Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-21 11:23Core Viewpoint - The food and beverage sector continues to experience a downturn, with the Huabao Food and Beverage ETF (515710) showing a significant decline, particularly in the liquor stocks, which have collectively dropped, impacting the overall sector performance [1][10]. Group 1: Market Performance - On January 21, the Huabao Food and Beverage ETF (515710) experienced a maximum intraday decline of 1.71%, closing down 1.37% [1][10]. - Major liquor stocks such as Jinhui Liquor fell by 4.04%, while others like Guizhou Moutai and Wuliangye also saw significant declines, contributing to the sector's downturn [1][10]. Group 2: Company Insights - Guizhou Moutai, the largest holding in the Huabao Food and Beverage ETF, had a holding ratio of 14.89% as of the third quarter of 2025 [3][12]. - The brand value of Guizhou Moutai increased by 2.2% to reach $59.63 billion, ranking first in the global liquor industry according to the Brand Finance report [1][12]. Group 3: Valuation and Investment Strategy - The current valuation of the food and beverage sector is at a historical low, with the price-to-earnings ratio of the ETF's underlying index at 19.83, placing it in the bottom 3.33% of the last decade [4][12]. - Analysts suggest that the food and beverage sector may present a good opportunity for left-side positioning due to its low valuation and strong cash dividend capabilities [4][14]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The market is expected to show a "growth first, liquor accumulation" characteristic as the Spring Festival approaches, with increasing demand for liquor as inventory levels decrease [14][15]. - The food and beverage ETF is positioned to capture core assets in the sector, with approximately 60% of its holdings in high-end and mid-range liquor stocks, and 40% in other beverage and dairy segments [15][16].