Zhong Guo Jing Ji Wang·2025-08-22 07:38Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Composite Index approaches 3800 points, with the technology sector becoming the market's main focus as fund companies rapidly increase their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) themed products [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Launch and Market Activity - Eight public funds have submitted applications for the first batch of the CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship AI ETFs, which track the CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship AI Index [1][3]. - The CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship AI Index was officially launched on May 14, 2025, with a base date of December 31, 2019, set at 1000 points [5]. - The index includes 50 stocks from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the ChiNext that are involved in AI foundational resources, technology, and applications [5]. Group 2: Performance Metrics - The CSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship AI Index has shown a year-to-date return of over 50%, with an annualized return of 34.89% over the past three years and 10.19% over the past five years [7][8]. - The index has outperformed major indices, with a cumulative increase of 138% since September 24, 2024, and a year-to-date increase of nearly 40%, significantly surpassing the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index (8.55%) and the CSI 500 Index (17.15%) [9]. Group 3: Fund Company Actions and Market Trends - Fund companies are increasingly optimistic about the investment opportunities in the AI sector, as evidenced by the recent surge in applications for AI-themed ETFs [9]. - The number of AI-related funds submitted this year has exceeded 100, reflecting strong investor interest in AI, cloud computing, big data, and digital economy themes [10]. - Currently, there are 43 funds in the market with "artificial intelligence" in their names, with a total size approaching 70 billion yuan [10].