Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-20 11:32Group 1 - The chemical sector continues to show strong performance, with the chemical ETF (516020) reaching a closing price that marks a new high since August 2022, closing up 1.27% on January 20, 2026 [1][9] - Notable individual stocks within the sector include Sanhe Tree, which hit the daily limit, and Luxi Chemical, which surged by 8.89%, while Satellite Chemical, Hengli Petrochemical, and Tongcheng New Materials all rose over 6% [1][10] - Since the beginning of 2025, the chemical ETF has seen a cumulative increase of 54.34%, significantly outperforming major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index (22.73%) and the CSI 300 Index (19.92%) [1][13] Group 2 - The chemical ETF has attracted significant capital inflow, with over 5.8 billion yuan in net subscriptions over the last five trading days and more than 11 billion yuan over the last ten trading days [4][12] - A recent policy from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology aims to promote zero-carbon factory construction by 2030, which may lead to stricter regulations on new chemical projects and limit new capacity in the petrochemical sector [4][12] - Analysts suggest that the chemical industry is currently in a weak performance phase, but certain sub-sectors, such as lubricants, have exceeded expectations, indicating potential investment opportunities in glyphosate, fertilizers, and high-dividend assets [5][14] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, with nearly 50% of its holdings concentrated in large-cap leading stocks like Wanhua Chemical and Salt Lake Industry, while the other half includes leading stocks in various sub-sectors [5][14] - The ETF provides a more efficient way to invest in the chemical sector, especially for those looking to capitalize on the sector's rebound [5][14]