Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical sector is experiencing a strong upward trend, with significant gains in the sector index and individual stocks, indicating a positive market sentiment and potential investment opportunities [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of November 19, 2025, the China Petrochemical Industry Index rose by 1.37%, with notable increases in stocks such as Tongcheng New Materials (up 5.63%) and China Petroleum (up 4.83%) [1]. - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) increased by 1.44%, reaching a price of 0.85 yuan, and has seen a total net inflow of 8.51 million yuan over the past three days [1]. - The Petrochemical ETF's net asset value has risen by 26.56% over the past six months, with a maximum monthly return of 15.86% since its inception [3]. Group 2: Investment Insights - According to CITIC Securities, the chemical sector is currently trading based on three main themes: 1. Increased demand for energy storage materials, particularly in lithium battery supply chains [3]. 2. Ongoing self-regulation within the chemical industry, which may lead to a recovery in chemical prices [3]. 3. High growth potential in the chemical sector's core businesses [3]. - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Petrochemical Industry Index account for 56.05% of the index, with Wanhua Chemical and China Petroleum being the largest contributors [3]. Group 3: Stock Performance - The performance of key stocks within the index includes: - Wanhua Chemical: -0.37% (10.47% weight) - China Petroleum: +4.05% (7.63% weight) - Salt Lake Co.: +5.58% (6.44% weight) - China Petrochemical: +4.83% (6.44% weight) [5].

Core Insights - The China Petroleum Industry Index has seen a strong increase of 1.22% as of November 17, 2025, with leading stocks including Salt Lake Co., Jinfa Technology, and Hengli Petrochemical [1] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) rose by 1.18%, reaching a latest price of 0.86 yuan, with a net inflow of 4.2581 million yuan [1] - Over the past 10 trading days, there have been 8 days of net inflows totaling 14.913 million yuan, with the ETF's latest share count reaching 204 million and a total scale of 173 million yuan, both hitting a one-year high [1] Performance Metrics - As of November 14, 2025, the Petrochemical ETF has experienced a net value increase of 26.25% over the past six months [3] - The ETF's highest single-month return since inception was 15.86%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being 6 months and a maximum increase of 23.51% [3] - The average return during the rising months is 5.06%, and the ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 5.9% over the last six months [3] Top Holdings - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Petroleum Industry Index account for 56.05% of the index, with Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and Salt Lake Co. being the top three [3] - The weightings of the top stocks are as follows: Wanhua Chemical (10.47%), China Petroleum (7.63%), Salt Lake Co. (6.44%), and China Petrochemical (6.44%) [5]

Core Insights - The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Index has shown a positive trend, with a 0.98% increase as of November 13, 2025, and significant gains in constituent stocks such as Lianhong Xinke and Cangge Mining [1] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has also performed well, with a 0.95% increase and a notable 6.83% rise over the past week, indicating strong investor interest [1][4] - The ETF has seen a net inflow of 8.41 million yuan over the last four days, reaching a total share count of 201 million and a scale of 170 million yuan, both marking a one-year high [1] Performance Metrics - The Petrochemical ETF has recorded a 27.44% increase in net value over the past six months, with a maximum monthly return of 15.86% since its inception [4] - The ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 6.31% over the last six months [4] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index account for 56.05% of the total, with Wanhua Chemical and China Petroleum being the most significant contributors [4] Stock Performance - Key stocks and their performance include: - Wanhua Chemical: +0.04%, 10.47% weight - China Petroleum: -0.80%, 7.63% weight - Salt Lake Co.: +6.06%, 6.44% weight - China Petroleum & Chemical: -1.05%, 6.44% weight - Cangge Mining: +6.30%, 3.82% weight [6]

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical sector is experiencing significant growth, with the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index rising by 2.3% and notable gains in individual stocks, indicating strong investor interest and capital inflow into the sector [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of November 10, 2025, the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index has increased by 2.3%, with stocks like Luxi Chemical hitting the daily limit and Hualu Hengsheng rising by 9.63% [1]. - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has also seen a rise of 2.29%, marking its third consecutive increase, with the latest price at 0.85 yuan [1]. - Over the past 10 trading days, the Petrochemical ETF has recorded net inflows on 9 days, totaling 101 million yuan, with its latest share count reaching 193 million and total assets at 160 million yuan, both hitting a one-year high [1]. Group 2: ETF Performance Metrics - As of November 7, 2025, the Petrochemical ETF has achieved a net value increase of 25.33% over the past six months [3]. - The ETF's highest single-month return since inception was 15.86%, with the longest streak of consecutive monthly gains being 6 months and a maximum increase of 23.51% [3]. - The average monthly return during the rising months is 5.06%, and the ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 6.12% over the last six months [3]. Group 3: Risk and Tracking Precision - The maximum drawdown for the Petrochemical ETF over the past six months is 6.47%, with a relative benchmark drawdown of 0.14%, indicating the lowest drawdown among comparable funds [3]. - The recovery time after drawdown is 21 days, showcasing the ETF's resilience [3]. - The tracking error for the ETF over the past month is 0.034%, which is the highest tracking precision among comparable funds [3]. Group 4: Top Holdings - As of October 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index account for 56.05% of the index, with Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and Salt Lake Industry being the top three [3]. - The weightings and recent performance of key stocks include Wanhua Chemical at 10.47% with a 4.40% increase, China Petroleum at 7.63% with a 1.54% increase, and Salt Lake Industry at 6.44% with a 2.01% increase [5].

Core Insights - The Petrochemical ETF has seen a net value increase of 23.79% over the past six months, with a maximum monthly return of 15.86% since its inception [3] - The ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 6.01% over the last six months [3] - The ETF has the lowest maximum drawdown of 6.47% compared to its benchmark and other comparable funds [3] - Tracking accuracy is high, with a tracking error of only 0.035% over the past month, the best among comparable funds [3] Performance Metrics - The Petrochemical ETF's longest winning streak lasted for six months, with a total increase of 23.51% during that period [3] - The average return during the months of increase is 5.06% [3] - The maximum drawdown relative to the benchmark is 0.14% [3] Index Composition - The ETF closely tracks the CSI Petrochemical Industry Index, with the top ten weighted stocks accounting for 56.05% of the index [3] - The top ten stocks include Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and Yilong Shares, among others [3][5] - The weightings of the top stocks are as follows: Wanhua Chemical (10.47%), China Petroleum (7.63%), and Yilong Shares (6.44%) [5]

Core Insights - The China Petroleum Industry Index has decreased by 0.19% as of November 4, 2025, with mixed performance among constituent stocks [1] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has seen a decline of 0.25%, currently priced at 0.8 yuan, but has experienced a net inflow of 101 million yuan over the past week [1] - The Petrochemical ETF has reached a new high in both shares and scale, with 187 million shares and a total scale of 151 million yuan [1] Performance Summary - As of November 3, 2025, the Petrochemical ETF has increased by 24.29% over the past six months [3] - The highest single-month return since inception for the ETF is 15.86%, with the longest consecutive monthly gain being six months and a maximum increase of 23.51% [3] - The average monthly return during the rising months is 5.06%, and the ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 5.93% over the last six months [3] Risk and Tracking Metrics - The maximum drawdown for the Petrochemical ETF in the last six months is 6.47%, with a relative benchmark drawdown of 0.14%, indicating the smallest drawdown among comparable funds [3] - The tracking error for the ETF over the past year is 0.037%, which is the highest tracking precision among comparable funds [3] Top Holdings - As of October 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Petroleum Industry Index account for 56.05% of the index, including Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and Yancheng Salt Lake [3]

Core Insights - The China Petroleum Industry Index has seen a slight increase of 0.08% as of November 3, 2025, with leading stocks including China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and Baofeng Energy [1] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has risen by 0.25%, reaching a latest price of 0.8 yuan, and has experienced a total net inflow of 100 million yuan over the past six days [1] - The Petrochemical ETF has achieved a new high in both share count (186 million shares) and total scale (149 million yuan) over the past year [1] Performance Metrics - As of October 31, 2025, the Petrochemical ETF has recorded a net value increase of 23.51% over the past six months [3] - The ETF's highest single-month return since inception is 15.86%, with the longest consecutive monthly gain being six months and an average monthly return of 5.06% [3] - The ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 5.87% over the last six months [3] Risk and Tracking - The maximum drawdown for the Petrochemical ETF in the last six months is 6.47%, which is relatively low compared to a benchmark drawdown of 0.14% [3] - The ETF has the highest tracking accuracy among comparable funds, with a tracking error of 0.037% over the past year [3] - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Petroleum Industry Index account for 56.05% of the index, with major companies including Wanhua Chemical, CNPC, and Sinopec [3]

Core Insights - The Zhongzheng Petrochemical Industry Index increased by 0.16% as of October 28, 2025, with leading stocks including Hengli Petrochemical, Hangyang Co., Jinfa Technology, Yara International, and Xingfa Group [1] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) saw a significant net inflow of 61.39 million yuan, indicating strong capital inflow [1] - The Petrochemical ETF reached a new high in both share count (14.3 million shares) and total scale (114 million yuan), ranking first among comparable funds [1] Performance Summary - As of October 27, 2025, the Petrochemical ETF's net value increased by 22.08% over the past six months [3] - The ETF achieved a maximum monthly return of 15.86% since its inception, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being five months and a maximum cumulative gain of 22.33% [3] - The average return during the rising months was 5.27% [3] - The ETF outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 5.8% over the last six months [3] - The maximum drawdown over the past six months was 6.47%, with a relative benchmark drawdown of 0.14%, marking the smallest drawdown among comparable funds [3] - The tracking error for the Petrochemical ETF over the past year was 0.037%, indicating the highest tracking precision among comparable funds [3] Index Composition - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Zhongzheng Petrochemical Industry Index included Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, Salt Lake Industry, Sinopec, CNOOC, Juhua Co., Zangge Mining, Jinfa Technology, Hualu Hengsheng, and Baofeng Energy, collectively accounting for 55.12% of the index [3]

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical ETF (159731) has shown a mixed performance with a recent decline of 0.22% in the index, but it has experienced significant growth over the past three months, with a cumulative increase of 14.72%, ranking first among comparable funds [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Performance - As of October 14, 2025, the petrochemical ETF has achieved a net value increase of 21.93% over the past six months [1]. - The ETF's highest single-month return since inception was 15.86%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being five months and a maximum increase of 22.33% [1]. - The average return during the rising months is 5.27%, and the ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 5.35% over the last six months [1]. Group 2: Fund Flows and Size - The petrochemical ETF has seen a continuous net inflow of funds over the past four days, totaling 4.0187 million yuan [1]. - The latest share count for the ETF reached 61.3758 million, marking a one-year high [1]. - The fund's size has increased by 4.7006 million yuan in the past month, indicating significant growth [1]. Group 3: Risk and Tracking Accuracy - The maximum drawdown for the ETF over the past six months was 4.36%, which is the lowest among comparable funds, with a relative benchmark drawdown of 0.14% [2]. - The recovery time after drawdown was 16 days, and the tracking error over the past three months was 0.034%, indicating the highest tracking precision among comparable funds [2]. Group 4: Industry Insights - The basic chemical industry is experiencing stable demand with global supply dominance, focusing on sub-industries such as sucralose, pesticides, MDI, and amino acids [2]. - Domestic demand-driven sectors like refrigerants, fertilizers, and dyes are expected to mitigate tariff impacts, with active performance in phosphate, potassium, compound fertilizers, and dye industries [2]. - The overall industry is in a rebalancing phase following capital expenditure releases, with attention needed on crude oil fluctuations and new capacity risks [2].

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical industry is experiencing a mixed performance, with the China Petrochemical Industry Index showing a slight decline, while the petrochemical ETF has demonstrated significant annual growth and high tracking accuracy [1][2]. Group 1: Index Performance - As of August 28, 2025, the China Petrochemical Industry Index has decreased by 0.1% [1]. - The petrochemical ETF (159731) has dropped by 0.39%, with the latest price at 0.77 yuan [1]. - Over the past year, the petrochemical ETF has seen a net value increase of 20.37% [1]. Group 2: ETF Performance Metrics - The highest single-month return for the petrochemical ETF since inception was 15.86%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being three months and a maximum increase of 19.49% [1]. - The average monthly return during the rising months is 5.30% [1]. - The ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 8.15% over the last three months [1]. Group 3: Industry Insights - Since 2024, the growth rate of fixed asset investment in the industry has noticeably slowed, leading to marginal improvements on the supply side [1]. - China's global market share in chemical products is steadily increasing, indicating a potential new cycle for the chemical industry [1]. - Short-term overseas demand may face challenges, but there is optimism for domestic demand and supply dynamics to improve, particularly for related industry targets [1]. - In the medium to long term, the chemical sector is expected to restart a new cycle against a backdrop of low oil prices and global recovery [1]. Group 4: Top Holdings in the Index - As of July 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Petrochemical Industry Index account for 56.18% of the index, including Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and China Petrochemical [2]. - The top three stocks by weight are Wanhua Chemical (10.04%), China Petroleum (9.51%), and China Petrochemical (8.07%) [4].