Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 05:29Core Viewpoint - The domestic AI sector continues to show strong upward momentum, with the Huabao Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence ETF (589520) experiencing significant trading activity and price increases, indicating a potential bullish trend in the market [1][8]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao ETF saw a price increase of nearly 3% during intraday trading, currently up 2.36%, with a trading volume exceeding 500 million yuan [1][8]. - AI application concept stocks led the gains, with notable increases: Xinghuan Technology up over 11%, Yaxin Security up over 10%, and Tianzhun Technology up over 9% [3][10]. - Key weight stocks also performed well, with Cambrian Technology rising over 2% and Kingsoft up over 3% [3][10]. Group 2: Future Outlook - Huaxin Securities predicts that 2026 will be the "golden year" for AI applications, driven by three main factors: technological maturity, supportive policies, and resonating market demand [4][12]. - According to Founder Securities, the investment cycle in the tech industry suggests that 2026 will mark a significant year for AI application investments, following a period of model advancements from 2022 to 2025 [5][12]. - Zhongyou Securities notes that China's large model industry is transitioning from technology catch-up to systematic layout and ecological construction, with the potential to lead in certain areas by 2026 [5][12]. Group 3: ETF Characteristics - The Huabao ETF focuses on the domestic AI industry chain, with over 70% of its top ten holdings concentrated in semiconductor and software sectors, indicating a strong offensive strategy [6][13]. - The ETF is designed to be an efficient tool for investing in domestic computing power, reflecting a shift from reliance on foreign technology to self-sufficiency [6][13].