Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-06 06:38Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fluctuations in the artificial intelligence sector on the ChiNext board, highlighting the performance of various stocks and ETFs related to AI and optical modules, with a focus on investment opportunities in the context of increasing demand for computing power and AI applications [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - On January 6, the ChiNext artificial intelligence sector experienced a decline, with notable pullbacks in optical module CPO concept stocks such as New Yi Sheng and Zhong Ji Xu Chuang, both dropping over 3% [1]. - In contrast, storage chips and AI application stocks showed strong performance, with Beijing Junzheng leading gains at over 8%, followed by Tonghuashun with over 7%, and several other stocks like Zhongke Chuangda and Tongniu Information rising over 3% [1]. - The ChiNext artificial intelligence ETF (159363) saw early morning fluctuations, initially dropping over 2% but later narrowing the decline to 0.49%, with a trading volume exceeding 700 million yuan and net subscriptions surpassing 10 million shares [1][2]. Group 2: Investment Opportunities - A report from Dongwu Securities highlights that by 2026, the overseas computing power chain is expected to maintain an upward trend, benefiting from the demand for optical interconnects driven by both overseas and domestic computing power needs [3]. - The high-end optical module market is projected to grow annually, with increasing visibility of demand extending further into the future, which will support rapid growth in the performance of supply chain companies [3]. - The report emphasizes three key investment directions: 1. High-certainty leading stocks that are integrated into the domestic and overseas computing power supply chain, which are expected to benefit significantly from the rapid growth of the optical interconnect industry [3]. 2. Critical material positioning in the supply chain, as the demand for high-speed optical modules will lead to significant growth in upstream optical chips and components [3]. 3. Potential new players in the supply chain, as increased demand for various products and customer needs may allow more suppliers to enter the core supply chain of major North American CSPs [4]. Group 3: ETF and Index Performance - The ChiNext artificial intelligence index achieved a remarkable annual growth of 106.35% in 2025, significantly outperforming other AI-themed indices [4]. - The first ChiNext artificial intelligence ETF (159363) is recommended for investment, focusing on leading optical module companies and capturing AI thematic market trends, with over 70% of its portfolio allocated to computing power and over 20% to AI applications [5].