Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Global debt inflation expectations support precious metal prices. The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in December is still over 80%, and multiple countries' governments have introduced fiscal easing policies, leading to expectations of debt expansion and fiscal deficit growth. Central banks of many countries are continuously buying gold, and geopolitical risks are likely to support precious metal prices in the long - and medium - term [1] - The global platinum supply - demand outlook for 2025 - 2026 is expected to be tight, but high platinum prices may suppress downstream demand and cause price adjustments [1] - The global lithium supply - demand outlook for 2025 - 2026 may change from tight to loose, and multiple factors may cause lithium price adjustments [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metal Market Data - **Gold**: Shanghai gold futures closing price on 2025 - 12 - 01 was 961.04 yuan/gram, with a change of - 2.24 compared to the previous day and 7.62 compared to the previous week; trading volume on 2025 - 12 - 04 was 237,697.00; inventory on 2025 - 12 - 01 was 91,299.00 (in ten - grams). COMEX gold futures closing price on 2025 - 12 - 04 was 4,237.90 dollars/ounce, with a change of - 10.20 compared to the previous day and 31.60 compared to the previous week; trading volume on 2025 - 12 - 05 was 190,889.00; inventory on 2025 - 12 - 01 was 36,310,675.24 (in troy ounces). London gold spot price on 2025 - 12 - 04 was 4,200.60 dollars/ounce [1] - **Silver**: Shanghai silver futures closing price on 2025 - 12 - 01 was 13,687.00 yuan/ten - grams, with a change of 263.00 compared to the previous day and 409.00 compared to the previous week; trading volume on 2025 - 12 - 04 was 2,703,384.00; inventory on 2025 - 12 - 01 was 687,956.00 (in ten - grams). COMEX silver futures closing price on 2025 - 12 - 04 was 53.76 dollars/ounce, with a change of 1.27 compared to the previous day and 5.04 compared to the previous week; trading volume on 2025 - 12 - 05 was 5,227.00; inventory on 2025 - 12 - 01 was 457,220,650.80 (in troy ounces). London silver spot price on 2025 - 12 - 04 was 57.57 dollars/ounce [1] Important Information - China's gold reserves at the end of November were reported at 74.12 million ounces (about 2,305.39 tons), a month - on - month increase of 30,000 ounces (about 0.93 tons), marking the 13th consecutive month of increase [1] - The Fed's favored inflation indicator, the September core PCE index, increased by 2.8% year - on - year, generally in line with expectations, and real personal spending stagnated. US consumer confidence ended a four - month decline, and short - term inflation expectations dropped to the lowest level at the beginning of the year [1] Trading Strategies - **Gold and Silver**: Buy on price dips. For London gold, focus on the support level around 3,900 - 4,100 and the resistance level around 4,300 - 4,600; for Shanghai gold, focus on the support level around 890 - 920 and the resistance level around 970 - 1,000. For London silver, focus on the support level around 49 - 54 and the resistance level around 59 - 63; for Shanghai silver, focus on the support level around 12,500 - 15,000 and the resistance level around 14,000 - 15,000 [1] - **Platinum**: Temporarily stay on the sidelines for single - sided trading, and cautiously hold "long platinum, short palladium" long positions. For London platinum price, focus on the support level around 1,300 - 1,500 and the resistance level around 1,800 - 2,000; for domestic platinum price, focus on the support level around 335 - 385 and the resistance level around 465 - 516 [1] - **Lithium**: Temporarily stay on the sidelines for single - sided trading. For London lithium price, focus on the support level around 1,190 - 1,390 and the resistance level around 1,600 - 1,800; for domestic lithium price, focus on the support level around 305 - 357 and the resistance level around 415 - 465 [1]

Group 1: North Exchange Market Overview - In 2025, the North Exchange market achieved significant breakthroughs, with total market value exceeding 820 billion, number of accounts reaching 9.5 million, and average daily trading volume approaching 30 billion, indicating a qualitative leap in liquidity [6][8]. - The market's focus on "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" characteristics is evident, with national-level "little giant" companies accounting for 61%, fostering a matrix of high-growth and scarce enterprises in sectors like new energy, robotics, and AI [6][8]. - The average net profit of newly listed companies in 2024 increased from 30 million to 110 million, reflecting continuous improvement in enterprise quality [6]. Group 2: Investment Strategy for 2026 - The North Exchange will deepen its layout around "scarcity" and "new productive forces" as it enters the 15th Five-Year Plan, with policies expected to continue promoting innovation in fund products and optimizing the IPO mechanism [8][9]. - The average first-day IPO gain in the first 11 months of 2025 was 356%, with average subscription funds exceeding 640 billion, indicating a vibrant IPO market expected to continue into 2026 [8]. - Public fund holdings reached 22.4 billion in the first half of 2025, with a clear trend of dual-driven growth from active and passive funds, and the introduction of new ETF products is anticipated to inject significant capital [8][9]. Group 3: Metal New Materials Sector - Copper prices have risen significantly, with weekly increases of 5.74% in London copper and 6.12% in Shanghai copper, driven by macroeconomic factors and a substantial reduction in domestic copper inventories [12][13]. - The supply-demand balance for copper is shifting from tight equilibrium to potential shortages due to insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply disruptions [12]. - Aluminum prices are also on the rise, with a 3.28% increase in Shanghai aluminum, supported by stable demand and limited supply growth [13]. Group 4: Pharmaceutical Sector Insights - The pharmaceutical index fell by 0.74%, but the sector is expected to see a wave of valuation recovery in the first half of 2026 due to numerous innovation drug catalysts [18][21]. - ZG006 from Zai Lab shows promising clinical data for treating refractory small cell lung cancer, with response rates of 60% and 66.7% in different dosage groups, indicating a significant market potential [20][21]. - Recommended stocks in the pharmaceutical sector include Xinyi Tai, Zai Lab, and Heng Rui Medicine, focusing on companies with clear performance trends and potential for operational reversals in 2026 [23].

Investment Ratings - The report maintains a positive outlook on copper, aluminum, and rare earths, indicating high market activity and potential for growth [12][33][34]. Core Insights - Copper prices increased by 4.38% to $11,665.00 per ton on LME, with domestic prices rising by 6.12% to 92,800 yuan per ton, driven by supply constraints and high demand [1][13]. - Aluminum prices rose by 1.24% to $2,900.50 per ton on LME, with domestic prices up 3.4% to 22,300 yuan per ton, reflecting stable demand despite seasonal fluctuations [2][14]. - Gold prices decreased by 0.87% to $4,227.7 per ounce, influenced by geopolitical risks and market volatility, while SPDR gold holdings increased [3][15]. - Rare earth prices, particularly praseodymium-neodymium oxide, rose by 2.79%, with expectations of increased demand due to supply constraints and favorable export conditions [4][34]. - Antimony prices decreased by 1.79%, but the outlook remains positive due to anticipated recovery in exports [4][35]. - Tin prices increased by 4.70%, supported by low inventory levels and supply disruptions in Indonesia and Myanmar [4][36]. Summary by Sections Copper - LME copper price increased by 4.38% to $11,665.00 per ton, with domestic prices at 92,800 yuan per ton [1][13]. - Supply constraints are evident with a decrease in copper inventory and processing fees [1][13]. - Downstream demand is weakening due to high prices, leading to a decline in new orders [1][13]. Aluminum - LME aluminum price rose by 1.24% to $2,900.50 per ton, with domestic prices at 22,300 yuan per ton [2][14]. - Inventory levels remain stable, but processing rates have decreased slightly [2][14]. - Demand is cautious due to high prices affecting transaction volumes [2][14]. Precious Metals - Gold prices fell by 0.87% to $4,227.7 per ounce, with geopolitical factors influencing market dynamics [3][15]. - SPDR gold holdings increased, indicating a slight uptick in investor interest [3][15]. Rare Earths - Praseodymium-neodymium oxide prices increased by 2.79%, with expectations of higher demand due to supply constraints [4][34]. - Export conditions are improving, contributing to a positive outlook for the sector [4][34]. Antimony - Antimony prices decreased by 1.79%, but the long-term outlook remains optimistic due to potential export recovery [4][35]. Tin - Tin prices increased by 4.70%, driven by low inventory levels and supply disruptions [4][36].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [3] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that copper prices are on the rise due to macroeconomic catalysts and significant inventory reductions in China. The prices of copper in London, Shanghai, and New York have increased by 5.74%, 6.12%, and 3.33% respectively. The report suggests that the copper supply-demand balance may shift from tight equilibrium to shortage in the medium to long term, driven by insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply disruptions [4][23] - The aluminum sector is also experiencing upward price movement, with aluminum prices rising by 3.28% to 22,215 CNY/ton. The report indicates that while alumina prices are under pressure, the demand for electrolytic aluminum is expected to grow, potentially leading to a shortage next year [4][36] - Lithium prices are under short-term pressure due to seasonal demand declines and supply recovery expectations, with carbonate lithium prices dropping by 0.53% to 93,250 CNY/ton. However, the report anticipates a demand-driven upward cycle for lithium prices in the future [4][79] - Cobalt prices are expected to continue rising due to a tight raw material supply, with MB cobalt prices increasing by 1.05% to 24.15 USD/pound. The report notes that the supply chain disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo are likely to maintain upward price pressure [4][91] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The report indicates that the U.S. manufacturing PMI for November was 48.2, below expectations, and the ADP employment figures also fell short, suggesting a cooling economy [8] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metal sector shows a significant increase, with the sector outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 4.98 percentage points [10][11] 2. Industrial Metals - Copper prices have seen significant increases, with London copper up 5.74% and Shanghai copper up 6.12%. The report notes a decrease in Shanghai copper inventory by 9.22% [20][23] - Aluminum prices are also rising, with a reported increase in aluminum profits by 11.02% to 6,220 CNY/ton, despite a slight decline in alumina prices [36][50] - Lead and zinc prices have increased, with lead prices up 1.10% and zinc prices up 1.54%. However, the report notes that smelting margins for lead are negative [50][62] 3. Energy Metals - Lithium prices are experiencing short-term adjustments, with carbonate lithium down 0.53% to 93,250 CNY/ton, while lithium spodumene prices have increased slightly [79] - Cobalt prices are on the rise, with domestic cobalt prices increasing by 1.97% to 414,000 CNY/ton, supported by tight supply conditions [91][103]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that copper mine supply disruptions have been ongoing this year, leading to a decline in supply growth, while copper smelting capacity is expected to increase by over 2 million tons by 2025 and more than 1 million tons in 2026, exacerbating the conflict between mining and smelting [1] - The TC price has been maintained below -40 USD/ton since April this year, with long-term TC at only 21 USD/ton, and the expectation is that TC prices will remain low in 2026, increasing the probability of domestic copper smelting reductions [1] - The CSPT group's proposal to reduce production capacity by 10% could involve nearly 1 million tons of capacity, and the expectation of reduced copper smelting may further support rising copper prices [1] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations have rapidly increased, with market expectations for a rate cut in December rising to 86.4%, which is likely to benefit both base and precious metals [1] - In the silver market, low inventory levels have supported prices reaching historical highs, with total silver inventory at the Shanghai Gold Exchange and the Shanghai Futures Exchange at 1,235 tons, close to a 10-year low, increasing the sensitivity of prices to supply-demand gaps [1] Group 3 - The Nonferrous 60 ETF (159881) tracks the China Securities Nonferrous Index (930708), which selects listed companies involved in the mining, smelting, and processing of nonferrous metals from the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets, covering industries such as copper, gold, aluminum, rare earths, and lithium [1] - This index reflects the overall performance of the nonferrous metal industry in the Chinese A-share market, with constituent stocks having larger market capitalizations and better liquidity [1]

Macro and Strategy Research - The US economy in 2026 may be more fragile than it appears, with growth driven mainly by AI-related investments and high-income consumer spending, while other contributions remain minimal [3] - The Federal Reserve is expected to continue lowering interest rates due to concerns about the labor market, but the space for cuts is limited, aiming slightly below the nominal neutral rate [3] - In Europe, external risks are skewed to the downside, with challenges arising from the recovery of internal economic momentum, while defense spending supported by fiscal measures may revitalize investment in the Eurozone [3] Domestic Policy Environment - The "14th Five-Year Plan" framework will be adjusted to focus on solidifying development foundations while promoting a unified national market and expanding autonomous openness [4] - Fiscal policy is expected to maintain a more proactive stance, with an emphasis on early deployment and investment in human capital [4] - Monetary policy will continue to be accommodative but with a focus on credit quality and more precise liquidity management [4] Domestic Economic Environment - China's economic growth in 2026 is projected to remain around 5%, with investment stabilizing first while consumption requires systematic policy support [5] - Industrial value-added growth is expected to remain stable due to good external demand, while the ability of high-tech industries to break through will be crucial for improving operational efficiency [5] - Inflation is anticipated to rebound slightly, with a key focus on whether PPI growth can significantly recover [5] Fund Research - In November, the market saw a decline, with the average drop for equity funds being 2.43%, while the mini funds (500 million to 1 billion) had the smallest average drop of 2.26% [9] - The number of new individual investor accounts decreased significantly after several months of growth, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment [8] - The private equity market continued to recover, with the total scale reaching a three-year high of 22.05 trillion yuan [8] Financial Engineering Research - The A-share market experienced a broad adjustment in November, with the ChiNext index dropping 4.23% and the Shanghai Composite Index down 1.67% [12] - The margin trading balance decreased slightly to 24,660.50 billion yuan, with a notable drop in the number of investors participating in margin trading [13] Industry Research: Metals - The steel industry may see weakened demand in December due to weather factors, leading to reduced production and fluctuating prices [15] - Copper prices are expected to remain high due to tight supply and low domestic inventory, supported by the Fed's interest rate cut expectations [15] - The aluminum sector is anticipated to experience stable profits due to low alumina prices, despite a potential decline in downstream demand [15] Industry Research: Pharmaceuticals - The National Healthcare Security Administration is conducting negotiations for the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance Drug List, which may impact pharmaceutical companies [20] - The medical manufacturing industry is facing pressure, with cumulative revenue declining by 2.9% year-on-year [21] - The upcoming release of the new basic medical insurance drug list and the first commercial insurance innovative drug list is expected to create investment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector [22]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: Quantitative Market Trend Judgment Framework - **Model Construction Idea**: The model aims to address the systematic rotation of market styles by identifying the dominant asset characteristics that represent the future mainstream market style. It evaluates assets based on the priority of "g > ROE > D" to determine whether there are good assets and whether they are overvalued[5][8][12] - **Model Construction Process**: 1. Define five style stages based on the industry lifecycle: external growth, quality growth, quality dividend, value dividend, and bankruptcy value[8] 2. Use the "g > ROE > D" priority to compare assets, focusing on growth (g), profitability (ROE), and dividend yield (D)[5][8] 3. Incorporate factors such as expected growth (gf), actual growth (g), profitability (ROE), and valuation metrics (PB, DP, BP) to classify and evaluate assets[9][12] 4. Apply the framework to select industries and allocate them equally within each strategy[19] - **Model Evaluation**: The framework has demonstrated strong explanatory power for A-share market style rotation since 2009, achieving an annualized return of 27.06%[19] --- Model Backtesting Results Quantitative Market Trend Judgment Framework - **Annualized Return**: 27.06% since 2009[19] - **Excess Returns by Year**: - 2017: 27% - 2020: 44% - 2022: 62% - 2024: 52% - 2025 (YTD): 8%[22] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Expected Growth (gf) - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the expected growth rate of industries based on analysts' forecasts, regardless of the lifecycle stage[9] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate the expected growth rate (gf) for each industry 2. Rank industries based on the highest expected growth rates 3. Select top-performing industries for allocation[9][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor has shown significant excess returns since 2019, with notable performance in 2014-2015 and 2025[38] 2. Factor Name: Actual Growth (g) - **Factor Construction Idea**: Focuses on industries with the highest earnings momentum (△g), particularly during transition and growth phases[9] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Use △g to represent earnings momentum 2. Rank industries based on △g and select the top-performing ones 3. Incorporate additional factors such as SUE, SUR, and JOR for refinement[40] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor has consistently delivered significant excess returns, especially in growth-dominant environments[40] 3. Factor Name: Profitability (ROE) - **Factor Construction Idea**: Targets industries with high ROE and low valuation under the PB-ROE framework, focusing on mature stages[9] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate PB-ROE residuals for each industry 2. Rank industries based on residuals and select the top-performing ones[43] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor performed strongly from 2016 to 2020 but has weakened since 2021[43] 4. Factor Name: Quality Dividend (DP + ROE) - **Factor Construction Idea**: Combines dividend yield (DP) and ROE to identify industries with the highest scores, focusing on mature stages[9] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate DP and ROE for each industry 2. Combine the two metrics into a composite score 3. Rank industries and select the top-performing ones[46] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor has shown significant excess returns in 2016, 2017, and 2023[46] 5. Factor Name: Value Dividend (DP + BP) - **Factor Construction Idea**: Combines dividend yield (DP) and book-to-price ratio (BP) to identify undervalued industries, focusing on mature stages[9] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate DP and BP for each industry 2. Combine the two metrics into a composite score 3. Rank industries and select the top-performing ones[49] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor has delivered significant excess returns in 2009, 2017, and 2021-2023[49] 6. Factor Name: Bankruptcy Value (PB + SIZE) - **Factor Construction Idea**: Targets industries with the lowest PB and SIZE scores, focusing on stagnation and recession stages[9] - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate PB and SIZE for each industry 2. Combine the two metrics into a composite score 3. Rank industries and select the lowest-scoring ones[52] - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor has shown significant excess returns in 2015-2016 and 2021-2023[52] --- Factor Backtesting Results Expected Growth (gf) - **Recent Performance**: - Lithium: +51.15% (3 months) - Frozen Food: +14.08% (3 months)[38] Actual Growth (g) - **Recent Performance**: - Lithium Chemicals: +51.88% (3 months) - Other Home Appliances: +14.93% (3 months)[41] Profitability (ROE) - **Recent Performance**: - Network Equipment: +12.18% (3 months) - Buses: +10.46% (3 months)[43] Quality Dividend (DP + ROE) - **Recent Performance**: - Timber Processing: +145.24% (3 months) - Lithium Equipment: +21.95% (3 months)[46] Value Dividend (DP + BP) - **Recent Performance**: - Network Equipment: +12.18% (3 months) - Security: -2.24% (3 months)[49] Bankruptcy Value (PB + SIZE) - **Recent Performance**: - Gas: +15.88% (3 months) - Building Renovation: +16.42% (3 months)[52]

本周铜价调整后继续上行，LME铜上涨3.69%。10月以来，由于铜价前上涨速度过快，以及中美顺利会 谈后出现一定的多头兑现，叠加淡季出现一定程度的累库导致价格开始高位震荡。但综合来看，由于自 由港和泰克资源26年产量预期的下调，26年预计铜会出现供需紧张的局面，同时美政府开门对其26年的 财政支出存在进一步强化的预期，该行认为调整即为买点，建议逢低做多。 智通财经APP获悉，中邮证券发布研报称，贵金属本周价格迎来上行，由于铜价前上涨速度过快，以及 中美顺利会谈后出现一定的多头兑现，叠加淡季出现一定程度的累库导致价格开始高位震荡。氧化铝价 格持续疲软，电解铝企业的盈利能力有望继续提升。刚果金Bisie锡矿因地缘冲突面临运输中断风险， 短期或引发市场逼空。锂价小幅上涨，建议逢低做多。 中邮证券主要观点如下： 贵金属：白银突破上行，继续看好贵金属表现 贵金属本周价格迎来上行，comex黄金上涨4.77%，comex白银上涨14.95%。本周由于CME暂时停摆造 成全球主要有色品种受到了一定的流动性扰动，从而造就一定程度的逼仓行情。长期来看，去美元化的 进程不会转向，低位筹码建议无惧波动，坚定持有。 铜：供给扰动有望 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The copper smelting profit cycle is expected to bottom out, and copper prices may break upward. Recent price changes for copper are +2.66% (LME), +2.07% (SHFE), and +5.64% (COMEX). The domestic copper inventory has significantly decreased, with LME copper inventory at 159,425 tons (+2.84%), SHFE copper inventory at 97,930 tons (-11.46%), and COMEX copper inventory at 41,900 short tons (+3.93%) [5][25] - The aluminum market is experiencing inventory depletion, leading to rising aluminum prices. The current price of aluminum is 21,510 CNY/ton, with a weekly increase of 0.21%. The operating rate of the domestic aluminum processing industry has increased to 62.3% [5][33] - The lithium market is seeing a reversal in supply and demand, with lithium prices entering a new cycle. The price of lithium carbonate has risen by 1.57% to 93,750 CNY/ton, and spodumene prices have increased by 5.60% to 1,150 USD/ton [5][72] - The cobalt market remains tight, with cobalt prices expected to continue rising. The price of MB cobalt has increased by 0.31% to 23.90 USD/pound, and domestic cobalt prices have risen by 0.25% to 406,000 CNY/ton [5][80] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals sector has outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 3.37% compared to the index's 1.40% [12][13] - The PE_TTM valuation for the non-ferrous metals sector is 24.90, while the PB_LF valuation is 3.08, indicating a premium over the overall market [21][22] 2. Copper - Copper prices have increased, with LME copper up 2.66% and SHFE copper up 2.07%. The copper smelting profit margin remains negative at -1,816 CNY/ton, but losses are narrowing [25][33] 3. Aluminum - The aluminum market shows signs of recovery with rising prices and decreasing inventories. The operating rate for aluminum processing has increased, indicating stronger demand [33][41] 4. Lithium - Lithium prices are on the rise, with significant increases in both lithium carbonate and spodumene prices. The supply-demand dynamics are shifting positively for lithium producers [72][80] 5. Cobalt - Cobalt prices are expected to rise due to tight supply conditions. The recent increase in cobalt prices reflects ongoing demand pressures [80][81]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley maintains a constructive outlook on the CSI 300 index, projecting a target level of 5200 points by the end of 2026, driven by four major investment themes [1] Group 1: Investment Themes - The execution of "anti-involution" policies is expected to accelerate post the National People's Congress in March 2024, benefiting the net profit margin and return on equity of CSI 300 constituents [1] - Growth in global AI infrastructure capital expenditure is anticipated to favor Chinese suppliers, with more domestic stocks and AI monetization targets expected to benefit despite being in crowded growth sectors [1] - A favorable global macroeconomic environment, particularly in fiscal and monetary policy easing in 2026, will support overseas sales for listed companies [1] - The K-shaped recovery in consumption will benefit both low-end and luxury goods [1] Group 2: Potential Risks - There are three potential downside risks: a possible downward adjustment in Q4 earnings expectations for the CSI 300, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors; the ongoing push for "high-quality development" may suppress excessive speculation and further pressure mid-range consumption; and despite a trade truce between China and the US, new confrontations may arise amid increasing regional tensions [2] Group 3: Stock Selection - Morgan Stanley has identified IT and healthcare A-shares that can capitalize on China's innovation opportunities, expecting a shift from value stocks to growth stocks by early 2026 [2] - The team has also selected leading A-share companies in sectors such as automotive, battery materials, lithium, photovoltaics, cement, chemicals, coal, steel, dairy, pork, liquor, and logistics that are poised to benefit from the "anti-involution" trend, indicating a shift from price/scale competition to quality competition over a decade [2]