Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-04 05:47Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor equipment ETF (561980) has shown significant growth, with a year-to-date increase of 54%, outperforming other major semiconductor indices. This growth is attributed to strong investments in advanced technologies, particularly in AI computing and high-end logic chips [1]. Group 1: ETF Performance - The semiconductor equipment ETF (561980) rose by 3.53%, with a trading volume exceeding 150 million yuan [1]. - Key constituent stocks such as Jin Hai Tong surged by 8.58%, Chang Chuan Technology increased by over 7%, and several others including Tuo Jing Technology and Xin Yuan Wei rose by over 6% [1]. - The ETF's index performance is the best among mainstream semiconductor indices, including the China Securities Semiconductor Index and the National Chip Index [1]. Group 2: Market Trends - According to SEMI, global semiconductor equipment sales are projected to grow by 11% year-on-year in Q3 2025, reaching $33.66 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2% [1]. - The growth in sales is primarily driven by robust investments in advanced technology sectors, especially in AI computing, DRAM, and advanced packaging solutions [1]. - Guojin Securities indicates that the global semiconductor market has exited the destocking phase and is entering a strong recovery cycle, maintaining high demand in the equipment market [1]. Group 3: Future Projections - DIGITIMES forecasts that the global semiconductor market size may grow by 18.3% in 2026, reaching $880 billion, with the wafer foundry output expected to hit $233.1 billion, reflecting a 17% increase [1].