2026年有望成为周期反转的转折点，聚焦石化ETF(159731)长期布局机会

Core Viewpoint - The chemical industry is currently at the bottom of a four-year down cycle, with indicators suggesting a potential turning point in 2026, as various metrics indicate the industry has nearly bottomed out [1]. Group 1: Industry Performance - As of January 7, 2026, the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Index has decreased by 0.35%, with mixed performance among constituent stocks [1]. - The China Chemical Products Price Index (CCPI) was reported at 3930 points on December 31, 2025, a 39% decline from the peak in 2021, indicating the industry is at a historical low [1]. - The basic chemical sector achieved a net profit of 112.7 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, suggesting initial stabilization in the sector [1]. Group 2: Capital Expenditure and Supply Cycle - Capital expenditure in the industry has decreased by 18.3% year-on-year, marking seven consecutive quarters of negative growth since Q4 2023, indicating the end of the supply expansion phase [1]. - The use of construction projects to fixed assets and capital expenditure to operating income ratios suggests a turning point in the chemical capacity cycle [1]. Group 3: ETF Performance - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has seen a net value increase of 48.72% over the past two years, with a maximum monthly return of 15.86% since inception [2]. - The ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 2.17% over the past year [2]. - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Index account for 56.73% of the index, with Wanhua Chemical and China Petroleum being the largest constituents [2].