Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-26 11:41Group 1: Market Overview - The three major indices continued to rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index recording an 8-day winning streak, suggesting a potential return to 4000 points by year-end. The total trading volume reached 2.18 trillion yuan, a new high for December [1][27]. Group 2: Metal Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector led the market, with the Non-ferrous ETF Huabao (159876) surging by 3.77%, marking a new high since its listing. The sector has seen a nearly 94% increase year-to-date, making it one of the standout sectors [2][5][27]. - The lithium battery supply chain experienced a significant rise, with the main contract for lithium carbonate breaking through 130,000 yuan per ton, reaching a new high since November 2023. The chemical ETF (516020) also saw a price increase of over 2% [3][28]. Group 3: Investment Outlook - Institutions remain optimistic about the non-ferrous metal sector, with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) predicting that non-ferrous and precious metals will be part of the "first tier" of upward trends in 2026 [2][7]. - Analysts believe that the current market rally is supported by improved fundamentals, liquidity, and a favorable macroeconomic environment, with the non-ferrous metal sector being in a "golden era" [7][35]. Group 4: Aerospace and Military Sector - The commercial aerospace sector remains active, with the successful launch of 17 low-orbit satellites using the Long March 8 rocket, contributing to the rise of the General Aviation ETF (159231) and Military Industry ETF (512810), both gaining over 1% [4][29]. - The Military Industry ETF Huabao (512810) reached a new high, with a weekly increase of 6.05%, significantly outperforming the market [11][39]. Group 5: Brokerage Sector Performance - The brokerage sector showed signs of activity, with the top brokerage ETF (512000) rising by 1.89% at one point during the day, although it only closed up 0.86%. The sector has lagged behind the market, with a year-to-date increase of only 3.96% [18][20][30]. - Analysts suggest that the brokerage sector is entering a new growth cycle, driven by factors such as increased market activity and opportunities in direct financing for technology enterprises [22][23].