Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-27 02:46Market Overview - On October 27, the A-share market opened high, with the technology sector leading the gains. The Sci-Tech Chip 50 ETF (588750) rose over 2% at one point and was up over 1% by 9:44 AM, aiming for a second consecutive increase. The latest financing balance for the ETF exceeded 110 million yuan, marking a new high since its listing [1]. Semiconductor Industry Insights - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a price increase in storage components, with Flash Wafer prices rising across the board. DDR4 prices have increased to $13.00, $5.20, $5.50, $2.70, and $1.10, while DDR5 prices have also seen upward movement. Shanghai Securities suggests that the combination of price hikes and AI-driven demand may lead to a super cycle in the storage industry [2]. - A research team from Peking University has utilized cryo-electron tomography to analyze the micro-3D structure and entanglement behavior of photoresist molecules in liquid environments, which could significantly reduce lithography defects [3]. Lithography Equipment Market - Lithography machines are identified as the most complex and valuable segment of semiconductor equipment, with a market share of approximately 24% in 2024. The domestic market for lithography machines is crucial, as China currently relies heavily on imports for high-end models [4]. Performance of Sci-Tech Chip 50 ETF - The component stocks of the Sci-Tech Chip 50 ETF showed mixed performance, with companies like Zhongwei Company rising over 4% and Hu Silicon Industry increasing over 3%, benefiting from the price hikes in storage chips. Other companies such as Laiqi Technology and Cambrian also saw gains, while some stocks like Haiguang Information and Chip Origin experienced pullbacks [5]. Domestic Chip Production and Policy Support - China is projected to become the largest market for lithography machine procurement in 2024, with ongoing efforts to enhance domestic production capabilities. The "02 Special Project" aims to accelerate the development of key components such as optical systems and immersion systems, with companies like Shanghai Micro Electronics and Huazhu Precision making breakthroughs in certain ArF models [6]. - The domestic chip self-sufficiency rate is expected to rise from 16.6% in 2020 to 23.3% in 2023, with a focus on increasing production in mature process technologies, which currently account for over 70% of global chip capacity [7]. Growth Potential of Sci-Tech Chip Index - The Sci-Tech Chip Index is noted for its higher growth potential, with projected net profit growth rates of 71% for the first half of 2025 and 100% for the entire year, significantly outpacing peers. The index focuses on high-tech segments of the semiconductor industry, indicating strong elasticity and growth prospects [14].