稀有金属ETF基金(561800)近一周累计涨近9%，芝商所拟推出全球首个稀土期货合约，稀有金属长期配置价值凸显

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the fluctuations in the rare metals market, with the China Rare Metals Theme Index experiencing a decline of 1.71% as of February 13, 2026, while the rare metals ETF fund has seen a weekly increase of 8.97% [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Rare Metals Theme Index account for 59.71% of the index, with notable companies including Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, and Ganfeng Lithium [1] - A notification from the China Minmetals Import and Export Chamber indicates a policy briefing on rare earth and rare metal export regulations scheduled for March 25, 2026, in response to stricter export management for dual-use items to Japan [1] Group 2 - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is exploring the launch of the world's first rare earth futures contract, combining neodymium and praseodymium for trading, which are essential for producing permanent magnets used in electric vehicles and other applications [2] - Prices for upstream lithium battery materials have generally increased, with battery-grade lithium carbonate reaching 143,000 yuan per ton, a 19.17% rise since early January, and lithium hydroxide increasing by 26.67% to 142,500 yuan per ton [2] - The CS Rare Metals Index, tracked by the rare metals ETF fund, primarily allocates to lithium carbonate, minor metals, and rare earths, with lithium content between 30% and 40%, making it a key investment tool for market participants [2]