Venture(US:VEMLY) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 10:01Core Viewpoint - The AI sector is experiencing internal hedging, with AI applications seeing a pullback while AI optical modules are gaining strength, indicating a potential shift in investment focus towards high-performing sectors like optical modules [1][8]. Group 1: ETF Performance and Market Trends - The Huabao Entrepreneurial Board AI ETF (159363) saw a significant net subscription of over 200 million units on January 15, with a total increase of 970 million yuan in just three days, bringing its total fund size to 5.338 billion yuan [1][8]. - Despite a short-term pullback, the expectation for a strong A-share market in the first half of 2026 remains intact, with high-performing AI optical modules likely to attract investment during this period [1][9]. Group 2: Industry Insights - According to Guosheng Securities, leading manufacturers in the optical module sector are accelerating production expansion in China and Thailand, with a concentrated release of capacity expected in Q1 2026, driving a new performance growth phase [9]. - The current investment focus is on the "computing power + AI applications" theme, with approximately 60% of the Huabao Entrepreneurial Board AI ETF's portfolio allocated to computing power (optical modules + IDC) and 40% to AI applications, highlighting its dual focus on both sectors [9]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - Key investment opportunities are identified in three areas: the Huabao Entrepreneurial Board AI ETF (159363) as a potential safe haven during market consolidation, Hong Kong stock ETFs such as the Hong Kong Internet ETF (513770), and the domestic AI sector, particularly in big data and IDC companies [10][11].