Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-21 02:12Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth, with global sales reaching $59.91 billion in June, a 20% year-on-year increase, and China's sales at $17.24 billion, up 13.1% year-on-year. The industry is expected to continue its upward trend, with a potential peak in sales by June 2025 [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - On August 21, A-shares showed mixed performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.21%. Sectors such as agriculture, beauty care, and computers saw gains, while machinery and communications faced declines [1]. - The semiconductor ETF (159995.SZ) rose by 1.22% in early trading, with notable increases in component stocks such as Zhaoyi Innovation (+6.72%), Cambricon (+4.74%), and Amlogic (+4.61%) [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The AI boom is expected to drive advancements in semiconductor packaging technology, particularly CoWoP, benefiting PCB manufacturing, material supply, and equipment sectors [1]. - The electronic semiconductor industry is anticipated to undergo a comprehensive recovery by 2025, with an accelerated clearing of the competitive landscape and a sustained recovery in industry profitability and related company profits [1]. Group 3: ETF Information - The semiconductor ETF (159995) tracks the National Chip Index, comprising 30 leading companies in the semiconductor industry, including SMIC, Cambricon, and Northern Huachuang [2].