Xin Lang Ji Jin·2025-08-27 12:12Market Overview - The market experienced increased volatility on August 27, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3800.35 points and the ChiNext Index retreating nearly 3% [1] - Trading volume surged to 3.2 trillion yuan, marking the second-highest volume in history [1] Defense and Military Industry - The defense and military sector saw a significant drop in the afternoon, with the high-profile Defense and Military ETF (512810) falling by 1.87% and experiencing a volatility of 2.67% [1] - Notably, the trading volume for the ETF surged to 194 million yuan, the highest in five months, with 12 consecutive trading days achieving over 100 million yuan in transactions [1] - The ETF covers 79 military stocks, with only 6 stocks rising, while major stocks like China Great Wall and Inner Mongolia First Machinery fell over 4% [3] Earnings and Performance - The defense and military sector's earnings have shown significant recovery, with 39 out of 50 ETF component stocks reporting profits in the first half of 2025, and half of them showing positive net profit growth [5] - Noteworthy is the 30% year-on-year growth in net profit for 11 stocks, with Aerospace Science and Technology leading with a staggering increase of over 21 times [5] Upcoming Events and Market Sentiment - Analysts suggest that the recent market adjustments are influenced by external risks, particularly long-term bond risks, and the recent significant gains in the A-share market [4] - The upcoming military parade is expected to catalyze interest in the defense sector, with expectations of new equipment being showcased [6] - Historical data indicates that the defense and military sector typically experiences excess returns before major military parades, with past events showing significant index gains [6]