Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 11:25Group 1 - The chemical sector is showing strong performance, with the Chemical ETF (516020) reaching a new three-year high, closing up 1.43% after a peak intraday increase of 2.42% [1][10] - Key stocks in the sector include rubber additives, phosphorus chemicals, and soda ash, with notable gains from Tongcheng New Materials (up 10%), Hongda Co. (up 6.25%), and Guangdong Hongda (up 4.87%) [1][10] - Since the beginning of 2025, the Chemical ETF has outperformed major indices, with a cumulative increase of 48.29% compared to 22.7% for the Shanghai Composite Index and 20.75% for the CSI 300 Index [1][12] Group 2 - The basic chemical sector has attracted significant capital, with a net inflow of 14.694 billion yuan on a single day, leading all sectors in net inflow [4][14] - Over the past 60 days, the basic chemical sector has seen a total net inflow of 254.049 billion yuan, ranking second among all sectors [4][14] - The Chemical ETF has also been popular among investors, with a net subscription of over 310 million yuan in the last five trading days and more than 630 million yuan in the last ten days [6][14] Group 3 - Analysts from Huafu Securities predict that the chemical industry will experience a recovery in profitability in 2026, driven by supply-side reforms and new production capabilities in AI computing and robotics [15] - Tianfeng Securities notes that the chemical industry is entering a phase of capacity release, with a potential reversal in supply-demand dynamics expected in 2026 [15] - The Chemical ETF tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap leading stocks, providing investors with opportunities in various sub-sectors [16]