随着三季报尘埃落定、"十五五"规划启幕， 10 月 A 股市场短暂震荡后再度走强，连破 3900 点、 4000 点两大整数位关口，资本市场迎来历史性时刻。 10 月 31 日，第一财经邀请九方智投控股（ 9636.HK ）旗下九方智投九方金融研究所联席所长侯文涛做客高端财经直播栏目《首席策略荟》， 围绕第四季度市场行情发表观点，重点分享了 AI 、黄金、小金属及创新药等板块机会。 九方智投侯文涛《首席策略荟》观点 侯文涛表示："整个 10 月，市场内在的动力是中枢突破向上的，只是受中美贸易激化而向后延迟两 周。往后看， 年末至跨年阶段继续看好整个市场行情，但市场风格会有所变化，这一阶段往往是题 材股比较活跃的时候。" 围绕今年以来持续火热的半导体、 AI 方向，侯文涛表示， AI 浪潮下半导体行业的大逻辑与景气度 均未有大的变化，市场寻找更具性价比的投资机会，进而带来了板块内的"高低切换"。以大科技为 例，市场短期风险主要集中在 AI 偏硬件的方向，而像计算机软件、传媒等 AI 软件与应用方向，年 初以来几乎缺席了这轮 AI 上涨行情，因此这些方向后续可能会有补涨机会。 九方金融研究所联席所长侯文涛《首席策 ...

Core Insights - The strategic value of resource products is increasingly recognized due to factors such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and changes in supply-demand dynamics [1][2] - The global trade structure is evolving into a three-tier division among consumer countries, resource countries, and producing countries, which is intensifying global wealth disparity and fostering anti-globalization sentiments [1] - Investment in resource stocks is currently favored, with supply being more critical than demand, and beta being more significant than individual stocks [1] Group 1: Resource Products - Resource products are transitioning from "cyclical commodities" to "strategic assets" amid a five-year commodity market rally [1] - Long-term demand drivers for resource products include high growth in emerging sectors such as new energy vehicles, wind power, photovoltaics, and energy storage, alongside increased demand for metals like copper, aluminum, lithium, and cobalt due to advancements in AI and robotics [1][2] - Supply constraints are anticipated due to insufficient capital expenditure, slow growth rates, declining ore grades, and frequent accidents in the resource sector [1] Group 2: Copper Investment - Copper is viewed as a promising investment opportunity due to its close correlation with global economic trends and stable demand growth driven by investments in new energy and power grids [2] - Future copper supply growth is expected to be limited due to a slowdown in capital expenditure and declining ore grades, leading to a supply-demand mismatch and an anticipated rise in copper prices [2] Group 3: Aluminum and Small Metals - Domestic electrolytic aluminum capacity is nearing its peak, resulting in significantly improved cash flow for the industry and the onset of a dividend trend [2] - Small metals are deemed strategically important due to their applications in emerging industries and their irreplaceable nature, thus holding significant strategic value amid anti-globalization trends [2] Group 4: Gold Investment - International gold prices are experiencing upward pressure, with short-term overbought conditions, but medium to long-term favorable factors are strengthening [2] - Key supportive elements for gold include ongoing global economic recovery, geopolitical risks, weakened dollar credibility, and central banks' continued gold purchases, which bolster the gold market [2] - The Fed's interest rate cut cycle reduces the opportunity cost of holding gold, encouraging institutional investors to increase allocations to gold ETFs [2]

Core Insights - The book "Investment Opportunities from a Global Perspective" by Shi Hanbing provides a comprehensive analysis of future investment trends amidst a backdrop of significant global uncertainties, including post-pandemic dynamics, geopolitical tensions, monetary policies, and resource transformations [1][3]. Group 1: Investment Trends - The author identifies key trends such as the rise of artificial intelligence, the new energy revolution, global industrial shifts, and the restructuring of monetary systems as critical areas for investment focus [3][5]. - The concept of "scarcity" is emphasized as a fundamental logic for high profitability in the future, where assets must possess intrinsic scarcity to maintain value and generate profits [5][6]. Group 2: Key Factors Influencing Trends - The movement of capital, resources, and population is highlighted as the primary determinant of future trends, necessitating a focus on these fundamental elements rather than superficial market indicators [8][9]. - The book discusses the implications of capital migration towards countries and industries that can attract population and resources, indicating potential investment hotspots [10]. Group 3: Strategic Investment Approaches - The author stresses the importance of understanding the timing and risk boundaries associated with trends, advocating for a disciplined approach to investing that respects the phases of trend development [11][12]. - Investors are advised to enter markets during the early stages of trends and to be cautious during peak periods to avoid losses [13][14]. Group 4: Long-term Perspective - The book encourages a long-term view of investment, suggesting that trends should be evaluated over a decade or more, rather than being swayed by short-term market fluctuations [17][18]. - It posits that recognizing and understanding underlying trends can enhance decision-making in investments and other life choices, emphasizing the need for patience and insight in navigating uncertainty [18].

Core Viewpoint - Shenwan Hongyuan Research indicates that Zhongmin Resources' business primarily includes lithium salts, minor metals, and copper, and employs a segment valuation method to analyze the company's value [1] Summary by Sections - **Profit Forecast**: The estimated net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025, 2026, and 2027 is projected to be 445 million, 1.063 billion, and 1.733 billion yuan respectively [1] - **Growth Contribution**: Starting from 2026, new projects in minor metals and copper are expected to contribute significantly to growth, with the contributions to net profit from lithium salts, minor metals, and copper in 2026 estimated at approximately 177 million, 725 million, and 161 million yuan respectively [1] - **Valuation Metrics**: The company is assigned price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 28x for lithium salts, 41x for minor metals, and 14x for copper for the year 2026, leading to a target market value of 36.8 billion yuan for 2026 [1] - **Market Potential**: The target market value of 36.8 billion yuan represents a 17.36% upside potential compared to the current market value of 31.4 billion yuan, prompting a first-time coverage with an "overweight" rating for the company [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Guojin Securities highlights a comprehensive increase in precious metal prices, driven by rising risk aversion and ongoing global central bank gold purchases, with expectations for sustained gold price growth due to anticipated interest rate cuts [1][3]. Group 1: Precious Metals - The precious metals sector reported revenues of 126.58 billion yuan in Q2 2025, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 25.15%, and a net profit of 6.86 billion yuan, up 41.93% [1][3]. - The downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating has heightened risk aversion, contributing to a continuous upward trend in gold prices [1][3]. - The expectation of ongoing global central bank gold purchases is anticipated to support gold prices, with a focus on gold ETF allocations and key stocks such as Shandong Gold and Zhongjin Gold [1][3]. Group 2: Non-Ferrous Metals - The non-ferrous metals sector saw a price increase of 5.50% in Q2 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index, driven by rising industrial and precious metal prices [2]. - Copper prices rebounded due to supply shortages and increased electrical demand, with copper mining and smelting companies reporting revenues of 427.52 billion yuan, up 20.41%, and a net profit of 22.97 billion yuan, up 18.19% [2]. - The aluminum sector showed resilience with revenues of 113.71 billion yuan, a 6.29% increase, and net profits of 9.60 billion yuan, up 11.40%, supported by strong fundamentals and declining coal prices [2]. Group 3: Rare Earths and Specialty Metals - The rare earth sector experienced a revenue increase of 3.94% in Q2 2025, with net profits rising by 14.57%, driven by price increases and supply chain reforms [3]. - The average price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide was 432,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a 0.56% increase [3]. - The small metals sector reported a revenue increase of 20.46% and a net profit increase of 13.99%, with significant price increases in molybdenum, tungsten, antimony, and tin [4]. Group 4: Lithium and Nickel-Cobalt - The lithium sector faced pressure with revenues of 25 billion yuan in Q2 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 6.2%, while net profits increased by 21% [4]. - The nickel-cobalt sector saw revenue growth of 28% year-on-year, with net profits of 2.65 billion yuan, indicating an improvement in profitability [4]. Group 5: New Materials - The new materials sector reported a revenue increase of 12.53% and a net profit increase of 25.86% in Q2 2025, driven by technological innovation and domestic substitution [5].

Core Viewpoint - The strategic importance of resource commodities is gaining consensus in the market amid rising de-globalization trends, with a significant commodity market rally since 2020, covering various resources from coal to gold, copper, silver, and rare earths [1] Group 1: Investment Strategy - The new fund manager of Western Lide Fund, Guan Haoyang, emphasizes that supply is more critical than demand at this investment juncture, and beta is more important than individual stocks [1][6] - Guan believes that the ongoing commodity market rally, which has been active for five years, still presents opportunities as resource commodities transition from "cyclical goods" to "strategic assets" [1][6] Group 2: Research Background - Guan has focused on cyclical stock research since entering the industry in 2016, expanding his expertise from steel to various sectors including construction, materials, non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and coal over nine years [2] - He has developed a comprehensive research framework for cyclical commodities, recognizing the high barriers between different sub-industries [2] Group 3: Resource Classification - Guan categorizes resource stocks into four types: 1. **Cyclical Assets**: Assets with explosive performance during uptrends, such as gold and silver, where price tracking is crucial [4] 2. **Thematic Assets**: Assets like rare earths that are rising in price but have not yet shown performance, focusing on price trends and market sentiment [4] 3. **Value Assets**: Stable price assets with low valuations, such as copper, where company growth and valuation matching are key [5] 4. **Dividend Assets**: Stable price assets with high dividend yields, like oil and coal, where finding assets with potential dividend recovery is essential [5] Group 4: Market Outlook - Guan assesses that the current commodity cycle, which began in 2020, still holds potential due to rigid supply constraints [6] - He identifies three main supply constraints: insufficient capital expenditure, a decrease in quality mines, and the elevation of resource commodities to strategic assets through administrative measures by various countries [6][7] - The restructuring of supply chains driven by de-globalization is expected to create long-term benefits for industrial metals like copper [7]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the non-ferrous metals sector, with a notable increase of 11.96% in Q1 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index which declined by 1.21% [10][13]. Core Insights - The non-ferrous metals sector is experiencing significant performance differentiation, with both precious and industrial metals leading in growth rates [10][13]. - The increase in metal prices is driven by supply constraints and heightened demand due to geopolitical factors, particularly U.S. tariffs impacting export dynamics [1][2][14]. Summary by Sections Industrial Metals - **Copper**: Q1 2025 saw a revenue of 3550.42 billion CNY, down 7.81% quarter-on-quarter, but net profit increased by 22.34% to 194.36 billion CNY. The price rise is attributed to supply shortages and U.S. inventory hoarding [1][14]. - **Aluminum**: The electrolytic aluminum sector reported revenues of 1069.79 billion CNY, a decrease of 8.32% quarter-on-quarter, while net profit rose by 14.18% to 86.18 billion CNY, driven by lower alumina prices [1][28]. Precious Metals - The precious metals sector achieved revenues of 1011.43 billion CNY in Q1 2025, reflecting a 19.07% increase quarter-on-quarter, with net profit rising by 13.92% to 48.30 billion CNY, supported by rising gold prices amid economic uncertainties [2][50]. Rare Earth Materials - The rare earth sector experienced a revenue decline of 25.45% quarter-on-quarter, with net profit down 18.55%. However, the price of praseodymium oxide showed a slight increase, indicating potential recovery in demand [2][59]. Minor Metals - The minor metals sector reported a revenue decrease of 3.95% quarter-on-quarter, with net profit down 7.23%. Prices for antimony and tin continued to rise, suggesting a focus on high-elasticity niche leaders [3][80]. Lithium - The lithium sector faced pressure with revenues down 3% year-on-year and 8% quarter-on-quarter. However, net profit turned positive at 22.1 billion CNY, indicating a recovery in profitability despite ongoing price declines [3][88]. New Materials - The new materials sector saw a revenue decline of 3.14% quarter-on-quarter, but net profit improved significantly, highlighting ongoing innovation and domestic substitution trends [3][89].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the chemical and steel industries, with specific recommendations for companies like Wanhua and Hualu in the chemical sector, and Hualin Steel in the steel sector [3][18][23]. Core Insights - The fiscal policy has shifted to a more aggressive stance, with special government bonds increasing from 1 trillion to 1.3 trillion and local special bonds rising from 3.9 trillion to 4.4 trillion, which is expected to stimulate economic growth [3][4]. - The chemical industry is anticipated to see a recovery in demand due to supportive policies for equipment upgrades and consumer goods replacement, particularly benefiting sectors like automotive and home appliances [3][5]. - The steel industry is transitioning from a growth stabilization focus to supply-side reforms, with a projected reduction in crude steel production of approximately 50 million tons in 2025 [18][20]. Summary by Sections Chemical Industry - Capital expenditures in the chemical sector have begun to decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 18% reported in 2024, indicating a potential end to rapid capacity expansion by the second half of 2025 [7]. - Current valuations for leading chemical companies are low, with the CSI Chemical Index's price-to-book ratio at a 20% low since 2012, suggesting potential for significant performance recovery as market conditions improve [9]. - The refrigerant market is experiencing price increases due to supply constraints, with prices for certain products reaching 45,000 yuan per ton, supported by government policies promoting demand [10]. Steel Industry - The steel sector is expected to undergo significant production cuts, with a focus on reducing crude steel output by about 50 million tons in 2025, which is crucial for improving profitability in a currently low-margin environment [19][20]. - The report highlights that the steel industry is at a low point in terms of profitability and inventory levels, suggesting a high potential for recovery as production cuts are implemented [21]. - Recommended companies in the steel sector include Hualin Steel, Maanshan Steel, and Baosteel, which are positioned to benefit from the anticipated supply-side reforms [18][23]. Logistics and Transportation - The government aims to reduce logistics costs through structural adjustments, promoting rail and water transport over road transport, which is expected to benefit companies in the logistics sector such as China Logistics and China Railway Special Cargo [24]. - The report emphasizes the importance of developing multi-modal transport systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, which will positively impact logistics companies [24]. Consumer and Tourism Sectors - The government's initiatives to boost consumer spending, particularly in tourism, are expected to benefit airlines and travel-related companies, with projected growth in passenger volumes for rail and air travel [25][26]. - Companies involved in the tourism and travel sectors, such as China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airport, are likely to see increased demand as consumer confidence improves [26].

Investment Ratings - Steel industry: Neutral [5] - Non-ferrous metals industry: Positive [5] Core Insights - March is a traditional peak season for steel, with expectations for gradual recovery in demand from the construction sector, supported by automotive and other industries. Steel prices may rebound due to demand, but actual recovery needs to be monitored alongside domestic macro policies and foreign tariff impacts [1][14]. - Copper supply remains tight, providing price support. The "Two New" policies are expected to stimulate consumption, and if demand rebounds, copper prices may have upward potential. Attention should be paid to domestic macro policies and actual demand data, as well as potential new tariffs on copper imports from the U.S. [2][25]. - Aluminum prices have seen a significant decline in February, but profits for electrolytic aluminum companies are expected to improve. March is also a traditional peak season, and if downstream demand recovers well, inventory levels may turn around [2][27]. - Lithium demand is expected to gradually recover in March, but supply remains loose, leading to a weak price outlook [33]. - Cobalt prices are expected to remain strong due to a four-month export suspension of cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has increased purchasing willingness in the downstream market [2][37]. - Nickel prices are expected to remain in a range due to oversupply and inventory pressure, with attention needed on policies from Indonesia and the Philippines [2][39]. Summary by Sections Steel - The PMI index for the steel industry in February was 45.1%, indicating contraction but a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous month. Steel production is stabilizing post-holiday, but demand recovery is slower than supply [14][15]. - In December 2024, national apparent steel consumption was 109.99 million tons, a 0.01% decrease month-on-month but an 8.45% increase year-on-year [15]. - In December 2024, crude steel production was 75.97 million tons, a 3.10% decrease month-on-month but an 11.80% increase year-on-year [16]. Copper - In December 2024, refined copper production was 1.24 million tons, a 9.62% increase month-on-month and a 6.24% increase year-on-year [25]. - LME copper prices increased by 3.45% to $9,400 per ton, while domestic prices rose by 2.23% to ¥76,900 per ton [25]. Aluminum - In December 2024, domestic alumina production was 7.51 million tons, a 0.65% decrease month-on-month but a 9.70% increase year-on-year [27]. - LME aluminum prices increased by 0.80% to $2,600 per ton, while domestic prices rose by 2.44% to ¥20,600 per ton [27]. Lithium - Domestic battery-grade lithium carbonate prices fell by 3.14% to ¥75,600 per ton [33]. - Domestic lithium production in January was 35,100 tons, a 9.37% decrease year-on-year [33]. Cobalt - The average price of 1 cobalt increased by 5.99% to ¥177,000 per ton [37]. - Domestic sulfuric acid cobalt production in January was 19,900 tons, a 24.79% decrease year-on-year [37]. Nickel - LME nickel prices decreased by 0.29% to $15,500 per ton, while domestic nickel sulfate prices fell by 0.68% to ¥29,100 per ton [39]. - Domestic electrolytic nickel production in January was 30,000 tons, an 18.70% increase year-on-year [39]. Rare Earths and Minor Metals - Prices for rare earths such as praseodymium-neodymium oxide increased by 6.99% to ¥444,000 per ton [41]. - Tungsten concentrate prices decreased by 1.38% to ¥143,000 per ton [44].