Core Viewpoint - The inclusion of Tianqi Lithium's brand as a registered brand for lithium carbonate futures at the Guangzhou Futures Exchange signifies a strategic advantage, enhancing the company's market credibility and operational efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Brand Registration Impact - Tianqi Lithium's brand will be officially recognized as a registered brand for lithium carbonate futures starting February 2, 2026, marking a transition from "deliverable" to "brand deliverable" status [1]. - The registration allows for direct delivery of products without the need for repeated quality inspections, saving approximately 20 yuan per ton in inspection fees and reducing time costs by 3-5 days, thus significantly improving delivery efficiency and customer acceptance [1]. Group 2: Competitive Advantage - With the registration, Tianqi Lithium becomes the only lithium company in China with both designated delivery warehouse and registered brand status for lithium carbonate futures, enhancing its control over the entire production, storage, delivery, and pricing chain [2]. - The company's production facilities in Sichuan and Jiangsu are noted as the lowest-cost lithium carbonate production bases globally, with production costs around 70,000 yuan per ton, significantly lower than the industry average of 110,000 yuan per ton [2]. - The brand registration is expected to amplify Tianqi Lithium's cost advantages, allowing for higher pricing power and the potential for simultaneous increases in both volume and price as market conditions improve [2].

Core Insights - The China Securities Sub-Industry Nonferrous Metals Theme Index (000811) has seen a strong increase of 2.55% as of January 23, 2026, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Huafeng Aluminum (up 10.00%), Silver Nonferrous (up 9.97%), and Tongling Nonferrous (up 9.94%) [1] - The Nonferrous Metals ETF (516650) rose by 2.75%, reaching a latest price of 2.24 yuan, and has accumulated a 1.16% increase over the past week [1] - The Nonferrous Metals ETF has experienced continuous net inflows over the past 21 days, totaling 11.807 billion yuan, with the latest share count reaching 7.224 billion and total assets at 15.773 billion yuan, both marking new highs since inception [1] - Over the past two years, the net value of the Nonferrous Metals ETF has increased by 169.74%, ranking 35th out of 2,515 index equity funds, placing it in the top 1.39% [1] - The ETF has recorded a maximum monthly return of 27.00% since inception, with the longest consecutive months of increase being 6 months and the highest cumulative increase being 69.57%, averaging a monthly return of 9.76% during rising months [1] Index Composition - As of December 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Nonferrous Metals Theme Index include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, Huayou Cobalt, China Aluminum, Ganfeng Lithium, Shandong Gold, Yun Aluminum, Zhongjin Gold, and Tianqi Lithium, collectively accounting for 52.98% of the index [2] Stock Performance - The performance of key stocks within the index includes: - Zijin Mining: -0.13% with a weight of 15.30% - Luoyang Molybdenum: +0.13% with a weight of 7.92% - Northern Rare Earth: +0.44% with a weight of 5.30% - Huayou Cobalt: +5.38% with a weight of 4.69% - China Aluminum: -0.45% with a weight of 4.39% - Ganfeng Lithium: +5.63% with a weight of 3.23% - Shandong Gold: +0.87% with a weight of 3.18% - Yun Aluminum: -0.24% with a weight of 3.11% - Zhongjin Gold: +2.88% with a weight of 3.08% - Tianqi Lithium: +3.54% with a weight of 2.60% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance and strategic focus of the Bosera New Energy Theme Mixed A Fund, emphasizing its investment in high-growth and low-penetration sectors within the new energy industry, particularly in electric equipment and solid-state batteries [3][4]. Fund Performance - The fund reported a profit of 440,800 yuan in Q4 2025, with a weighted average profit per share of 0.0022 yuan [3]. - The net asset value (NAV) growth rate for the fund was 0.39% during the reporting period, with a total fund size of 162 million yuan as of the end of Q4 [3][15]. - As of January 22, the fund's unit NAV was 0.872 yuan [3]. Comparative Performance - Over the past three months, the fund's NAV growth rate was 12.65%, ranking 49 out of 100 among comparable funds [4]. - The fund's NAV growth rate over the past six months was 41.54%, ranking 31 out of 100 [4]. - The one-year NAV growth rate was 52.48%, ranking 36 out of 92 [4]. - The three-year NAV growth rate was 10.94%, ranking 31 out of 68 [4]. Risk Metrics - The fund's Sharpe ratio over the past three years was 0.4889, ranking 25 out of 66 among comparable funds [9]. - The maximum drawdown over the past three years was 46.79%, with the highest single-quarter drawdown occurring in Q2 2022 at 22.22% [11]. Investment Strategy - The fund manager indicated an increased allocation to high-growth and low-penetration sectors within the new energy industry, specifically targeting electric equipment exports and upstream lithium battery materials [3]. - The solid-state battery sector is highlighted as a low-penetration area, with expectations for mass production to begin in 2026 and scale deployment in 2027 [3]. Portfolio Composition - As of December 31, the fund's top ten holdings included companies such as CATL, Sungrow Power Supply, and Tianqi Lithium [18]. - The average stock position over the past three years was 86.14%, with a peak of 89.88% at the end of Q1 2023 [14].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the strong performance and upward trends in the rare metals market, driven by increasing demand and supply constraints [1][2][3] Group 2 - As of January 23, 2026, the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index (930632) rose by 1.28%, with key stocks like Western Materials hitting the daily limit up and others like Chuaneng Power and Zhuhai Group also showing significant gains [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index accounted for 59.54% of the index, with companies such as Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, and Ganfeng Lithium leading the list [1] - The rare metals ETF fund (561800) saw a 1.41% increase, with a maximum intraday rise exceeding 2%, and recorded a turnover rate of 6.48% with total transactions of 14.6183 million yuan [1] - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate increased by 4,000 yuan to 152,500 yuan per ton on January 20, 2026, reflecting a more than 28% rebound from the year's low, driven by surging storage demand and supply constraints [2] - New energy storage technologies are expanding rapidly, with lithium battery shipments in China reaching 430 GWh in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 99.07% [2] - The supply-demand dynamics for rare metals are undergoing significant changes, with tungsten concentrate prices rising by 4.3% week-on-week to 507,000 yuan per ton, and prices for praseodymium-neodymium oxide and dysprosium oxide also increasing [3] - The CS Rare Metals Index, tracked by the rare metals ETF fund, is one of the highest in energy metal content, particularly lithium and cobalt, and is expected to benefit from ongoing market trends [3]

Group 1 - Lithium mining stocks saw an increase in early trading, with Ganfeng Lithium rising by 6.45% to HKD 69.35 and Tianqi Lithium increasing by 3.42% to HKD 57.45 [1] - On January 23, the main contract for lithium carbonate on the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged over 5%, reaching a peak of CNY 178,000 per ton [1] - A report from JPMorgan highlighted a field visit in Yichun, noting that the restart timeline for the Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium's mining area remains uncertain, which is expected to keep lithium prices high [1] Group 2 - The cost of lithium carbonate from integrated spodumene mines has decreased to CNY 60,000 per ton, indicating a significant reduction in production costs [1] - Current prices are prompting an increase in supply, with recovery rates expected to rise significantly by 2028 [1] - JPMorgan expresses a more optimistic outlook for short-term lithium prices but adopts a cautious stance on mid-term trends, anticipating further cost reductions in lithium production [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the strong resurgence of gold's financial attributes, driven by factors such as real interest rates, the US dollar index, and regional situations, with gold prices reaching historical highs of $4,960 per ounce and silver surpassing $97 per ounce [1] - The World Gold Council reported that in 2025, gold prices set records 53 times, with global gold ETF inflows reaching $89 billion and total holdings climbing to a historical high of 4,025 tons, indicating a continuous influx of funds driving up the value of gold assets [1] - Silver is positioned as an essential raw material in three key sectors: solar photovoltaic, automotive and electric vehicles, and data centers and artificial intelligence, supporting its core role in future industrial transformations [1] Group 2 - As of January 23, 2026, the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index (399395) rose by 1.86%, with component stocks such as silver and gold companies showing significant gains, including a 9.97% increase in silver stocks and a 7.02% rise in Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining [2] - The National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index reflects the overall performance of listed companies in the nonferrous metals sector, based on a sample of 50 securities with notable scale and liquidity, providing a benchmark for industry investment [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index as of December 31, 2025, include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Northern Rare Earth, collectively accounting for 51.65% of the index [2]

Market Overview - The energy metals sector experienced a decline of 0.2% on January 22, with Yongxing Materials leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4122.58, up 0.14%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14327.05, up 0.5% [1] Stock Performance - Notable gainers in the energy metals sector included: - Boqian New Materials (605376) with a closing price of 77.74, up 5.07% and a trading volume of 158,000 shares, totaling 1.216 billion yuan [1] - Shengxin Lithium Energy (002240) closed at 39.13, up 4.82% with a trading volume of 1.0251 million shares, totaling 3.977 billion yuan [1] - Conversely, Yongxing Materials (002756) closed at 52.50, down 2.38% with a trading volume of 191,600 shares, totaling 1.012 billion yuan [2] Capital Flow - The energy metals sector saw a net outflow of 846 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 738 million yuan [2] - The detailed capital flow for selected stocks showed: - Boqian New Materials had a net inflow of 124 million yuan from institutional investors, accounting for 10.22% of its trading volume [3] - Yongxing Materials experienced a significant net outflow of 101 million yuan from institutional investors, representing 9.99% of its trading volume [3]

Group 1 - International precious metals futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold futures rising by 1.48% and COMEX silver futures falling by 1.78% [1] - The non-ferrous sector benefits from the combination of "global monetary easing, rigid supply, and new demand," leading to increased interest in the "higher gold and copper content" Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652), which has attracted over 1.4 billion yuan in the last 20 trading days, bringing its total scale to over 6 billion yuan [1][4] Group 2 - A Danish pension fund plans to liquidate its U.S. Treasury holdings by the end of the month due to concerns over credit risk associated with U.S. policies, which has led to increased interest in gold as a safe-haven asset [3] - The non-ferrous metal sector is expected to see strong performance in 2025, with companies in the Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) projecting collective earnings growth, including a 120%-142% increase for Northern Rare Earth [4] Group 3 - The non-ferrous industry is expected to maintain high prosperity in 2026-2027 due to a combination of recovery cycles and supply constraints, with copper and aluminum prices anticipated to improve [5] - Global electrolytic copper supply is expected to remain limited in 2026, with demand driven by U.S. stockpiling and grid construction, potentially leading to a shift from surplus to shortage [6] Group 4 - Aluminum prices have been gradually increasing since the second half of 2025, with expectations of a supply growth rate of only 1.7% in 2026, resulting in a projected shortfall of over 800,000 tons [9] - Energy metals like lithium are expected to see improved supply-demand dynamics in 2026-2027, with prices likely to rise due to increased demand from energy storage batteries [12] Group 5 - The Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) is positioned to benefit from a comprehensive layout across various metal sectors, including gold, copper, aluminum, lithium, and rare earths, capitalizing on the super cycle of non-ferrous metals [13] - The ETF has a leading copper content of 34% and gold content of 12%, with a high concentration of top holdings at 38% [15] Group 6 - The Non-ferrous 50 ETF (159652) has shown superior performance since 2022, with a cumulative return leading its peers and a lower maximum drawdown, indicating a better investment experience [17] - The index's growth has been driven by earnings rather than valuation expansion, with a current P/E ratio of 26.27, down 52% from five years ago, suggesting a favorable valuation [18]

Core Viewpoint - The price of lithium carbonate continues to rise, leading to improved performance and stock prices for lithium companies, with analysts generally optimistic about future market performance [1][20]. Price Trends - The lithium carbonate 2602 index reached a low of 58,480 in June 2025 and has since increased by 57.2% by the end of 2025, with a further rise of 38.4% to 165,300 by January 13, 2026 [3][20]. - The stock prices of lithium companies have shown significant gains, with increases ranging from 52.8% to 172% from 2025 to January 2026 [3][20]. Company Performance - Despite some lithium companies reporting losses in 2024, the ongoing rise in lithium product prices is gradually improving their fundamentals [1][20]. - For instance, Ganfeng Lithium reported a net profit of 25.52 million in the first three quarters of 2025 after a loss of 2.074 billion in 2024, while Tianqi Lithium turned a profit of 180 million in the same period after a loss of 7.905 billion in 2024 [6][23]. Analyst Predictions - Analysts have raised profit expectations for several lithium companies, with Ganfeng Lithium's net profit forecast for 2026-2027 increased to 13.53 billion and 29.97 billion respectively [17][34]. - Tianqi Lithium's net profit projections for the same period are expected to reach 17.91 billion, 28.27 billion, and 35.53 billion [17][34]. Market Dynamics - The lithium market is experiencing increased investment, with companies like Hunan Yuno and Longpan Technology planning significant projects to enhance lithium production capacity [31]. - However, there are concerns about potential oversupply as new projects come online, which could impact future pricing [31]. Regulatory Environment - Recent changes in export tax policies for battery products may temporarily boost demand but could lead to long-term pressure on lithium prices due to reduced profitability across the supply chain [32]. - The regulatory environment is tightening, with trading limits on lithium futures being implemented to curb speculative trading [33]. ESG Ratings - Ganfeng Lithium's ESG score is 8.32, lower than Tianqi Lithium's 8.88 and Yahua Group's 8.68, indicating potential governance issues that could affect investor sentiment [11][30].

| 代码 | 简称 | 今日涨跌幅（%） | 今日换手率（%） | 主力资金流量（万元） | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 601899 | 紫金矿业 | 2.20 | 1.89 | 82244.29 | | 002240 | 盛新锂能 | 9.99 | 8.02 | 67428.20 | | 000657 | 中钨高新 | 10.00 | 7.32 | 54251.25 | | 002460 | 赣锋锂业 | 3.50 | 5.58 | 45654.84 | | 002466 | 天齐锂业 | 3.26 | 4.30 | 39373.46 | | 600988 | 赤峰黄金 | 9.81 | 8.64 | 29614.09 | | 600547 | 山东黄金 | 8.20 | 2.36 | 28793.23 | | 601600 | 中国铝业 | 0.83 | 2.03 | 28752.27 | | 600531 | 豫光金铅 | 6.86 | 14.71 | 27614.38 | | 000688 | 国城矿业 | 10.01 | 3.42 | 27462.26 | ...