Venture(US:VEMLY) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-06 06:23Core Viewpoint - The AI sector in the ChiNext market is experiencing volatility, with significant fluctuations in stock prices, particularly in the optical module CPO concept stocks, while storage chips and AI applications show active performance [1][8]. Group 1: Market Performance - On January 6, the ChiNext AI index saw a decline, with notable drops in optical module CPO stocks like New Yi Sheng and Zhong Ji Xu Chuang, both falling over 3% [1][8]. - Conversely, stocks in the storage chip and AI application sectors performed well, with Beijing Junzheng leading with an increase of over 8%, followed by Tonghuashun with over 7%, and several others rising more than 3% [1][8]. - The ChiNext AI ETF (159363) experienced a morning drop of over 2%, which later narrowed to a decline of 0.49%, with a trading volume exceeding 700 million CNY and net subscriptions surpassing 10 million units [1][8]. Group 2: Investment Opportunities - A report from Dongwu Securities highlights that by 2026, the overseas computing power chain is expected to maintain upward momentum, benefiting from both overseas and domestic demand for optical interconnects [3][10]. - The high-end optical module market is projected to grow annually, with increasing visibility of demand extending further into the future, which will drive rapid growth in the performance of supply chain companies [3][10]. - The report emphasizes three key investment directions: 1. High-certainty leading stocks that are integrated into the domestic and overseas computing power supply chain, expected to benefit from the rapid growth of the optical interconnect industry [3][10]. 2. Critical material positioning in the supply chain, where the demand for high-speed optical modules will lead to significant growth in upstream optical chips and components [3][10]. 3. Potential new players in the supply chain, as increased demand for speed and products will allow more suppliers to enter the core supply chains of major North American CSPs [3][10]. Group 3: Index Performance - The ChiNext AI index achieved a remarkable annual growth rate of 106.35% in 2025, significantly outperforming other AI-related indices [4][11]. - The index's performance over the years from 2021 to 2025 shows fluctuations, with annual returns of 17.57%, -34.52%, 47.83%, 38.44%, and 106.35% respectively [12][11]. - The ChiNext AI ETF is designed to track this index, focusing over 70% of its portfolio on computing power and over 20% on AI applications, effectively capturing the AI theme market [12][6].