稀土产品“量价齐升”推动板块走强，稀土ETF（516780）规模突破37亿元、创下新高

Core Viewpoint - The performance growth of companies in the rare earth industry chain is driven by increased sales and prices of rare earth products, leading to a strong market trend [1] Group 1: Industry Performance - The rare earth sector has seen widespread performance growth among listed companies, attributed to rising sales and prices of key products like praseodymium and neodymium [1] - As of August 28, 2025, the average price of neodymium metal reached 777,500 yuan per ton, with a single-day increase of 10,000 yuan, while neodymium oxide hit a new high of 637,500 yuan per ton [1] - The release of the "Interim Measures for Total Control of Rare Earth Mining and Smelting Separation" on August 22 has intensified supply management, further tightening the supply side [1] Group 2: Demand Drivers - Demand for rare earth products is being driven by upgrades in industries such as automotive and 3C electronics, as well as the growth of strategic emerging industries like humanoid robots and aerospace [1] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Investment Tools - The increase in both volume and price of rare earth products has sparked investor interest, leading to significant inflows into rare earth ETFs, with the scale of the rare earth ETF (516780) reaching a historical high of 3.742 billion yuan as of August 28 [2] - The rare earth ETF (516780) has seen a growth of 1.137 billion yuan in the last five trading days, marking a 43.65% increase [2] - The underlying index of the rare earth ETF includes leading companies in the rare earth industry, such as Northern Rare Earth, Baotou Steel, and China Rare Earth, which are recognized for their strong competitiveness globally [2]