Ge Long Hui·2026-02-02 09:38Core Viewpoint - The market is experiencing significant volatility, with major indices dropping over 2% and a notable retreat in precious metals triggering risk aversion among investors [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The A-share market opened February with a sharp decline, as over 4,600 stocks fell, reflecting a broad market downturn [1]. - Despite the overall market decline, sectors such as liquor and electric grid equipment showed resilience, with the electric grid equipment ETF (159326) rising 1.33% and accumulating an 18% increase year-to-date [2]. Group 2: Precious Metals and Market Dynamics - Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, faced historic price drops, with gold futures falling over 10% to below $4,800 per ounce, marking the largest single-day decline since 1980 [4][5]. - The significant drop in precious metals prices has led to a rotation of funds into previously adjusted sectors, such as electric grid equipment, which saw several stocks hitting their daily limit up [6]. Group 3: Electric Grid Equipment Sector - The electric grid equipment sector is experiencing a surge in demand, with orders for transformers extending to 2027 due to the increasing need for power supply in AI data centers [7][11]. - Recent policy changes aim to enhance the capacity pricing mechanism for power generation, which is expected to stabilize the performance and valuation of companies in the electric grid sector [8][23]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The electric grid equipment industry is entering a long-term growth cycle, with significant investments expected from the State Grid, projected to reach 4 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan, focusing on green transformation and new power systems [23][28]. - The sector is characterized by a combination of low valuations, high growth potential, and certainty, making it an attractive investment opportunity [30].