Core Viewpoint - The inflow of funds into thematic ETFs has significantly accelerated since the beginning of the year, indicating a shift in investor preferences towards these investment vehicles [1][5]. Group 1: ETF Growth and Performance - As of the end of January, 14 ETFs have seen their scales increase by over 10 billion yuan, with resource and technology-related ETFs being particularly prominent [2][3]. - Resource-related ETFs, especially those focused on non-ferrous metals and gold, have shown remarkable growth, with the Huaan Gold ETF increasing by 33.54 billion yuan and the Southern CSI Non-ferrous Metals ETF growing by 24.22 billion yuan in January alone [3][4]. - Technology-themed ETFs have also attracted significant investment, particularly in sectors like power grids, satellites, and semiconductor equipment, reflecting a sustained interest in these growth areas [3][4]. Group 2: Performance of High-Quality Products - The ETFs that have expanded significantly are generally backed by strong performance, with the Huaan Gold ETF and Southern CSI Non-ferrous Metals ETF rising by 19.34% and 23.15% respectively since the beginning of the year [4]. - Other notable performers include the Huaxia CSI Electric Grid Equipment ETF, which has increased by 16.16%, and the Guotai CSI Semiconductor Materials Equipment ETF, which has risen by 19.49% [4]. - The strong performance of the underlying indices, such as SGE Gold 9999 and non-ferrous metals, has provided direct support for the rapid expansion of these ETFs [4]. Group 3: Thematic ETFs as Investment Tools - The recent trend shows that investors prefer to use ETFs to participate in thematic market opportunities, which are often linked to clear industrial logic or economic conditions [6]. - ETFs offer a transparent and efficient way for investors to track overall sector performance, especially in a market characterized by thematic dominance and stock performance divergence [6]. - The diversification of ETF holdings helps mitigate the impact of individual stock volatility, aligning with the needs of investors looking to make concentrated investments at the beginning of the year [6].

Report Overview - The report is about a research on Western Mining, a company in the non-ferrous metals industry, conducted on February 3, 2026, by Tianfeng Securities [17][22] 1. Research Basic Information - Research Object: Western Mining [17] - Industry: Non-ferrous metals [17] - Reception Time: February 3, 2026 [17] - Company Receptionist: Han Yingmei, the representative of the securities affairs [17] 2. Detailed Research Institutions - Reception Object Type: Securities company - Institution: Tianfeng Securities [20] 3. Main Content 3.1 Project Progress - The company is advancing the construction of the third-phase project of Yulong Copper Mine as planned, expecting to complete the infrastructure by the end of 2026 and start production in early 2027. After the project is put into operation, the annual ore processing capacity will increase to 30 million tons. The fourth-phase project is in the preliminary stage of planning and research, and the specific construction plan and production scale are undetermined [22] 3.2 Dividend Impact - Resource acquisition and project development may lead to capital expenditure, which could affect the short - term dividend scale. The company will formulate a continuous and stable dividend plan considering cash flow, future investment needs, and shareholder returns [22] 3.3 Domestic Mineral Resources - China's mineral resources still have great potential, especially in the northwest regions such as Xinjiang, Tibet, Qinghai, and Gansu. The company has rich experience in high - altitude and complex geological mining and has regional and technological advantages. Resource expansion is one of the company's core strategies in the 15th Five - Year Plan, and it will seek high - quality large - scale mining projects at home and abroad. Overseas expansion will focus on politically stable, law - abiding, and resource - rich countries and regions [23] 3.4 Acquisition Consideration - The company participated in the auction of Chating Copper Mine because it has been tracking and researching this resource. After internal evaluations and external expert consultations, it was determined that the mine has good resource potential and meets the company's resource strategy [23] 3.5 Policy Support - The company enjoys policy support in tax, talent, and scientific research, including income tax incentives for the development of the western region and local government subsidies for high - end talent introduction and technological innovation [23] 3.6 Smelting Capacity and Product Structure - In 2024, the company completed a round of capacity expansion. The copper smelting capacity increased from 200,000 tons/year to 350,000 tons/year, and the lead and zinc smelting capacities increased from 100,000 tons/year to 200,000 tons/year. Currently, there are no plans to increase smelting capacity or product types, and the future focus will be on quality improvement and green development [24]

Market Overview - In January, the market transitioned from volatility to consolidation, with the Wind All A index rising by 5.83% and the China Convertible Bond index increasing by 5.82%[7][8] - The policy change on January 14 raised the minimum margin requirement from 80% to 100%, cooling speculative market sentiment and shifting focus to high-quality and high-elasticity stocks like computing power and non-ferrous metals[19][22] Market Structure - Despite a calm index, sector performance was turbulent, with significant outflows from equity ETFs totaling 817.5 billion CNY from January 14 to 29, indicating a correction of irrational behaviors[22][23] - The implied volatility dropped significantly post-policy announcement, suggesting a reduction in speculative funds[26][28] Convertible Bonds - Convertible bond demand remains strong but is sensitive to market fluctuations; the valuation of convertible bonds has been stretched, with the valuation center for bonds priced at 100 CNY dropping by 1.55 percentage points to 39.57%[13][41] - The tendency for forced redemptions remains around 50%, indicating potential volatility risks, especially as the earnings season approaches[52][60] Investment Strategy - There are opportunities in undervalued large-cap stocks, as the excess return of the CSI 300 over the CSI 500 has decreased at an unprecedented rate since 2016[64] - Seasonal effects suggest that small-cap stocks typically perform well in February, with historical data showing positive returns for the National Index 2000 in most years since 2010[65][69]

证券日报网讯 2月4日，西部矿业发布2025年前三季度权益分派实施公告称，公司2025年前三季度利润 分配方案为A股每股现金红利0.04元（含税），股权登记日为2026年2月10日，除权除息日及红利发放日 均为2026年2月11日。 （文章来源：证券日报） ...

Core Viewpoint - Yunnan Copper's stock price fluctuations are influenced by various factors including macroeconomic conditions, industry policies, and market sentiment [2] Group 1 - The company stated that its stock price volatility is subject to regulatory rules, specifically that a cumulative deviation of ±20% in closing prices over three consecutive trading days is considered abnormal [2] - Yunnan Copper emphasizes its commitment to regulatory compliance and will monitor stock price changes closely [2] - Currently, the company's operational status is normal, and there are no undisclosed significant information that should be disclosed [2]

Economic Performance - The total GDP of the "Central Triangle" formed by Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi reached 153,989.55 billion yuan in 2025, an increase of 6,543.09 billion yuan compared to 2024 [2] - Jiangxi's GDP was 36,020.0 billion yuan with a year-on-year growth of 5.2%, while Hubei's GDP was 62,660.90 billion yuan, growing by 5.5%. Hunan's GDP surpassed 55,000 billion yuan, reaching 55,308.65 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.8% [2] Industrial Competitiveness - Hubei's industrial competitiveness has significantly improved, with a comprehensive technology innovation index ranking 7th nationally and 1st in Central China. The industrial contribution to economic growth reached 36.1% [4] - Hunan's advanced manufacturing industry is projected to account for 51.7% of the manufacturing value added by 2025, with high-tech manufacturing growing by 11.2%, surpassing the national average by 1.8 percentage points [4] - Jiangxi's industrial value added grew by 7.5%, with key industries like automotive manufacturing and electronics showing significant growth rates of 21.5% and 12.9%, respectively [5] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods in the three provinces reached 62,565.91 billion yuan, with Hubei at 27,938.62 billion yuan, Hunan at 21,204.59 billion yuan, and Jiangxi at 13,422.7 billion yuan [7] - Consumption policies, such as trade-in programs, have been effective in boosting demand, with significant growth in retail sales of smart devices and home appliances across the provinces [7][8] Foreign Trade - Hubei's total import and export value reached 834.01 billion yuan, growing by 18.2%, while Hunan's reached 541.41 billion yuan, increasing by 10.8%. Jiangxi's foreign trade totaled 482.3 billion yuan, with a growth of 2.7% [10] - Jiangxi's exports of high-tech products showed strong growth, with high-end equipment and electronic components increasing by 39.7% and 43.1%, respectively [10][11] - Hunan's electric vehicle exports saw a remarkable increase, with total automotive exports exceeding 30 billion yuan for the first time, reaching 33.84 billion yuan, a growth of 26.8% [10][11]

- The "Hong Kong CCASS Preferred 20 Portfolio" model was constructed using a two-step screening method: first selecting brokers and then selecting stocks[35][39] - The model identifies top-performing brokers by standardizing excess Sharpe ratios and monthly win rates, then combines them into a composite score[39] - The portfolio is built by equally distributing funds among the top 10 brokers and selecting the top 20 stocks based on weight, which are then equally weighted[39] - The benchmark index for the portfolio is the Hang Seng Index (HSI.HI)[40] Model Performance - January 2026 portfolio return: 6.32%, Hang Seng Index return: 6.85%, excess return: -0.53%[41] - Full period (2020.1–2026.1) excess annualized return: 19.3%, excess Sharpe ratio: 2.45[41] - Annualized excess returns by year: 2020: 30.9%, 2021: 12.0%, 2022: 11.9%, 2023: 22.5%, 2024: 23.2%, 2025: 18.6%, 2026 YTD: -6.2%[42] - Maximum drawdown during the full period: -7.6%[42] - Monthly win rate during the full period: 75.3%[42]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is expected to maintain a fluctuating upward trend in February, with a focus on "technology + resources" as the main theme, driven by various sectors such as commercial aerospace, AI applications, and non-ferrous metals [2][3]. Group 1: Market Outlook - Long-term strategies suggest focusing on three main lines: technology (including optical modules, storage, semiconductor equipment, and energy storage), non-ferrous metals (with attention to industrial metals and chemicals), and hot topics like robotics and AI model iterations [2]. - The market is anticipated to experience reduced activity before the Spring Festival due to a lack of clear catalysts, but better performance is expected post-holiday as policy catalysts emerge [3]. Group 2: Sector Focus - The mechanical equipment, media, and transportation sectors have seen a notable increase in attention, with respective gold stock counts rising by 6, 4, and 4 [7]. - The electronic industry remains the most recommended sector, with 46 companies included in the February gold stock list, consistent with the previous month [8]. Group 3: Individual Stock Recommendations - A total of 38 brokerages have disclosed their February gold stock combinations, covering 246 A-share companies, with several companies being recommended by multiple brokerages [3]. - Zhongji Xuchuang, a leader in optical modules, has been recommended by 8 brokerages, indicating strong institutional interest, with significant holdings from public funds and northbound capital [10][12]. - Guizhou Moutai has regained attention from 6 brokerages, attributed to its channel optimization and stable pricing strategies ahead of the Spring Festival [10]. Group 4: Investment Trends - 31 stocks have been identified as having over 3 billion yuan in holdings from both public funds and northbound capital, with significant representation from the electronics and non-ferrous metals sectors [12]. - The space photovoltaic sector has gained traction, with 10 stocks included in the February gold stock list, reflecting a growing interest in this area following recent announcements from major companies like SpaceX [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Historically, newly - issued convertible bonds showed resilience due to the "no - forced redemption" protection. However, their current valuations have significantly increased, and the valuation gap between newly - issued bonds and the entire market has widened, possibly reflecting the premium pursuit of certainty by funds under the high - valuation background [2][4]. - During the week, the A - share market oscillated weakly, with large - cap stocks outperforming. Cyclical sectors such as petroleum and non - ferrous metals led the gains, and trading activity increased [2][4]. - The convertible bond market weakened overall. Large - cap bonds were relatively resistant to decline, while small and medium - cap bonds were weaker. The average daily trading volume decreased. Valuations were compressed overall, implied volatility and the median price declined but remained at high levels, and market sentiment cooled marginally [2][4]. - Most individual bonds declined. The top - performing bonds had characteristics of low balance and high conversion premium rates [2][4]. - The issuance speed in the primary market accelerated, and the reserve was sufficient. In terms of terms, the willingness to lower the conversion price was weak, and the probability of no forced redemption increased. It is recommended to pay attention to the allocation opportunities of newly - issued and newly - listed bonds after the correction [2][4]. 3. Summary According to the Directory Market Theme Weekly Review - In the correction at the end of August 2025, newly - issued convertible bonds showed certain resistance to decline. They usually enjoy better liquidity and the "no - forced redemption" mechanism due to not entering the conversion period, resulting in relatively more stable median market prices and more resilient valuations compared to the whole market [12]. - At the end of January 2026, the valuations of newly - issued convertible bonds were generally higher than those in August 2025. The expansion of the valuation gap was mainly due to the high return requirements of some funds and the preference for varieties with stronger return certainty under the consensus of "no - forced redemption" [14]. - During the week from January 25th to January 31st, 2026, the equity market weakened as a whole, with the non - ferrous metal sector performing well. The gold and military - related sub - sectors within the non - ferrous metal and aerospace sectors showed different performances [19]. Market Weekly Tracking Main Indexes Differentiated, Science - Innovation and Mid - Cap Stocks Performed Strongly - During the week, the main A - share indexes oscillated weakly. The Shenzhen Component Index performed relatively weakly, and the ChiNext Index rebounded after a decline but still closed down. In terms of style, large - cap indexes were relatively dominant, while small and medium - cap and science - innovation indexes were weaker [21]. - In terms of funds, the net outflow of main funds in the market expanded during the week, and the average daily trading volume increased [22]. - Cyclical sectors in the A - share market were relatively strong during the week. Petroleum and petrochemicals, non - ferrous metals, and coal sectors led the gains, while commerce and retail, automotive, and national defense and military industries were weaker [25]. - In terms of trading volume, trading was mainly concentrated in the electronics, non - ferrous metals, and power equipment sectors. The average daily trading volume of the non - ferrous metal sector increased by more than 70% compared to the previous week [27]. - The congestion degree of market sectors still differed significantly. The congestion degree of sectors such as petroleum and petrochemicals, banks, and media increased, while that of sectors such as commerce and retail, public utilities, and social services decreased [30]. Convertible Bond Market Strengthened Overall, Small - Cap Indexes Performed Strongly - During the week, the convertible bond market weakened as a whole. The CSI Convertible Bond Index oscillated weakly, with large - cap convertible bond indexes performing relatively strongly and small and medium - cap convertible bond indexes performing weaker. The trading volume decreased slightly, but the average daily trading volume still exceeded 9 billion [33]. - Valuations in the convertible bond market were compressed overall when divided by parity and market price intervals. Only the conversion premium rates in some intervals increased, while those in most intervals decreased significantly [36]. - The weighted implied volatility of the convertible bond market balance oscillated weakly during the week, remaining at a historical high. The median market price of convertible bonds also oscillated weakly, still higher than the high point in August 2025 [39]. - Convertible bonds in cyclical sectors showed more flexibility. Coal, petroleum and petrochemicals and other cyclical sectors led the gains. Trading volume was mainly concentrated in the basic chemicals, power equipment, and electronics sectors, with the combined trading volume of these three sectors accounting for more than 35% [43]. - Most individual convertible bonds weakened during the week. Only 109 convertible bonds had an increase in the range of more than or equal to 0, accounting for 28.2% of the total number of outstanding convertible bonds in the market. The top - performing and bottom - performing convertible bonds in the conversion period had different characteristics, and the top - performing bonds generally had low bond balances and some had high conversion premium rates [45]. Convertible Bond Issuance and Terms Tracking Primary Market Pre - issuance Situation During the Week - Two convertible bonds, Naipu Zhuan 02 and Lianrui Convertible Bond, were listed during the week [49]. - A total of 16 listed companies updated their convertible bond issuance plans in the primary market during the week, with different progress stages. The total scale of projects at and after the exchange acceptance stage reached 8.511 billion yuan [50][51]. Summary of Lowering - related Announcements During the Week - Four convertible bonds issued announcements indicating that they were expected to trigger a lowering of the conversion price during the week, with a market - value - weighted average PB of the underlying stocks of 2.2 [56][59]. - Five convertible bonds issued announcements of not lowering the conversion price during the week, with a market - value - weighted average PB of the underlying stocks of 2.6 [58][59]. - One convertible bond issued an announcement proposing to lower the conversion price during the week, with a PB of the underlying stock of 4.3 [59]. Summary of Redemption - related Announcements During the Week - Fourteen convertible bonds announced that they were expected to trigger redemption during the week [61][64]. - Two convertible bonds announced that they would not be redeemed early during the week [62][64]. - One convertible bond announced early redemption during the week [60][63].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6] Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 7.0 to 8.0 billion yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 51.50% to 73.14% [6] - The company has initiated a share buyback program, reflecting confidence in long-term development and steady optimization of its capital structure [6] - The company's high-end copper-based materials are rapidly gaining traction in the overseas market for computing heat dissipation, with significant sales growth [6] - The fluctuation of copper prices has a limited impact on the company's profitability due to its pricing model based on processing fees rather than copper prices [6] - The company is actively exploring "aluminum replacing copper" strategies to optimize its profit structure and enhance its ability to hedge against copper price volatility [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue is projected to grow from 110.5 billion yuan in 2023 to 153.6 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.1% [5][8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from 527 million yuan in 2023 to 1.186 billion yuan in 2027, with a peak growth rate of 53.9% in 2025 [5][8] - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to rise from 0.30 yuan in 2023 to 0.80 yuan in 2027 [5][8] - The company's gross margin is anticipated to improve gradually from 2.3% in 2023 to 2.9% in 2027 [8] - The return on equity (ROE) is expected to increase from 6.4% in 2023 to 10.3% in 2027 [5][8]