Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Hongchang Electric Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Hongchang Technology") announced plans to engage in commodity futures hedging with a maximum trading guarantee amount of 40 million yuan to mitigate the impact of raw material price fluctuations on its operations [1][2]. Group 1: Company Strategy - The primary goal of the futures hedging business is to stabilize the cost structure of its main operations and enhance the stability of profitability by utilizing the price discovery and risk hedging mechanisms of the futures market [1][2]. - Hongchang Technology's direct material costs constitute a significant portion of its main business costs, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in raw material prices, which include enameled wire, plastic raw materials (PP/PA), and metal components [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Insights - Analysts indicate that the supply of copper concentrate has been tight, with smelting and processing fees (TC) declining to negative levels, while demand for copper continues to grow due to the development of the new energy industry and domestic policy expectations [1][2]. - The copper price is expected to maintain a strong trend in the short to medium term, supported by tight supply and expanding applications in solar, wind, and electric vehicle sectors [2][3]. - The upcoming traditional peak season ("Golden September and Silver October") may lead to further price increases for copper in the latter part of the third quarter and early fourth quarter [2].
宏昌科技拟开展期货套期保值业务 稳定原材料成本应对市场波动