Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-10 21:05Group 1 - The A-share market is currently active, with significant fund inflows and outflows in leading broad-based ETFs, particularly affecting the holdings of major stocks like SMIC [1][2] - From July 12 to August 1, the Huaxia SSE STAR 50 ETF increased its holdings in SMIC by 399,200 shares, but later reduced its holdings by 651,800 shares on August 1, indicating volatility in fund management [1][2] - As of July 31, SMIC is the largest weighted stock in the STAR 50 Index, with a weight of 10.09%, and the Huaxia ETF held a market value of 8.44 billion yuan in SMIC shares [1][3] Group 2 - SMIC reported a revenue of 2.209 billion USD for Q2 2025, a 1.7% decrease quarter-on-quarter but a 16.2% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 20.4% [3][4] - The company expects a revenue growth of 5% to 7% in Q3 2025, with a projected gross margin between 18% and 20% [3] - SMIC's production capacity utilization rate was 92.5% in Q2 2025, reflecting strong demand that is expected to continue at least until October [3][4] Group 3 - The semiconductor cycle is currently in an upward trend, driven by strong growth in AI and a recovery in industrial sectors [4] - The demand for 8-inch and 12-inch wafers remains robust, with 12-inch wafers accounting for 76% of revenue [4] - Passive investment strategies, particularly through ETFs, are gaining influence, with major ETFs becoming significant shareholders in companies like SMIC [4][6]