Core Insights - The antimony industry is characterized by its high industrial value and strategic importance, with antimony being used as an additive in various industrial applications [1] - The antimony supply chain includes upstream mining and selection, midstream smelting and processing, and downstream applications such as flame retardants and batteries [1][3] Group 1: Industry Overview - Antimony is a scarce resource with significant industrial applications, classified as a strategic mineral resource by the government [1] - The antimony supply chain consists of three main segments: upstream (mining and selection), midstream (smelting and processing), and downstream (applications) [1][3] - Key applications of antimony include flame retardants, glass, electronic materials, bearings, gears, and batteries, with the latter allowing for the recycling of antimony [1] Group 2: Key Companies and Production Data - Major upstream companies in the antimony mining sector include Hunan Gold, Huaxi Nonferrous, and Huayu Mining [3] - In 2024, Hunan Gold is projected to produce 29,209 tons of antimony, a decrease of 6.15% year-on-year, while Huaxi Nonferrous expects a production increase of 9.17% to 15,417.7 tons [10] - Midstream companies such as Hengbang Co. and Zhuhai Group are involved in smelting and processing, with Hengbang Co. reporting revenue of 957 million yuan from related operations in 2024 [10] Group 3: Regional Distribution - The antimony industry is predominantly concentrated in Hunan province, followed by Guangxi, Guangdong, and Jiangxi, with a significant disparity in the number of companies compared to other regions [5][7] - The majority of upstream, midstream, and recycling companies are located in Hunan, with other provinces like Tibet and Guangxi having fewer enterprises [7] Group 4: Investment Trends - Investment activities in the antimony sector from 2022 to 2025 highlight ongoing developments and strategic initiatives by key players [11] - Companies are focusing on enhancing production capabilities and exploring new product developments, particularly in high-precision alloys and recycling processes [10]

Core Viewpoint - Hunan Gold's stock price has experienced significant fluctuations, with a year-to-date increase of 64.01% but a recent decline of 5.57% over the past five trading days [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - As of February 10, Hunan Gold's stock price was 34.59 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 720 million CNY and a turnover rate of 1.32%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 54.052 billion CNY [1] - The stock has been on the龙虎榜 (top trading list) five times this year, with the most recent appearance on February 3, where it recorded a net buy of -540 million CNY [1] - Year-to-date, Hunan Gold's stock has increased by 64.01%, with a 5.57% decline in the last five trading days, a 60.44% increase over the last 20 days, and a 59.11% increase over the last 60 days [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Hunan Gold achieved a revenue of 41.194 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 96.26%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.029 billion CNY, up 54.28% year-on-year [2] - The company has distributed a total of 1.228 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 553 million CNY distributed over the past three years [3] Group 3: Shareholder Structure - As of September 30, 2025, Hunan Gold had 118,300 shareholders, an increase of 14.70% from the previous period, with an average of 13,211 shares held per shareholder, a decrease of 12.81% [2] - The second-largest shareholder is Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, holding 30.0837 million shares, an increase of 1.8283 million shares from the previous period [4] - New shareholders include the Gold ETF (517520) and the Qianhai Kaiyuan Gold and Jewelry Mixed A Fund (001302), while other funds have reduced their holdings [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the gold, copper, aluminum, tin, and antimony industries [10][12]. Core Views - The demand for copper and aluminum has weakened as the Spring Festival approaches, leading to stable prices in these metals [6][9]. - The gold market is supported by the Federal Reserve's ongoing interest rate cuts, which are expected to continue throughout the year [10]. - The report highlights a tightening supply for copper, which is expected to support prices [10]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector (Shenwan) has shown a performance of +3.3% over 1 month, +24.2% over 3 months, and +102.0% over 12 months, outperforming the CSI 300 index [3]. 2. Price and Inventory Data - Copper prices: LME copper closed at $12,900 per ton, down 4.02% from January 30, while SHFE copper closed at ¥99,810 per ton, down 3.26% [6]. - Aluminum prices: Domestic electrolytic aluminum prices are at ¥23,110 per ton, down ¥1,530 from January 30 [8]. - Inventory levels: LME copper inventory is at 183,275 tons, with a week-on-week increase of 8,300 tons, while SHFE copper inventory is at 248,911 tons, up 15,907 tons [6]. 3. Downstream Demand - The operating rate for domestic refined copper rod production is 69.07%, down 0.47 percentage points, while the operating rate for aluminum profiles is 36.0%, down 8.3 percentage points [8][9]. - The report notes that as the Spring Festival approaches, downstream processing enterprises are beginning to shut down, leading to a decline in demand [9]. 4. Recommendations for Individual Stocks - Recommended stocks in the gold sector include Zhongjin Gold, Shandong Gold, and China National Gold International [12]. - In the copper sector, recommended stocks include Zijin Mining, Western Mining, and Jincheng Mining [12]. - For aluminum, recommended stocks include Shenhuo Co., Yunnan Aluminum, and Tianshan Aluminum [12]. - In the tin sector, recommended stocks include Tin Industry Co. and Huaxi Nonferrous [12].

Market Overview - On February 9, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.41%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 2.17%, the ChiNext Index climbed by 2.98%, and the CSI 300 Index gained 1.63% [1] - Among the tradable A-shares, 4,612 stocks rose, accounting for 84.39%, while 759 stocks declined [1] Capital Flow - The net inflow of main funds reached 33.038 billion yuan for the day [1] - The ChiNext saw a net inflow of 12.730 billion yuan, while the STAR Market had a net inflow of 1.496 billion yuan, and the CSI 300 constituents experienced a net inflow of 17.303 billion yuan [1] Industry Performance - Out of the 31 first-level industries classified by Shenwan, 31 industries rose, with the top performers being Communication and Comprehensive, which increased by 5.17% and 4.70%, respectively [1] - The Electronics industry led the net inflow of funds with 8.051 billion yuan and a daily increase of 2.97%, followed by the Computer industry with a net inflow of 6.785 billion yuan and a daily increase of 2.88% [1] Individual Stock Performance - A total of 2,310 stocks experienced net inflows, with 941 stocks having net inflows exceeding 10 million yuan, and 172 stocks with net inflows over 100 million yuan [2] - The stock with the highest net inflow was Sungrow Power Supply, which rose by 6.10% with a net inflow of 1.471 billion yuan, followed by 360 Security Technology and Newyeason with net inflows of 1.435 billion yuan and 1.307 billion yuan, respectively [2] - Conversely, 73 stocks had net outflows exceeding 100 million yuan, with Data Harbor, Hunan Gold, and CATL leading the outflows at 889 million yuan, 844 million yuan, and 769 million yuan, respectively [2]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - As of February 6, the margin trading balance in A-shares is 26,636.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 17.2 billion yuan from the previous trading day, accounting for 2.6% of the A-share circulating market value [1] Group 1: Margin Trading Data - The margin trading transaction amount on the same day was 191.166 billion yuan, down by 8.185 billion yuan from the previous trading day, representing 8.83% of the A-share transaction amount [1] - All 31 primary industries in Shenwan showed a net repayment status, with the non-ferrous metals industry having the highest net repayment amount of 2.052 billion yuan [1] Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - A total of 21 individual stocks had a net buying amount exceeding 100 million yuan, with Hunan Gold leading at a net buying amount of 404.146 million yuan [2] - Other notable stocks with significant net buying amounts include Hengtong Optic-Electric, Shenzhen South Circuit, Shuangliang Energy, Jiangfeng Electronics, Hongda Shares, Starlight Intelligent Drive, CITIC Securities, Zhongtung High-Tech, and Tianfu Communication [2]

Core Viewpoint - The continuous increase in gold reserves by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) for 15 consecutive months has positively impacted the performance of the non-ferrous metals sector, particularly the Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF, which saw a strong rise of 2.61% on February 9 [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF (159876) experienced a price increase of 2.61%, recovering above the 5-day moving average [1]. - The ETF's trading volume reached 63,890, with an average price of 1.134 [2]. - Key stocks in the non-ferrous sector, such as Hunan Silver, Shenghe Resources, and Northern Rare Earth, saw gains exceeding 3% [3]. Group 2: Central Bank Actions - The PBOC's gold reserves stood at 74.19 million ounces as of January 2026, up from 74.15 million ounces in December 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of increases [3]. - The demand for gold from central banks remains strong, providing a supportive foundation for gold prices [4]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - Analysts predict that the non-ferrous metals sector will maintain a strong performance due to supply-demand mismatches, macroeconomic easing, and industrial upgrades, with high profitability expected to last 3-5 years [4]. - The Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF covers a wide range of metals, including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, making it an efficient tool for investors to gain exposure to the sector [5].

Group 1 - The A-share market saw a general rise in gold-related stocks, with Hunan Silver rising over 4% and several other companies increasing by more than 3% [1] - Gold and silver prices rebounded, with spot gold reaching $5046.79 and spot silver at $81.67 [1] Group 2 - Hunan Silver (002716) increased by 4.67%, with a total market value of 37.9 billion and a year-to-date increase of 94.22% [2] - Xiaocheng Technology (300139) rose by 3.99%, with a market value of 17.4 billion and a year-to-date increase of 108.70% [2] - Baoding Technology (002552) saw a rise of 3.79%, with a market value of 8.295 billion and a year-to-date increase of 29.50% [2] - Guocheng Mining (000688) increased by 3.59%, with a market value of 33.8 billion and a year-to-date increase of 2.73% [2] - Yuguang Gold and Lead (600531) rose by 3.47%, with a market value of 20.2 billion and a year-to-date increase of 41.96% [2] - Other notable increases include Feinan Resources (301500) at 3.40%, Guizhou Platinum Industry (600459) at 3.03%, and China Gold (600916) at 2.63% [2]

Group 1 - The A-share market saw a broad increase in gold-related stocks, with notable gains from Hunan Silver, which rose over 4%, and several other companies like Xiaocheng Technology, Baoding Technology, and Zijin Mining, all increasing by more than 3% [1] - The weakening of the US dollar and the rebound in gold and silver prices contributed to this surge, with spot gold rising to $5046.79 and spot silver reaching $81.67 [1] Group 2 - Hunan Silver (002716) experienced a 4.67% increase, with a total market capitalization of 37.9 billion and a year-to-date increase of 94.22% [2] - Xiaocheng Technology (300139) saw a 3.99% rise, with a market cap of 17.4 billion and a year-to-date increase of 108.70% [2] - Baoding Technology (002552) increased by 3.79%, with a market cap of 8.295 billion and a year-to-date increase of 29.50% [2] - Other notable companies include Zijin Mining (601899) with a 3.74% increase and a market cap of 1025.8 billion, and Guocheng Mining (000688) with a 3.59% increase and a market cap of 33.8 billion [2]

Group 1 - On February 6, a total of 3,771 A-shares received financing funds for purchase, with 378 stocks having purchase amounts exceeding 100 million yuan [1] - The top three stocks by financing purchase amount were Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, and Tianfu Communication, with amounts of 2.579 billion yuan, 2.098 billion yuan, and 1.696 billion yuan respectively [1] - One stock had a financing purchase amount accounting for over 30% of the total transaction amount, with Zhend Medical, Chutian Expressway, and Xiechang Technology ranking highest at 38.43%, 27.3%, and 25.42% respectively [1] Group 2 - There were 21 stocks with a net financing purchase exceeding 100 million yuan, with Hunan Gold, Hengtong Optic-Electric, and Shenzhen South Circuit ranking highest at 404 million yuan, 404 million yuan, and 283 million yuan respectively [1]

Core Viewpoint - The precious metals market experienced a dramatic decline on February 5, 2026, with silver prices plummeting over 14% and gold dropping more than 3%, leading to significant losses in related stocks and a stark contrast between capital market panic and physical market demand [1][3][4]. Market Performance - On February 5, silver prices fell to a low of $75.83 per ounce, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange saw silver contracts drop nearly 15% to 19,340 yuan per kilogram. Gold prices fell below the critical psychological level of $4,800 [1][4]. - A significant number of stocks related to gold and silver, such as Hunan Gold and Sichuan Gold, hit their daily limit down, reflecting a widespread sell-off in the sector [1][4][5]. Market Dynamics - The decline was preceded by a strong performance in January, where gold prices reached nearly $5,600 per ounce and silver exceeded $120 per ounce, resulting in gains of over 25% for gold and 60% for silver in just a month [3][4]. - The sell-off on February 5 was characterized by a lack of liquidity and a surge in stop-loss orders, creating a downward spiral in prices [4][6]. Regulatory Changes - Prior to the crash, exchanges raised margin requirements for silver contracts, which forced leveraged traders to either add funds or face forced liquidation, exacerbating the price decline [6][12]. - Major banks issued risk warnings to clients regarding the heightened volatility in the precious metals market, advising caution and stricter trading rules [12]. Institutional Behavior - Large investment institutions began to adjust their portfolios, with noticeable outflows from major gold ETFs during the price drop, indicating a shift in institutional sentiment [7][12]. - Analysts noted that the market's reaction was influenced by macroeconomic factors, including potential changes in U.S. Federal Reserve leadership and interest rate expectations, which could strengthen the dollar and negatively impact gold and silver prices [6][12]. Physical Market Response - Despite the turmoil in the capital markets, physical gold and silver demand surged in places like Shenzhen, where customers flocked to purchase gold bars, viewing the price drop as an opportunity [9][10]. - Retail gold prices adjusted downward in response to falling wholesale prices, making gold jewelry more attractive to consumers [10]. Analyst Perspectives - Analysts from various firms expressed differing views on the causes of the market decline, with some attributing it to technical adjustments and profit-taking, while others pointed to macroeconomic uncertainties stemming from U.S. Federal Reserve personnel changes [12][13]. - The overall sentiment in the market shifted from extreme optimism to fear, with many investors now closely monitoring support levels and physical demand to gauge future price stability [13].