Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 03:13Group 1 - The chemical sector experienced a reversal on January 9, with the chemical ETF (516020) initially opening weak but quickly rebounding to a gain of 0.55% by the time of reporting [1][7] - Key stocks in the sector included Jinfa Technology, which hit the daily limit, Guangwei Composite rising over 7%, and Xinzhou Bang increasing by over 5% [1][7] - The chemical ETF (516020) has seen significant capital inflow, with a net inflow of 480 million yuan over the last five trading days and over 720 million yuan in the last ten days [1][10] Group 2 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments released a plan to stabilize growth in the petrochemical industry for 2025-2026, aiming to improve the supply-demand balance [3][9] - Open-source Securities noted that the chemical industry is expected to see a dual uplift in performance and valuation due to policies aimed at reducing competition, with a 10% year-on-year decrease in construction projects for basic chemical companies [3][9] - China Galaxy Securities indicated that capital expenditure in the chemical industry has entered negative growth since 2024, with expectations for a supply contraction and increased demand due to domestic consumption and easing monetary policy in the U.S. [10] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI segmented chemical industry theme index, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap leading stocks like Wanhua Chemical and Salt Lake Co., allowing investors to capitalize on strong investment opportunities [4][10] - Investors can also access the chemical ETF through linked funds (Class A 012537/Class C 012538) for more efficient exposure to the sector [4][10]