Core Viewpoint - The GPU index experienced a strong rally, with a daily increase of 2.01% on October 21 [1] Company Performance - Beijing Junzheng saw an increase of 3.85% [1] - Tongfu Microelectronics rose by 3.49% [1] - SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) increased by 3.27% [1] - Chipone Technology gained 3.03% [1] - Changdian Technology experienced a rise of 2.02% [1]

Core Viewpoint - Chip Origin Co., Ltd. has shown significant stock price fluctuations and trading activity, indicating investor interest and market volatility in the semiconductor sector [1][2]. Company Overview - Chip Origin Co., Ltd. was established on August 21, 2001, and listed on August 18, 2020. The company specializes in providing platform-based, comprehensive, and one-stop chip customization services and semiconductor IP licensing services [2]. - The revenue composition of Chip Origin includes: 41.85% from chip volume business, 28.81% from IP licensing fees, 23.83% from chip design services, 5.21% from royalties, and 0.29% from other sources [2]. - The company is categorized under the electronic-semiconductor-digital chip design industry and is associated with concepts such as ISP, NPU, Google, Apple, Samsung, and neural networks [2]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Chip Origin reported a revenue of 974 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.49%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was -320 million yuan, a decrease of 12.30% compared to the previous year [2]. - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders was 25,400, a decrease of 3.58% from the previous period, while the average circulating shares per person increased by 3.71% to 19,656 shares [2]. Stock Performance and Trading Activity - On October 21, the stock price of Chip Origin rose by 2.01%, reaching 163.59 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 473 million yuan and a turnover rate of 0.59%. The total market capitalization stood at 86 billion yuan [1]. - Year-to-date, Chip Origin's stock price has increased by 212.02%, but it has seen a decline of 2.76% over the last five trading days and a 9.77% drop over the last 20 days. In contrast, the stock has risen by 79.61% over the past 60 days [1]. - The company has appeared on the trading leaderboard six times this year, with the most recent instance on September 22, where it recorded a net buy of 523 million yuan, accounting for 12.11% of the total trading volume [1]. Institutional Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, among the top ten circulating shareholders, the Huaxia SSE Sci-Tech Innovation Board 50 ETF held 19.56 million shares, a decrease of 232,700 shares from the previous period. The E Fund SSE Sci-Tech Innovation Board 50 ETF held 11.81 million shares, down by 2.28 million shares, while the Nuoan Growth Mixed A fund held 10.59 million shares, a reduction of 229,020 shares [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Sci-Tech Chip ETF (588200) opened with a gain of 0.52%, indicating positive market sentiment towards the semiconductor sector [1] Group 1: ETF Performance - The Sci-Tech Chip ETF (588200) opened at 2.325 yuan, reflecting a 0.52% increase [1] - Since its establishment on September 30, 2022, the fund has achieved a return of 131.73% [1] - The fund's one-month return stands at 2.51% [1] Group 2: Major Holdings - Key stocks in the ETF include: - SMIC (中芯国际) up 0.95% - Haiguang Information (海光信息) up 0.20% - Cambrian (寒武纪) unchanged at 0.00% - Lattice Technology (澜起科技) up 0.85% - Zhongwei Company (中微公司) up 1.24% - Chipone (芯原股份) up 0.39% - Hu Silicon Industry (沪硅产业) up 0.82% - Hengxuan Technology (恒玄科技) up 1.11% - Sitaiwei (思特威) up 0.02% - Huahai Qingke (华海清科) up 0.79% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor and computing power industries are experiencing a positive trend, with strong market demand and ongoing institutional research into over 20 companies in the sector since the National Day holiday [1] Semiconductor Industry - The storage industry is benefiting from a structural shift in supply and demand driven by the AI wave, leading to high market prosperity [2] - Companies like Shanghai Beiling and Demingli reported advancements in storage products, with Demingli noting an overall price increase in the storage market and a focus on enhancing production capacity to meet demand [2] - Hengshuo Co. is optimistic about the NOR Flash market, expecting price increases in Q4 and actively developing advanced NOR Flash products [3] - Huicheng Co. plans to invest strategically in Xin Feng Technology to expand its DRAM packaging business, aiming to increase packaging capacity significantly by 2027 [3] Computing Power Market - The demand for computing power remains strong, with companies like Haiguang Information reporting a 69.60% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching 4.026 billion yuan in Q3 2025 [4] - Haiguang Information's contract liabilities indicate sustained customer demand, with inventory levels adjusted to match market needs [4] - Chip Original Co. anticipates a significant increase in new orders, with a projected 145.80% year-on-year growth, driven largely by AI-related orders [4][5] - Shunwang Technology has established a robust computing power service capability, successfully launching innovative products to meet diverse computing needs [6] - Guangmai Technology is collaborating on a domestic computing power project, achieving significant results and planning further expansion by 2027 [6]

Group 1: Industry Overview - Over 20 companies in the semiconductor and computing power sectors have been intensively researched by institutions since October, indicating a sustained positive industry outlook and strong market demand [1] - The storage industry is experiencing high prosperity driven by the restructuring of supply and demand due to the AI wave, with companies like Shanghai Beiling and Demingli reporting positive market expectations and product advancements [1][2] Group 2: Storage Sector Developments - Shanghai Beiling has launched new EEPROM products for automotive applications and introduced NOR Flash and DDR5 memory SPD chip products, enhancing its storage chip portfolio [1] - Demingli is witnessing an overall price increase in the storage market and has successfully integrated its products into the supply chains of major internet and server manufacturers, leading to rapid business growth [1][2] - Hengshuo Co. is optimistic about the NOR Flash market, expecting price increases in Q4 due to favorable market conditions and is actively developing advanced NOR Flash products [2] - Huicheng Co. plans to invest strategically in Xin Feng Technology to expand its DRAM packaging capacity, aiming to benefit from the growth of leading storage chip manufacturers [3] Group 3: Computing Power Market Insights - The demand for computing power remains strong, with companies like Haiguang Information reporting a 69.60% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching 4.026 billion yuan in Q3 2025 [4] - Haiguang Information has a contract liability of 2.8 billion yuan, indicating robust customer order demand, and has adjusted its inventory to align with market needs [5] - Chip Origin Co. anticipates a significant increase in new orders, with a projected 145.80% year-on-year growth, driven largely by AI-related orders [5] - Shunwang Technology has developed a stable and efficient computing power service capability, successfully launching innovative products to meet diverse computing needs [6] - Guangmai Technology has collaborated on a domestic computing power cluster project, achieving significant results and positive feedback from major internet companies [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Sci-Tech Chip ETF Index (588920) opened with a gain of 1.62%, reaching 1.506 yuan, indicating positive market sentiment towards the semiconductor sector [1] Group 1: ETF Performance - The Sci-Tech Chip ETF Index (588920) has a benchmark performance based on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Board Chip Index [1] - Since its establishment on July 16, 2025, the fund has achieved a return of 47.80% [1] - The fund's return over the past month is reported at 1.92% [1] Group 2: Major Holdings - Key stocks within the Sci-Tech Chip ETF Index include: - SMIC (中芯国际) with a gain of 1.74% [1] - Haiguang Information (海光信息) up by 2.96% [1] - Cambricon (寒武纪) increasing by 2.04% [1] - Lattice Technology (澜起科技) rising by 2.88% [1] - Zhongwei Company (中微公司) up by 2.33% [1] - Hu Silicon Industry (沪硅产业) gaining 1.83% [1] - Chipone (芯原股份) increasing by 3.41% [1] - Hengxuan Technology (恒玄科技) up by 1.98% [1] - Huahai Qingke (华海清科) rising by 1.96% [1] - Sitway (思特威) with the highest gain of 5.45% [1]

Group 1: ETF Performance - The Sci-Tech Chip ETF has a turnover rate of 6.63% and a transaction volume of 2.604 billion yuan [3] - The latest scale of the Sci-Tech Chip ETF reached 38.493 billion yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [3] - In the past two weeks, the ETF's shares increased by 966 million, marking significant growth and leading among comparable funds [3] - Over the past seven trading days, the ETF recorded net inflows on five days, totaling 2.511 billion yuan [3] - As of October 17, the ETF's net value has risen by 130.66% over the past three years, ranking 16th out of 1890 index equity funds, placing it in the top 0.85% [3] - The highest monthly return since inception was 35.07%, with the longest consecutive monthly increase being four months and a maximum increase of 74.17% [3] - The average return during rising months is 9.90% [3] Group 2: Semiconductor Industry Insights - Nvidia's CEO stated that due to U.S. export controls, Nvidia's market share in China has dropped from 95% to 0%, indicating a complete exit from the Chinese market [4] - The global semiconductor industry is projected to grow from $631 billion in 2024 to over $1 trillion by 2030, with a CAGR of approximately 8% [4] - AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) are expected to be the core drivers of this growth, with their share rising from 35% in 2025 to 48% in 2030 [4] - SEMI forecasts a 10% year-on-year increase in global wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) capital expenditure in 2026, reflecting strong growth in advanced process logic and memory capital expenditures driven by AI [4] - The semiconductor equipment industry may see a turning point in 2026, with advanced packaging equipment expected to reach a scale of $6.3 billion [4] Group 3: Top Weight Stocks - The top ten weighted stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Chip Index include: - Haiguang Information (10.22% weight, +1.77%) - Langqi Technology (10.15% weight, +1.80%) - SMIC (9.59% weight, +4.07%) - Cambricon (8.01% weight, -0.54%) - Zhongwei Company (6.80% weight, +1.59%) - Chipone (2.89% weight, +3.15%) - Hu Silicon Industry (2.63% weight, +0.65%) - Hengxuan Technology (2.50% weight, +1.21%) - Sitaiwei (2.46% weight, +6.16%) - Shenghai Qingke (2.39% weight, +1.20%) [6]

Core Insights - The report from the China Internet Network Information Center indicates that by June 2025, the user base for generative artificial intelligence in China is expected to reach 515 million, an increase of 266 million from December 2024, resulting in a penetration rate of 36.5% [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of October 20, 2025, the CSI Artificial Intelligence Industry Index has risen by 4.00%, with notable increases in constituent stocks such as Zhongji Xuchuang (up 12.23%), Xinyi Sheng (up 9.16%), and Youkede (up 6.74%) [1] - The Artificial Intelligence ETF has seen a 3.95% increase, with a cumulative rise of 45.34% over the past three months as of October 17, 2025 [1] Group 2: Liquidity and Fund Flow - The Artificial Intelligence ETF recorded a turnover of 2.51% and a transaction volume of 192 million yuan, with a total fund inflow of 244 million yuan over the past seven trading days [3] Group 3: Policy and Strategic Insights - The Ministry of Science and Technology has identified the "14th Five-Year Plan" as a critical period for becoming a technology powerhouse, emphasizing the need for high-level technological self-reliance, which will benefit cutting-edge technology research and core technology breakthroughs [3] - CITIC Securities highlights that the current structural fundamental clues in A-shares are primarily related to Chinese companies going global, with a focus on resource security, industrial chain security, and leading technology security as new strategic intentions [3] Group 4: Investment Strategy - The Huafu Artificial Intelligence ETF employs quarterly rebalancing and focuses on AI revenue share and growth indicators to identify potential high-growth companies within the AI sector [4] - The ETF aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the AI industry while adapting to changes in industry trends, thus enhancing returns for investors [4] - For investors without stock accounts, the Huafu Artificial Intelligence ETF offers connection funds (Class A 008020, Class C 008021) [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the trend of semiconductor companies facing significant valuation corrections, as evidenced by recent acquisitions at prices much lower than previous valuations, indicating a shift in the investment landscape within the semiconductor industry [4][5][6]. Group 1: Acquisition Trends - Semiconductor companies are increasingly engaging in mergers and acquisitions, with 90 related transactions disclosed in the A-share market since January 1, 2025 [4]. - The acquisition of ZD Semiconductor by Chip Origin is highlighted, where the company was valued at $500 million (approximately 3.56 billion RMB) but was acquired for only 950 million RMB, representing 26.7% of its previous valuation [5][10]. - Another example includes the acquisition of Ruicheng Semiconductor by Gelaun Electronics, where the highest valuation was 4.878 billion RMB, but the transaction price was only 1.9 billion RMB, reflecting a significant discount [6]. Group 2: Transaction Structure - Chip Origin's acquisition of ZD Semiconductor involved the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called Tian Sui Xin Yuan, where Chip Origin holds 40% of the shares, allowing it to control the acquisition while minimizing cash outlay [9][19]. - The acquisition price of 950 million RMB includes 930 million RMB in cash and transaction fees, with the deal structured to ensure that external investors could still participate and benefit from the transaction [9][19]. - The transaction structure allowed external investors to increase their ownership stakes, with Pixelworks reducing its stake from 78.14% to 49.49%, thereby compensating external investors and ensuring they would not incur significant losses [14][17]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Strategic Decisions - ZD Semiconductor's financial performance has been poor, with projected revenues of 385 million RMB and a net loss of 120 million RMB for 2024, raising concerns about its future viability [20]. - Pixelworks, the parent company, is also facing declining revenues and increasing losses, prompting a need to liquidate assets to stabilize its financial situation [20][22]. - The urgency for Pixelworks to divest its Chinese operations is compounded by geopolitical risks and the need for cash flow, making the sale of ZD Semiconductor a strategic necessity [22].

Core Viewpoint - The National Big Fund holding concept has seen a significant decline of 4.60%, ranking among the top losers in the concept sector as of the market close on October 17 [1] Market Performance - The National Big Fund holding concept experienced a net outflow of 6.335 billion yuan, with 42 stocks seeing net outflows, and 19 stocks having outflows exceeding 100 million yuan [2] - The stock with the highest net outflow was SMIC, with a net outflow of 1.432 billion yuan, followed by Tongfu Microelectronics, Zhongwei Company, and Chipone, with net outflows of 682.76 million yuan, 507 million yuan, and 472.11 million yuan respectively [2] Stock Performance - The top decliners within the National Big Fund holding concept included: - SMIC: -4.18% with a turnover rate of 4.10% and a net outflow of 1.432 billion yuan - Tongfu Microelectronics: -9.46% with a turnover rate of 11.35% and a net outflow of 682.76 million yuan - Zhongwei Company: -4.55% with a turnover rate of 2.67% and a net outflow of 506.58 million yuan - Chipone: -6.84% with a turnover rate of 3.60% and a net outflow of 472.11 million yuan - Jingrui Electric Materials: -9.93% with a turnover rate of 8.83% and a net outflow of 226.47 million yuan [2][3] Capital Flow - The stocks with the highest net inflows included: - Huada Technology: 10.02% increase with a net inflow of 376.04 million yuan - Sitwei: 4.53% decrease with a net inflow of 26.93 million yuan - Guoke Micro: -2.61% with a net inflow of 19.32 million yuan [3]