Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing an upward trend, particularly in the military industry sector, with significant activity in related ETFs and stocks [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - On August 18, the three major A-share indices continued to rise in the afternoon, with the military industry sector showing strength [1]. - The Aerospace ETF Tianhong (159241) rose by 1.82% with a turnover rate exceeding 18%, indicating active trading [1]. - Key component stocks such as Guangqi Technology increased by over 7%, along with China Marine Defense, Tianhe Defense, and Great Wall Military Industry also seeing gains [1]. Group 2: ETF and Index Data - As of August 15, the Aerospace ETF Tianhong (159241) saw an increase of 25.9 million shares year-to-date, representing a growth rate of 136.14%, the highest among similar products [1]. - The ETF closely tracks the National Aerospace Index, which has a significant weight of nearly 98% in the defense and military industry [1]. - Within the index, the core sectors of aerospace and aviation equipment account for approximately 67% of the weight, focusing on key areas such as aerospace defense, large aircraft manufacturing, low-altitude economy, and commercial aerospace [1]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - Northeast Securities indicates that with demand recovery and gradual optimization of production capacity, the defense and military sector is expected to see significant improvement, with high safety margins and long-term growth certainty [2]. - AVIC Securities suggests that a "two up, one down" trend may become a medium to long-term norm, with potential volatility in short-term surges in specific sub-sectors and stocks [2]. - The military industry has returned to the market spotlight, with new capital likely to favor blue-chip stocks [2].