Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance and growth of the Free Cash Flow ETF Fund, indicating significant increases in both fund size and share volume, alongside a strong historical performance in terms of returns and risk management. Performance Summary - As of October 29, 2025, the Free Cash Flow ETF Index rose by 0.99%, with notable increases in constituent stocks such as Changgao Electric (up 9.95%) and Nanshan Aluminum (up 9.64%) [1] - Over the past week, the Free Cash Flow ETF Fund has accumulated a rise of 1.22% [1] - The fund's trading volume showed a turnover of 1.65% with a total transaction value of 5.8038 million yuan [1] - The fund's size increased by 24.854 million yuan over the past week, ranking third among comparable funds [1] - The fund's share volume grew by 18 million shares in the same period, also ranking third among comparable funds [1] - In the last five trading days, there were net inflows on four days, totaling 27.8734 million yuan, with an average daily net inflow of 5.5747 million yuan [1] Return and Risk Analysis - Since its inception, the Free Cash Flow ETF Fund has achieved a maximum monthly return of 7.80% and a longest consecutive monthly gain of 4 months, with an average monthly return of 3.08% [2] - The fund has maintained a 100% probability of profit over a three-month holding period, with a maximum drawdown of 3.76% since inception [2] Fee Structure - The management fee for the Free Cash Flow ETF Fund is set at 0.50%, while the custody fee is 0.10% [3] - The fund closely tracks the CSI Free Cash Flow Index, which includes 100 high free cash flow rate listed companies [3] Top Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Free Cash Flow Index accounted for 56.31% of the index, including China National Offshore Oil (10.16%) and Midea Group (7.88%) [3][5]

Group 1 - The non-ferrous metal sector experienced a comprehensive rebound, with Huayu Mining, Jiangxi Copper, and Laofengxiang rising by 7%, 5.5%, and 5.2% respectively, leading to a 5% increase in the gold stock ETF and a 3.19% rise in the non-ferrous metal ETF fund [1] Group 2 - Overnight spot gold briefly fell below $3,900 per ounce, marking a decline of over 11% from its recent peak, the largest pullback in nearly two years, but rebounded to above $3,970 per ounce during the Asian trading session [2] - The market anticipates the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates on Thursday, with expectations for another rate cut in December [2] - The Bank of Korea is considering increasing its gold reserves for the first time since 2013, reflecting a global trend of central banks increasing gold holdings [2] - Despite potential short-term downward pressure on gold prices, factors such as a likely long-term weakening of the dollar, increased global liquidity, ongoing central bank gold purchases, geopolitical risks, and inflation expectations suggest that gold may stabilize after short-term pressures are released [2] Group 3 - Notable products to watch include the low-cost gold and silver-related ETF: Gold Stock ETF (159562), which rose by 5% with a net inflow of 1.2 billion yuan over the past 20 trading days, tracking an index dominated by gold and copper, also including silver-related companies [2] - The balanced allocation of mainstream metals is represented by the Non-Ferrous Metal ETF Fund (516650), which increased by 3.25%, with major stocks including Zijin Mining (copper, gold), Luoyang Molybdenum (copper, molybdenum, cobalt), Northern Rare Earth (rare earth), Huayou Cobalt (cobalt, copper), and China Aluminum (aluminum) [2]

Group 1 - The 2025 Chengdu High-tech Zone Digital Economy Industry Investment Promotion Conference was held in Beijing, gathering over 80 key enterprises, institutions, and association representatives in the digital economy sector to foster collaboration and share development opportunities [1] - Five projects were successfully signed at the conference, with a total signing amount of nearly 3 billion, contributing to the industrial development of Chengdu High-tech Zone [3] - China Aluminum Corporation plans to invest over 1 billion in the Chengdu High-tech Zone to establish a digital technology headquarters, focusing on AI and digitalization in the non-ferrous metal industry [4] Group 2 - The Chengdu High-tech Zone's digital economy core industry added value is projected to reach 167.77 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly half of the city's total [4] - Huawei is collaborating with partners to establish an AI joint innovation laboratory and training base in Chengdu High-tech Zone, aiming to support the local AI industry development [3] - The projects signed include the establishment of a disaster recovery center and an AI industry platform, enhancing the overall digital infrastructure in the region [4]

Group 1: Economic Indicators and Market Trends - The US September CPI year-on-year growth rate was lower than expected, with core inflation falling to 3.0%, increasing market expectations for continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with probabilities for cuts in October and December rising above 90% [1] - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate surged by 63.33% in October, leading to a 25.62% increase in electrolyte prices, primarily due to a short-term supply-demand imbalance [1] - Strong downstream demand in the new energy vehicle sector, with sales growth of 34.55% year-on-year and battery installation growth of 42.52%, supports price recovery in the industry [1] Group 2: Company Performance - In Q3 2025, China Aluminum achieved a net profit of 3.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 90% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.6%, significantly enhancing profitability [2] - Huayou Cobalt's net profit for the first three quarters of 2025 increased by 39.59%, driven by a substantial rise in cobalt prices due to export quotas implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo [2] Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The chemical industry is currently at a cyclical bottom, with potential for recovery in profitability as macroeconomic conditions improve and downstream restocking demand increases, particularly in lithium battery materials [3] - Emerging applications such as AI and OLED are driving growth in semiconductor materials and high-performance polymers, becoming important growth engines for the chemical industry [3] Group 4: ETF and Index Performance - As of October 29, 2025, the CSI All Materials Index rose by 2.45%, with significant gains in component stocks such as China Aluminum, which increased by 7.67% [3] - The CSI All Materials Index, which tracks representative companies in the raw materials sector, has a current price-to-book ratio of 2.12, lower than other similar indices, aligning with the "buy on undervaluation" logic in cyclical industries [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the non-ferrous metal sector is experiencing a strong performance, with notable increases in stock prices for companies such as China Aluminum, which rose over 5%, and others like Luoyang Molybdenum, Shandong Gold, and Ganfeng Lithium, which saw increases of over 3% [1] - The mining ETF also showed a significant rise, increasing by over 3% due to the positive market sentiment [1] Group 2 - A brokerage firm indicated that the non-ferrous metal sector will continue to face high market volatility risks in 2025, influenced by uncertainties from both demand and supply sides [2] - However, emerging demand in the downstream structure of copper and aluminum has shifted from quantitative to qualitative changes, which is expected to support a long-term upward adjustment in the price center of non-ferrous metals [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights significant inflows into the non-ferrous metals sector, with over 11.6 billion yuan net inflow, ranking second among 31 primary industries in the Shenwan classification [1] - The non-ferrous metal sector's performance is bolstered by the strong performance of the leading ETF, which has seen a price increase of 3.55% and a trading volume exceeding 36 million yuan [1] - As of October 28, the leading non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) has a total scale of 544 million yuan, making it the largest among three similar products [1] Group 2 - Key stocks in the aluminum sector, such as Nanshan Aluminum and Zhongfu Industrial, have hit the daily limit, while Yunnan Aluminum and China Aluminum have risen over 7% [3] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metal sector is strong, with 44 out of 60 constituent companies of the leading ETF reporting third-quarter results, and 40 of them achieving profitability [3] - Notably, Chujiang New Materials reported a staggering 20-fold increase in net profit year-on-year, while several other companies also reported triple-digit growth in net profit [3] Group 3 - Analysts predict that global demand for aluminum will grow by approximately 2.3% next year, with a supply gap potentially expanding to 800,000 tons, leading to an expected rise in global LME aluminum prices to over 3,200 USD per ton [3] - The non-ferrous metals sector is viewed as a key player in the current commodity bull market, driven by long-term capital expenditure cycles and increasing demand for strategic metal resources amid de-globalization [4][5] - The non-ferrous metals sector is expected to be a core component of the ongoing slow bull market, supported by a recovery in domestic macroeconomic conditions [5] Group 4 - The leading non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) and its associated funds provide a diversified investment approach, covering various metals such as copper, gold, aluminum, rare earths, and lithium, which helps mitigate risks compared to investing in a single metal [7] - The ETF's constituent weights are 27.6% for copper, 14.5% for gold, 13.1% for aluminum, 10.4% for rare earths, and 8.4% for lithium, indicating a balanced exposure across the sector [7]

Core Viewpoint - The tungsten market has entered a new upward trend, leading to a rise in the mining sector, with the mining ETF (561330) experiencing a significant increase of over 3% in the afternoon and a year-to-date gain of over 84% [1][3]. Industry Summary - The tungsten market has seen a resurgence, with prices for black tungsten concentrate (≥65%) reaching 288,000 CNY/ton, an increase of 3,000 CNY per ton from the previous trading day. APT (ammonium paratungstate ≥88.5%) is priced at 425,000 CNY/ton, up 7,000 CNY per ton, and tungsten powder (≥99.7%) is at 635 CNY/gram, rising by 5 CNY per gram [3]. - Tungsten's strategic resource status has been elevated, with demand continuing to grow. In the first half of 2025, China's tungsten consumption is projected to total 35,900 tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, with primary tungsten consumption at 30,400 tons, up 2.5% [3]. - The increase in demand is driven by significant production growth in downstream industries such as excavators, metal cutting machine tools, automobiles, and photovoltaics [3]. - Domestic tungsten prices are under pressure due to increased demand, safety production in mines, and environmental inspections, leading to a tight supply-demand situation. Available inventory has been depleted, and while Kazakhstan's Bakuta tungsten mine has potential for increased output, capacity release will take time, potentially exacerbating supply shortages in the short term [3]. ETF Performance Summary - The mining ETF (561330) has outperformed the China Securities Nonferrous Metals Index by nearly 10% year-to-date as of October 28, 2025. The ETF tracks the China Securities Nonferrous Metals Mining Theme Index, which has a more concentrated representation of leading stocks [4]. - The mining ETF consists of 37 components, with the top ten stocks accounting for 57.34% of the index, compared to 48.32% for the top ten stocks in the broader nonferrous metals index, indicating a more precise capture of market trends [4]. - The mining theme index has a higher proportion of "gold, copper, and rare earths" at 56.2%, compared to 52.5% in the broader index, benefiting from favorable catalysts in these popular sectors [6]. Market Outlook - The nonferrous mining sector is expected to have long-term investment value, supported by a recovery in risk appetite following lower-than-expected U.S. core CPI data, which has strengthened expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [10]. - The copper market is showing strong fundamentals, with global copper mine production expected to fall short of expectations due to frequent disruptions in major mines, leading to a projected decrease of 220,000 tons in global copper concentrate output in 2025 [10]. - Demand for copper is anticipated to grow rapidly due to its extensive applications in electric vehicles and AI data centers, with long-term investments in power grids and data centers further supporting copper prices [10]. Investment Opportunity - Investors are encouraged to consider the mining ETF (561330), which currently has a scale of 784 million CNY, ranking first among similar index ETFs, offering superior liquidity and exposure to "gold, copper, and rare earth" opportunities [11].

Core Viewpoint - China Aluminum achieved a net profit of 10.87 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.65% [1] Financial Performance - Q3 net profit reached 3.8 billion yuan, showing a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.6% and a year-on-year increase of 90.3% [1] - The company's main product output increased year-on-year, contributing to the positive performance [1] Cost and Revenue Analysis - In Q3, operating costs decreased by 860 million yuan, while taxes and additional fees reduced by 280 million yuan [1] - Management and R&D expenses changed by -410 million yuan and +440 million yuan respectively, with financial expenses decreasing by 140 million yuan [1] - Overall cost reduction was supported by a decrease in impairment losses, which fell by 270 million yuan compared to Q2 [1] Industry Position - The company is a leader in the domestic electrolytic aluminum industry, benefiting from significant advantages in integrated supply chain [1] - Continuous operational improvement is noted, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector experienced a significant upward trend, particularly in the electrolytic aluminum segment, with notable gains among various companies [2] Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector showed volatility but ultimately rose in the afternoon trading session [2] - The electrolytic aluminum sector led the gains, with Zhongfu Industrial hitting the daily limit up [2] - Companies such as China Aluminum, Hongchuang Holdings, Nanshan Aluminum, Shenhuo Co., and Yun Aluminum all saw their stock prices increase by over 6% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has seen a significant rise in non-ferrous metal stocks, indicating strong investor interest and market momentum [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Zhongfu Industrial and Zhongtung High-tech reached the daily limit increase [1] - Nanshan Aluminum is close to reaching the daily limit increase [1] - Shenhuo Co., China Aluminum, and Shengxin Lithium Energy all increased by over 7% [1] - Tianshan Aluminum, Hongchuang Holdings, and Huaxi Nonferrous all rose by over 6% [1]