Market Overview - In 2025, the A-share market experienced a comprehensive recovery, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3968.84 points, the ChiNext Index rising by 49.57%, the CSI 300 increasing by 17.66%, the CSI 500 up by 30.39%, and the STAR 50 gaining 35.92% [1] - The most notable performance was in precious metals, with gold and silver entering a historic bull market, leading all asset classes. London spot gold rose by 64.56% throughout the year, nearing $4600 per ounce, while London spot silver surged by 147.79% [1] Precious Metals and Base Metals Cycle - Historical patterns indicate that after gold and silver, base metals like copper and aluminum may enter a super cycle. The sequence of price increases typically follows: gold, silver, copper, aluminum, oil, gas, and agricultural products [2] - By the end of 2025, gold had increased over 60%, closing around $4320 per ounce, while silver prices saw significant increases, particularly in December, breaking through key price levels [2] - International investment banks are bullish on copper and aluminum for 2026, citing a lack of large mining projects coming online and the decline of older mines. Demand is also expected to rise from sectors like AI infrastructure, electric vehicles, and the photovoltaic industry [2] Investment Products in Base Metals - Investment products related to base metals can be categorized into two main types: those that include stocks or ETFs related to base metals and public mutual funds focused on base metals. Unlike precious metals, these products do not directly invest in physical metals [3] - Base metal index funds can be further divided into those tracking stock indices and those tracking futures indices. Examples include the "Wanjia CSI Industrial Base Metals Theme ETF" and "Guotai CSI Base Metals Theme ETF," which invest in stocks of companies related to gold, copper, aluminum, lithium, cobalt, and rare metals [4] Performance of Base Metal Funds - Recent performance data for base metal ETFs shows significant gains, with the "Wanjia CSI Industrial Base Metals Theme ETF" up by 98.20%, "Guotai CSI Base Metals Theme ETF" up by 82.96%, and others also showing strong returns [6] - Some bank wealth management products also allocate a portion of their holdings to precious and base metals to enhance returns, although these products carry higher risks compared to pure bond products [8] Practical Investment Tips - Investors are advised to consider their risk tolerance when investing in precious and base metals. For those with a preference for stability, bank wealth management products may be suitable, while those with higher risk tolerance might explore mining stocks and related funds [9] - In the context of base metals, investors should be cautious about chasing high prices and consider the volatility of silver, platinum, and palladium. It is recommended to select products that hold ETFs related to gold and base metals for more stable investment [10]

Core Insights - The article discusses the performance of equity-based public wealth management products from various financial companies over the past three months, highlighting significant growth in certain products and the overall market trends [6][7]. Performance Summary - The average net value growth rate of equity public wealth management products was 7.26% over the last three months, with all 48 sample products showing an increase [6]. - Notably, the "Sunshine Red ESG Industry Selection" from Everbright Wealth achieved a growth rate of 16.23%, while "Hua Xia Wealth's Tian Gong Daily Open Product 4" reached 16.18% [3]. - The top-performing product, "Sunshine Red New Energy Theme," saw a remarkable increase of over 40% in the last month, significantly outpacing the second-best product [7]. Market Trends - The A-share market showed a strong upward trend, with the ChiNext Index rising by 16.67%, and the Shenzhen Component and Shanghai Composite Indexes increasing by 8.84% and 4.38%, respectively [6]. - There was a notable acceleration in sector rotation, with coal and precious metals sectors experiencing fluctuations in performance over the past month [6]. Company Representation - Five wealth management companies were represented in the top-performing products list, with Everbright Wealth and Hua Xia Wealth each having three products listed, while Xinyin Wealth had two, and both Zhao Yin Wealth and Goldman Sachs ICBC Wealth had one each [6].

Core Insights - The A-share market experienced a strong opening on October 9, 2025, with all three major indices rising, and the Shanghai Composite Index surpassing 3900 points, reaching a ten-year high [6] - Over the past six months, the A-share indices have increased by over 20%, with the ChiNext Index rising more than 60%, indicating a robust market performance [6] - Equity wealth management products have also performed well, with an average net value growth rate of 20.43% for public equity products from wealth management companies [6] Group 1: Performance of Wealth Management Products - Among the wealth management products, the "Sunshine Red New Energy Theme A" from Everbright Wealth achieved the highest net value growth rate of 56% over the past six months [7] - Other notable products include "Tian Gong Daily Wealth Management Product 4 (New Energy Storage Index)" and "Tian Gong Daily Wealth Management Product 9 (Wind Power Generation Index)" from Huaxia Wealth, with growth rates of 39.77% and 25.99% respectively [7] - A total of 36 sample products recorded positive returns, with 18 products exceeding a 20% growth rate, while some products like "Zhaoyin Wealth's Zhaozhu Value Selected Equity Wealth Management Plan" and "Everbright Wealth's Sunshine Red 300 Dividend Enhancement" lagged with single-digit growth rates [6][7] Group 2: Industry Trends and Insights - The new energy sector, including lithium batteries, photovoltaics, wind power, and nuclear power, is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory, as indicated by the performance of the China Securities New Energy Index, which rose nearly 60% over the past six months [7] - The precious metals sector has also shown strong performance, with gold prices reaching historical highs and silver prices surging over 70% this year [8] - The "Tian Gong Daily Wealth Management Product 8 (Precious Metals Index)" from Huaxia Wealth recorded a growth rate of 41.42%, reflecting the strong performance of the precious metals market [8]