Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-11-17 16:57Core Insights - The volatility in the prices of upstream raw materials, particularly polysilicon, has led to an increased participation of listed companies in the futures market for risk management [2][3] - In October alone, 458 companies announced hedging activities, a 2.3-fold increase year-on-year, indicating a growing awareness of price risk management among companies [2][8] - The number of companies engaging in hedging activities is expected to exceed 2000 by the end of the year [2][8] Company Actions - Camel Group announced a maximum trading margin and premium limit of 90 million yuan for futures and options hedging to mitigate risks from price fluctuations [3] - JinkoSolar plans to increase its hedging margin from 660 million yuan to 1.5 billion yuan, with a maximum contract value of 10.3 billion yuan, enhancing its financial stability [3] - EVE Energy adjusted its hedging limits, raising the maximum margin from 350 million yuan to 1 billion yuan, and the maximum contract value from 3.5 billion yuan to 8.5 billion yuan [3] Market Dynamics - Polysilicon prices have experienced significant fluctuations, impacting the cost structure and profitability of the entire photovoltaic industry [4] - The price of polysilicon dropped from 56,000 yuan/ton at the beginning of the year to 34,400 yuan/ton by the end of June, a decline of 38.6% [4] - Following a rebound driven by "anti-involution" policies, polysilicon prices rose to 47,100 yuan/ton by the end of July, marking a 36.9% increase within a month [4] Industry Trends - The futures market is becoming a crucial tool for companies to manage risks and stabilize profits amid price volatility [8] - The number of listed companies engaging in hedging activities has increased significantly, with 1,737 companies reporting hedging announcements in the first ten months of the year, a 15.6% year-on-year increase [8] - The electronics, basic chemicals, power equipment, machinery, and automotive sectors have the highest number of companies participating in hedging [8]