Core Viewpoint - The aerospace and defense sectors are entering a golden development period in 2025, with strong performance in related thematic indices and ETFs, particularly the high-end equipment ETF (159638) which has shown significant gains recently [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Performance - The high-end equipment ETF (159638) achieved a five-day consecutive increase with a weekly growth rate of 6.19%, and a further rise of 4.13% on June 30, totaling a six-day increase of 10.58% [1]. - On June 30, the trading volume for the high-end equipment ETF reached 90.88 million yuan, significantly higher than the average daily trading volume of 50.93 million yuan over the past year [1]. - The ETF tracks the CSI High-end Equipment Sub-index 50, which includes leading stocks in various sub-sectors such as aerospace equipment manufacturing and radar systems, with a high concentration in the aerospace sector [1]. Group 2: Profit Expectations - The continuous rise of the high-end equipment ETF is supported by strong profit expectations, with projected year-on-year net profit growth of 85.81% and 36.49% for 2025 and 2026, respectively [2]. - The dividend payout ratios for the CSI High-end Equipment Sub-index 50 are expected to increase from 29.25% in 2022 to 54.49% in 2024, indicating a positive trend [2]. Group 3: Company Initiatives - As one of the earliest fund companies to engage in passive investment, the company has been a leader in broad-based and thematic ETFs, launching the first domestic CSI 300 index fund in August 2005 [3]. - The company has continuously innovated in the thematic ETF space, introducing several first-of-their-kind products, including the aerospace high-end equipment ETF (159638) and others focused on green energy and technology sectors [3].