Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-21 16:14Market Overview - A-shares experienced a slight increase with over 3,000 stocks rising, but there was significant sector divergence, with banks, coal, and food and beverage sectors leading the decline, while non-ferrous metals, electricity, and machinery sectors saw gains [1][4] - The trading volume decreased by 180.4 billion, reaching 2.62 trillion, indicating a cooling of leveraged funds, with margin trading balances dropping to 2.71 trillion [4][5] Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector led the gains, with eight stocks hitting the daily limit, including Xiaocheng Technology rising over 13% and several gold and silver stocks also reaching their limits [8] - The semiconductor sector saw significant increases, with stocks like Haiguang Information and Zhaoyi Innovation experiencing substantial gains [5][9] - The machinery equipment sector also performed well, with multiple stocks hitting the daily limit, including Dazhu CNC and Xinjing Mining [10] Investment Sentiment - Short-term funds are taking profits, leading to a cautious market sentiment, with a focus on structural opportunities in technology and resource sectors [3][12] - The market is expected to maintain a volatile but upward trend, with a focus on sectors supported by policies and strong fundamentals [14][15] Future Outlook - The market is likely to continue a "slow bull" trend underpinned by policy support, with a focus on technology and resource sectors [16][17] - Investors are advised to adopt a balanced approach, focusing on sectors with policy backing and high growth potential, while being cautious of high volatility and potential risks in the market [17]