Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-23 10:00Group 1 - The overall market experienced a decline in the afternoon, but the pharmaceutical and medical sectors showed resilience, with only three out of 31 industries reporting gains [1] - The representative medical ETF (512170) saw a daily increase of 0.62%, with a significant trading volume of 9.82 billion, marking a 128% increase from the previous day and the highest single-day trading volume in over a month and a half [2] - The CXO-related stocks were the main contributors to the sector's performance, with notable gains from companies like Tigermed, which rose by 5.64%, while major player WuXi AppTec experienced a decline [2] Group 2 - For the week of May 19-23, the medical ETF (512170) accumulated a gain of 1.24%, outperforming major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index, which fell by 0.57% [4] - The market for medical stocks is gradually recovering, with increased trading activity and positive catalysts such as domestic pharmaceutical companies securing overseas contracts [4] - A new "Pharmaceutical ETF" is set to launch on May 26, which will track the CSI Pharmaceutical Index, focusing on chemical drugs, biological drugs, and traditional Chinese medicine, complementing the existing medical ETF [4] Group 3 - The medical and pharmaceutical sectors have been in a prolonged adjustment period since 2021, with current valuations potentially offering high cost-effectiveness for investors [4]