Xin Lang Ji Jin·2025-07-29 05:15Core Insights - The A-share rare earth permanent magnet sector has shown renewed activity, with significant market interest in related products, particularly the rare earth ETF (516780) which recorded a trading volume of 253 million yuan on July 28, marking seven consecutive trading days with over 200 million yuan in daily trading volume, indicating strong capital inflow [1] - The rare earth ETF has seen a net inflow of 127 million yuan over the past five trading days, with its total scale reaching 1.731 billion yuan as of July 28, the highest in nearly four years [1] - The price of praseodymium has increased, reflecting the strategic value of rare earth resources amid the global energy revolution and geopolitical tensions [1] Industry Analysis - A recent report from Founder Securities indicates that the rare earth magnetic materials sector is experiencing tightening supply expectations due to the ban on rare earth mining in Myanmar's Kachin region by the end of 2025 and the zero imports of rare earth metals by the U.S. in June, leading to a price surge for praseodymium and neodymium oxide, which has surpassed 500,000 yuan per ton [2] - The rare earth ETF (516780) closely tracks the CSI Rare Earth Industry Index, which includes companies involved in rare earth mining, processing, trading, and applications, with the top five constituent stocks being Northern Rare Earth, China Rare Earth, China Aluminum, Greeenmei, and Lingyi Technology, all of which are competitive leaders in the industry [2] - The management of the rare earth ETF, Huatai-PB Fund, has over 18 years of ETF operation experience and has created several benchmark ETFs, with its total ETF scale exceeding 520 billion yuan as of July 28, placing it in the top tier of the industry [2] Market Outlook - With improving demand and expectations of tightening rare earth supply, prices in the rare earth industry are likely to be supported, presenting potential investment opportunities in the rare earth sector, particularly in the rare earth ETF (516780) and its linked funds [3]