Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-24 02:56Core Viewpoint - The global chip supercycle is emerging, with significant inflows into the A-share technology innovation chip sector, particularly the Science and Technology Innovation Board's chip ETF, which saw a rise of over 2% on October 24, 2023, with cumulative net inflows exceeding 50 million yuan [1][3]. Market Performance - The Science and Technology Innovation Chip 50 ETF (588750) saw nearly all component stocks surge, with notable increases in storage chip concepts, including Bawei Storage up over 5%, Huahong Semiconductor up over 7%, and others like Lanke Technology and Chipone Technology also showing gains of over 5% [3][4]. - As of 9:47 AM, major memory suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix are expected to raise DRAM and NAND flash prices by up to 30% in Q4 2023 due to surging AI-driven storage chip demand [5]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The storage chip sector is anticipated to experience both volume and price increases due to a combination of supply shortages and growing AI demand, with the semiconductor sector's overall health being bolstered by these trends [6]. - The ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions are exacerbating the shortage of storage chips, leading to a tightening supply situation and further price increases across various applications, including servers, mobile devices, and PCs [7]. Index Characteristics - The Science and Technology Innovation Chip Index focuses on high-end upstream and midstream segments of the chip industry, with a core segment representation of 95%, which is higher than other indices [9][10]. - The index is designed to reflect the performance of the chip industry, with a strong emphasis on companies listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board, which has seen over 90% of chip companies choose this platform for listing in the past three years [8][12]. Growth Potential - The Science and Technology Innovation Chip Index is projected to have a net profit growth rate of 71% in the first half of 2025 and an annual growth rate of 100%, significantly outpacing similar indices [12]. - The index has demonstrated strong upward elasticity, with a maximum increase of 186.5% since September 2023, indicating robust performance relative to peers [13][14].