Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-13 06:33Core Viewpoint - The A-share market saw a collective rise in its three major indices on August 13, with the ChiNext Index surging over 3% at one point, driven by significant gains in sectors such as optical modules, CRO, and optical communications, alongside a notable expansion in the defense and military industry [1] Industry Summary - The Aerospace ETF (159227) rose by 1.08% with a trading volume of 126 million yuan, leading its category [1] - Key holdings such as Great Wall Industry, Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group, and others reached their daily limit, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The Aerospace ETF closely tracks the National Aerospace Index, focusing on core military and aerospace sectors, with a high concentration of 97.86% in the first-level military industry [1] - The weight of aerospace equipment in the ETF's constituent stocks is 66.8%, significantly surpassing other military indices [1] - From May 1 to August 12, the National Aerospace Index achieved a return of 27.65%, outperforming the China Securities Defense Index (23.15%), China Securities Military Index (23.32%), and Military Leaders Index (22.75%) [1] Future Outlook - Shanxi Securities predicts that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the military industry, with a gradual release of delayed orders from the "14th Five-Year Plan" and improving demand [1] - The initiation of the "15th Five-Year Plan" and the approaching 2027 centennial military goal are expected to support a recovery in military sector performance in the second half of 2025, marking a return to an upward cycle [1]