consecutive monthly increase being 4 months and the longest increase percentage being 83.89% [2] Group 2: Industry Developments - On October 19, Tianhe Magnetic Materials announced plans to invest 850 million yuan in a project for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets and related equipment in Baotou City [3] - Northern Rare Earth and Baotou Steel announced an increase in rare earth prices for the fourth quarter of 2025 [3] - In September, the export of rare earths and related products reached 10,538 tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%, with a cumulative export of 95,875 tons from January to September, up 3.1% year-on-year [3] - The Ministry of Commerce of China issued two announcements on October 9 regarding rare earth export controls, indicating that products containing Chinese-origin rare earths valued at 0.1% or more may be subject to export restrictions [3] - The new regulations on rare earths are seen as a necessary response in the context of global supply chain competition, following similar measures for gallium and germanium [3] - It is recommended to focus on investment opportunities along the "resources + growth" dual lines, considering the potential impact of regional politics and export policies from major resource countries [3]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [6] Core Views - Precious metals are experiencing strong demand due to geopolitical risks and expectations of interest rate cuts, leading to significant price increases for gold and silver [2][27][30] - Base metals, particularly copper, are facing price volatility with limited fundamental support, as domestic consumption remains weak and supply disruptions are easing [1][13][14] - The tungsten industry is seeing price fluctuations with a divergence in the supply chain, while the molybdenum market is experiencing price increases due to higher output from mines [3][71] Summary by Sections Base Metals & Precious Metals - Copper prices have retreated from highs, with domestic inventories increasing due to limited downstream demand and ongoing maintenance at smelters [1][13] - Aluminum prices have risen slightly, supported by stable supply and improved demand, with a decrease in social inventories [1][21][22][23] - Gold and silver prices have surged, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and expectations of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2][27][29] Minor Metals - The tungsten market is experiencing mixed price movements, with some products increasing while others remain stable or decline due to weak downstream demand [3][66][67] - Molybdenum prices are on the rise, supported by increased output from mines and stable demand from steel manufacturers [71][73] Rare Earths - Recent export control policies are expected to strengthen China's position in the rare earth industry, with price fluctuations observed in various rare earth products [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [3] Core Views - The report anticipates a potential upward trend in copper prices due to expected shortages in copper mines, particularly with the global second-largest copper mine, Grasberg, facing production halts. The report suggests that the copper supply-demand balance may shift from tight equilibrium to shortage by 2026 [4] - The report highlights the performance of various metals, including aluminum, lithium, and cobalt, with specific recommendations for companies to watch in each segment [4] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - Recent macroeconomic developments include a new round of US-China trade negotiations and comments from Trump regarding the unsustainability of high tariffs on China [8] 2. Market Performance - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metals sector saw a decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 1.47% and the Shenwan Non-Ferrous Metals Index down 3.07%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite by 1.60 percentage points [10][11] 3. Valuation Changes - The PE_TTM for the Shenwan Non-Ferrous Metals Index is 26.96, down 1.78 from the previous week, while the PB_LF is 3.22, down 0.22 [19][22] 4. Copper - Copper prices have seen a decline, with LME copper down 1.86% and SHFE copper down 1.77%. However, the report indicates a potential for price recovery due to supply disruptions and seasonal demand [21][44] 5. Aluminum - Aluminum prices are experiencing fluctuations, with LME aluminum down 0.45% and SHFE aluminum down 0.47%. The report notes a decrease in inventory levels, which may support price stability [33][44] 6. Lithium - Lithium prices are showing mixed trends, with lithium carbonate down 0.27% and lithium spodumene up 0.83%. The report suggests that lithium prices may stabilize due to seasonal demand [73] 7. Cobalt - Cobalt prices have increased, with MB cobalt up 5.40% to $20.98 per pound, driven by changes in export regulations from the Democratic Republic of Congo [86]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the aluminum industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The trend of inventory reduction continues, driven by increased demand, and the aluminum price is expected to show stronger performance as inventory decreases [11] - The aluminum industry is anticipated to maintain high prosperity due to limited long-term supply growth and ongoing demand growth points [11] Summary by Sections 1. Prices - As of October 17, the LME three-month aluminum closing price was $2,778.5 per ton, a week-on-week increase of $32.5 per ton, and a year-on-year increase of $191.0 per ton [24] - The Shanghai aluminum active contract closing price was 20,910.0 yuan per ton, a week-on-week decrease of 70.0 yuan per ton, and a year-on-year increase of 320.0 yuan per ton [24] 2. Production - In September 2025, the electrolytic aluminum production was 3.615 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 118,000 tons, and a year-on-year decrease of 74,000 tons [56] - The alumina production in September 2025 was 7.604 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 135,000 tons, but a year-on-year increase of 38.3 million tons [56] 3. Inventory - As of October 16, the domestic mainstream consumption area electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory recorded 627,000 tons, a week-on-week reduction of 22,000 tons, indicating a potential return to the inventory reduction trend [7] 4. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - Key companies include China Hongqiao, Tianshan Aluminum, Shenhuo Co., China Aluminum, and Yun Aluminum, all rated as "Buy" [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the metals and new materials industry, indicating a favorable investment rating [4]. Core Insights - The report highlights the volatility in metal prices due to fluctuating tariff expectations and geopolitical factors, particularly affecting copper and aluminum prices [4][30]. - The precious metals sector is expected to benefit from increased central bank purchases, particularly gold, as the current pricing environment favors safety over yield [22]. - Industrial metals like copper are projected to see price increases due to stable demand from infrastructure investments and AI data centers, despite short-term tariff impacts [4][30]. Weekly Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.47%, while the Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 4.99% [5]. - The non-ferrous metals index decreased by 3.07%, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 0.85 percentage points [5]. - Year-to-date, the non-ferrous metals index has risen by 69.59%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 54.87 percentage points [5][8]. Price Changes - Precious metals saw significant price increases, with COMEX gold rising by 5.76% and silver by 6.55% [4]. - Industrial metals experienced mixed results, with copper prices decreasing by 4.34% and aluminum by 1.19% [4][9]. - Lithium prices showed slight increases, while cobalt prices surged by 10.33% [4][14]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - Copper supply is expected to tighten due to production disruptions from incidents at major mines, with a projected 2.2% decrease in global copper supply [4][30]. - The aluminum sector is witnessing stable demand, with a shift towards peak consumption season anticipated [4][44]. - The steel industry is experiencing a decrease in production, while downstream demand is increasing, leading to a reduction in steel inventory [4][20]. Key Company Valuations - Notable companies in the precious metals sector include Zijin Mining, Shandong Gold, and Zhongjin Gold, with varying price-to-earnings (PE) ratios indicating differing market expectations [19]. - In the industrial metals sector, companies like Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum are highlighted for their growth potential, with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth [19][20].