Core Viewpoint - The A-share market shows resilience with the ChiNext New Energy ETF experiencing significant inflows and price increases, driven by strong demand in the lithium battery supply chain and favorable market conditions for renewable energy sectors [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The three major A-share indices opened lower but turned positive during the session, with the ChiNext New Energy ETF (159368) rising by 0.70% [1]. - The ChiNext New Energy ETF (159368) recorded a net inflow of over 21 million yuan in the past five days, with a trading volume of 30.67 million yuan, leading its category [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - Companies in the lithium battery supply chain, such as Penghui Energy, Tianji Shares, and Dangsheng Materials, reported full production and sales [1]. - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate reached 91,960 yuan per ton, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 21.9%, with prices for hexafluorophosphate lithium and mainstream lithium iron phosphate cells also rising [1]. - Haibosi Chuang and CATL signed a ten-year procurement agreement for no less than 200 GWh from 2026 to 2028, indicating a clear long-term optimistic outlook for the industry [1]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Jiangsu Securities anticipates sustained demand for global energy storage and power equipment, with tight lithium supply and ongoing developments in wind and solar energy sectors [2]. - Key focus areas include: 1. Overseas expansion driven by AI-related electricity shortages in the U.S., maintaining strong export growth from China [2]. 2. Anticipated growth in bidding and project initiation for ultra-high voltage and main grid projects by 2025 [2]. 3. Potential for AI applications and computational power demands in power digitization [2]. 4. A new cycle for electric meters expected to see both volume and price increases by 2026 [2]. 5. Emphasis on the turning point in electricity reform-related distribution and usage sectors [2]. Group 4: ETF Characteristics - The ChiNext New Energy ETF (159368) is the largest ETF tracking the ChiNext New Energy Index, covering various segments of the new energy and electric vehicle industries, including batteries and photovoltaics [2]. - It has the highest elasticity with a potential increase of up to 20%, and the lowest fees, with a total management and custody fee of only 0.2% [2]. - As of October 31, 2025, the fund's size reached 829 million yuan, with an average daily trading volume of 90.05 million yuan over the past month [2].