Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical industry is experiencing short-term fluctuations due to trade disputes, but the long-term outlook remains positive as the industry adapts and improves its competitive capabilities [1]. Industry Summary - The China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index has seen a decline of approximately 1.7%, with leading stocks including Sankeshu, Yara International, and Salt Lake Co. [1] - The petrochemical ETF (159731) is following the index's adjustments, presenting a potential investment opportunity [1]. - Despite the negative short-term impacts of trade disputes, the long-term trend for the petrochemical and chemical industry is improving, supported by the experience gained from previous trade conflicts [1]. - The industry has rapidly enhanced its capabilities over the past few years, which may lead to a new high-quality development cycle as policies adjust to counteract previous downturns [1]. ETF and Sector Composition - The petrochemical ETF (159731) and its linked funds (017855/017856) closely track the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index [1]. - The basic chemical industry accounts for 61.93% of the index, while the oil and petrochemical sector represents 30.84% [1]. - The top ten weighted stocks in the index include Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, Salt Lake Co., Sinopec, CNOOC, Juhua Co., Zangge Mining, Jinfa Technology, Hualu Hengsheng, and Baofeng Energy, collectively accounting for 55.12% of the index [1].

Group 1 - The chemical sector showed a strong rebound on October 14, with the Chemical ETF (516020) initially rising by 1.68% before settling at a 0.13% increase at the time of reporting [1] - Key stocks in the sector, including pure soda, potash, phosphate fertilizers, and phosphate chemicals, saw significant gains, with companies like Hebang Bio and Yilong Co. rising over 5% [1] - The Chemical ETF (516020) attracted substantial investment, with a net inflow of 119 million yuan on the previous day and a total net subscription exceeding 200 million yuan over four consecutive trading days [1][3] Group 2 - Tianfeng Securities highlighted stable demand in the basic chemical industry, with a focus on sub-industries such as sucralose, pesticides, MDI, and amino acids, while also noting the impact of domestic demand on mitigating tariff shocks [3] - Despite a 5.5% year-on-year decline in profits for the chemical raw materials and products manufacturing industry from January to August, certain products like hydrogen peroxide and hydrofluoric acid experienced price increases [3] - The Chemical ETF (516020) is currently at a relatively low price-to-book ratio of 2.36, indicating a favorable long-term investment opportunity [3] Group 3 - Dongfang Securities indicated a positive long-term outlook for the petrochemical industry, suggesting that recent policy adjustments could lead to a new phase of high-quality development [4] - Zhongyuan Securities recommended focusing on sectors benefiting from supply-side improvements, such as pesticides and organic silicon, while also considering potassium and phosphate fertilizers in the context of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [4] - The Chemical ETF (516020) provides an efficient way to invest in the chemical sector, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap leading stocks [4][5]