AI硬件端连续高潮，科创半导体ETF（588170）买盘活跃

Core Insights - The Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board semiconductor materials and equipment index has risen by 2.76% as of August 18, with notable increases in constituent stocks such as Huahai Chengke (up 8.03%), Tianyue Advanced (up 7.10%), and Aisen Co. (up 5.98%) [1] - The Sci-Tech Semiconductor ETF (588170) has also seen a rise of 2.64%, indicating active market trading with a turnover of 75.84 million yuan and a turnover rate of 18.06% [1] - According to China International Capital Corporation (CICC), the demand for AI hardware is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing capabilities of large models and the expansion of AI inference computing power [1] Industry Trends - There is a confirmed increase in domestic and international demand for computing power, which is expected to drive growth in AI hardware [1] - The importance of networks in AI Data Center (AIDC) applications is anticipated to rise [1] - The acceleration of AI applications such as Agents is expected to contribute to market growth [1] Investment Opportunities - The Sci-Tech Semiconductor ETF (588170) tracks the semiconductor materials and equipment index, focusing on companies in semiconductor equipment (59%) and materials (25%) sectors [1] - The semiconductor equipment and materials industry is identified as a key area for domestic substitution, benefiting from low domestic replacement rates and high potential for domestic alternatives [1] - The sector is poised to gain from the expansion of semiconductor demand driven by the AI revolution, technology restructuring, and advancements in lithography technology [1]