Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the automotive industry, indicating an expectation that the industry index will outperform the market index by more than 10% over the next six months [1][43]. Core Insights - In October 2025, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached 51.6%, with production and sales of NEVs at 1.772 million and 1.715 million units respectively, marking year-on-year growth of 21.1% and 20% [1][39]. - The overall automotive production in China for October was 3.359 million units, a year-on-year increase of 12.1%, while sales reached 3.226 million units, up 8.8% year-on-year [1][39]. - The report anticipates a surge in NEV purchases before the policy changes in 2026, which will reduce tax incentives, leading to a potential buying frenzy at the end of 2025 [1][39]. Summary by Sections Automotive Industry Trends and Valuation Review - As of November 20, 2025, the Shenyin Wanguo automotive sector index increased by 2.02% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.13 percentage points [11]. - Year-to-date, the automotive sector has risen by 23.72%, surpassing the CSI 300 index by 4.44 percentage points [11]. Industry Data Tracking - In October, the automotive export volume was 666,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 22.9% [19]. - The dealer inventory warning index stood at 52.6%, indicating a slight increase year-on-year but a decrease month-on-month [19]. Industry News - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a draft for public consultation on the "Government Procurement Demand Standards for New Energy Vehicles" [26]. - The National Energy Administration reported that as of the end of October, there were 18.645 million electric vehicle charging facilities in China, a 54% increase year-on-year [29]. Corporate News - The new model, the Xiangjie S9, was launched with a starting price of 309,800 yuan, featuring advanced technology and design [33]. - Xiaopeng Motors reported a third-quarter revenue of 20.38 billion yuan, a 102% year-on-year increase, with a total vehicle delivery of 116,007 units [36]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that enhance brand competitiveness through intelligent processes, such as Seres (601127) [39]. - It also highlights the smart driving industry chain, including Fuyao Glass (600660) and Junsheng Electronics (600699), as potential beneficiaries of increased smart driving configuration penetration [39].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the lithium battery industry, indicating an expectation that the industry index will outperform the market index by more than 10% in the next six months [50]. Core Insights - The lithium battery index has seen a decline of 4.16% over the past two weeks, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.43 percentage points. However, year-to-date, the lithium battery index has increased by 51.13%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 35.12 percentage points [2][13]. - Recent price increases in lithium carbonate, lithium iron phosphate, and hexafluorophosphate lithium (6F) have been noted, particularly a significant rise in 6F prices [6][46]. - The overall demand for lithium batteries remains strong, driven by the booming electric vehicle market, which has seen a monthly sales record in October, with a market penetration rate exceeding 50% [6][46]. Price Changes in the Lithium Battery Supply Chain - As of November 20, 2025, the average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate is 93,700 CNY/ton, reflecting a 17.42% increase over the past two weeks. Lithium hydroxide prices have remained stable at 72,200 CNY/ton [4][27]. - Lithium iron phosphate prices have risen to 38,100 CNY/ton, up 9.64% in the same period. Prices for NCM523, NCM622, and NCM811 have also seen slight increases [30]. - The price of hexafluorophosphate lithium has surged to 175,000 CNY/ton, marking a 47.06% increase [34]. Market Outlook - The report expresses optimism for the overall demand for lithium batteries in the coming year, with an improving supply-demand balance in the industry. However, it notes that the first quarter is typically a slow season for electric vehicle sales, and production rates may decline towards the end of the year [6][46]. - The ongoing development of solid-state batteries is expected to create new demand for materials and equipment in the supply chain, with significant advancements anticipated in the coming years [6][46]. Company Performance Highlights - Notable companies in the lithium battery supply chain have shown significant stock performance, with ST Huzong, Tianhua New Energy, and Haike New Source leading the gains in the past two weeks [14][17]. - The report suggests focusing on leading companies with technological and cost advantages across various segments of the supply chain, particularly those involved in solid-state battery technology [6][46].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on the AI Infrastructure industry chain, indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in this sector [2][26]. Core Insights - Nvidia's FY26Q3 revenue reached $57 billion, a 62% year-over-year increase, exceeding market expectations. The data center business contributed $51.2 billion, growing 66% year-over-year, driven by Blackwell shipments [26]. - The report highlights that Nvidia's guidance for the next quarter is $65 billion, also above market expectations, with a Non-GAAP gross margin of 75% [26]. - The anticipated GPU shipments for the Blackwell and Rubin platforms are expected to reach 20 million units by the end of 2026, with projected sales of $500 billion [26]. Market Review and Valuation - The Shenwan Electronics sector experienced a cumulative decline of 7.33% over the past two weeks (11/07-11/20), underperforming the CSI 300 index by 4.60 percentage points, ranking 31st among Shenwan industries [10]. - As of November 20, the PE TTM for the Shenwan Electronics sector (excluding negative values) is 56.82 times, positioned at the 94.90% percentile over the past five years and 89.80% over the past ten years [10][15]. Industry News - Tencent's Liu Chiping mentioned plans for WeChat to eventually launch an AI assistant to help users complete various tasks within the app [19]. - Google has officially released the Gemini 3 model, which significantly outperforms competitors' models [19]. - Nvidia and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, with Nvidia committing up to $10 billion and Microsoft up to $5 billion [19]. Company Announcements - On November 17, Shengyi Electronics announced a fundraising of up to 2.6 billion yuan for projects related to AI computing and smart manufacturing [18]. - The report also notes significant revenue growth for companies like Huadian and Lixun Precision, driven by emerging computing demands [27][30].

Group 1 - The electronic industry has performed well this year, with a cumulative increase of 40.90% as of November 14, 2025, ranking fifth among the Shenwan primary industries, primarily driven by the AI innovation cycle [15][20][6] - In the first three quarters of 2025, the electronic industry achieved operating revenue of 2.44 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.86%, with net profit attributable to the parent company reaching 1,003.33 billion yuan, up 33.41% year-on-year [20][31][6] - The rapid growth in performance is attributed to strong demand from AI data centers, recovery in traditional consumer electronics, and emerging fields such as AI glasses and AR/VR [20][31][6] Group 2 - The AI Infra market is expected to maintain high growth, with global AI infrastructure spending projected to reach $3-4 trillion by 2030, with a CAGR of 38%-46% from 2025 to 2030 [33][70][71] - Major model vendors are increasing their computing power reserves, with OpenAI and NVIDIA planning to deploy significant AI data centers, indicating strong revenue guidance for the coming years [40][51][47] - The demand for AI servers is projected to grow significantly, with global shipments expected to reach 1.249 million units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 25.28% [71][76][82] Group 3 - PCB and CCL segments are expected to see both volume and price increases, driven by new technologies such as CoWoP and orthogonal backplanes, which will enhance the value of the PCB industry [83][89][90] - The introduction of high-end PCB materials and advanced manufacturing techniques is anticipated to further elevate the market value and production efficiency [83][89][90] - The demand for high-end CCL is also expected to rise due to the increasing requirements from AI computing hardware [31][32][20]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by more than 10% in the next six months [4][25]. Core Insights - The SW pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry outperformed the CSI 300 index during the period from November 7 to November 20, 2025, with a decline of 1.51%, which is approximately 1.23 percentage points better than the CSI 300 index [11]. - Most sub-sectors within the industry recorded negative returns, with in vitro diagnostics and pharmaceutical distribution showing the highest gains of 2.37% and 2.27%, respectively, while medical R&D outsourcing and medical consumables experienced declines of 3.67% and 2.93% [12]. - Approximately 43% of stocks in the industry recorded positive returns during the same period, with the top performer, Hezhong China, seeing a weekly increase of 82.57% [16]. - The overall price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the SW pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry as of November 20, 2025, was approximately 51.84 times, indicating a decrease in industry valuation [19]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The SW pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry outperformed the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 1.51% compared to the index's performance [11]. - Most sub-sectors recorded negative returns, with in vitro diagnostics and pharmaceutical distribution leading in gains [12]. - About 43% of stocks in the industry had positive returns, with significant variations in individual stock performance [16]. 2. Industry News - The report highlights the announcement from the Hebei Provincial Medical Products Procurement Center regarding the centralized procurement of 25 types of medical consumables, including biopsy needles and infusion ports [23]. 3. Company Announcements - Ningbo Tianyi Medical Devices Co., Ltd. received a medical device registration certificate for its blood dialysis concentrate products [24]. 4. Industry Outlook - The report suggests focusing on investment opportunities in the flu-related sector due to the onset of the flu season, recommending several companies across various segments, including medical devices, pharmaceutical commerce, and innovative drugs [25][27].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the semiconductor industry [2] Core Insights - Nvidia's Q3 revenue reached a record high of $57.01 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 62%, exceeding market expectations [12][44] - TSMC's October sales increased by 11.0% month-on-month and 16.9% year-on-year [13] - Major memory manufacturers, including Samsung and SK Hynix, plan to raise NAND prices and cut production [14][16] - Several smartphone manufacturers have delayed memory chip purchases due to rising prices and low inventory levels [18] - The Chinese semiconductor industry is projected to surpass $100 billion in sales for the first time in 2025 [25] Industry Review - The semiconductor industry index fell by 6.54% over the past two weeks, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.81 percentage points; however, it has risen by 38.51% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 by 22.50 percentage points [4][11] Industry News and Company Dynamics - Nvidia's data center revenue grew by 66% year-on-year, indicating strong demand from cloud service providers [12][44] - The demand for AI-related products continues to be robust, with TSMC also reporting stronger-than-expected AI revenue growth [44] - The price of NAND flash memory has seen significant increases, with some products rising by as much as 38.46% [23] - Lenovo has signed long-term supply agreements to secure components amid rising prices and shortages [24] Semiconductor Industry Data Update - Global smartphone shipments reached 323 million units in Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of 2.09% [37] - In October 2025, domestic new energy vehicle sales reached 1.715 million units, a year-on-year increase of 20.0% [38] - Global semiconductor sales in September 2025 were $69.47 billion, a year-on-year increase of 25.1% [42] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as North Huachuang, Zhongwei Company, and Huahai Qingke in semiconductor equipment and materials, as well as companies like Zhaoyi Innovation and Lanqi Technology in memory chips [45][48]

Group 1 - The report emphasizes the focus on chemical new materials and fine chemicals as key investment areas in the context of China's dual carbon goals, with a series of top-level designs and policies to accelerate the industry's transformation towards high-end, intelligent, and green development [4][21][49] - The Shenyuan Basic Chemical Index has outperformed the CSI 300 Index, rising by 31.7% year-to-date as of November 19, 2023, surpassing the CSI 300 by 15.1 percentage points, ranking 6th among 31 Shenyuan industries [4][11] - The report suggests that the demand for modified plastics is expected to grow significantly, with production increasing from 22.5 million tons in 2020 to 33.2 million tons in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 10% [4][24][30] Group 2 - The vitamin industry is expected to see improvements in supply-demand structure due to restrictions on new production capacities for various vitamins, which will help stabilize prices and enhance market conditions [4][38][50] - China is the largest producer of vitamins globally, with an expected production of 491,000 tons in 2025, accounting for 89% of global output, and the country has implemented restrictions on new capacity for several vitamins [34][38][50] - The report highlights that the demand for vitamins is anticipated to grow, driven by global population growth and increasing life expectancy, which will enhance the need for nutritional products [42][48][50] Group 3 - The report recommends focusing on key companies such as Kingfa Technology, Yinhai Technology, and Guoen Co., which are expected to benefit from the growth in modified plastics [4][49][51] - For the vitamin sector, companies like Wanhua Chemical, New Hope Liuhe, and Tianxin Pharmaceutical are highlighted as key players to watch due to their strong market positions and growth potential [4][49][51] - The report indicates that modified plastics are recognized as a strategic emerging industry in China, supported by various policies aimed at promoting technological innovation and application [4][21][24]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the communication industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by over 10% in the next six months [2][43]. Core Insights - The number of global operators launching 5G-A commercial networks has reached 12, indicating a shift in industry focus from initial non-independent networking to more substantial investments in standalone (SA) networks, marking a deepening phase in 5G independent networking development [3][39]. - The communication industry is entering a period of technological iteration and policy dividends, with new productivity directions such as AI, quantum communication, and low-altitude economy expected to drive growth [3][39]. - The report suggests focusing on three main lines of opportunity: "technology commercialization + policy catalysis + performance certainty" [3][39]. Industry Performance Review - The communication sector index fell by 3.26% over the past two weeks (11/7-11/20), underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.53 percentage points, ranking 25th among 31 first-level industries [10][11]. - For November, the communication sector index has decreased by 1.88%, again underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.25 percentage points [10][11]. - Year-to-date, the communication sector index has risen by 58.84%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 42.83 percentage points [10][11]. Industry News and Company Announcements - In September, domestic mobile phone shipments reached 27.93 million units, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, with 5G phones accounting for 86.3% of total shipments [15][18]. - Dell'Oro Group reported that 12 mobile network operators have launched 5G-Advanced commercial networks, indicating a global trend towards standalone network deployment [18]. - The IDC reported a recovery in China's video cloud market, with a market size of $5.23 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting an 8.9% year-on-year growth [20]. Industry Data Updates - As of September 2025, the mobile phone user base reached approximately 1.828 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.78% [26]. - The internet broadband access user base was about 695 million, up 5.35% year-on-year [28]. - The total number of 5G base stations reached 4.705 million, with a net increase of 455,000 from the end of the previous year [34].

Group 1 - The report highlights that the overall performance of the fund market has been positive this year, with all types of fund indices recording positive returns, particularly equity funds, which have outperformed [3][8]. - Active investment strategies have outperformed passive strategies by approximately 3%, marking the first year of excess returns for active funds after three years of relative underperformance [3][8]. - The rapid growth of passive stock index funds has been noted, with their scale surpassing that of active equity funds, indicating a significant shift towards passive investment strategies [13][14]. Group 2 - The report emphasizes that the main line of equity market allocation is driven by abundant liquidity, which has led to valuation expansion in the stock market, but profitability improvements will ultimately determine the sustainability of the market rally [24][27]. - The report suggests that the "going abroad" strategy is essential for companies seeking new revenue and profit sources during the transition from old to new economic drivers, especially in the context of trade friction [24][38]. - Companies with core technological advantages, overseas brand channels, and supply chain capabilities are expected to experience rapid growth, making them attractive targets for equity fund allocation [24][54]. Group 3 - The report outlines that the investment direction for equity funds is clear, focusing on a "bottom-up" stock selection approach rather than a "top-down" industry selection [66]. - Active equity funds should prioritize fund managers' stock-picking abilities and avoid products that significantly deviate from performance benchmarks [69]. - The report provides specific recommendations for ETF fund allocations in sectors with overseas advantages, such as non-ferrous metals, lithium batteries, telecommunications, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals [71][73]. Group 4 - The report indicates that the current valuation levels of major indices are at historical highs, suggesting that many industry theme indices are overvalued despite potential future earnings growth [19][23]. - The report notes that the technology sector has shown strong revenue and profit growth, particularly in the context of the new economy driven by "new industries, new formats, and new businesses" [29][33]. - The report highlights that the "going abroad" strategy has become a necessary option for companies, with those possessing strong technological advantages and global supply chain capabilities expected to thrive [54][56].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Market Weight" rating for the securities industry, indicating that the industry index is expected to perform within ±10% of the market index over the next six months [8]. Core Insights - The merger of CICC with Dongxing Securities and Xinda Securities is a significant event, marking the emergence of another trillion-yuan brokerage firm in the industry [1][2]. - The merger is part of a broader trend supported by government policies aimed at strengthening leading securities firms to enhance China's capital market competitiveness [4][5]. - The combined total assets of the new entity are projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan, positioning it as the fourth-largest securities company in A-shares, following CITIC Securities, Guotai Junan, and Huatai Securities [5]. Summary by Sections Event Overview - On November 19, 2025, CICC announced plans to merge with Dongxing Securities and Xinda Securities through a share exchange, leading to a temporary suspension of trading for the involved A-shares starting November 20, 2025 [2][3]. Industry Context - Recent policies have emphasized the need for top securities firms to consolidate and strengthen their positions, with the goal of creating 2 to 3 internationally competitive investment banks by 2035 [4]. - The merger is expected to reduce competition among firms under the Central Huijin umbrella and optimize resource allocation, enhancing scale and synergy effects [5][6]. Strategic Implications - The merger is anticipated to leverage CICC's strengths in high-end investment banking and international services, combined with Dongxing and Xinda's regional retail networks and asset management capabilities [5]. - The report suggests that the trend of mergers and acquisitions in the securities industry will continue, particularly among firms with shared capital structures or those seeking to expand market share [6]. Investment Strategy - The report recommends monitoring the market performance of the newly formed company and other securities firms with potential merger expectations, maintaining the "Market Weight" rating for the industry [7].