军工板块盘中翻红，航空航天ETF（159227）成交破亿元，海特高新涨停

Core Viewpoint - The aerospace and defense sector is experiencing notable growth, driven by increasing complexities in the international environment and the need for advanced military capabilities [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Major indices opened higher but showed mixed performance, with significant gains in digital currency and cross-border payment sectors [1] - The aerospace ETF (159227) rose by 0.08% with a trading volume of 1.07 billion yuan, maintaining its position as the leading ETF in the military sector [1] - Key stocks in the aerospace sector, such as Hitec High-New, surged to their daily limit, with other major players like AVIC Chengfei, AVIC Shenyang, AVIC Xi'an, and Aero Engine Corporation leading the gains [1] Group 2: Industry Insights - Guotai Junan Securities emphasizes the necessity of advanced aircraft and missiles for modern warfare, alongside efficient and cost-effective equipment like rockets and a reliable communication command system [1] - The aerospace ETF (159227) tracks the Guozheng Aerospace Index, which has a high military industry representation of 97.86%, focusing on the aerospace segment and covering a full range of industry leaders in fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, engines, missiles, satellites, and radars [1] - From July 31, 2024, to July 31, 2025, the Guozheng Aerospace Index is projected to yield a return of 37.28%, outperforming other indices such as the CSI National Defense Index (33.06%), CSI Military Industry Index (30.4%), and Military Leaders Index (26.78%) [1]