Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-21 02:24Group 1 - The core point of the news is that the AI-driven storage chip market is experiencing a supply shortage due to production cuts by major players like Samsung and SK Hynix, which is expected to continue into the future driven by increasing demand from AI infrastructure [2] - Samsung's NAND wafer production is set to decrease from 4.9 million pieces last year to 4.68 million pieces this year, which is below the reduction level implemented in 2024 due to declining profitability [2] - SK Hynix's NAND production is also expected to drop from approximately 1.9 million pieces last year to 1.7 million pieces this year, indicating a broader trend of reduced supply in the market [2] Group 2 - Micron Technology executives have noted that the shortage of memory chips has worsened over the past quarter, reiterating that the high demand for advanced semiconductors required for AI infrastructure will sustain this shortage beyond this year [2] - Open Source Securities has indicated that the ongoing demand for AI is boosting the storage industry's prosperity, benefiting upstream sectors like fabrication and testing, with a clear trend of price increases expected [2] - The first AI-focused ETF, Yongying (159141), launched on December 3, 2025, aims to cover core AI industry chain targets, with over 78% of its allocation in AI chips, optical modules, and cloud computing [2][3]