Group 1 - The three major indices opened lower but quickly rebounded, with the Shanghai Composite Index turning positive first. Small metals and rare earth permanent magnet concepts showed strength against the trend [1] - The ETF for non-ferrous metals, FuGuo (159168), rose over 4% by 9:58 AM, with constituent stocks like Xiyegongye, Zhongtong High-tech, Xiamen Tungsten, and Jintong shares all experiencing significant gains, with no stocks declining [1] - Tungsten raw material prices have surged post-holiday, with tungsten powder exceeding 1800 yuan per kilogram. The price of praseodymium and neodymium increased by 40,000 yuan per ton to 1,080,000 yuan per ton, while praseodymium-neodymium oxide prices rose by 5,000 yuan per ton to 882,500 yuan per ton [1] Group 2 - The China Minmetals Import and Export Chamber recently announced a conference on rare earth and rare metal export policies scheduled for March 25, 2026. The meeting will include leaders from the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs to discuss export policies and challenges faced by enterprises [1] - The non-ferrous metals ETF FuGuo (159168) closely tracks the Industrial Non-Ferrous Index (H11059.CSI) and selects 30 listed companies involved in copper, aluminum, rare earths, lead-zinc, tungsten, and molybdenum, focusing on "industrial metals" and is expected to benefit from growth dividends due to industrial upgrades [1]

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector has seen significant gains, with the non-ferrous ETF FuGuo (159168) rising by 5.32% at one point, driven by macroeconomic uncertainties and supply chain restructuring concerns [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector experienced a substantial increase, with key stocks such as Xiyegongsi, Beifang Rare Earth, and Chihong Zinc & Germanium hitting the 10% daily limit [1] - Over 90% of the stocks in the sector showed an upward trend, indicating strong market sentiment [1] Group 2: Macroeconomic Factors - Ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, along with the US government's announcement of a 10% to 15% alternative tariff on global goods, have heightened market concerns regarding policy uncertainty and supply chain restructuring [1] - This macro environment has reinforced the safe-haven attributes of key minerals and the logic of stagflation trading [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Research institutions predict that by 2026, the market will enter a second phase of a bull market characterized by profit-driven growth, supported by domestic demand expansion and anti-involution narratives [1] - The strong cyclical nature of non-ferrous metals is expected to manifest, with financial attributes and industry trends providing opportunities for revaluation [1] Group 4: Investment Opportunities - Investors looking to enter the non-ferrous metal sector may consider the non-ferrous ETF FuGuo (159168), which closely tracks the Industrial Non-Ferrous Index (H11059.CSI) [1] - The ETF selectively includes 30 listed companies involved in industrial metals such as copper, aluminum, rare earths, lead, zinc, tungsten, and molybdenum, focusing on growth dividends from industrial upgrades [1]

Group 1 - The cyclical sector continues to show strength, with significant gains in basic metals and chemical raw materials, driving related ETFs higher. The S&P Oil & Gas ETF (513350) rose over 7.4%, while the Oil ETF (159148), Nonferrous ETF (159168), and Chemical 50 ETF (516120) increased by 5.70%, 3.08%, and 2.54% respectively [1] - During the A-share market's closure for the Spring Festival, tensions between the US and Iran escalated, raising concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply, which in turn increased prices for nonferrous and chemical products due to geopolitical risks [1] - Research institutions indicate that the medium to long-term supply-demand dynamics for crude oil remain favorable, with a positive outlook for major oil companies and oil service sectors under the premise of ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Additionally, macroeconomic recovery is expected to boost chemical demand, benefiting leading enterprises in the long run [1] Group 2 - The Oil ETF (159148) tracks the National Oil and Gas Index, focusing on listed companies in the A-share market related to the entire oil and gas industry chain, covering exploration, development, equipment services, gas distribution, and comprehensive energy operations. The S&P Oil & Gas ETF (513350) focuses on stocks in the US oil and gas exploration and production sector [2] - The Nonferrous ETF (159168) closely follows the Industrial Nonferrous Index (H11059.CSI), selecting 30 large-cap listed companies involved in industrial metals such as copper, aluminum, rare earths, lead, zinc, tungsten, and molybdenum [2] - The Chemical 50 ETF (516120) and its linked funds (Class A 020273/Class C 020274) track the CSI Subsector Chemical Industry Theme Index (000813.CSI), focusing on cyclical areas such as chemical products, agricultural chemicals, chemical raw materials, and refining trade [2]

Group 1 - The cyclical sector continues to show strength, with significant gains in basic metals and chemical raw materials, driving related ETFs higher. The S&P Oil & Gas ETF (513350) rose over 7.4%, while the Oil ETF (159148), Nonferrous ETF (159168), and Chemical 50 ETF (516120) increased by 5.70%, 3.08%, and 2.54% respectively [1] - During the A-share market's closure for the Spring Festival, tensions between the US and Iran escalated, raising concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply, which in turn increased prices for nonferrous and chemical products due to geopolitical risks [1] - Research institutions indicate that the medium to long-term supply-demand dynamics for crude oil remain favorable amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, maintaining a positive outlook on the "three major oil companies" and the oil service sector. Additionally, macroeconomic recovery is expected to boost chemical demand, benefiting leading enterprises in the long run [1] Group 2 - The Oil ETF (159148) tracks the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index, focusing on listed companies in the A-share market related to the entire oil and gas industry chain, covering exploration, development, equipment services, gas distribution, and comprehensive energy operations. The S&P Oil & Gas ETF (513350) focuses on individual stocks in the US oil and gas exploration and production sector [2] - The Nonferrous ETF (159168) closely follows the Industrial Nonferrous Index (H11059.CSI), selecting 30 large-cap listed companies involved in industrial metals such as copper, aluminum, rare earths, lead, zinc, tungsten, and molybdenum [2] - The Chemical 50 ETF (516120) and its linked funds (Class A 020273/Class C 020274) closely track the CSI Subsector Chemical Industry Theme Index (000813.CSI), focusing on cyclical areas such as chemical products, agricultural chemicals, chemical raw materials, and refining trade [2]

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the metal ETF by FuGuo (159168) has seen a positive market response, with a peak increase of 1.74% and a current increase of 1.64%, driven by rising prices in the non-ferrous metal sector and strong performance from key index constituents [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metal prices are generally rising, reflecting strengthened market expectations regarding supply constraints and demand expansion [1] - Key index stocks such as Dongyangguang reached the daily limit, while Zhongwu High-tech and Shenghe Resources saw increases exceeding 6%, contributing to the overall index rise [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - Research institutions indicate that the upward momentum in non-ferrous metal prices is expected to continue after a significant rally in 2025, supported by supply disruptions, localized high demand, and inventory accumulation [1] - Increased trading activity due to loose liquidity and heightened risk aversion from geopolitical conflicts are anticipated to amplify price elasticity in metals [1] Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Investors interested in the non-ferrous metal sector can consider the FuGuo ETF (159168), which closely tracks the Industrial Non-Ferrous Index (H11059.CSI) [1] - The ETF selectively includes 30 large-cap listed companies involved in industrial metals such as copper, aluminum, rare earths, lead, zinc, tungsten, and molybdenum, with copper and aluminum accounting for over 50% of the index weight [1]

Core Viewpoint - The industrial metals sector is experiencing a significant rally driven by an expanding supply-demand gap, macroeconomic support, and global resource strategies, leading to a revaluation of industrial metal values [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Precious metals, industrial metals, and base metals indices rose by 6.91%, 4.44%, and 2.35% respectively, with net capital inflows of 7.526 billion, 7.775 billion, and 6.923 billion [1] - The CSI Industrial Nonferrous Metals Theme Index (H11059.CSI) saw an intraday increase of 5.63%, closing with a latest increase of 4.86% [1] - Among the index constituents, Vanadium Titanium Co., Silver Industry, and China Tungsten High-Tech achieved a 10% limit up, while Zhongjin Gold, Western Mining, and Tongling Nonferrous Metals rose over 9%, with nearly 90% of stocks showing positive performance [1] Group 2: Industry Dynamics - The current rally is supported by three main forces: an expanding supply-demand gap, macroeconomic assistance, and global resource strategies [1] - Key industrial metals such as copper, aluminum, rare earths, lead-zinc, and tungsten-molybdenum are regaining attention as essential raw materials for modern industry and are crucial for driving the new energy revolution, AI computing power explosion, and high-end manufacturing upgrades [1] Group 3: Investment Opportunities - The newly launched nonferrous ETF, FuGuo (159168), closely tracks the CSI Industrial Nonferrous Metals Theme Index (H11059.CSI) and includes 30 large-cap stocks in the industrial nonferrous metals sector, aiding investors in capitalizing on the overall growth dividends of the industry [1]

Core Viewpoint - The industrial sector in China is projected to grow, with a focus on the manufacturing industry, which is expected to maintain its global leadership for 16 consecutive years, driven by robust demand for upstream raw materials like copper, aluminum, and rare earths [1] Group 1: Industrial Growth and Demand - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology forecasts a 5.9% year-on-year growth in industrial added value by 2025, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 9.2% and 9.4% respectively, serving as key growth engines [1] - The demand for upstream raw materials such as copper, aluminum, and rare earths is supported by strong macroeconomic data, indicating a resilient industrial economy [1] Group 2: ETF Launch and Investment Strategy - The newly launched ETF, "Fuguo" (code: 159168), aims to provide investors with a straightforward way to invest in the industrial non-ferrous metals sector [1] - The ETF tracks the CSI Industrial Non-Ferrous Metals Theme Index (code: H11059.CSI), which includes 30 major stocks in the non-ferrous metals sector, focusing on core varieties and covering nearly 70% of the index's weight with copper (34.4%), aluminum (21.8%), and rare earths (13.6%) [2] Group 3: Historical Performance and Investment Value - Historical performance shows that the Industrial Non-Ferrous Metals Index has outperformed the CSI 300 Index, with a cumulative increase of 161.24% since September 24, 2024, compared to the CSI 300's 46.37% [3] - In 2025, the Industrial Non-Ferrous Metals Index recorded a 96.14% increase, significantly surpassing the CSI 300's 17.66% and other related indices [3] Group 4: Changing Investment Logic - The investment logic for industrial non-ferrous metals has shifted from traditional cyclical patterns to being driven by supply-demand gaps, macroeconomic support, and global resource strategies [4] - Demand for industrial non-ferrous metals is transitioning from traditional uses to technology-driven growth assets, with copper expanding into AI and renewable energy sectors, and aluminum moving towards high-end manufacturing applications [4] Group 5: Strategic Importance and ETF Features - The strategic importance of key mineral resources like copper and rare earths has risen, positioning industrial non-ferrous metals as assets with strategic value beyond traditional commodities [5] - The "Fuguo" ETF employs a full replication strategy to minimize tracking error and is managed by Fuguo Fund, which has over 16 years of experience in quantitative index investment [5]

Group 1 - The new infrastructure sector, represented by ultra-high voltage and grid upgrades, is gaining significant market attention, highlighting the strategic value of industrial non-ferrous metals [1] - The supply-demand dynamics of industrial non-ferrous metals are expected to improve, supporting a price increase and broad investment opportunities [1] - The launch of the non-ferrous ETF by the established quantitative firm, FuGuo Fund, aims to provide investors with an efficient tool to invest in the industrial non-ferrous metals sector [1] Group 2 - The industrial non-ferrous index tracked by the ETF includes 30 leading companies in the copper, aluminum, rare earth, and lead-zinc sectors, focusing on industrial and rare metals while avoiding precious metals volatility [2] - As of January 21, 2026, the top ten constituents of the industrial non-ferrous index account for 56.18% of the total weight, indicating a strong presence of large-cap leaders with advantages in resource reserves and cost control [2] - Historical data shows that the industrial non-ferrous index has significantly outperformed the CSI 300 index, with a cumulative increase of 155.88% from September 24, 2024, to January 21, 2026, and a single-year increase of 101.27% in 2025 [2] Group 3 - FuGuo Fund, one of the "old ten" public fund companies in China, has over 16 years of experience in quantitative investment, particularly in index quantitative investment [3] - The firm is actively expanding its product line to meet diverse investor needs, including index enhancement, passive index/ETF, absolute return, and active quantitative strategies [3]