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Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector is becoming a focal point for institutional investment, with a significant increase in the number of themed funds and net subscriptions for ETFs in this category over the past year [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Activity - In the past week, seven non-ferrous metal themed funds have been reported, with several more in the pipeline for issuance [1]. - Over the past year, non-ferrous metal themed ETFs (excluding gold) have seen net subscriptions exceeding 51 billion yuan, with 15 ETFs currently having a total scale of nearly 80 billion yuan [1][2]. - As of January 1, 2025, the total scale of non-ferrous metal themed ETFs was approximately 8.08 billion yuan, which increased to 78.81 billion yuan by January 13, 2026 [2]. Group 2: Index Characteristics - There are multiple non-ferrous metal themed indices, each with different focuses, requiring investors to carefully select ETFs based on their characteristics [1]. - The CSI Shenwan Non-Ferrous Metal Index selects 50 listed companies from the non-ferrous metal and non-metal materials sectors [1]. - The CSI Industrial Non-Ferrous Metal Index focuses on 30 larger market cap companies involved in copper, aluminum, lead-zinc, and rare metals [1]. - The CSI Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Index selects 40 companies with non-ferrous metal mineral resource reserves [1]. Group 3: Market Trends and Drivers - The recent surge in the non-ferrous metal sector is attributed to various factors, including global monetary easing and increased demand from AI data centers for copper, silver, and rare metals [2]. - Supply constraints and regional imbalances in supply and demand, along with frequent mining accidents, contribute to uncertainties in the supply side [2]. - Long-term macroeconomic logic for non-ferrous metals remains intact, with a strategy of accumulating during market adjustments recommended [2]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The current demand for non-ferrous metals is driven by emerging fields such as AI computing and robotics, which have a higher price acceptance for commodities than previously expected [3]. - Despite the strong performance of the non-ferrous sector in 2025, expectations should be moderated for 2026, although the long-term resource cycle is still ongoing [3].