Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-16 02:50Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing fluctuations, with the chemical ETF (516020) showing a slight decline of 0.22% as of the report time [1][5] - Key stocks in the sector, including Guangdong Hongda, fell over 3%, while several others like Hanjin Technology and Hengyi Petrochemical dropped more than 2%, negatively impacting the sector's performance [1][5] - Recent regulatory developments include the approval of the "People's Republic of China Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law," effective from May 1, 2026, marking a new phase in hazardous materials management [7] Group 2 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments have issued a "Work Plan for Stable Growth in the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry (2025-2026)," emphasizing a transition towards green and high-end development [7] - Shanghai Securities anticipates a recovery in the chemical industry, with supply growth expected to slow and a replenishment cycle beginning [7] - Huafu Securities notes that after a downturn in profitability and valuation in 2025, the industry is poised for a rebound in 2026, entering a new phase of supply-demand rebalancing [7] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI sub-sector chemical industry index, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap leading stocks like Wanhua Chemical and Salt Lake Industry, providing investment opportunities [2][8] - The remaining 50% of the ETF's holdings are diversified across leading stocks in sub-sectors such as phosphate fertilizer, fluorine chemicals, and nitrogen fertilizers [2][8] - Investors can also access the chemical ETF through linked funds (Class A 012537/Class C 012538) for more efficient exposure to the sector [2][8]