Xin Lang Ji Jin·2025-11-19 11:42Group 1 - The chemical sector showed a strong rebound on November 19, with the Chemical ETF (516020) experiencing fluctuations, reaching a maximum intraday increase of 1.6% and closing up by 1.23% [1][2] - Key stocks in the sector included rubber additives, soda ash, lithium batteries, and potash fertilizers, with notable gains from Tongcheng New Materials (up 6.62%), Boyuan Chemical, and Salt Lake Co. (both up over 5%) [1][2] - The basic chemical sector attracted significant capital inflow, with a net inflow of 8.675 billion yuan for the day and a total of 24.828 billion yuan over the past five trading days, leading among 30 sectors [1][3] Group 2 - The Chemical ETF (516020) has seen substantial net subscriptions, with over 370 million yuan in net inflows across three of the last five trading days [3][4] - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate, a key raw material for electrolytes, has surged to 160,000 yuan per ton, more than tripling since the price bottomed out in July 2025 [3][4] - The supply of lithium hexafluorophosphate is expected to remain tight until 2026 due to production constraints among smaller firms, despite leading companies operating at full capacity [4] Group 3 - The chemical sector is anticipated to benefit from a rebound as the industry moves away from a prolonged bottoming phase, with signs of economic improvement reflected in rising PPI and CPI [5] - The chemical expansion cycle is nearing its end, with various industries, including glyphosate and PTA, beginning to experience upward profitability trends [5] - The Chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI sub-sector chemical industry index, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap stocks, providing investors with exposure to leading companies in the sector [5]