Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-23 02:45Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector continues to surge, with the largest non-ferrous ETF, Huabao (159876), reaching a new high, up over 0.6% in intraday trading on December 23 [1][9]. Group 1: Market Performance - Leading gold stocks such as Shandong Gold rose over 4%, while Yunnan Zinc Industry and Zhongjin Gold increased by more than 1% [3][11]. - The international prices of gold and silver have reached historical highs, driven by geopolitical tensions that have increased demand for safe-haven assets [3][11]. - Year-to-date, gold prices have surged over 60% [3][11]. Group 2: Economic Factors - Recent strength in gold prices is attributed to the December interest rate cut, higher-than-expected unemployment rates, and lower-than-expected CPI, which have raised expectations for further rate cuts in January [4][12]. - The long-term outlook for gold prices is positive due to a low current gold reserve in China and a trend of central bank gold purchases [4][12]. Group 3: Future Trends in Non-Ferrous Metals - By 2025, metals such as copper, aluminum, cobalt, and lithium are expected to perform well, driven by three main factors: energy transition, AI revolution, and strategic reserves amid global competition [5][12]. - The duration of the super cycle for non-ferrous metals will depend on the recovery of the US dollar's credit, progress in strategic reserves, and the effectiveness of "anti-involution" policies [5][12]. - The upcoming "spring market" presents opportunities for investors, supported by a weak dollar cycle, policy backing, and industrial upgrades [5][12]. Group 4: Investment Strategy - A diversified investment approach through the Huabao non-ferrous ETF (159876) and its linked funds is recommended to capture the beta performance across the non-ferrous metal sector [6][12]. - This ETF covers a wide range of industries including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, which helps in risk diversification compared to investing in single metal sectors [6][12].