Core Insights - Industrial metals, particularly copper, have shown strong performance in 2025, with the Industrial Metals ETF (560860) rising over 78% year-to-date as of December 2, 2025 [1] - The Industrial Metals ETF has reached a new high in size at 6.167 billion yuan and a new high in shares at 4.365 billion [1] - The ETF has seen a net inflow of 282 million yuan, with over 3.4 billion yuan accumulated in the last 60 days [1] Market Dynamics - The Federal Reserve has entered a quiet period before its meeting, with market expectations for interest rate cuts exceeding 86%, indicating a likely easing of monetary policy [1] - Goldman Sachs believes that the decision for a rate cut in December is already "locked in" [1] - Dongguan Securities notes that the supply-demand dynamics for industrial metals like copper and aluminum are improving, suggesting continued upward momentum in prices [1] Price Outlook - Zhongyou Securities anticipates that prices for copper and cobalt will continue to rise due to supply tightness, maintaining a bullish outlook for the overall market [1] - The investment interest in non-ferrous metals and commodities is expected to persist amid liquidity easing and increased efforts by countries to secure key resources [1] Index Composition - As of November 28, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Industrial Nonferrous Metals Theme Index include major players like Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, and China Aluminum, collectively accounting for 54.56% of the index [2] - The Industrial Metals ETF closely tracks this index, providing exposure to leading companies in copper, aluminum, and rare earths, allowing external investors to capitalize on cyclical and policy-driven opportunities [2]