猪周期见底了吗？养殖ETF（159865）过去5天净流入超2.5亿

Core Viewpoint - The livestock sector is experiencing a rebound, with the livestock ETF (159865) showing a slight increase and over 250 million net inflow in the past five days. The optimism in the industry is driven by improving performance of listed pig companies due to the recovery of the pig market last year [1][2]. Industry Supply - The near three-year capacity clearance is the foundation for the expected rise in pig prices in 2024. However, the capacity reduction rhythm may show fluctuations in the second half of 2024, with recent data indicating a return to a downward trend [2]. - As of April 2024, the number of breeding sows is reported at 39.86 million, a decrease of approximately 10% from the peak of 43.90 million in June 2021. By March 2025, the breeding sow inventory is expected to decline to 40.39 million, indicating a re-entry into the capacity reduction phase [2]. Cost Control - Significant cost optimization efforts by pig farming companies have provided support for performance improvement within the industry. Even with potential fluctuations in pig price cycles, leading pig companies are expected to maintain a certain profit margin [2]. - If pig prices begin to rise again, companies may benefit from the widening "scissors gap" between rising prices and declining costs, potentially leading to overall profitability exceeding market expectations [2].