Market Performance - As of September 3, 2025, the China Securities Semiconductor Industry Index decreased by 0.46%, with mixed performance among constituent stocks [2] - The Semiconductor Industry ETF (159582) fell by 0.92%, with a latest price of 1.84 yuan, but showed a 2.82% increase over the past week [2] - The STAR Market Chip Index dropped by 0.52%, while the STAR Chip ETF (588990) decreased by 0.85%, priced at 2.22 yuan, but had a 4.14% increase over the past week [2] Liquidity and Trading Activity - The Semiconductor Industry ETF had a turnover rate of 12.14% with a trading volume of 28.55 million yuan, indicating active market participation [2] - The STAR Chip ETF recorded a turnover rate of 13.05% with a trading volume of 112 million yuan, reflecting strong market activity [3] - The STAR New Materials ETF had a turnover rate of 5.38% and a trading volume of 16.29 million yuan, with a weekly average trading volume of 29.73 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [8] Key Events and Developments - Yushutech plans to submit an IPO application in Q4 2025, with quadruped robots making up 65% of its 2024 sales structure [9] - The U.S. government has notified TSMC about the cancellation of its VEU status for the Nanjing plant, which may further restrict production operations for domestic and foreign wafer fabs in China [9][10] - The 13th Semiconductor Equipment and Core Components and Materials Exhibition (CSEAC 2025) will be held in Wuxi from September 4 to 6, showcasing domestic manufacturers [9][10] Institutional Insights - The semiconductor sector is experiencing multiple event-driven dynamics, including the U.S. decision to terminate TSMC's VEU status, which raises concerns about production stability in China [10] - The upcoming CSEAC 2025 exhibition may catalyze interest in domestic equipment and materials, while NVIDIA has clarified that supply constraints for H100/H200 chips are unfounded, supporting industry stability [10] Related ETFs - The Semiconductor Industry ETF (159582) closely tracks the China Securities Semiconductor Industry Index, covering key sectors in semiconductor materials, equipment, and applications [11] - The STAR Chip ETF (588990) tracks the STAR Market Chip Index, focusing on semiconductor-related companies in design, manufacturing, and testing [11] - The STAR New Materials ETF (588010) follows the STAR Market New Materials Index, concentrating on advanced materials relevant to the semiconductor industry [11]