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Core Insights - OTG Asset Management's OTG Latin America ETF (OTGL) was featured on Bloomberg Trillions podcast as part of the 2026 ETF outlook, highlighting its potential in the market [1] - The ETF aims to provide actively managed exposure to equity markets in Latin America, focusing on identifying overlooked investment opportunities [2] - Mauricio Alvarez, CEO and Portfolio Manager, expressed honor in being included among the 16 ETFs highlighted, emphasizing the company's commitment to disciplined and active management [3] Company Overview - OTG Asset Management is a South American asset manager founded by local business leaders with extensive expertise in the financial industry [3] - The company offers investment options for U.S. investors through OTGL and for South American investors via other investment vehicles [3]

Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index continued to rise, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate differential deepened. The nominal and real interest rates of 10Y US Treasuries both increased, indicating a rise in inflation expectations [1][16]. - Offshore dollar liquidity showed marginal easing, while the domestic interbank funding situation remained balanced, initially tightening and then loosening. The yield spread between 10Y and 1Y bonds widened [1][23]. Market Trading Activity, Volatility, and Liquidity - Market trading activity continued to rise, with the volatility of the CSI 1000, STAR 50, and ChiNext Index all increasing. Sectors such as military, media, computing, retail, and consumer services had trading activity above the 80th percentile [2][28]. - The volatility of the CSI 1000, STAR 50, and ChiNext Index increased, while the volatility of various sectors remained below the 80th historical percentile [2][35]. - Market liquidity indicators improved, but all sectors remained below the 50th historical percentile [2][40]. Institutional Research - The electronic, pharmaceutical, computing, non-ferrous metals, and machinery sectors had the highest research activity, while banking, real estate, transportation, petroleum and petrochemicals, and retail sectors saw a month-on-month increase in research activity [3][47]. Analyst Forecasts - The net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2026/2027 were adjusted, with increases in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, light industry, electronics, and real estate [4][21]. - The net profit forecasts for the ChiNext Index and CSI 500 for 2026/2027 were raised, while the forecasts for the Shanghai 50 and CSI 300 were adjusted up and down, respectively [4][23]. - Mid-cap and small-cap growth sectors saw upward adjustments in their net profit forecasts for 2026/2027, while mid-cap and small-cap value sectors were adjusted down [4][27]. Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity rebounded, continuing to net buy A-shares. The trading volume ratio in sectors such as computing, home appliances, and non-bank financials increased, while it decreased in communication, electronics, and electric new energy sectors [5][32]. - For stocks with northbound holdings of less than 30 million shares, the main net purchases were in TMT, machinery, and military sectors, while net sales occurred in electric new energy, construction, and agriculture sectors [5][33]. Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity slightly declined but remained at a relatively high level since November 2025. The net purchases were mainly in TMT, non-bank financials, and electric new energy sectors, while net sales occurred in building materials and petroleum and petrochemicals [6][35]. - The proportion of financing purchases in the pharmaceutical, construction, and coal sectors increased month-on-month [6][38]. Hot Stocks on the Dragon and Tiger List - The trading activity on the Dragon and Tiger list continued to rise, with the total trading volume and its proportion of total A-share trading both increasing. The military, media, and automotive sectors had relatively high and rising trading volumes on this list [7][41]. Active Equity Fund Positions and ETF Trends - Active equity funds significantly reduced their positions, while ETFs experienced substantial net redemptions. Active equity funds mainly increased positions in petroleum and petrochemicals, real estate, and coal sectors, while reducing positions in TMT, military, and machinery sectors [8][46]. - The correlation of active equity funds with small-cap growth and large/small-cap value increased, while the correlation with large/mid-cap growth and mid-cap value decreased [8][48]. - New equity fund establishment scales increased, with both active and passive funds seeing a rise in establishment [8][50]. - ETFs tracking indices such as the Shanghai 300, STAR 50, and Shanghai 50 saw major net redemptions, while those tracking computing, non-ferrous metals, and media sectors saw major net purchases [8][52].

Core Viewpoint - The current best mining stock for investors is Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), as highlighted by analysts Mike Zaccardi and Kenio Fontes [4]. Company Summary - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) is identified as a top choice for precious metal equity investments [4].

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the recent net inflows and outflows in various cryptocurrency ETFs, indicating market trends and investor sentiment [1] Group 2 - Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a total net outflow of $395 million, with only BlackRock's IBIT showing a net inflow [1] - Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $4.6445 million, marking five consecutive days of net inflows [1] - XRP spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1.12 million, while Solana spot ETFs faced a net outflow of $2.22 million [1]

Group 1 - The total number of ETF shares increased by 3.73 billion, reaching 33,579.30 billion shares, with a total scale increase of 38.307 billion, amounting to 61,664.52 billion [1] - On January 14 and 15, ETF trading volumes hit record highs of 715.535 billion and 749.244 billion respectively [1] - The Huaan Gold ETF surpassed 100 billion in scale on January 14, becoming the first gold ETF in China to reach this milestone [1] Group 2 - Gold prices have been rising steadily, attracting significant market attention [2] - On January 14, the spot price of gold in London reached a historical high of 4,643 USD per ounce [3] - The AU9999 gold spot trading price set a new record on January 15 [4] - The resource market is expected to show significant structural trends by 2025, with precious metals and industrial metals like copper leading the way [4] - Gold is highlighted as a core asset for risk diversification and inflation hedging, while silver is noted for its dual financial and industrial attributes [4]

Group 1 - The opening performance of ETFs on January 16 showed mixed results, with significant gains in the electric grid sector ETFs [1] - Electric grid ETF (561380) increased by 6.57%, while electric grid ETF (159320) rose by 5.55%, and electric grid equipment ETF (159326) gained 5.38% [1] - In contrast, media ETFs (512980) decreased by 2.3%, online consumption ETF (159725) fell by 2.19%, and media ETF (159805) dropped by 1.98% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The stock market is experiencing significant fluctuations, with a notable divergence in ETF flows, indicating a shift in investor sentiment and preferences towards specific sectors and themes [1][10]. Group 1: Market Overview - On January 15, the Shanghai Composite Index experienced a day of volatility, while the ChiNext Index rebounded after hitting a low. Semiconductor stocks strengthened in the afternoon, and the tourism sector showed active performance, whereas commercial aerospace and AI application stocks saw a collective decline [1][10]. - The ETF market displayed contrasting trends, with broad-based ETFs like the CSI 300 ETF experiencing significant net outflows, totaling over 35 billion yuan, while sector-specific ETFs, particularly in metals and securities, saw inflows [1][10]. Group 2: ETF Market Dynamics - The total scale of the stock ETF market reached 4.99 trillion yuan, with a net outflow of 668.09 billion yuan on January 15. Broad-based ETFs accounted for the majority of this outflow, with a decline of 744.82 billion yuan in their scale [2][11]. - The largest CSI 300 ETF managed by Huatai-PB saw a net outflow of over 20 billion yuan, marking the highest outflow since its inception. Other major ETFs, including those from E Fund, Harvest, and China Asset Management, also experienced significant outflows [2][11]. Group 3: Sector-Specific Inflows - In contrast to the outflows in broad-based ETFs, industry-specific ETFs such as those in non-ferrous metals and securities saw inflows of 55.91 billion yuan and 17 billion yuan, respectively. The securities company index led with a net inflow of 13.75 billion yuan [5][14]. - Notable inflows were observed in specific ETFs, including the non-ferrous metals ETF and semiconductor equipment ETF, each exceeding 9 billion yuan in inflows [5][15]. Group 4: Fund Management Insights - Industry experts suggest that the characteristics of stock ETFs allow for a "buy low, sell high" strategy, indicating that some investors may be taking profits after substantial gains in indices like the ChiNext and CSI 300, which have seen nearly 50% increases [4][12]. - The growing scale and liquidity of leading ETFs are expected to facilitate significant capital flows, making them attractive tools for institutional investors in asset allocation [4][13].

Core Insights - The discussion focused on the T. Rowe Price US Equity Research ETF (TSPA) and its performance in the current market environment [1] Group 1 - TSPA is highlighted as a significant investment option for those looking to gain exposure to U.S. equities [1] - The ETF's strategy involves a research-driven approach, leveraging T. Rowe Price's extensive equity research capabilities [1] - The podcast emphasized the importance of understanding the underlying research process that supports the ETF's investment decisions [1]

Core Viewpoint - The public fund industry in China is experiencing a new wave of growth at the beginning of 2026, driven by a bullish capital market, while facing challenges such as management changes and performance issues at Zhongyou Fund [2][3]. Management Changes - Zhongyou Fund announced the retirement of its chairman Bi Jinsong on December 16, 2025, with Zhang Tao from the major shareholder, Shouchuang Securities, taking over the role [2][6][7]. - Zhang Tao has extensive experience in the financial sector but lacks direct experience in fund management [11]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Zhongyou Fund reported a net profit of 27.04 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 116.34%, although profits had previously dropped significantly from 128 million yuan in 2020 to 5.99 million yuan in 2024, marking a 91.6% decline [3][4]. Challenges Faced - Zhongyou Fund is currently facing three main challenges: the contradiction between scale growth and declining profits, the need to enhance research and investment capabilities after the loss of star fund managers, and the necessity to strengthen innovative product offerings [4][22]. Market Position - As of December 2025, Zhongyou Fund's management scale was 75.92 billion yuan, ranking 72nd among public fund companies, significantly lower than leading firms like E Fund and Huaxia Fund, which manage over 2.5 trillion yuan [14][15][16]. - The fund's product structure is heavily weighted towards fixed income, with bond funds accounting for 76.14% of its total assets under management [18][20]. Product Performance - The highest annualized return for Zhongyou Fund's mixed funds reached 83.1%, while its bond products offered lower returns, with some yielding less than 2% [19][20]. - The absence of ETF products in Zhongyou Fund's offerings is notable, especially given the growing popularity of ETFs in the market [20][21]. Talent Retention Issues - The fund has experienced a talent drain, losing several star fund managers, which has negatively impacted its performance [22][23]. - Currently, Zhongyou Fund has 24 fund managers, with a significant number being relatively new to the industry, which raises concerns about the firm's investment capabilities [24][25].