Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the non-ferrous metals industry [5] Core Viewpoints - Short-term fluctuations do not alter the long-term positive trend for the non-ferrous metals sector, with a focus on low-position investment opportunities [7][12] - The zinc sector is viewed as an overlooked foundational material in the context of "de-globalization," with improving supply-demand dynamics expected to drive prices upward [13] - The aluminum sector, particularly the electrolytic aluminum industry, is anticipated to enjoy valuation premiums due to its supply chain security and competitive advantages [14] - In the precious metals sector, investors are advised to wait for price stabilization before re-entering positions, despite a long-term bullish outlook for gold [14] Summary by Sections 1. Core Viewpoints - Short-term market volatility is expected, but the long-term outlook remains positive, driven by ongoing demand and supply constraints in the non-ferrous metals market [12] - The zinc market is expected to benefit from increased demand due to re-industrialization in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, despite current domestic construction concerns [13] - The aluminum industry is positioned to gain from enhanced supply chain security and competitive advantages, with domestic production capabilities improving [14] - Precious metals are currently experiencing high volatility, and investors are encouraged to wait for a more stable price environment before making new investments [14] 2. Steel Industry - The steel sector is facing a weak fundamental backdrop as it approaches the Chinese New Year, with expectations for policy measures to support the industry [15] - Steel production has seen a slight increase, but demand for rebar is weakening, with a notable decrease in consumption [20] - Inventory levels for both social and steel mill stocks are rising, indicating potential oversupply concerns [22] - Overall steel prices have experienced a slight decline, reflecting broader market trends [31] 3. New Energy Metals - Lithium production in December 2025 saw a significant year-on-year increase, indicating strong supply growth in the new energy sector [35] - The demand for new energy vehicles remains robust, with production and sales showing significant year-on-year growth [39] - Prices for lithium and nickel have shown notable declines, while cobalt prices have remained stable [44]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, including companies like Zijin Mining, China Hongqiao, and Chalco [11]. Core Insights - The report highlights that despite short-term fluctuations in macroeconomic sentiment, the long-term bullish trend for non-ferrous metals remains intact [2]. - In January, the People's Bank of China increased its gold purchases, injecting confidence into the precious metals market, while the U.S. ADP employment figures fell short of expectations, indicating a cooling job market [2][41]. - The report emphasizes the strategic importance of copper reserves, with plans to expand national copper strategic reserves and explore commercial reserve mechanisms [3]. - The aluminum market is experiencing short-term price fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic policies, with supply and demand dynamics affected by seasonal factors [4]. - Nickel prices are under pressure due to declining macroeconomic sentiment, with a notable drop in prices observed [5]. - The lithium market is seeing a decline in prices and ongoing inventory reduction, with supply chain dynamics influenced by seasonal production adjustments [9]. - Cobalt prices are also weak, with reduced trading activity as companies prepare for the upcoming holiday season [10]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - In January, China's central bank increased gold purchases from 0.93 tons to 1.24 tons, providing support to the precious metals market [2][41]. - The largest silver ETF recorded a single-day increase of 1,000 tons, marking the third-largest daily increase in history, indicating long-term investor confidence [2]. Industrial Metals - Copper prices are being closely monitored due to increased global inventories and strategic reserve discussions in China [3]. - Aluminum production is stable, but demand is declining as downstream processing enterprises begin their holiday breaks, leading to increased social inventory [4]. - Nickel prices fell by 5.8% to 132,000 yuan/ton, driven by a cooling macroeconomic sentiment [5]. Energy Metals - Lithium carbonate prices dropped by 13.2% to 138,000 yuan/ton, with ongoing inventory reduction and production adjustments ahead of the holiday season [9]. - Cobalt prices decreased by 6.3% to 410,000 yuan/ton, with demand slowing as companies finish pre-holiday stockpiling [10]. Key Companies to Watch - Companies recommended for attention include Zijin Mining, Shandong Gold, and China Hongqiao in the precious metals sector, and Chalco and Western Mining in the aluminum sector [2][4][11].

Core Viewpoint - The escalation of geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran has led to a significant increase in gold prices, with spot gold rising above $4900 per ounce, benefiting the non-ferrous metal sector and related ETFs [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous ETF Huabao (159876) saw a maximum intraday increase of 1.53%, ultimately closing up 0.18%, indicating resilience in the market [1]. - Over 10 billion yuan of main capital has flowed into the non-ferrous metal sector, with Huabao ETF attracting 40.93 million yuan in the previous two days [1]. - Key stocks in the sector include Hunan Gold, which surged over 9%, Shengxin Lithium Energy up over 6%, and Guocheng Mining rising over 5% [1]. Group 2: Geopolitical and Economic Factors - The US-Iran geopolitical situation has intensified, with Iran warning it can easily access US military bases, prompting the US to advise its citizens to leave Iran [3]. - Recent US employment data fell short of expectations, increasing speculation about potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which is favorable for gold prices [3]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - According to Citic Futures, the short-term outlook for precious metals is mixed due to fluctuating investor expectations regarding Federal Reserve policies, but pre-holiday stocking demand may support prices [3]. - Guojin Securities highlights significant changes in the fundamentals of non-ferrous metals, with supply, demand, and inventory all undergoing important shifts [3]. - National Securities predicts that the combination of supply-demand mismatch, macroeconomic easing, and industrial upgrades will sustain high profitability in the non-ferrous sector for 3-5 years [3]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - The Huabao non-ferrous ETF and its linked funds cover a wide range of metals, including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, making it an efficient tool for investors to gain exposure to the non-ferrous metal sector [4][5]. - It is suggested to allocate 10%-20% of investment portfolios to the non-ferrous metal sector to benefit from potential price increases while diversifying risk [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, including companies like Zijin Mining, China Hongqiao, and Chalco [11]. Core Views - The report highlights that despite short-term fluctuations in macro sentiment, the long-term bullish trend for non-ferrous metals remains intact. The Chinese central bank's increased gold purchases in January have provided a strong boost to precious metals [2][41]. - The report emphasizes the strategic importance of copper reserves, suggesting that the Chinese government is looking to expand its copper strategic reserve system [3]. - The aluminum market is experiencing short-term price fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic policies, with a stable production capacity but increasing social inventory [4]. - Nickel prices are under pressure due to a cooling macro sentiment, with significant price drops observed in recent weeks [5]. - The report notes that tin prices are expected to remain volatile, influenced by macroeconomic sentiment and supply-demand dynamics [8]. - Lithium prices have seen a decline, with ongoing inventory reduction, while cobalt prices are also under pressure as trading activity weakens ahead of the holiday season [9][10]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - In January, the People's Bank of China increased its gold purchases from 0.93 tons to 1.24 tons, injecting confidence into the precious metals market. The largest silver ETF also saw a significant increase in holdings, indicating long-term investor confidence [2][41]. Industrial Metals - **Copper**: The report stresses the importance of copper strategic reserves, with a recent increase in global copper inventories. The Chinese government is exploring commercial reserve mechanisms [3]. - **Aluminum**: The aluminum market is facing short-term price volatility due to geopolitical issues and macroeconomic policies, with production capacity remaining stable but social inventories increasing [4]. - **Nickel**: Nickel prices have dropped significantly, with SHFE nickel falling 5.8% to 132,000 CNY/ton due to cooling macro sentiment [5]. - **Tin**: The tin market is experiencing a supply-demand imbalance, with prices expected to remain volatile [8]. Energy Metals - **Lithium**: The report indicates a decline in lithium prices, with carbonate prices dropping 13.2% to 138,000 CNY/ton. Inventory levels are also decreasing [9]. - **Cobalt**: Cobalt prices are under pressure, with a 6.3% drop in domestic electrolytic cobalt prices to 410,000 CNY/ton as trading activity slows [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the non-ferrous metals industry [5] Core Viewpoints - Short-term fluctuations do not alter the long-term positive trend, and investors should look for low-position opportunities in the sector [7][12] - The zinc sector is seen as an overlooked basic material in the context of de-globalization, with improving supply-demand dynamics suggesting potential price increases [13] - The aluminum sector, particularly electrolytic aluminum, is expected to enjoy valuation premiums due to its supply chain security and competitive advantages [14] - In the precious metals sector, it is advised to wait for price stabilization before increasing positions, as long-term bullish trends remain intact despite recent volatility [14] Summary by Sections 1. Core Viewpoints - Short-term market fluctuations are not expected to change the long-term positive outlook for the non-ferrous metals sector, with a focus on low-position investment opportunities [12] - The zinc sector is anticipated to benefit from increased demand driven by re-industrialization in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, despite current market skepticism [13] - The aluminum sector is projected to see steady profit growth due to enhanced supply chain security and the ongoing transition from copper to aluminum in air conditioning applications [14] - Precious metals are recommended for cautious investment, with a focus on long-term price stability and potential upward trends [14] 2. Steel Industry - The steel industry is experiencing a weak fundamental outlook as it approaches the seasonal low around the Spring Festival, with expectations for policy measures to support the sector [15] - Steel production has seen a slight increase, while demand for rebar has weakened significantly [20] - Inventory levels for both social and steel mill stocks are on the rise, indicating potential oversupply concerns [22] - Overall steel prices have slightly declined, reflecting broader market trends [31] 3. New Energy Metals - Lithium carbonate production in December 2025 saw a significant year-on-year increase of 69.09%, indicating strong supply growth in the new energy sector [35] - The demand for new energy vehicles remains robust, with production and sales showing notable year-on-year growth [39] - Prices for lithium and nickel have experienced significant declines, while cobalt prices have remained stable [44]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The report indicates that copper prices may experience short-term fluctuations due to inventory accumulation, with recent price changes of -4.02% for LME copper, -3.45% for SHFE copper, and -1.33% for COMEX copper. The report anticipates a decrease in price volatility and potential high-level fluctuations in the near term [5] - The report highlights that the Chinese Nonferrous Metals Industry Association is considering including copper concentrate in national reserves, which could positively impact copper prices in the medium to long term [5] - For aluminum, the report notes that inventory accumulation may lead to short-term price fluctuations, with SHFE aluminum prices dropping by 7.74% to 23,400 CNY/ton and LME aluminum prices down by 2.20% to 3,063 USD/ton [5] - Lithium demand remains strong despite seasonal trends, with a potential reversal in supply-demand dynamics for lithium carbonate, suggesting a possible upward price trend [5] - Cobalt raw material tightness persists, with a recommendation to monitor downstream replenishment after the Spring Festival [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The report provides macroeconomic insights, including a better-than-expected ISM manufacturing PMI in the US for January at 52.6, and lower-than-expected ADP employment figures [9] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metals sector shows a decline, with the Shenwan non-ferrous sector down 8.51%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 7.24 percentage points [11] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - LME copper prices fell by 4.02%, SHFE copper by 3.45%, and COMEX copper by 1.33%. Inventory levels increased, with LME copper stocks up 4.74% and SHFE copper stocks up 6.83% [24] 2.2 Aluminum - LME aluminum prices decreased by 2.20%, while SHFE aluminum prices dropped by 7.74%. The report notes a significant increase in SHFE aluminum inventory by 13.09% [34] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - LME lead prices fell by 2.82%, and SHFE lead prices decreased by 3.05%. LME zinc prices dropped by 1.93%, with SHFE zinc prices down by 6.95% [45] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - LME tin prices decreased by 13.93%, and SHFE tin prices fell by 18.32%. LME nickel prices dropped by 3.71%, while SHFE nickel prices decreased by 8.98% [56] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices saw a significant decline, with lithium carbonate down 16.20% to 134,500 CNY/ton and lithium hydroxide down 16.14% to 132,500 CNY/ton [73] 3.2 Cobalt - The report notes a decrease in MB cobalt prices by 0.19% to 25.88 USD/pound, with domestic cobalt prices down 9.60% to 405,000 CNY/ton [85]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Outperforming the Market" with a target price set for leading stocks [4]. Core Views - The report highlights the continuous price increases in tantalum, rare earths, and tungsten, emphasizing the importance of sector allocation. The supply-demand imbalance for tantalum has been exacerbated by mining issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while tight supply for rare earths is driving prices up. Compliance in tungsten mining is becoming stricter, making price increases more likely. The long-term metal logic remains unchanged, with global new industrial chain development continuously driving metal demand, while supply constraints persist. A long-term weakening of the US dollar's credibility is anticipated [1]. - The report maintains a positive outlook on metals such as rare earths, copper, aluminum, tungsten, gold, silver, tin, lithium, tantalum, niobium, antimony, and uranium in the medium to long term [1]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices experienced fluctuations, with COMEX gold closing at $4956.0 per ounce (+5.14%) and silver at $77.3 per ounce (-1.24%). China's gold reserves increased for the 15th consecutive month, reaching 7.419 million ounces, with a slight monthly increase of 40,000 ounces. The report suggests a continued bullish trend for gold prices in the medium to long term, driven by central bank and ETF purchases, despite short-term price corrections [2]. - Recommended stocks include Shandong Gold, Shandong International, Zhongjin Gold, Chifeng Gold, and Hunan Gold [2]. Industrial Metals - Copper prices saw a slight increase on the LME, closing at $13,060.0 per ton (+1.24%), while SHFE copper closed at 99,810 yuan per ton (-6.54%). Supply tightness continues, with a shift from discount to premium in spot copper prices. The report notes a stable demand from downstream enterprises, with copper rod and wire cable operating rates at 69.07% and 60.15%, respectively. The report remains optimistic about copper prices due to supply constraints [3]. - Recommended stocks include Luoyang Molybdenum, Jincheng Mining, Western Mining, Hebei Steel Resources, Jiangxi Copper, Tongling Nonferrous, and Yunnan Copper [3]. Aluminum - The report indicates that aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate due to increased supply from new projects and rising social inventory, which increased by 54,000 tons to 83,600 tons. The report anticipates that aluminum prices may stabilize in the short term due to the upcoming Spring Festival, but supply constraints will persist in the medium to long term [3]. Tin - As of February 6, the main contract for tin on SHFE was priced at 366,450 yuan per ton, reflecting an 11.1% decrease. The report notes a decline in Indonesian tin exports and anticipates a continued upward trend in tin prices driven by demand from the electronics sector [8]. Energy Metals - Nickel prices faced significant selling pressure, with a weekly decline exceeding 9%. The report attributes this to macroeconomic sentiment shifts and high inventory levels. However, expectations of tightened nickel ore quotas in Indonesia may provide medium to long-term support for nickel prices [9]. - Recommended stocks include Likin Resources, Huayou Cobalt, Greenmead, and Zhongwei New Materials [9]. Strategic Metals - Rare earth prices have been on the rise, with praseodymium-neodymium oxide priced at 770,000 yuan per ton (+4.1%). The report predicts stable demand growth and a potential new inventory replenishment cycle, supporting a bullish outlook for rare earth prices in 2026 [12]. - Recommended stocks include Shenghe Resources, Huahong Technology, Northern Rare Earth, and China Rare Earth [12].

Fund Size Statistics - The top three equity ETF types by fund size change are: Scale Index ETF (¥15.406 billion), Cross-border Industry Index ETF (¥6.624 billion), and Strategy Index ETF (¥5.384 billion) [9] - The bottom three equity ETF types by fund size change are: Theme Index ETF (-¥26.004 billion), Cross-border Scale Index ETF (-¥1.807 billion), and Cross-border Theme Index ETF (¥0.203 billion) [9] - The top three equity ETF products by fund size change are: CSI 500 ETF (¥2.832 billion), Chemical ETF (¥2.386 billion), and HuShen 300 ETF (¥2.229 billion) [9] - The bottom three equity ETF products by fund size change are: Communication ETF (-¥30.885 billion), Non-ferrous Metals ETF (-¥3.932 billion), and Gold Stock ETF (-¥2.963 billion) [13] Market Outlook - The macro timing model for February 2026 has a score of 0, indicating a historical 78.57% probability of the full A index rising in the following month, with an average increase of 3.37% [23] - A-shares are expected to experience a short-term volatile market, influenced by liquidity from overseas markets and the recent AI bubble discussions affecting tech growth stocks [23] - The recommendation is to adopt a balanced ETF allocation strategy due to the anticipated short-term fluctuations in the market [60]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the growth in China's non-ferrous metal production, indicating a positive trend in the industry with a projected increase in output and investment opportunities in energy-saving and emission reduction initiatives from 2026 to 2032 [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - In December 2025, China's production of ten non-ferrous metals reached 7.21 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.9% [1] - The cumulative production of these ten non-ferrous metals for the entire year of 2025 was 81.75 million tons, showing a cumulative increase of 3.9% [1] - The data is sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics and compiled by Zhiyan Consulting, emphasizing the reliability of the statistics [1] Group 2: Companies Involved - Key listed companies in the non-ferrous metal sector include Zijin Mining (601899), Luoyang Molybdenum (603993), China Aluminum (601600), Northern Rare Earth (600111), Jiangxi Copper (600362), Yunnan Copper (000878), Chihong Zinc & Germanium (600497), Zhongjin Gold (600489), Western Mining (601168), and Shenghe Resources (600392) [1] - These companies are positioned to benefit from the anticipated growth in the non-ferrous metal market and the focus on energy efficiency and emissions reduction [1]

Core Viewpoint - The escalation of geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran has led to a significant increase in gold prices, with spot gold reaching over $4900 per ounce, indicating a strong market response to the situation [2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao Precious Metals ETF (159876) saw a peak increase of 1.53% during the day, ultimately closing up by 0.18%, reflecting resilience in the sector [2]. - Over 10 billion yuan of main capital has flowed into the non-ferrous metals sector, with the Huabao ETF attracting 40.93 million yuan in the previous two days [2]. - Key stocks in the sector showed strong performance, with Hunan Gold leading with over 9% increase, Shengxin Lithium Energy up over 6%, and Guocheng Mining up over 5% [2]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side is affected by low capital expenditure, domestic "anti-involution," and overseas resource nationalism, impacting various non-ferrous metal supplies [3]. - Demand is driven by the growth of new energy over the past five years, AI developments in the next five years, and the reconstruction of manufacturing in Europe and the US, further boosting demand [3]. - A shift from a globalized inventory framework to a de-globalized inventory cycle is anticipated, marking a significant change in inventory dynamics [3]. Group 3: Investment Outlook - The non-ferrous metals sector is expected to maintain a strong performance over the next 3-5 years due to supply-demand mismatches, macroeconomic easing, and industrial upgrades [3]. - Short-term volatility is a concern as speculative funds may take profits, but the overall outlook remains positive for the sector [3]. - The Huabao ETF provides a comprehensive coverage of various metals, making it an efficient tool for investors looking to gain exposure to the non-ferrous metals sector [5].